Cricket

Martin Guptill of the Renegades enters the arena during Big Bash League match between the Melbourne Renegades and the Brisbane Heat at Marvel Stadium, on January 29, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo/Getty) Cricket Australia (CA) has opened the door to private investment in the Big Bash League (BBL), with the Melbourne Renegades set to become … Read more

Delhi Capitals’ KL Rahul (ANI Photo) Delhi Capitals have put an end to speculation surrounding KL Rahul’s future, making it clear that the wicketkeeper-batter remains an important part of their plans and is not heading to any other franchise.Rumours about a potential trade involving Rahul had gathered momentum on social media over the past two … Read more

Aaqib Javed, Jason Gillespie Former Pakistan head coach Jason Gillespie has doubled down on his criticism of Pakistan chief selector Aaqib Javed, saying the selection committee chairman took control of Pakistan cricket and changed the direction the team was supposed to follow.Gillespie, who was appointed Pakistan’s head coach in April 2024 and resigned in December … Read more

Bengaluru: The BCCI’s decision to send a full-strength squad to the Asian Games later this month has brought one name into focus – Jasprit Bumrah. The premier India pacer has not played for India since the second ODI against England in Cardiff in July, when he limped off after suffering an impact injury to his … Read more

Karnataka batter Karun Nair has taken a subtle but pointed swipe at South Zone after being overlooked for the playing XI in the ongoing Duleep Trophy final against East Zone at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.Nair, who was part of the South Zone squad, was left out of the XI for both the semi-final and the … Read more

Duleep Trophy final Live: East Zone moved into a position of overwhelming strength in the Duleep Trophy final after a record-breaking batting display against South Zone at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Monday. Ishan Kishan and Kumar Kushagra turned the contest heavily in East Zone’s favour as they powered their side to 708 before being … Read more

East Zone’s captain Ishan Kishan plays a shot on day 2 of the Duleep Trophy 2026-27 final cricket match between South Zone and East Zone, in Chennai. (PTI) CHENNAI: Ishan Kishan has developed a habit of saving his best for the big occasion. Last year, he led Jharkhand to the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title … Read more

Ishan Kishan – Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Vaibhav Sooryavanshi may have been among the early contributors for East Zone in the Duleep Trophy final, but it was captain Ishan Kishan who eventually stole the show with a breathtaking double century against South Zone at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.Sooryavanshi opened the innings for East Zone and made a … Read more

Hardik Pandya and Shubman Gill (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Shubman Gill is still learning the art of captaincy and will improve with experience, Gujarat Titans head coach Ashish Nehra said on Monday.Gill took over as Gujarat Titans captain after Hardik Pandya left the franchise. He led the team to the IPL final in 2026, after … Read more

Devdutt Padikkal (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s top-order batter Devdutt Padikkal knows that consistent performances are the key to keeping his place in the Test team. Padikkal said he wants to keep scoring runs and contribute to India’s wins. He believes that if he continues to perform, his place in the team will take care … Read more