The Indian cricket team, led by captain Shubman Gill, is finalising its preparations for the first Test against Sri Lanka, which begins on August 15 at the Galle International Cricket Stadium. Hampered by a series of injuries to key players, the team management faces a few critical selection calls to field a balanced playing XI … Read more
Moeen Ali is ready to trade his bat and ball for a coach’s hat. The former England all-rounder has made it clear that coaching the national team is his “ultimate dream,” and he is preparing to put in the hard work to get there. Having retired from international cricket in 2024, the 39-year-old is still … Read more
With Afghanistan sealing their direct spot in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2027, two-time champions West Indies will have to go through qualifiers for the third successive time to make it to the tournament, reported Cricinfo. The top eight teams in the ODI Rankings on September 30 this year, excluding two of the three WC … Read more
When Sai Sudharsan failed to recover in time from his injury ahead of the Test series vs Sri Lanka, it was a devastating blow to the southpaw. But for a man who had been waiting in the wings for nearly two years, this was the chance to return to the side. Yes, who last played … Read more
The Indian women’s hockey team will be chasing their maiden World Cup title as they take the field in Amstelveen from August 16. Unlike their male counterparts, the Indian women had a far more arduous journey, marked by inconsistent participation at the World Cup. From finishing fourth at the inaugural edition in France in 1974 … Read more
Cricket Scotland and the Royal Dutch Cricket Association (KNCB) have slammed the International Cricket Council (ICC) for its decision to change the structure of the Men’s ODI World Cup 2027. The two boards expressed their disappointment over the lack of communication from ICC after they sought clarification on these changes. They called this behavior “disappointing … Read more
The sudden rise in injury cases among Indian cricketers has sparked concerns within the Board of Control for Cricket in India , amid reports of a disconnect between the selection committee and the Centre of Excellence and the financial pressures associated with franchise cricket. According to an ANI report, the CoE source claimed that franchise and financial … Read more
The battle lines have been drawn and the Test series between India and is set to start in Galle on August 15. India will be boosted by the fact that skipper Shubman Gill is fit after he had an injury scare during practice some days back. On paper, India are the clear favourites. But there … Read more
Chennai: After an impressive tenure of 17 years, Stephen Fleming is resigning from his position as head coach of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Reports indicate that the franchise is on the lookout for another foreign coach to fill his shoes. Fleming has recently accepted the role of head coach for England’s Test cricket team. … Read more
IND vs SL: India may look stronger on paper, but Sri Lanka will have one major advantage – home conditions. The 2 teams are set to face each other in a 2-Test series. The series is also important because it is part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle. Sri Lanka have several players who … Read more