Mitchell Santner officially appointed New Zealand’s full-time white-ball captain
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…
Virat Kohli goes back to drawing board to get ready for Gabba challenge after Adelaide’s failure: ‘He was playing…’
Harbhajan Singh shared details about Kohli’s training session, where the veteran India spinner suggested that the star batter worked on his back-foot game. Team India’s talismanic batter Virat Kohli has started preparations for the third Test against Australia after twin failures in Adelaide, where he scored 7 and 11. Kohli got out, poking the ball outside off stump, which…
Rohit, Rahul and the other variables around India’s XI in Adelaide
“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…
‘I deserve that’: Yuzvendra Chahal makes no bones about PBKS splashing INR 18 crore for him in auction
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…
KL Rahul laughs at umpire’s decision, then hurls a mouthful after being given out controversially in IND vs AUS 1st Test
KL Rahul was in utter disbelief when he was given out controversially by the third umpire. Rishabh Pant couldn’t believe it. Neither could some of the commentators as KL Rahul was given out controversially during Day 1 of the 1st Test against Australia in Perth on Friday. Rahul, opening the innings in place of regular skipper Rohit Sharma, was the…
After 15 Runs In First Outing, How Virat Kohli Bounced Back In Simulation Game vs India A
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…
“Depriving Cricket”: Pakistan Legends Target BCCI Over Strict Champions Trophy Stance
Some of Pakistan cricket’s legends have criticized 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 pull off late selection surprises as Test squad revealed for Border-Gavaskar series opener against India
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…
Explained: Why Ben Stokes Will Be Banned From Playing IPL Till 2027
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…
Test series clean sweep against India greatest ever achievement for NZ: Vettroi, Taylor
Test series clean sweep against India greatest ever achievement for NZ: Vettroi, Taylor 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…
