Mitchell Santner has officially been appointed captain of New Zealand’s white-ball teams. He takes over in full-time capacity from Kane Williamson, who stepped down following the Black Caps’ early exit from the T20 World Cup in the USA & West Indies. Santner, who is one of just four players to represent the country over 100…
If Pakistan withdraw from the Champions Trophy 2025, it will incur huge financial losses, attract lawsuits, and even lead to an international boycott. The chorus in the Pakistan cricket fraternity to boycott the Champions Trophy is on the rise after the deadlock in reaching a consensus regarding the tournament’s hosts, but it may not be a road…
“AREY, TUM log ne kitna dekha hai mera batting. Abhi bas na. (You guys have seen me bat so much. Now enough.)“ Rohit Sharma had you at Arey.As he did the bunch of Indian media personnel huddled behind his net at the Adelaide Oval. Even if his message to them was a bit sterner in nature. The…
Yuzvendra Chahal was picked up by Punjab Kings for INR 18 crore on Day 1 of the mega auction. Yuzvendra Chahal, the premier leg-spinner, who is currently out of the national side, is the leading wicket-taker in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL), and his greatness was recognised by Punjab Kings, as the franchise splashed…
Virat Kohli scored 15 and 30 not out in the two outings he had at WACA during the simulation match against India A. Virat Kohli’s first stint in the match simulation at WACA lasted only 15-20 minutes, saw him scoring just 15 runs before Mukesh Kumar sent him packing. Kohli went in the middle after KL Rahul left the…
Some of Pakistan cricket’s legends have criticised the Indian team’s refusal to travel across the border for ICC Champions Trophy next year The Indian cricket team has planned against travelling to Pakistan for ICC Champions Trophy participation. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) left the decision in the hands of the government,…
Australia came up with two late selection surprises as the selectors, on Sunday, revealed the 13-member squad for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series opener against India with the inclusion of two uncapped players in Nathan McSweeney and Josh Inglis. The South Australian earned the edge over fellow specialist openers in Marcus Harris, Cameron Bancroft and Sam Konstas following his consistent…
After opting out of the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction, Ben Stokes is banned for playing the league for the next two seasons. The English batter can only be part of the auction and play in the cash-rich league once again in 2027. Stokes last played in the IPL in 2023 when he…
New Delhi, Former captain Daniel Vettori termed New Zealand’s 3-0 Test series win on Indian soil as his country’s greatest achievement while ex-batter Ross Taylor said he did not think of a clean sweep even “in our wildest dreams”. India suffered a humiliating series whitewash after losing the third match by 25 runs to New…
In the ‘Virat Kohli’ post, RCB asked fans what could be in store on Diwali this year, which coincides with the deadline date for IPL retention announcement. Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru, on Wednesday, added fuel to the speculations around Virat Kohli’s return to captaincy for the 2025 season of the tournament with the…
