AnalysisAshwin Sympathises With Suryakumar Yadav After India’s T20I Captaincy Shake-Up
Ravichandran Ashwin says Suryakumar Yadav has the right to feel gutted after being dropped as T20I captain, and calls the decision a selection precedent.
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NewsSuryakumar Yadav Congratulates Shreyas Iyer on Taking Over India’s T20I Captaincy
Suryakumar Yadav said he is delighted for Shreyas Iyer, speaking at the toss in Mumbai T20 after the BCCI handed Iyer the India T20I captaincy.
NewsBCCI Reportedly Allows Sooryavanshi’s Parents to Join India’s Ireland and England Tours
The BCCI has reportedly agreed that Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s parents can travel with him on India’s tours of Ireland and England to ease his senior debut.
NewsShaheen Afridi Defends Pakistan’s Use of Flat Home Pitches
After Pakistan’s 2-1 series win over Australia, Shaheen Afridi says every team prepares helpful home pitches and Pakistan must do the same to win.
NewsBrothers Union Forfeit DPL Game Over Unpaid Salaries and Drop Into Relegation Zone
Brothers Union refused to play their DPL match against Agrani Bank in protest over unpaid dues, giving a walkover and facing a fine and relegation zone.
Team NewsGambhir Explains Why Rishabh Pant Lost the Test Vice-Captaincy
Gautam Gambhir says India back Rishabh Pant but want better respect for match situations after KL Rahul replaced him as Test vice-captain.
AnalysisIrfan Pathan Makes the Case for Rohit and Kohli at the 2027 World Cup
Irfan Pathan argues Rohit Sharma’s handling of bounce and Virat Kohli’s chasing experience would be vital for India at the 2027 ODI World Cup in Africa.
Women's CricketSciver-Brunt Says No Rush to Bowl for England as She Returns From Calf Injury
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt is fit for World Cup selection after a calf injury and says her bowling can wait while the side’s attack stays balanced.
NewsGambhir Insists India Can Still Reach the World Test Championship Final
India head coach Gautam Gambhir says the squad stays optimistic about reaching the World Test Championship final despite recent setbacks.
Team NewsSiraj Cleared Fit for New Chandigarh Test as Spin Debuts Loom for India
Ryan ten Doeschate confirms Mohammed Siraj is fit for the Afghanistan Test and says uncapped spinners Harsh Dubey and Manav Suthar may both debut.
Player SpotlightKrunal Pandya Hopes for India Recall After Title-Winning IPL 2026 With RCB
After 226 runs and 14 wickets in RCB’s second straight IPL title, Krunal Pandya says he still dreams of playing for India again.
Player SpotlightCook Points to Lack of Premeditation as the Secret of Sooryavanshi’s Hitting
Alastair Cook says Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s power-hitting stands out because he reacts to each ball instead of waiting for a delivery in his slot.
Player SpotlightKuldeep Yadav on the Tough Switch From IPL to Red-Ball Cricket
Kuldeep Yadav says moving from the IPL to Test cricket is hard but India’s inexperienced spinners are prepared for the Afghanistan Test.
Team NewsVirat Kohli Set to Miss Afghanistan ODIs With Hamstring Injury
Virat Kohli is reported to be out of India’s ODI series against Afghanistan with a hamstring problem picked up while helping RCB win the IPL final.
NewsReport: Suryakumar Yadav to Be Replaced as India’s T20I Captain
The Indian Express reports the BCCI will name a new T20I captain, with Suryakumar Yadav not under consideration; Shreyas Iyer and Tilak Varma are options.
Player SpotlightSachin Tendulkar: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s Influence Went Well Beyond His Runs
Sachin Tendulkar hailed Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s impact in IPL 2026, a season of 776 runs, a record 72 sixes and a clutch of individual awards.
Team NewsMcCullum Unsure If Jofra Archer Will Be Ready for Second Test Against New Zealand
England coach Brendon McCullum says Jofra Archer’s place for the second Test against New Zealand will be decided once he is assessed after a break.
NewsIndia’s New Zealand Tour Confirmed: Five T20Is, Five ODIs and Two Tests
India’s full tour of New Zealand features five T20Is, five ODIs and two Tests, and the ODI leg may be a last visit for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
Team NewsSiraj in Doubt for Afghanistan Test, With Auqib Nabi Tipped to Step In
Mohammed Siraj may be rested for India’s one-off Test against Afghanistan after a heavy IPL workload, and Auqib Nabi is the likely replacement.
Player SpotlightKane Williamson Relishes Lord’s Test That Could Be His Last There
Kane Williamson calls any Lord’s Test special, with uncertainty over New Zealand’s future England tours meaning this one may be his last there.
NewsPat Cummins Hints IPL 2027 May Have to Give Way to Australia’s Heavy Schedule
Pat Cummins says something must give in 2027 as Australia’s Test and World Cup workload grows, leaving his IPL availability open to a later decision.
NewsAfghanistan Expected to Host India in First T20I Series Before Asian Games
Reports say the BCCI and Afghanistan Cricket Board have agreed a T20I series to be played in Delhi, serving as preparation for India’s Asian Games squad.
NewsCricket Canada Sets Out Reform Plan Following ICC Suspension
Cricket Canada has sent the ICC a corrective action plan and set up an independent committee to investigate governance and financial control failures.
Player SpotlightAtul Wassan Likens Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to Teenage Sachin Tendulkar
Former India player Atul Wassan calls Vaibhav Sooryavanshi a generational talent but urges careful mentoring so he succeeds beyond T20 cricket.
Team NewsAndrew Flintoff Named Sydney Thunder Head Coach for BBL 2026–27
Sydney Thunder have appointed Andrew Flintoff as head coach for the 2026–27 BBL after a bottom-placed finish with just two wins last season.
Team NewsAuqib Nabi Added to India Test Squad as Cover for Afghanistan Match
Jammu & Kashmir quick Auqib Nabi has joined India’s Test squad as a backup for the Afghanistan game after a record-breaking Ranji Trophy season.
Women's CricketJemimah Rodrigues Happy to Bat Anywhere as India Women Fine-Tune for World Cup
Jemimah Rodrigues says she is comfortable at any position if her role is clear, while India Women test combinations before the T20 World Cup opener.
NewsGujarat Titans Team Bus Catches Fire After IPL 2026 Final Loss, Everyone Safe
A Gujarat Titans bus caught fire after their IPL final defeat to RCB in Ahmedabad. All players, staff and the driver were evacuated unharmed.
Team NewsShaun Tait Poised to Leave Bangladesh Coaching Job Before Contract Ends
Shaun Tait has told the BCB he does not want to continue as Bangladesh’s bowling coach, citing family reasons, ahead of the home series against Australia.
NewsRCB Celebrate Back-to-Back IPL Titles with Dhol Dancing, Led by Krunal and Kohli
Krunal Pandya and Virat Kohli joined the dhol celebrations as RCB marked a second straight IPL title, beating Gujarat Titans in the 2026 final.