Revealed! Dhruv Jurel to play Eden Test vs South Africa – Ryan ten Doeschate confirms India’s combination | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate on Wednesday confirmed that in-form wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel will feature in the playing XI for the opening Test against South Africa at Eden Gardens, beginning Friday. The 24-year-old, who has been in stellar touch with the bat, has forced his way into the lineup, while young all-rounder…

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‘A clear indicator India’s moving on’: Ex-India assistant coach’s bold take on Mohammed Shami’s Test snub | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has offered a striking perspective on Mohammed Shami‘s omission from India’s squad for the upcoming two-Test series against South Africa, calling it “a clear indicator” that the team management is now looking ahead to the future.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The Board of…

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Security beefed up for Sri Lanka team after Islamabad blast; PCB chief assures ‘fool-proof’ safety | Cricket News

Sri Lanka players during the first ODI. (AP Photo) Security has been tightened around the visiting Sri Lankan cricket team in Pakistan after a deadly suicide bombing rocked Islamabad on Tuesday, killing 12 people and injuring several others. The blast, which occurred outside a judicial complex in the capital, has heightened concerns as Sri Lanka…

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‘We’re expected to perform like robots’: Emotional Haris Rauf opens up on criticism, failure vs India, Asia Cup ban | Cricket News

Pakistan’s Haris Rauf celebrates after the dismissal of Sri Lanka’s Kamil Mishara. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf has hit back at critics questioning his consistency and temperament, saying that cricketers are “humans, not robots” and that failure is part of the game. His emotional remarks came after delivering a match-winning spell in…

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‘We’ve done everything possible’: Ben Stokes defends England’s lack of warm-up games ahead of Ashes opener in Perth | Cricket News

England captain Ben Stokes with coach Brendon McCullum. (Getty Images) England captain Ben Stokes has hit back at criticism over his team’s limited preparation for the upcoming Ashes series against Australia, saying the squad has done “everything possible” to be ready for the challenge of winning a Test Down Under for the first time in…

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Who gets the biggest paycheck if Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah enter IPL auction? Ex-RCB star picks clear winner | Cricket News

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah NEW DELHI: With the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 retention deadline approaching on November 15, excitement is at fever pitch. Franchises are finalising their lists, while fans speculate which big names might be released into the auction pool in December. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel….

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‘Koi mama chacha ka rishta to hai nahi’: Ex-KKR player defends Gautam Gambhir, slams bias talk over Harshit Rana | Cricket News

File Pic: Gautam Gambhir and Harshit Rana NEW DELHI: India head coach Gautam Gambhir has been under fire, with a section of fans and critics alleging that young pacer Harshit Rana’s inclusion in India’s ODI and T20I squads against Australia was due to their Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) connection. Now, former KKR wicketkeeper-batter Manvinder Bisla…

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Flop show continues! Babar Azam adds another unwanted record to his name | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Pakistan captain Babar Azam’s batting woes continued on Tuesday as he was dismissed for 29 by Sri Lankan leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga’s exceptional delivery during the first ODI in Rawalpindi — extending his drought to 83 innings without a century.The dismissal came in the 24th over when Hasaranga delivered a ball that pitched outside…

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