NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) officials are trying to urge the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to work towards the hybrid model for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy next year through back-channel talks, as per sources.Sources said that back channel talks are going on to make PCB understand why the hybrid model is the…

File photo of Mohammed Shami (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: With Team India gearing up for the much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, veteran pacer Mohammed Shami’s return to competitive cricket from a long-term injury has sparked excitement among fans and cricket experts.Shami, who recently made his comeback in the Ranji Trophy, should join the squad for…

Mohammed Siraj (Reuters Photo) NEW DELHI: India pacer Mohammed Siraj was practicing in Australia during the 2020-21 tour when he received the devastating news of his father’s death. The heartbreaking message was conveyed to him by Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri. Overwhelmed with grief, Siraj rushed to his hotel room and broke down.Siraj had the…

Virat Kohli at Optus Stadium on November 19, 2024 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former Australian wicketkeeper Ian Healy has urged the pace trio Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Mitchell Starc to take advantage of Virat Kohli‘s recent slump in form and should try to give the right-hander a “body…

File image of India all-rounders Hardik Pandya, left, and Krunal Pandya (Getty Images) Hardik Pandya will turn up to play the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, India’s domestic T20 tournament, under brother Krunal Pandya’s captaincy. Hardik will bolster the Baroda squad as they look to do one better than runner-up finish from last year’s edition.India’s premier…

The stalemate over the hosting of Champions Trophy refuses to end as designated hosts Pakistan have categorically denied accepting a hybrid model, while India are firm on their decision to not play the tournament in Pakistan — leaving the International Cricket Council (ICC) scratching its head looking for a solution. On Monday the Pakistan Cricket…

NEW DELHI: Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly has voiced his confidence in the team’s preparedness for the upcoming high-stakes five-match Test series against Australia, dismissing concerns about the team being “undercooked.”“Undercooked is a term used when you haven’t played any Test cricket at all. They have just played five Tests in the last seven weeks…

Jasprit Bumrah. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: India’s premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah emphasised that confidence in oneself is paramount, regardless of playing conditions ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia.With India aiming to secure a spot in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final for the third consecutive time, following their disappointing series…

Sunil Gavaskar. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: Legendary Indian player Sunil Gavaskar has predicted that Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) might go all out to secure wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul in the upcoming IPL 2025 mega auction.With his proven record as a consistent run-scorer and his leadership experience, Rahul could become…