Kuldeep Yadav (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: For Kuldeep Yadav, India’s two-Test series against Sri Lanka is an important opportunity. With the team going through a transition, Kuldeep can strengthen his case to become a key part of India’s red-ball plans.Ravindra Jadeja is in the twilight of his career, and India need to identify their next…
Hardik Pandya (BCCI/IPL Photo) Kolkata Knight Riders have added to the buzz around Hardik Pandya’s IPL future after posting a video featuring the Mumbai Indians captain. The video showed KKR spinner Varun Chakravarthy at the BCCI Centre of Excellence. While Chakravarthy was exercising, Pandya walked past him from behind and teased him.The video quickly caught…
Sreesanth and Harbhajan Singh The long-standing rift between former India teammates Harbhajan Singh and S. Sreesanth has once again grabbed attention, almost 18 years after their infamous 2008 IPL controversy. The fallout from the inaugural season of the Indian Premier League has resurfaced after Sreesanth publicly challenged Harbhajan to settle their differences inside a boxing…
Kuldeep Yadav, Manav Suthar and Ravindra Jadeja India could field three left-arm spinners in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, with bowling coach Morne Morkel saying Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja and Manav Suthar offer different skills and can form an attacking bowling combination.Kuldeep brings left-arm wrist spin and an attacking option, Jadeja relies…
Galle: From left, India’s Mohammed Siraj, Auqib Nabi and Gurnoor Brar during a practice session ahead of the first test cricket match between India and Sri Lanka, in Galle. (PTI Photo) India bowling coach Morne Morkel has highlighted the challenging conditions awaiting the team in Sri Lanka, warning that the combination of heat and humidity…
Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi never gave up on his hope of playing Test cricket for India, despite having to wait for his first call-up. He continued to focus on performing, believing that consistent results would eventually earn him a chance.That opportunity came when Nabi was added to India’s squad as a replacement for…
Bangladesh’s Hasan Mahmud, second left, celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Australia’s Travis Head during their test match in Darwin, Australia, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. (AP) Bangladesh’s bowlers outperformed Australia’s returning Big Four on the opening day of the first Test in Darwin, bowling the hosts out for 198 on Thursday.Hasan Mahmud took…
Australia’s Steve Smith (James Ross/AAP Image via AP) Steve Smith may have been Australia’s standout batter during the first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin, but it was a brutally funny remark from a fan that grabbed attention on social media. Smith was battling through a difficult phase for Australia when he briefly stopped play because…
Team India begins its FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026 campaign in Pool D this weekend. Captained by Salima Tete, the 20-player squad features a mix of seasoned veterans and dynamic debutants. Here is the full schedule, squad list, and live streaming details. Tournament Overview Dates: August 15 – August 29, 2026 Hosts: Netherlands &…
Shubman Gill and Gautam Gambhir (Image credit: SLC) NEW DELHI: Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has backed Gautam Gambhir amid the criticism the India head coach has faced since taking charge of the national team. India won the T20 World Cup, Champions Trophy and Asia Cup under Gambhir. However, the Test team suffered heavy defeats…
