England coach Brendon McCullum voiced deep concern for all-rounder Ben Stokes, who is unavailable for the second Test against New Zealand pending an investigation into a nightclub incident. McCullum focused on supporting Stokes rather than discussing his captaincy future.
England coach Brendon McCullum voiced "worry and concern" for all-rounder Ben Stokes, who is unavailable for the second Test against New Zealand pending an investigation into a nightclub incident. McCullum focused on supporting Stokes, deferring questions about his future as captain.
India began their Women's T20 World Cup campaign with a 64-run victory over Pakistan in Birmingham. Deepti Sharma took five wickets as India restricted Pakistan to 106 after posting 170/6, with Smriti Mandhana scoring 68.
Nitish Kumar Reddy has impressed as a seam-bowling all-rounder, offering a potential alternative to the injury-prone Hardik Pandya. Reddy took 2/31 against Afghanistan and is actively working on his bowling skills to secure his place in the Indian team.
Nitish Kumar Reddy impressed with a 2/31 spell against Afghanistan, showcasing his potential as a seam-bowling all-rounder. He is working to secure a place in the Indian team as an alternative to the injury-prone Hardik Pandya.
India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy paused his post-match press conference to take a call from his mother after India's victory over Afghanistan. The heartwarming moment, shared by BCCI, overshadowed his valuable contributions with the ball.
Australian captain Sophie Molineux's leadership has been marked by unusual batting order decisions and a strong start with the ball. Despite batting low in the order, she opened the bowling effectively against South Africa, contributing to a significant win.
Rohit Sharma set a new record on Saturday, becoming the oldest Indian male cricketer to play an ODI at 39 years and 75 days. He surpassed Mohinder Amarnath's record. The match against Afghanistan was rain-shortened to 25 overs per side.
India begins its T20 World Cup campaign against Pakistan on Sunday, aiming for a maiden title at Lord's. Injuries to key all-rounders create selection dilemmas, prompting debate over batting vs. bowling strength. Expert Nasser Hussain advises packing the batting and leveraging spin.
Nikhil Chaudhary, an Indian-born cricketer, has been selected for Australia's T20I squad against Bangladesh, marking a significant milestone as the first Indian-born male player in an Australian national squad in over 60 years.
Former India batter Suresh Raina has urged the need for a dependable backup for all-rounder Hardik Pandya ahead of the next ODI World Cup due to Pandya's recurring fitness issues. Pandya's recent quadriceps strain has ruled him out of the upcoming ODI series against Afghanistan.
Former India cricketer Suresh Raina has urged the Indian team to find a reliable backup for all-rounder Hardik Pandya, citing his persistent fitness issues. Pandya's recurring injuries, including a recent quadriceps strain, have raised concerns about India's depth in pace-bowling all-rounders ahead of the next ODI World Cup.
Kuldeep Yadav faces an uncertain future in Test cricket as new spinners like Manav Suthar and Washington Sundar gain prominence, while his own bowling and batting form have been inconsistent.
All-rounder Hardik Pandya will miss India's upcoming three-ODI series against Afghanistan due to a low-grade quadricep sprain. He will remain in Bengaluru for at least two weeks for recovery.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 15-year-old batting sensation, dominated IPL 2026 with 776 runs at a 237.30 strike rate, smashing 72 sixes. His destructive innings, including a 97 off 29 balls in the Eliminator, drew admiration from peers like Krunal Pandya, who hailed him as a 'generational talent' with both power and strategic batting skills.
With Ravindra Jadeja out, India's one-off Test vs Afghanistan highlights emerging talent. Ravichandran Ashwin is eager to watch all-rounder Harsh Dubey, who has impressed in domestic and IPL cricket. Kuldeep Yadav is expected to lead the spin attack.
Young Indian cricketer Harsh Dubey expressed his excitement after receiving his maiden call-up to the senior national team for the upcoming series against Afghanistan. The 23-year-old all-rounder shared his dream of playing alongside his idols Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.
Andrew Flintoff, 48, has been named the new head coach for Sydney Thunder in Australia's Big Bash League. This marks his first role in an overseas T20 league, having previously coached England Lions and Northern Superchargers.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) secured their second consecutive IPL title by defeating Gujarat Titans in the final. Star batter Virat Kohli and all-rounder Krunal Pandya were seen celebrating the historic triumph with music and dancing.
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru face Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026 Qualifier 1. Key players to watch include RCB's Virat Kohli and Krunal Pandya, and GT's Shubman Gill, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Rashid Khan, and Jason Holder.
Mumbai Indians have signed Mahipal Lomror and Ruchit Ahir as injury replacements for Quinton de Kock and Raj Angad Bawa for the remainder of IPL 2026. Lomror, an experienced all-rounder, was signed for Rs 50 lakh, while wicketkeeper-batter Ahir was signed for Rs 30 lakh.
Indian all-rounder Vijay Shankar has retired from domestic cricket and the IPL, concluding a career that included 12 ODIs and 9 T20Is, and a spot in the 2019 World Cup squad. He aims to explore new opportunities in the game.
Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed 93 off 38 balls, including 10 sixes, to lead Rajasthan Royals to victory and threaten Chris Gayle's IPL record of 59 sixes in a season. Irfan Pathan praised the youngster's maturity and likened the fear he instills in bowlers to Gayle's peak.
Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed 93 off 38 balls, including 10 sixes, to lead Rajasthan Royals to a thrilling win. He now has 53 sixes this IPL season, threatening Chris Gayle's record, and has instilled fear in bowlers, according to Irfan Pathan.
