Virat Kohli has laid down an early marker for Royal Challengers Bengaluru ahead of IPL 2026, making it clear that defending the title will be a completely different challenge. Speaking during the team’s first training session at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Kohli addressed the squad with a sense of urgency and purpose. “We worked really […]

In a cricketing era increasingly tilted in favour of batters, the role of bowlers risks being pushed into the background — a concern that Indian great Ravichandran Ashwin has openly addressed. With the game evolving rapidly, Ashwin has raised an important question about the long-term future of India’s bowling attack, especially in the eventual absence […]

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes IPL 2026 could present a fresh and unique challenge for Virat Kohli, despite the veteran’s consistent brilliance across formats. With Kohli now retired from Test cricket and focusing solely on ODIs, this will be his first IPL season without the demands of multi-format cricket. Pathan pointed out that while […]

Veteran India batter Cheteshwar Pujara has offered a measured warning to Axar Patel ahead of IPL 2026, urging the Delhi Capitals skipper to strike the right balance between composure and urgency while leading the side. Axar’s calm and composed leadership style has often been praised, especially in a high-pressure tournament like the IPL. Under his captaincy, […]

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has praised the Indian team for bouncing back strongly in the Super 8 stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 after suffering a heavy defeat to South Africa earlier in the tournament. The loss had significantly dented India’s net run rate and raised questions about the team’s approach […]

England men’s head coach Brendon McCullum has firmly defended his leadership style amid growing scrutiny following England’s 4–1 Ashes defeat, with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) reportedly set to conduct a detailed review of the series. While sections of the English media suggest the ECB may push McCullum to rein in his methods […]

England captain Ben Stokes has delivered a blunt rallying cry ahead of the must-win third Ashes Test against Australia at the Adelaide Oval, urging his side to “show a bit of dog” after what he described as raw and uncomfortable conversations following two heavy defeats. England’s Ashes campaign is already on the brink. Comprehensive eight-wicket […]

Chennai Super Kings appear to be heading toward one of the biggest shake-ups in their history, and the spotlight is firmly on Ravindra Jadeja. The star all-rounder, who joined CSK back in 2011 and became one of the franchise’s most influential match-winners, is now reportedly part of a potential trade deal that could send him […]

Afghanistan head coach Jonathan Trott has voiced his disappointment over his team’s performance in their opening Asia Cup 2025 clash against Hong Kong, despite securing a comfortable win. The former England batter felt Afghanistan lacked sharpness and relied too heavily on individual brilliance rather than a well-rounded team effort. While the scorecard may suggest dominance, […]

Former Indian batting legend Dilip Vengsarkar has thrown his weight behind the national side ahead of their much-anticipated five-Test series against England, beginning June 20. While acknowledging the void left by the recent Test retirements of stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, the 69-year-old remains optimistic, stressing that the first two matches of the series […]