Stuart Broad slams Australia as ‘weakest side’, questions Pat Cummins & top-order ahead of Ashes | Cricket News

Pat Cummins of Australia celebrates with team mates (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) Former England cricket star Stuart Broad has criticized the current Australian cricket team ahead of the upcoming Ashes series, describing them as the weakest Australian side since 2010, while responding to Australian opener David Warner‘s prediction of a 4-0 victory for Australia…

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‘Shouldn’t fear selectors’: Ajinkya Rahane drops bombshell, calls for overhaul in Ajit Agarkar’s selection committee | Cricket News

Ajinkya Rahane of India alongside Cheteshwar Pujara (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Former India cricket captain Ajinkya Rahane has called for significant changes to the selection system in domestic cricket, suggesting that only recently-retired players should be appointed as selectors. During a discussion with Cheteshwar Pujara on his YouTube channel, Rahane emphasized the importance of…

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‘Stop using a kid to run your YouTube channel’: Gautam Gambhir loses cool, slams World Cup winner for ‘shameful’ Harshit Rana comment | Cricket News

Gautam Gambhir came out strongly in defence of young pacer Harshit Rana, after India sealed a seven-wicket Test series win over the West Indies. (AFP Photo) India head coach Gautam Gambhir came out strongly in defence of young pacer Harshit Rana on Tuesday at the Feroz Shah Kotla, after India sealed a seven-wicket Test series…

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Shubman Gill called ‘nowhere near the finished article’; Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli’s roles defined in his ODI captaincy | Cricket News

Dubai: Indian players Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Shubman Gill (PTI Photo/Arun Sharma) Former West Indies fast bowler Ian Bishop has shared his thoughts on Shubman Gill‘s upcoming role as captain for India’s ODI series in Australia, where he will have support from senior players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.Following India’s 2-0 Test series victory…

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PAK vs SA, 1st Test: South Africa in pursuit of record chase in Lahore; Pakistan require eight more wickets | Cricket News

Ryan Rickelton of South Africa (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) The opening Test match between Pakistan and South Africa in Lahore reached an exciting phase on day three, with spinners Noman Ali and Senuran Muthusamy dominating the proceedings.Muthusamy achieved his first 10-wicket match haul, restricting Pakistan to 167 in their second innings. This set South Africa a…

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Women’s Cricket World Cup: Rain plays spoilsport as New Zealand share spoil with Sri Lanka | Cricket News

A general view of the covers being removed after rain stops play (Photo by Sameera Peiris/Getty Images) A Women’s Cricket World Cup match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka was abandoned due to continuous rain on Tuesday. Sri Lanka had posted a strong total of 258-6, highlighted by Nilakshika de Silva’s tournament-fastest fifty.The rain during…

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‘I can also play’: Mohammed Shami fires back at chief selector Ajit Agarkar after Australia ODIs snub | Cricket News

Mohammed Shami dismissed fitness concerns while noting that the decision ultimately rests with the selectors. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Veteran Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami joined Bengal’s practice session at Eden Gardens on Tuesday ahead of their Ranji Trophy opener against Uttarakhand, addressing his exclusion from India’s upcoming white-ball series in Australia. The 35-year-old pacer,…

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