India to take on their arch-rival in the Asia Cup 2025 (Photo by Ryan Lim/Getty Images) Aaditya Thackeray, leader of Shiv Sena (UBT), has addressed a letter to union sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya expressing concerns about the planned India-Pakistan match in the Asia Cup and questioning BCCI‘s position regarding national interest.The letter highlighted how various…
Harshit Rana (Pic credit: X) NEW DELHI: The announcement of India’s Asia Cup squad on Tuesday has ignited intense debate, with Ajit Agarkar and his panel facing scrutiny over the omission of proven performers like Shreyas Iyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna. One of the most polarising decisions has been the inclusion of…
Jasprit Bumrah (File Photo) Former Indian cricketer Mohammed Kaif has welcomed Jasprit Bumrah‘s return to T20I cricket following his recent performance in England. Kaif defended Bumrah against critics who questioned his fitness during the fourth Manchester Test.Bumrah is set to return to T20I cricket after spending over a year focusing on Test cricket, including tours…
South Africa players during the first ODI against Australia. (Pic credit: ICC) NEW DELHI: South Africa’s convincing start to the ODI series in Australia was overshadowed by an unexpected setback, as off-spinner Prenelan Subrayen was reported for a suspect bowling action following the opening match in Cairns on Tuesday.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube…
Jacob Bethell (File Photo) Former England cricketer Mark Butcher has expressed concerns over Jacob Bethell’s appointment as temporary captain for the upcoming T20I series against Ireland.England will play three T20Is in Dublin starting September 17. The team will be without several key players, including regular captain Harry Brook, who is being rested ahead of the…
Australian leg-spinner Adam Zampa has received a reprimand from the International Cricket Council (ICC) for breaching their Code of Conduct in the first ODI against South Africa.The ICC confirmed on Wednesday that Zampa violated Article 2.3 of the Code by using audible obscenity during an international match.“One demerit point has been added to Zampa’s disciplinary…
File Pic: Vinod Kambli (TOI Photo) Former India cricketer Vinod Kambli continues to battle health challenges, with his younger brother Virendra Kambli offering an emotional update on his condition. Kambli, who represented India in 17 Tests and 104 ODIs, was admitted to Akruti Hospital in Thane in December 2024 due to a urinary infection and…
Former Pakistan bowler Wasim Akram has revealed the name of the batter, who gave him and his new ball bowling partner Waqar Younis sleepless nights and interestingly it is not Sachin Tendulkar. “In one-day cricket, the best batter I bowled was Adam Gilchrist. He was fearsome. He scared me and Waqar (Younis),” Akram said on…
File photo of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Curiously, neither Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli appear in the latest ODI Rankings, issued by ICC – cricket’s global body. In the latest update, August 19, neither of India’s ex-captains find a spot in the top-10 rankings.In last week’s update, Rohit was in the No. 2 spot…
Shubman Gill‘s selection as vice-captain for the upcoming Asia Cup in the UAE has sparked discussions about Sanju Samson‘s position in India’s T20 team, despite his inclusion in the squad. The order in which selection committee chairman Ajit Agarkar announced the team has led to speculation about the final playing XI, with Gill possibly opening…
