India’s Ravindra Jadeja, right, with Yashasvi Jaiswal (AP Photo) The BCCI’s decision to make domestic cricket participation mandatory for its players has brought several of India’s biggest names back into the Ranji Trophy spotlight. Last season, Virat Kohli returned to Delhi’s red-ball side for the first time in 13 years, while Rohit Sharma turned out…
Arshdeep Singh and Bhuvneshwar Kumar India have added veteran fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar to their squad for the fifth and final T20I against West Indies after Arshdeep Singh suffered a blow to his bowling shoulder during the fourth match in Hyderabad on Wednesday.The series decider will be played at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru…
Yuzvendra Chahal with Rohit Sharma (AP/PTI) Yuzvendra Chahal was among India’s most successful white-ball spinners, but his international career took a turn in 2023 when he was left out of the squad for the ODI World Cup at home. Despite his reputation as an attacking leg-spinner and an impressive record in T20Is, Chahal did not…
Indian cricket team (PTI Photo) Former India batter Mohammad Kaif has questioned India’s team combination after Shreyas Iyer and his side suffered a 24-run defeat to West Indies in the fourth T20I in Hyderabad, arguing that the management prioritised batting depth over a stronger bowling attack.India entered the contest with four specialist bowlers and two…
India’s Naman Dhir, centre, celebrates with captain Shreyas Iyer, right, and others (PTI Photo) Former India batter Wasim Jaffer believes Rinku Singh’s absence is hurting India in the ongoing T20I series against the West Indies, arguing that the left-hander could have made a difference in the fourth match.India suffered a 24-run defeat on Wednesday after…
West Indies tour of India (AP Photo) Cricket West Indies (CWI) CEO Chris Dehring has questioned the financial system governing bilateral cricket, explaining how it has contributed to the board’s ongoing financial difficulties. Despite the West Indies currently playing a T20I series against India, Dehring said the Caribbean board would not receive any revenue from…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi warns paps (Screengrabs) India’s teenage cricket sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi had a witty message for photographers eager to film him at the airport, reminding them not to compromise their safety while chasing social media content.Sooryavanshi arrived in New Delhi alongside the Indian contingent for a felicitation ceremony with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Surrounded by…
R Ashwin and Kuldeep Yadav Former India spinner R Ashwin has criticised the team management for dropping Kuldeep Yadav during the ongoing T20I series against the West Indies, questioning the decision to leave out a wrist-spinner who had troubled the visiting batters.Kuldeep featured in the first two matches in Lucknow and Ranchi before being left…
Out-of-favour India women’s cricket team top-order batter Punam Raut on Thursday announced her retirement from all forms of international cricket with immediate effect.The 37-year-old represented India in four Tests, 73 ODIs and 35 T20Is between 2009 and 2021.“After much thought and reflection, I have decided to retire from international cricket in all formats of the…
Kuwait’s success in the Sub-Regional Asia A Qualifier for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2028 in Malaysia has highlighted the role played by the ILT20 in preparing players from the country for international cricket.Several members of Kuwait’s qualifying team have featured in the ILT20, where they have trained and played alongside international stars. They…
