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In a bid to bolster their struggling campaign, Mumbai Indians have roped in veteran South African spinner Keshav Maharaj for IPL 2026, replacing the injured Mitchell Starc. The left-armer picked up a...
In the electric atmosphere of Bengaluru, Krunal Pandya stole the show with a blistering finish against Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026. The RCB all-rounder, speaking exclusively after securing victory,...
In a high-stakes IPL 2025 encounter at Lucknow's Ekana Stadium, Rajasthan Royals outclassed Lucknow Super Giants by 40 runs. The spotlight fell on Ravindra Jadeja, whose gritty batting and cunning...
The stage is set for an epic T20 World Cup 2026 final: India versus New Zealand at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium this Sunday. Team India's unbeaten run captivates, but spinner Varun...
The cricket world lost a titan when Shane Warne passed away, but his legacy is as much about dazzling leg-breaks as it is about a life laced with scandal. First to 700 Test wickets, Warne's guile on...
COLOMBO: New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra scripted history in the T20 World Cup 2026 Super-8 stage, dismantling Sri Lanka with a mesmerizing 8/27 spell to power his team to a 61-run rout on Wednesday....
The T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 heats up as Pakistan takes on England Tuesday evening at Pallekele International Stadium, starting 7 PM. This clash is do-or-die for both, but especially for Pakistan...
In the lead-up to New Zealand's crucial Super 8 match against Pakistan on Saturday at Colombo's R. Premadasa Stadium, stand-in insights from Mark Chapman have allayed fears over captain Mitchell...
In the heart of Colombo's R Premadasa Stadium, Pakistan off-spinner Usman Tariq lived out every cricketer's fantasy – locking horns with India in the T20 World Cup. His economical 1/24 spell...
England's dynamic Test skipper Ben Stokes emerged from a harrowing training accident with a renewed vow: helmets will be non-negotiable from now on. The incident unfolded in Durham during an indoor...
England's T20 World Cup campaign hit a speed bump with a 30-run loss to West Indies at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium. The blame squarely fell on West Indies' spinners, who spun a web around England's top...
Ravichandran Ashwin, India's spin wizard, has sparked debate by defending Pakistani spinner Usman Tariq's controversial bowling style. Amid growing criticism over Tariq's run-up pauses and elbow...
As the T20 World Cup looms, Paras Mhambrey, ex-Indian bowling coach, warns rival teams about Varun Chakravarthy's lethal spin. His mystery bowling, precise control, and deceptive pace have troubled...
Ahead of the upcoming ODI series against South Africa, Indian vice-captain KL Rahul candidly addressed the team's ongoing challenges when facing spin bowling. He confessed that there isn't a simple,...
Simon Harmer has etched his name in South African cricket history, achieving a remarkable feat for a Proteas bowler in India. Following a dominant 2-0 series victory over the hosts, Harmer was...
South Africa's head coach, Shukri Conrad, has unveiled the strategic thinking behind his team's audacious late declaration in the Guwahati Test. The Proteas aimed to exhaust the Indian team, forcing...
In the crucial second Test at Guwahati, India aims to rebound against the World Test Champions South Africa. After a first Test loss in Kolkata, the Proteas are eyeing their first series win in India...
Following a disappointing 30-run loss to South Africa in Kolkata, where their spinners proved dominant, the Indian cricket team is introducing an unconventional strategy for the second Test in...
The stage is set for the second and final Test between Pakistan and South Africa in Rawalpindi, commencing on Friday, October 20. Pakistan enters this crucial encounter with a 1-0 lead in the series,...
Yuzvendra Chahal is set to rejoin Northamptonshire County Cricket Club, with the club announcing his return for the 2026 season. Following successful campaigns in 2024 and 2025, Chahal will once...
Following his stellar performance in the Asia Cup, Kuldeep Yadav's brilliance has extended to the Test series. On the opening day of the Ahmedabad Test, the left-arm spinner bamboozled West Indies'...
The first Test between India and West Indies is underway in Ahmedabad. Following the toss, both teams have revealed their playing elevens. India has opted for a three-spinner strategy in this match....
The Indian cricket team's dominant run in the Asia Cup 2025, marked by five consecutive victories, has been overshadowed by concerns regarding the form of captain Suryakumar Yadav. Despite the team's...
Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav, a star performer in the Asia Cup 2025, has surprised many by praising Pakistani player Shaheen Shah Afridi. Yadav, who has taken 7 wickets in two matches, lauded...
Former Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Akhtar, known for his candid assessments, has criticized the Pakistan cricket team's strategic blunder in a recent match. Akhtar, while analyzing the Asia Cup 2025...
The upcoming India versus Pakistan cricket match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium is more than just a game; it's a contest filled with high stakes, strategic maneuvers, and intense...
The headline might seem shocking. In the first match of the 2025 Asia Cup, Kuldeep Yadav troubled the UAE batsmen so much that they returned to the pavilion one by one. The star spinner of Team India...
Shubman Gill has been appointed as the vice-captain of the T20 team before the Asia Cup, but will his bat speak in Dubai? Although he was the highest run-scorer for India in the previous Asia Cup,...
The second match of the series between England and South Africa is set to take place at Lord's on Thursday, September 4th. Following a significant batting collapse in the first match at Headingley,...
Focus surrounding the Indian cricket team ahead of the Asia Cup 2025 centers on the opening batting order. Given the emphasis on explosive batting in T20 cricket, this discussion is natural. However,...
The saying goes, everything happens for the best. However, the events that unfolded for Rinku Singh in the UP T20 League 2025 after his selection for the Asia Cup could hardly be considered...
The Women's ODI World Cup 2025 is set to begin on September 30th, with India and Sri Lanka as hosts. New Zealand has commenced its preparations early, arriving in India a month and a half ahead of...
Nivethan Radhakrishnan, a young spinner of Indian origin, has been making waves in Australian domestic cricket with his impressive performances. Born in Chennai, Radhakrishnan's family moved to...
The thrilling conclusion to the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series is fast approaching, with the fifth Test between India and England set to be a nail-biter at The Oval on Thursday, July 31. Following...
Following India's 31-run defeat to England in the 1st Test at Leeds, cricket analyst Sanjay Manjrekar expressed disappointment in Ravindra Jadeja's tactical awareness on Day 5. Manjrekar, speaking on...
In a lighthearted revelation, Team India's spinner Kuldeep Yadav shared a humorous anecdote about taking over Rohit Sharma's usual spot on the team bus. While Shubman Gill has assumed formal...
Mohammad Kaif, the 2002 NatWest Series hero, has made headlines by advocating for Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel as India's optimal spin bowling combination. In an in-depth analysis on a popular...
In a major coup for Derbyshire, England Test spinner Shoaib Bashir has penned a two-year deal with the club, signaling his intent to build on a breakout international year. The right-arm off-spinner,...
Washington Sundar’s withdrawal from the T20I series against New Zealand has sent shockwaves through Indian cricket circles. The 23-year-old all-rounder, a mainstay in India's limited-overs setup, has...