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File Pic: India’s Shubman Gill, Arshdeep Singh, and Hardik Pandya. (PTI Photo) CHENNAI: Shubman Gill marshalled his troops admirably in his maiden Test series as India captain, eventually pulling off a 2-2 draw against hosts England. Gill earned praise from former New Zealand all-rounder Craig McMillan, who stressed that the new skipper should create a…

Dilip Vengsarkar and Jasprit Bumrah MUMBAI: Wading into the debate around Jasprit Bumrah’s workload management, which saw him play just three out of five Tests in England, former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar has asserted that India’s ace pacer should have been asked by the decision-makers in Indian cricket to miss IPL-2025 to keep himself refreshed…

Josh Hazlewood and Glenn Maxwell of Australia celebrate a wicket during the T20 international cricket match between Australia and South Africa in Darwin, Australia, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025. (Jono Searle/AAPImage via AP) Australia secured a 17-run victory over South Africa in the first T20 match in Darwin on Sunday, marking international cricket’s return to the…

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – JULY 26: Joe Root of England speaks with former Australian batter Ricky Ponting ahead of day four of the 4th Rothesay Test Match between England and India at Emirates Old Trafford on July 26, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has taken a shot…

NEW DELHI: India’s ODI captain Rohit Sharma’s journey to becoming one of modern cricket’s most destructive openers almost took a very different path. His childhood coach, Dinesh Lad, has revealed that he first spotted Rohit not with a bat in hand, but as a promising off-spinner — and only discovered his batting talent by chance,…

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Sourav Ganguly (Images via Getty Images) Sourav Ganguly has weighed in on the growing chatter around Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s ODI futures, saying the two icons should keep playing as long as they continue to perform at the highest level. Media reports have suggested that the upcoming three-match ODI…

As India prepare to announce its squad for the upcoming Asia Cup in the UAE from September 9 to 28, former cricketer Priyank Panchal has shared his thoughts on team selection.India’s last T20I appearance was in February 2025, where they secured a 4-1 victory against England in a home series. Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, and…

Kwena Maphaka (R) of South Africa (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) South Africa’s decision to bowl first in Durban looked bold. The conditions were good for batting, the outfield was quick, and Australia’s top order had a point to prove. But by the end of the innings, all anyone could talk about was a 19-year-old…

South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada (AP Photo) Kagiso Rabada continues to prove his potential as South Africa’s leading bowler across formats with his outstanding performance in the first T20I against Australia on Sunday. His impressive form carried into the T20I series, leaving Australian batsmen struggling against his bowling prowess.South Africa’s decision to field first after winning…

India’s Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (PTI Photo/Arun Sharma) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is in no rush to make decisions about the ODI futures of cricket stars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, despite ongoing speculation. The matter has gained attention as India’s next ODI series against Australia approaches in October,…