NEW DELHI: Batting legend Sunil Gavaskar has voiced strong criticism of the Indian Premier League’s (IPL) growing tendency to prioritise raw, untested talent over consistent domestic performers. In his column for Mid-Day, Gavaskar argued that franchises must shift their scouting focus from state-level T20 leagues and U-19 tournaments to more competitive platforms like the Syed…

Nathan Lyon and Keshav Maharaj South African spinner Keshav Maharaj and Australian spinner Nathan Lyon exchanged mutual admiration ahead of their upcoming ICC World Test Championship final at Lord’s on June 11. The two veteran spinners, considered among the best in modern cricket, shared their respect for each other’s achievements and impact on the sport,…

England cricket team (AP/PTI) England secured a series victory against the West Indies with a four-wicket win in the second T20 international at Bristol on Sunday, successfully chasing down a target of 197 with nine balls remaining to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.Jos Buttler contributed 47 runs while captain Harry Brook…

India A strengthened their position against England Lions on the third day of the second unofficial Test in Northampton, reaching 163 for four in their second innings to extend their overall lead to 184 runs on Sunday. After posting 348 in their first innings, India A bowled out the England Lions for 327, earning a…

Rinku Singh and Priya Saroj dance Team India cricketer Rinku Singh and Samajwadi Party MP Priya Saroj got married today in a grand ceremony at The Centrum, Lucknow — and a heartwarming video from their wedding has fans gushing online. The clip shows Priya Saroj dancing joyfully on stage, while Rinku, visibly shy, smiles and…

KL Rahul and Shubman Gill Former Indian cricketer Piyush Chawla expressed confidence in India’s new-look Test squad for their upcoming five-match England tour, while attending the engagement ceremony of Indian cricket player Rinku Singh with Samajwadi Party MP Priya Saroj in Lucknow on June 8.“They are not very experienced at the international level, but they…

Aiden Markram (Photo by Paul Harding/Getty Images) South African batsman Aiden Markram expressed confidence that his team will overcome past tournament failures when they face Australia in the World Test Championship final at Lord’s on Wednesday. Speaking to reporters at Lord’s on Sunday, Markram addressed concerns about previous defeats, including last year’s T20 World Cup…

South Africa’s Heinrich Klaasen (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan, file) Former South African cricketer Heinrich Klaasen announced his retirement from international cricket at age 33, citing coaching changes and inability to reach an agreement with Cricket South Africa regarding his participation in major T20 leagues alongside international commitments. Klaasen had initially planned to continue playing white-ball cricket…

Sai Sudarshan (ANI Photo) Former England cricketer Alec Stewart has praised young Indian batter Sai Sudharsan’s potential for Test cricket, highlighting his quick learning ability and diverse shot selection as key attributes that could help him succeed in the longer format following Virat Kohli’s retirement. Sudharsan, who has already represented India in ODIs and T20Is,…