India’s Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (AP/PTI) Former India batter Subramaniam Badrinath has suggested that India bring Varun Chakaravarthy back into the playing XI for the third T20I against New Zealand, rather than continue with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi at No. 3. India can seal the series with a win in Wellington on Tuesday after taking a 2-0 lead in…
India’s Devdutt Padikkal (PTI Photo) After a disappointing outing against Australia ‘A’ at home, Devdutt Padikkal has found his rhythm in the blustery conditions of New Zealand. Ahead of India’s two-Test series against the Black Caps, the 26-year-old spoke about a journey shaped by setbacks, self-doubt and success. Excerpts from an interview…How has your preparation…
Rohit Sharma (BCCI Photo) Rohit Sharma is hoping to play in the 2027 ODI World Cup, but his fitness remains a talking point as he approaches the final years of his career. At 39, the former India captain will need to maintain his form and fitness to remain in the selectors’ plans for the tournament,…
India A vs New Zealand A 1st Unofficial Test, Day 4, Live Score: India A made a strong comeback in the opening unofficial Test against New Zealand A, taking control of the match after overcoming a first-innings deficit. Devdutt Padikkal led the recovery with a brilliant 199 as India A reached 488/8 at stumps on…
India vs New Zealand 3rd T20I (Image: IANS) India will look to seal the five-match T20I series when they take on New Zealand in the third match at Hnry Stadium in Wellington on Tuesday, October 27. Having won the opening two games, the visitors hold a 2-0 lead and need just one more victory to…
Michael Hussey carries a trophy during the Chennai Super Kings ROAR 2026, pre-season fan event, at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. (PTI Photo) Five-time IPL champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have begun a major overhaul of their support staff ahead of the 2027 season, parting ways with several long-serving members, including batting coach Mike…
Nitish Kumar Reddy (AP/PTI) That Nitish Kumar Reddy, being one of only two players named in all three squads for the New Zealand tour, speaks volumes about how highly India rate his skills.It has also provided the team management with an opportunity to develop an alternative to the often-injured Hardik Pandya, who is not getting…
Pat Cummins and Steve Smith Australia captain Pat Cummins is keeping his fingers crossed over Steve Smith’s availability for the third and final Test against South Africa, with the visitors prepared to give their experienced batter as much time as possible to prove his fitness ahead of the series decider in Cape Town.Smith sustained a…
Australia have released Nic Maddinson from their Test squad ahead of the third and deciding Test against South Africa in Cape Town, while Steve Smith remains uncertain for the match as he continues to deal with a neck issue. The three-match series is level at 1-1.Maddinson and back-up wicketkeeper Sam Harper have been allowed to…
Morkel’s advice to the players is to “Stand near a powerful fan to counter the speedy wind” The wind at Wellington’s Basin Reserve can change direction without warning, making it a challenging venue for visiting teams. India’s bowling coach Morne Morkel has offered a simple piece of advice to the Test specialists yet to arrive…
