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Shahid Afridi and Babar Azam (Agency Photos) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi has strongly criticised Pakistan’s cricket selectors after the national team lost the ODI series 2–1 to Bangladesh national cricket team. The defeat came shortly after Pakistan’s disappointing campaign in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, increasing pressure on the team’s…

Suryakumar Yadav (ANI Photo) Suryakumar Yadav, who recently led the India national cricket team to a historic triumph in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, has admitted that while he dreams of playing Test cricket, the shortest format remains where he feels most comfortable.Speaking in an interview with PTI, the Indian captain reflected on his…

Sachin Tendulkar’s 100th century On March 16, 2012, cricket witnessed one of its most iconic milestones when Sachin Tendulkar scored his 100th international century during the Asia Cup 2012 match between the India national cricket team and the Bangladesh national cricket team at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. The historic knock not only ended a…

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Teen batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has set his sights on one of the most iconic records in T20 history ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League season — the legendary 175-run knock by Chris Gayle.After a sensational 2025 that saw him emerge as one of Indian cricket’s brightest young…

Rahul Dravid and Vaibhav Suryavanshi (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) As the Indian Premier League 2026 approaches, young sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi once again grabbed attention after Sanju Samson revealed an amusing behind-the-scenes story from the teenager’s debut season with Rajasthan Royals. The moment was shared during the BCCI Naman Awards ceremony, where several Indian players gathered to…

File Pic: Pakistan’s Salman Ali Agha, left, with Shaheen Shah Afridi (AP Photo) Pakistan’s troubles deepened on Sunday after a 2-1 ODI series defeat to Bangladesh triggered fierce criticism from former wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal, who questioned the state of the country’s cricket with a scathing remark: “If you don’t beat teams in matches, will you…

While Mcgrath and Warne told Waugh to bat again as they were weary, Kasprowicz (in pic) said he was fine if the follow-on was enforced. He went on to regret the decision as he bowled 35 wicketless overs. (Getty Images) When Steve Waugh’s Australians arrived in India, riding a 15-match winning streak — extended to…

BAN vs PAK (AP Photo/Mahmud Hossain Opu) Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal has strongly criticised the Pakistan national cricket team following their 1–2 ODI series defeat against the Bangladesh national cricket team during the Pakistan Tour of Bangladesh 2026.The series loss triggered widespread criticism on social media, with Akmal’s fiery reaction also going viral after…

Gujarat Titans’ Jos Buttler (PTI Photo/Arun Sharma) Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has highlighted key concerns for the Gujarat Titans ahead of the IPL 2026 season, pointing to their reliance on the top-order and star batter Jos Buttler’s lacklustre form as potential trouble spots.The Titans reached the IPL 2025 playoffs but fell to the Mumbai…

Rajasthan Royals’ Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (PTI Photo) U-19 World Cup sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who first made headlines at 14, is now turning his focus to the Indian Premier League, aiming to deliver a title-winning season for Rajasthan Royals.Sooryavanshi left fans in awe during IPL 2025 as the youngest centurion in the tournament, and earlier this year,…