Cricket

Aakash Chopra: BCCI Has “Moved On” From Mohammed Shami — But a comeback is still possible Former India batter and commentator Aakash Chopra has painted a stark picture of Mohammed Shami’s standing with the national selectors, saying the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) appears to have “moved on” from the senior pacer. … Read more

Ben Stokes: England intent on finishing the Ashes strong at the SCG England captain Ben Stokes has urged his side to treat the final Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground as an important chance to end the Ashes on a high note, even though the series has already been decided. Stokes stressed that the last … Read more

Usman Khawaja: a visible symbol of diversity in Australian cricket Usman Khawaja’s journey from a childhood move across continents to the highest levels of international cricket is as much about runs and technique as it is about identity and representation. Born in Pakistan and raised in Sydney from the age of five, Khawaja has long … Read more

A Conversation That Changed a Cricketer A few years ago, Ankit Bawne sat down for a long conversation with Rahul Dravid, who was the India A coach at the time. That talk did more than offer a few tips about batting — it altered the way Bawne viewed life and the game. For a player … Read more

With IPL 2026 around the corner, one young batter has quietly forced his way into conversations among fans and scouts alike. Aman Rao Perala — a 21-year-old right-hander who represents Hyderabad — turned heads in the 2025–26 Vijay Hazare Trophy with a stunning double century, and has since been picked up by Rajasthan Royals for … Read more

Steve Smith: SCG Test won’t be the last we see of him Steve Smith has put to rest any talk that the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) Test would be his swansong. The veteran batsman confirmed he plans to continue playing for Australia beyond the SCG fixture, giving the team and fans clarity about his short-term … Read more

Utkarsh Singh and Shikhar Mohan steer Jharkhand to comfortable win over Tamil Nadu Utkarsh Singh’s unbeaten 123 and Shikhar Mohan’s patient 90 built a near-perfect chase as Jharkhand swept aside Tamil Nadu with a nine-wicket victory on Wednesday. The two batters combined for a match-defining partnership of 201 runs that removed any doubt about the … Read more

Former wicketkeeper-batter placed in top bracket as pensions are revised A significant change in the pension structure for retired Test cricketers has brought welcome news for a former wicketkeeper-batter, who now falls into the top bracket of beneficiaries. The pensions for this group have been revised to a range of Rs 50,000 to Rs 70,000, … Read more

Indian cricket has been jolted by a rare doping case after Uttarakhand fast bowler Rajan Kumar returned positive results for three banned substances, prompting the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) to move quickly and place him under provisional suspension. The development has cast a shadow over a player who was enjoying one of the best phases … Read more

The fourth round of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 produced some fine individual displays, and Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devdutt Padikkal stood out among the performers. Both batters showed why they remain key figures in India’s limited-overs pool — combining timing, temperament and the ability to accelerate when the situation demanded. Gaikwad’s composed brilliance Ruturaj Gaikwad … Read more