NEW DELHI: Bengal head coach Laxmi Ratan Shukla has thrown his full weight behind senior India pacer Mohammed Shami, launching a veiled but pointed dig at chief selector Ajit Agarkar amid the ongoing debate over team selection and fitness communication.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Following Shami’s brilliant eight-wicket match haul in…

Rizwan Khan and Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala (Screengrabs) India’s ODI vice-captain Shreyas Iyer has been moved out of the Intensive Care Unit in a Sydney hospital and is now in stable condition after suffering a ruptured spleen and rib cage injury during the third match against Australia, the BCCI announced on Tuesday.Iyer sustained the injury while…

Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf’s nightmare run of form has continued, as the fiery quick endured another forgettable outing in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, where he was taken apart by Sialkot’s rising batter Aashar Mehmood. Once hailed as Pakistan’s premier death bowler, Rauf’s struggles since the Asia Cup final disaster against India have now spilled over into…

England’s greatest fast bowler, James Anderson, has officially been knighted for his extraordinary contributions to cricket, marking a fitting tribute to one of the most enduring and successful careers in sporting history. The 43-year-old was conferred the honour by Anne, Princess Royal, at Windsor Castle on Tuesday, after being named in former Prime Minister Rishi…

Shreyas Iyer (Pic credit: BCCI) In a moment that stunned fans and teammates alike, India’s vice-captain Shreyas Iyer suffered a spleen laceration and internal bleeding during the third ODI against Australia in Sydney — an injury that briefly turned life-threatening before swift medical intervention saved the day.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE…

NEW DELHI: Babar Azam’s much-anticipated return to T20 internationals turned into a nightmare on Tuesday as Pakistan crashed to a 55-run defeat against an under-strength South Africa in the series opener at Rawalpindi.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Making his first T20I appearance since December 2024, Babar’s comeback lasted just two balls…

Mohammed Shami (Pic credit: Shami’s X post) NEW DELHI: Senior pacer Mohammed Shami on Tuesday reaffirmed his readiness for an India comeback, declaring that his “hard work is paying off” after a stunning performance for Bengal in the Ranji Trophy. The veteran fast bowler, who has been sidelined from national duties following ankle surgery, delivered…

Mohammed Shami and Ajinkya Rahane NEW DELHI: In a rare show of collective dissent, several senior Indian cricketers — led by Mohammed Shami, Ajinkya Rahane, and Karun Nair — have publicly voiced their frustration over the selection policies and communication gaps under chairman Ajit Agarkar’s selection committee. From questions about transparency to age bias, the…

KL Rahul has finally lifted the lid on the story behind his much-talked-about “whistle celebration,” revealing that it was actually a heartwarming gesture for his daughter, Evaarah. Speaking on the 2 Sloggers YouTube show, the India star explained that many people had misunderstood the gesture. “It’s not a whistle celebration. My daughter does this,” he…

Kolkata: Bengal’s Mohammed Shami and Shahbaz Ahmed celebrate after clinching victory on the fourth day of the Ranji Trophy match against Gujarat, at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra)(PTI10_28_2025_000299A) Senior India pacer Mohammed Shami has brushed aside talks of his “comeback,” saying that representing Bengal is always a matter of passion, not return. The veteran…