VVS Laxman revealed he turned down the India head coach job in 2024 to extend his tenure at the BCCI Centre of Excellence, citing family reasons and a desire to establish the facility's structures.
Former India pacer R Vinay Kumar has been appointed as the head coach of the Karnataka cricket team by the KSCA for the upcoming season, taking over from Yere Goud.
Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh lauded teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as an "unbelievable" talent for his fearless approach, recalling his IPL debut six. Harbhajan also shared Sachin Tendulkar's career advice on focus, which he now imparts to young players.
India's ODI and Test captain Shubman Gill raised concerns over the national cricket team's fitness standards following a series of player injuries, highlighting a communication gap and system breakdown between team management and the Centre of Excellence (CoE).
Former Australia opener and coach Justin Langer is the leading candidate for England's Test head coach position after Brendon McCullum's sacking. The ECB aims to appoint a new coach before next month's Pakistan series, with Langer's franchise commitments posing a potential hurdle.
Anvay Dravid, son of Rahul Dravid, scored a rapid 87 off 67 balls to help India U-19 reach 285 against Sri Lanka A in the second Youth ODI in Hambantota. Arjun Rajput also contributed 76.
15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is set to become India's youngest international cricketer, potentially debuting against Ireland in Belfast. He has impressed across age-group, domestic, India A, and IPL cricket, with former coach Rahul Dravid calling him a "unique talent" with a combination of ability, smarts, and fearlessness.
Anvay Dravid, son of former India captain Rahul Dravid, has been selected for the India U-19 squad for an upcoming tour of Sri Lanka. He will feature in the one-day matches as a wicketkeeper.
Anvay Dravid, son of former India captain Rahul Dravid, has been selected for the India U-19 squad for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka. He will participate in one-day and multi-day matches.
Indian wicketkeeper-batter KS Bharat has announced his retirement from international cricket after playing seven Test matches. The 32-year-old shared an emotional message on social media, thanking his family, teammates, and coaches.
Virat Kohli credits Rahul Dravid and Vikram Rathour for helping him through a difficult century drought in Test cricket. He also shared his views on workload management and the drive needed for a long career.
Virat Kohli revealed Rahul Dravid and Vikram Rathour's support during his batting slump (Nov 2019-Mar 2023). He credited them for helping him regain form and enjoyment, and discussed his views on workload management and the drive for longevity in cricket.
Virat Kohli revealed struggles with "impostor syndrome" and self-doubt despite his success. He discussed how leadership pressures affected his mental wellbeing and praised Rahul Dravid and Vikram Rathour for their support.
Sourav Ganguly revealed on a podcast how he shielded Rahul Dravid from selectors who wanted to drop him from ODIs due to strike rate concerns. Ganguly backed Dravid, even encouraging him to adapt his game and keep wickets, to build a balanced Indian team.
Rahul Dravid disagrees with Gautam Gambhir's view on superstar culture in Indian cricket, stating heroes are earned through performance. He also noted the difficulty in replacing recently retired stars like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli and the challenges players face balancing formats due to the packed cricket calendar.
Shreyas Iyer etched his name in IPL history with his third consecutive 50+ score against Delhi Capitals, joining Virat Kohli and Rahul Dravid. His unbeaten 59 anchored Punjab Kings, building a vital partnership and showcasing his consistent dominance over his former franchise. Iyer's stellar form against DC continues to impress.
Shreyas Iyer etched his name in IPL history with his third consecutive 50+ score against Delhi Capitals, joining Virat Kohli and Rahul Dravid. His unbeaten 59 anchored Punjab Kings, building a vital partnership and showcasing his consistent dominance over his former franchise. Iyer's stellar form against DC continues to impress.
