Ajinkya Rahane: The silent guardian of Indian cricket whose numbers undersold his legacy | Cricket News
Ajinkya Rahane‘s career will always leave Indian cricket wondering what might have been.On paper, his numbers are respectable rather than extraordinary: an average of 38.46 across 85 Tests, 5,077 runs, twelve hundreds, twenty-six fifties. For most cricketers that would count as an outstanding career. For Rahane it somehow feels short of the mark. The figures…
Duleep Trophy 2026: Central Zone hand Rajat Patidar captaincy, Rinku Singh named deputy | Cricket News
Rajat Patidar (PTI Photo) RCB’ title winning captain Rajat Patidar has been appointed captain of the Central Zone squad for the 2026 Duleep Trophy, with Rinku Singh named his deputy for the prestigious domestic tournament, scheduled to be held at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru from August 23 to September 10.The leadership duo…
‘I’ve got a wealth of experience’: Joe Root embraces England captaincy return after Ben Stokes’ retirement | Cricket News
Following Ben Stokes’ retirement from international cricket, England have turned to a familiar face to lead their Test side once again. While there had been widespread speculation that Harry Brook could take over the captaincy, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has instead entrusted the role to Joe Root, who is set to begin…
Fallout in West Indies camp? Alzarri Joseph hits back at Daren Sammy over ‘declined selection’ claim | Cricket News
Alzarri Joseph and Daren Sammy (Agency Image) West Indies fast bowler Alzarri Joseph has responded to head coach Daren Sammy’s comments regarding his absence from the ongoing home Test series against Pakistan, insisting that the public narrative surrounding his decision lacked important context.When Cricket West Indies announced the squad for the two-match series, the board…
‘One day he could captain India’: Selectors explain why 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was named East Zone vice-captain | Cricket News
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (ANI Photo) The East Zone selectors have defended their decision to appoint 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as vice-captain for the upcoming Duleep Trophy, describing the move as part of a long-term leadership plan rather than an indication of the team’s pecking order.While Ishan Kishan‘s appointment as captain was widely expected, the decision to hand…
Rishabh Pant trains with MS Dhoni ahead of Sri Lanka Test series; photo goes viral | Cricket News
MS Dhoni trains with Rishabh Pant India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has started gearing up for the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, with his preparations including a training session alongside former India captain MS Dhoni in Ranchi.A picture shared by former India spinner Shahbaz Nadeem from a gym in Ranchi showed Pant and Dhoni…
No Rishabh Pant, no Sanju Samson, no Abhishek Sharma: Ashwin’s India squad for 2027 ODI World Cup | Cricket News
Sanju Samson and Rishabh Pant NEW DELHI: With more than a year left for the 2027 ODI World Cup, former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has shared the players he believes should be in the squad for the tournament.Speaking on ESPNcricinfo’s YouTube channel, Ashwin divided the players into three categories – ‘Yes’, ‘Maybe’ and ‘No’ –…
Dilip Tirkey on saffron jersey row: Nothing is permanent, decision can be changed
Amidst the controversy around the change of Indian hockey teams’ jersey, Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey has made it clear that the decision could well be reversed or changed after review. “Changes have been made earlier also and this is also not something permanent. We will review feedback from players and staff after the World…
Propriety, procedure and internal cracks — Saffron jersey change leaves Hockey India red-faced
The exchange of letters on Friday between Hockey India (HI) functionaries over the controversial change in the colour of the Indian team’s jersey ahead of the FIH World Cup has made it clear that the issue is one of propriety and procedure. A day after publicly defending the decision to change the jersey colour from…
Tamim Iqbal hopeful as BCB turns to government over India’s Bangladesh tour | Cricket News
BCB president Tamim Iqbal (Image credit: BCB) Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Tamim Iqbal has stepped up efforts to ensure India’s scheduled white-ball tour of Bangladesh goes ahead in September, with the board seeking government-level intervention to reassure New Delhi over the proposed series, according to a report by Cricbuzz.The development comes amid continued uncertainty…
