Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images) The BCCI’s long-term leadership plans are slowly falling into place, and Shubman Gill now sits at the centre of it. With Gill recently appointed India’s T20I vice-captain, his elevation as the country’s all-format skipper is viewed as a matter of when, not if. Already leading…
Alex Carey of Australia walks from the field during day four of the Second 2025/26 Ashes Series Test Match between Australia and England at The Gabba on December 07, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo/Getty Images) Australian wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey said England’s mid-series break in Noosa could help them, but cautioned Australia against relaxing despite the…
Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav India’s team selection in the first T20I against South Africa underlined two key choices as the World Cup at home approaches. One was the continued preference for Jitesh Sharma over Sanju Samson as wicketkeeper. The other was the clear message that the current approach allows space for only one among Arshdeep…
India’s players celebrate during a victory lap after winning the FIH Junior Men’s Hockey World Cup bronze medal match between India and Argentina, at Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India overturned a two-goal deficit to beat Argentina 4-2 and secure the bronze medal at the FIH Men’s Junior…
NEW DELHI: Newly elected KSCA president Venkatesh Prasad began work on Wednesday by visiting the Stadium in Belagavi and holding meetings with Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah and deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar to discuss steps to resume top-level cricket at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.Prasad, along with KSCA vice-president Sujith Somasundar and secretary Santosh Menon, inspected…
Sanju Samson (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images) Sanju Samson once again found himself out of India’s playing XI, this time for the first T20I against South Africa, and the decision has raised fresh questions about where he stands in the team’s long-term plans. Despite his talent, Samson’s opportunities have dwindled ever since Shubman Gill cemented…
Smriti Mandhana says one truth has become clearer to her than anything else over the past 12 years — there is nothing she cares about more deeply than cricket. India’s most accomplished left-handed batter in women’s cricket looked back on her journey, from her international debut in 2013 to helping India lift the World Cup…
England Coach Brendon McCullum (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images) Former Australia spinner Steve O’Keefe has urged England to stay committed to head coach Brendon McCullum despite growing criticism after back-to-back defeats in the ongoing Ashes series. England have slipped 0–2 behind after losses in Perth and Brisbane, with their attacking philosophy facing intense questioning. The…
Kolkata Knight Riders (Photo by Prakash Singh/Getty Images) Kolkata Knight Riders, the three-time IPL champions who tasted success as recently as 2024 under captain Shreyas Iyer and mentor Gautam Gambhir, found themselves slipping into an underwhelming campaign in 2025. The defending champions finished eighth, a fall few saw coming.KKR have not tip-toed into the IPL…
Sanju Samson, Jitesh Sharma What began as a trial during the closing games of the Australia tour now looks more like a direction. Jitesh Sharma’s selection ahead of Sanju Samson in the first T20I against South Africa offered a clear view of how the team management is shaping its plans for the upcoming T20 World…
