Shardul Thakur (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) Mumbai: Shardul Thakur may be down the pecking order in India’s scheme of things as they hunt for a seam-bowling all-rounder in the ODI team who can bat at No. 8, but the 34-year-old hasn’t given up hope of making a comeback. The right-arm medium-pacer, who can tonk…
Mohammed Shami & Ajit Agarkar (PTI) The ongoing tussle between veteran India pacer Mohammed Shami and selection committee chairman Ajit Agarkar has sparked a fresh debate over communication, fitness, and selection transparency in Indian cricket.It all began when India’s Test squad for the West Indies series was announced earlier this year and Shami’s name was…
Stuart Broad of England looks on as Yuvraj Singh of India hits one of his six consecutive sixes off an over from Broad to reach his half century in a record 12 balls during the ICC Twenty20 Cricket World Championship Super Eights match between England and India at Kingsmead on September 19, 2007 in Durban,…
Shreyas Iyer (Photo by Ayush Kumar/Getty Images) Mumbai: Much to the relief of millions of Indian cricket fans, Shreyas Iyer is on the road to recovery. In fact, on Tuesday, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia told TOI that the India batter Shreyas Iyer “recovered faster than what the doctor expected.” The 30-year-old Mumbaikar, who suffered a…
Steve Smith (Photo by Paul Harding/Gallo Images) Steve Smith, who will lead Australia in the first Ashes Test against England in Perth due to Pat Cummins‘ absence, has cautioned England’s ‘Bazballers’ about the challenging batting conditions they will face in Australia. Cricket Australia announced on Monday that Cummins will miss the opening Test, starting November…
Kolkata: Bengal’s Mohammed Shami and Shahbaz Ahmed celebrate after clinching victory on the fourth day of the Ranji Trophy match against Gujarat, at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra)(PTI10_28_2025_000299A) Senior India pacer Mohammed Shami has brushed aside talks of his “comeback,” saying that representing Bengal is always a matter of passion, not return. The veteran…
Suryakumar Yadav (AP /PTI) Former India cricket assistant coach Abhishek Nayar believes that Suryakumar Yadav‘s batting form could improve during the upcoming five-match T20I series in Australia, starting Wednesday, as the Australian pitch conditions with their pace and bounce will suit his playing style.Suryakumar’s recent performance has been concerning, with only 72 runs in seven…
KL Rahul has finally lifted the lid on the story behind his much-talked-about “whistle celebration,” revealing that it was actually a heartwarming gesture for his daughter, Evaarah. Speaking on the 2 Sloggers YouTube show, the India star explained that many people had misunderstood the gesture. “It’s not a whistle celebration. My daughter does this,” he…
KL Rahul and Rahul Dravid (X) KL Rahul has opened up about a surprising moment from his comeback century against Pakistan in the 2023 Asia Cup, revealing that head coach Rahul Dravid wasn’t too pleased with his post-celebration gesture. The wicketkeeper-batter, speaking on the 2 Sloggers YouTube show, explained that Dravid had questioned why he…
Mohammed Shami (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) Mohammed Shami has made a thunderous statement with the red ball, reminding everyone of his class and hunger for Test cricket. Turning out for Bengal in the ongoing Ranji Trophy, the veteran pacer has picked up an incredible 15 wickets in just two matches, making a strong case…
