Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes the future of Test cricket depends on making first-class cricket attractive enough for young players to pursue. Speaking at the Cricinfo Honours Awards 2026, Ashwin stressed that the challenge of preserving red-ball cricket is not unique to India but a global concern affecting the sport’s long-term sustainability. Ashwin’s comments come […]

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has thrown his support behind the ICC’s proposed trial of using a pink ball in traditional Test matches when poor light threatens to interrupt play. The move, which was approved at the ICC’s recent board meeting, is aimed at reducing lost playing time and increasing the chances of achieving a […]

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes the team management is likely to continue its recent selection strategy for the upcoming one-off Test against Afghanistan, even if it means leaving Kuldeep Yadav out of the playing XI once again. India will take on Afghanistan in a four-day Test in Mullanpur beginning June 6, and the team combination […]

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi turned IPL 2026 into a stage for the extraordinary. At just 15, the Rajasthan Royals prodigy tore into some of the best bowlers in the world, leaving both seasoned internationals and proven T20 specialists struggling for answers. His fearless strokeplay, remarkable timing and ability to clear the ropes made him one of the […]

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has praised teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who has become one of the standout stories of IPL 2026 with his breathtaking performances for the Rajasthan Royals. The 15-year-old has turned heads with fearless batting, remarkable composure and maturity well beyond his age, prompting growing debate over whether he is ready […]

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is reportedly exploring a significant change to traditional Test cricket rules, proposing that teams switch from the red ball to the pink ball during weather-hit matches. The idea is intended to keep play alive under floodlights when poor light or rain interrupts the flow of a conventional Test, provided both […]

SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) captain Pat Cummins has once again underlined his importance to the franchise after guiding the team to a second IPL playoffs qualification in three seasons. Under Cummins’ leadership, SRH have transformed into one of the most aggressive and fearless sides in T20 cricket, influencing how several teams approach batting in the Indian […]

Teen batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has become one of the biggest talking points of IPL 2026, with his fearless strokeplay and explosive scoring forcing everyone to sit up and take notice. The 15-year-old has already piled up 440 runs in 11 innings at an average of 40.00 and a staggering strike rate of 236.55, with […]

Sourav Ganguly has backed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for its decision to take Test cricket to emerging venues like Guwahati and Ranchi, even as traditional centres such as Eden Gardens miss out on marquee fixtures in the upcoming 2026–27 home season. The BCCI recently unveiled India’s home schedule, with key matches […]

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has offered a candid yet balanced take on Gautam Gambhir’s coaching style, urging the India head coach to temper his aggressive approach while acknowledging his strong competitive instincts. Speaking recently, Ganguly pointed out that Gambhir’s intense desire to win often reflects in his public demeanour, which can sometimes come across as […]