AnalysisShastri Wants India to Hand Vaibhav Sooryavanshi a Debut Soon
Ravi Shastri says Vaibhav Sooryavanshi should have played in Ireland and should get an India T20I debut as soon as possible, calling him an X-factor.
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NewsSeven IPL Teams Reportedly Eye Hardik Pandya, with KKR and Rajasthan Out in Front
Reports say seven IPL franchises want Hardik Pandya from Mumbai Indians, with KKR and Rajasthan Royals leading, ahead of the IPL 2027 mini auction.
Women's CricketMatthews Explains Dottin’s Collapse During Anthems Before Australia Semi-Final
Hayley Matthews says Deandra Dottin’s medical scare during the anthems was worrying, but praised her return as Australia reached the T20 World Cup final.
NewsHarry Brook Says Leading England in Tests Would Be a Great Honour
England white-ball captain Harry Brook says he would gladly take the Test captaincy if offered, backs Joe Root’s stand-in role and commits to England.
Women's CricketHartley Says This England Are the Best Side She Has Seen in Years
Former spinner Alex Hartley rates unbeaten England as their strongest side in years, praising Wyatt-Hodge’s form and the bowling attack.
Team NewsSantner to Captain Strong New Zealand ODI Squad in the Caribbean
New Zealand name a 16-man ODI squad under Mitchell Santner for the five-match West Indies series, with Matthew Fisher in line for a debut.
Player SpotlightTaijul Islam Climbs Into Top Five of Left-Arm Test Five-Fors
Taijul Islam’s 7/138 in Harare gave him a 19th Test five-wicket haul, passing Mitchell Starc, even as Zimbabwe won by an innings and 85 runs.
Team NewsMcCullum Insists His Commitment to England Is Intact After Test Series Defeat
England head coach Brendon McCullum says his belief in the team’s direction is unchanged, despite seven losses in nine Tests and Ben Stokes’ retirement.
AnalysisGavaskar Calls for Patience with Gambhir and Iyer After India’s Ireland Defeat
Sunil Gavaskar says it is too early to judge India coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shreyas Iyer after a first-ever bilateral T20I series loss to Ireland.
NewsWasim Jaffer Named Hyderabad Mentor for the 2026-27 Domestic Season
Hyderabad have appointed Ranji Trophy record run-scorer Wasim Jaffer as mentor from August 1, as the HCA plans academies in eight Telangana districts.
Player SpotlightTendulkar Salutes Ben Stokes After the England All-Rounder’s Retirement
Sachin Tendulkar praised Ben Stokes’ fearless style and leadership after the England all-rounder retired from international cricket at the age of 35.
AnalysisGavaskar Wants Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in India’s XI for the First England T20I
Sunil Gavaskar hopes 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi plays the opening T20I against England, as India try to recover from the series loss to Ireland.
Team NewsRetired Stokes Throws Full Support Behind Harry Brook as Next England Test Captain
Ben Stokes says Harry Brook has his full backing as England Test captain, with the ECB due to decide before the August series against Pakistan.
NewsTen Doeschate Admits Disbelief After Ireland Complete 2-0 T20I Sweep of India
India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate credited Ireland for doing the basics better after a one-run defeat at Stormont sealed a 2-0 series loss.
Team NewsHeinrich Malan Steps Down as Ireland Head Coach After Four Years
Heinrich Malan has left his post as Ireland head coach ahead of the 2027 World Cup Qualifiers, after a spell with a historic T20I series win over India.
NewsKohli Makes a Wheelchair-Using Pakistani Fan’s Day After Lord’s Women’s Match
Virat Kohli stopped to greet a Pakistani fan in a wheelchair at Lord’s after India Women lost to Australia, and the clip drew praise from supporters.
AnalysisBen Stokes as Test Captain: The Record, the Milestones and the Bazball Legacy
A look at Ben Stokes’ four years as England Test captain: 44 matches, 24 wins, the Bazball approach, and the series and records that defined his tenure.
Team NewsLitton Das Set to Miss First Zimbabwe ODI with Calf Strain, Says Bangladesh Physio
Bangladesh physio says Litton Das has a Grade I calf strain and will almost certainly miss the first ODI against Zimbabwe, but may return for the last two.
NewsKemar Roach Takes 300th Test Wicket as West Indies Crush Sri Lanka
Kemar Roach became the fourth West Indian past 300 Test wickets as the hosts beat Sri Lanka after a 401-run stand by Amir Jangoo and Roston Chase.
NewsDjokovic Hopes to Finally Meet Virat Kohli on Upcoming India Trip
Ahead of Wimbledon 2026, Novak Djokovic says he and Virat Kohli have only texted so far and he hopes to play tennis and cricket together in India.
Player SpotlightVengsarkar Tells Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to Emulate Tendulkar’s Discipline
Dilip Vengsarkar backs Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to seize his chance in the Ireland T20Is, where he could become India’s youngest men’s international player.
Player SpotlightAmir Jangoo Lost for Words After Double Hundred and Record Stand With Chase
Amir Jangoo’s 373-ball double century and a Test-record 401-run sixth-wicket stand with Roston Chase put West Indies in control against Sri Lanka.
AnalysisFoulkes and Bashir Both Expect Trent Bridge Pitch to Become Tougher for Batting
Zak Foulkes took 3 for 35 on his Test impact and, like Shoaib Bashir, expects spin to dominate late at Trent Bridge as New Zealand lead by 204 runs.
Player SpotlightShubman Gill Poses with Brazil Legend Ronaldinho Amid a Break from Action
India captain Shubman Gill was pictured with Ronaldinho after a 3-0 ODI sweep of Afghanistan, and is now due back for the England ODIs in July.
Women's CricketMandhana Promises Attacking Intent as India Face Australia in a Must-Win Game
Smriti Mandhana says India will bat with positive intent against Australia, with a semi-final place at stake, and feels the gap has narrowed.
NewsGanguly Reveals Greg Chappell Once Emailed Offering to Coach KKR
Sourav Ganguly says Greg Chappell emailed him in 2011 about coaching Kolkata Knight Riders with Ganguly as captain, despite their bitter India-era fallout.
NewsIndia-Ireland T20Is Brought Forward to Ease Overlap With Women’s World Cup Clash
Both India-Ireland T20Is now start at 1:30 PM local, 6:00 PM IST, so fans can follow India’s Women’s T20 World Cup match against Australia at Lord’s.
AnalysisDe Villiers Suggests Ownership Frustration May Lie Behind Pant’s Move to Delhi
AB de Villiers believes Rishabh Pant’s return to Delhi Capitals was no shock after a poor Lucknow season, and questions the franchise’s frequent changes.
Team NewsHenry and Phillips Injured as New Zealand Rejig XI for Third Test at Trent Bridge
Matt Henry (calf) and Glenn Phillips (side strain) miss the third Test against England at Trent Bridge with the series level at 1-1; both XIs are listed.
Team NewsGulf Giants Appoint Michael Klinger as Batting Coach in Staff Overhaul
Michael Klinger joins Gulf Giants as batting coach alongside Kadeer Ali and Gary Brent as the ILT20 side rebuilds after finishing second from bottom.