Former South Africa pacer Dale Steyn has praised Virat Kohli for his remarkable evolution as a T20 batter, particularly highlighting his improved six-hitting ability in the Indian Premier League. Over the past two seasons, Kohli has added a new dimension to his game, making him even more dangerous at the crease. At the M Chinnaswamy […]

As IPL 2026 approaches, Rishabh Pant finds himself at a crucial juncture in his white-ball career. While his reputation in Test cricket remains rock solid, the same consistency has eluded him in the T20 format. Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis believes Pant must evolve into a more “high-impact” player if he is to […]

As IPL 2026 approaches, Gujarat Titans have already set the tone with confidence and clarity, both on and off the field. At the franchise’s grand ‘Shubharambh 2026’ event in Ahmedabad, batting coach Matthew Hayden made a striking statement by naming Rahul Tewatia as the ideal successor to his iconic Mongoose bat — a symbol of […]

Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Faf du Plessis has made a bold statement about Mumbai Indians ahead of IPL 2026, claiming their finishing firepower is comparable to having “two Andre Russells” in the squad. Du Plessis was particularly impressed with the presence of Sherfane Rutherford and Will Jacks, highlighting how the duo adds serious depth and […]

Former India batter Aakash Chopra has urged the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to introduce a new award in the Indian Premier League — one that recognises the bowler with the best economy rate. With IPL 2026 set to begin on March 28, Chopra believes it’s time bowlers receive more acknowledgement in […]

India’s balance ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026 has sparked debate, but the absence of a heavy quota of right-handed batters is not a fatal flaw, according to many analysts. If Ishan Kishan opens with Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma slots at No.3, India could trot out a left-handed top order — and that […]

Days before the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar reignited the debate by arguing the ICC should revert to the tournament’s original name — the World T20. Manjrekar’s point is straightforward: staging a T20 World Cup every two years risks diluting its significance, and for him […]

There was a quiet confidence in Matt Henry’s voice in Thiruvananthapuram — the sort that comes from hard-earned experience rather than bravado. At 34, Henry has stepped up as New Zealand’s senior pace leader in a post–Southee/Boult era, and his message was simple: in T20 cricket, you can’t change what’s already happened, so you must […]

India’s dominance in T20 cricket has masked growing concerns about the red-ball format. As the defending champions of the ICC T20 World Cup, India will enter next month’s tournament as favourites once again, backed by a fearless batting unit that has redefined white-ball cricket. However, that success has not translated into Test cricket, where India’s […]

Rishabh Pant, a key member of India’s triumphant 2024 T20 World Cup squad, has found himself on the outside looking in ahead of the upcoming edition of the tournament. The explosive wicketkeeper-batter has not been selected for India’s title defence, marking a significant shift in the team’s T20I pecking order. With the management opting for […]