Pakistan’s Test cricket setup has undergone a major overhaul after humiliating defeats in the first two Tests of the ongoing three-match series in England. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) dropped seven players from the squad for the third Test in Birmingham, beginning September 9, while also parting ways with head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and fast-bowling […]

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner is hoping Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma do not get conditions that suit them when India travel to New Zealand for a multi-format series later this year. Santner admitted that the two Indian batting greats have enjoyed certain New Zealand pitches in the past and will remain a major threat […]

India all-rounder Deepti Sharma believes her team has consistently remained ‘one step ahead’ of arch-rivals Pakistan in recent multi-team tournaments. With India set to face Pakistan in their final league match on Saturday, September 5, in Dubai, Deepti insisted that the focus remains on India’s own strengths rather than the opposition. India have already secured […]

India are set to begin their crucial two-Test series against Sri Lanka in Galle on August 15, with Devdutt Padikkal in line for a major opportunity at No. 3. Former India batter Ajinkya Rahane believes the left-hander has the ability to establish himself in the Test XI if he can make the most of the […]

India is set to begin their two-match Test series against Sri Lanka in Galle on August 15, but former Sri Lankan all-rounder Farveez Maharoof believes the visitors will have a major challenge to overcome in the form of veteran spinner Prabath Jayasuriya. Maharoof has identified Jayasuriya as Sri Lanka’s biggest threat to the Indian batting […]

Former India captain Ajinkya Rahane has urged Shubman Gill and his team to adopt an aggressive and proactive approach against Sri Lanka’s bowling attack in the upcoming two-Test series, beginning August 15. Rahane believes India’s batting strategy, particularly against spin, could play a decisive role in determining the outcome of the series. Speaking shortly after […]

Former India vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane has urged fans and experts to avoid placing unrealistic expectations on teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, insisting the youngster should be given time to develop without the burden of constant comparisons and predictions. The 15-year-old batter has made an encouraging start to his international career after impressing during India’s recent T20I […]

West Indies captain Roston Chase believes his side is heading in the right direction as they prepare for the decisive second Test against Pakistan, following a commanding 90-run victory in the series opener in Trinidad. With momentum firmly on their side, the Caribbean outfit will be aiming to complete a 2-0 series sweep when the […]

Former India wicketkeeper-batter Deep Dasgupta has stressed that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli must continue delivering consistent performances if they want to cement their places in India’s ODI side ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup. While backing the veteran duo, Dasgupta made it clear that past achievements alone cannot guarantee selection, insisting that every […]

Former India captain and ex-chief selector Krishnamachari Srikkanth has launched a scathing criticism of Tilak Varma following India’s disappointing 2-0 T20I series defeat to Ireland in Belfast. The legendary opener questioned Tilak’s approach during the middle overs, accusing the young batter of batting for personal milestones rather than prioritising the team’s needs in a challenging […]