Former New Zealand pacer Shane Bond has sounded the alarm for both the Mumbai Indians and the Indian cricket team, cautioning them against overburdening Jasprit Bumrah. While the premier pacer was exceptional during India’s grueling five-Test series in Australia, Bond believes a similar workload in England could push him to the brink of a serious […]

Jasprit Bumrah’s fitness has come under scrutiny after he experienced back spasms towards the end of India’s tour to Australia, forcing him to sit out the second innings of the fifth Test in Sydney. To ensure he is fully prepared for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, scheduled for February-March, the Board of Control for Cricket […]

India’s recent 0-3 defeat to New Zealand on home soil has left many questioning the team’s readiness and strategy. Batting icon Sunil Gavaskar weighed in on the debate, suggesting that India’s Test regulars might have been better prepared had they participated in a few domestic matches. Gavaskar pointed out that stalwarts like Rohit Sharma, Virat […]

With the highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy approaching, head coach Gautam Gambhir faces a crucial decision regarding the management of ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah. As India gears up for the second Test against New Zealand, the question of whether to rest Bumrah becomes paramount. Having played all three home Tests this season, his workload is a […]

England’s red-ball skipper, Ben Stokes, has suffered an injury in the hamstring during the ongoing Hundred tournament, ruling him out of contention for the upcoming home Test series against Sri Lanka. The timing could not have been any worse, with the ECB taking strong, decisive moves to manage its resources within the team carefully. The […]

Ahead of their imminent departure to Sri Lanka, newly-appointed Head Coach Gautam Gambhir and Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar addressed the media to express their view on the handling of the Indian pace battery. The absence of the lead pacer was the conspicuous void in the squad that India announced for the forthcoming tour to Sri […]

The decision to rest Jasprit Bumrah for the fourth Test between India and England at Ranchi has stirred discussions ahead of the crucial match. Indian batting coach Vikram Rathour clarified that Bumrah’s absence was not due to fitness concerns but rather a precautionary measure to manage his workload effectively. In a pre-match press conference, Vikram […]

Team India is gearing up to rest their formidable bowler and vice-captain, Jasprit Bumrah, for the upcoming fourth Test against England. This strategic move comes after India secured a 2-1 lead in the ongoing five-match series. Bumrah, who made a triumphant return last year after an 11-month hiatus due to a back injury, has been […]

Pakistan’s fast bowler, Haris Rauf, recently disclosed that he contemplated retiring from international cricket following criticism for his decision to opt out of the Test series against Australia in December 2023. The 30-year-old shared that he felt demoralized by the negative reactions he received but ultimately reconsidered his retirement after receiving advice and support from […]

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) all-rounder Ben Stokes has made himself unavailable for the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. The England Test captain took the decision to manage his workload and fitness. Stokes, who joined CSK last year for a whopping price of INR 16.25 crore, was unable to participate in the majority […]