Should Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes be sacked? Andrew Strauss, last England captain to win Ashes in Australia, opens up

Should Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes be sacked? Andrew Strauss, last England captain to win Ashes in Australia, opens up

England captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum during an England nets session at Perth Stadium (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Former England cricket chief Andrew Strauss has spoken out after England’s latest Ashes defeat in Australia. He believes that simply removing head coach Brendon McCullum or captain Ben Stokes will not fix England’s long-standing…

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Former IPL star and Karnataka all-rounder Krishnappa Gowtham retires from all forms of cricket at 37

Former IPL star and Karnataka all-rounder Krishnappa Gowtham retires from all forms of cricket at 37

Krishnappa Gowtham (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Krishnappa Gowtham announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on Monday at the age of 37. The Karnataka all-rounder spent 14 years playing professional cricket in India. He was known for his big hitting down the order and his reliable off-spin bowling. Gowtham made his first-class debut for…

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After securing a spot in India’s T20 World Cup squad, Ishan Kishan named captain of Jharkhand for upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy

After securing a spot in India’s T20 World Cup squad, Ishan Kishan named captain of Jharkhand for upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy

Star wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan has been named the captain of Jharkhand for the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) 2025/26 season. The announcement was made by the Jharkhand State Cricket Association on Monday. The tournament will begin on December 24, and Jharkhand will play their first match against Karnataka in Ahmedabad. Why the Mumbai Maidans are…

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Pakistan PM Shahbaz Sharif announces cash reward for U19 Asia Cup winners; each player to be given PKR 10 million

Pakistan PM Shahbaz Sharif announces cash reward for U19 Asia Cup winners; each player to be given PKR 10 million

PM Shahbaz Sharif announces cash reward for U19 Asia Cup winners Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif announced a big cash reward for the country’s Under-19 cricket team after their Asia Cup win on Sunday. On Monday, he hosted a special reception for the players and officials in Islamabad. During the event, he announced a cash…

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‘England have had a cockiness about them’: Michael Vaughan rips into Ben Stokes and team after Ashes loss

‘England have had a cockiness about them’: Michael Vaughan rips into Ben Stokes and team after Ashes loss

Michael Vaughan rips into Ben Stokes and Team England (Photo Credit: Getty Images/AP) NEW DELHI: Former England captain Michael Vaughan has strongly criticised Ben Stokes and the England team after they lost the Ashes 2025–26 series to Australia. England were beaten in the first three Test matches, which meant the series was over within just…

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Former England captain unimpressed by Bazball Ashes: ‘No different from any other tour’

Former England captain unimpressed by Bazball Ashes: ‘No different from any other tour’

Australian players celebrate England’s Ben Stokes was dismissed (AP Photo/James Elsby) Former England captain Nasser Hussain has delivered a blunt assessment of England’s Ashes campaign in Australia, insisting that despite a complete change in mindset under the Bazball era, the outcome has been “no different” from previous tours.Speaking on the Ashes Daily podcast on Sky…

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IPL 2026: R Ashwin calls Virat Kohli’s new teammate an ‘absolute steal by RCB’ | Cricket News

IPL 2026: R Ashwin calls Virat Kohli’s new teammate an ‘absolute steal by RCB’ | Cricket News

Jacob Duffy of New Zealand (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images) Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin heaped praise on New Zealand pacer Jacob Duffy after his match-winning performance in the final Test against the West Indies, which helped the hosts seal a 2-0 series victory.On Monday at Mount Maunganui, Duffy claimed a five-wicket haul, finishing with…

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‘I don’t regret saying that’: Stuart Broad stands firm on ‘worst Aussie side since 2010’ claim | Cricket News

‘I don’t regret saying that’: Stuart Broad stands firm on ‘worst Aussie side since 2010’ claim | Cricket News

Former cricketer and television commentator Stuart Broad (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Former England pacer Stuart Broad has made it clear that he has no regrets about calling the current Australian side the “worst since 2010”, even after Australia sealed the Ashes 2025–26 series in just 11 days.Speaking on his For The Love of Cricket…

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IPL 2026: ‘India will be my toughest test’ – Punjab Kings new recruit Cooper Connolly | Cricket News

IPL 2026: ‘India will be my toughest test’ – Punjab Kings new recruit Cooper Connolly | Cricket News

Cooper Connolly (ANI Photo) Australian all-rounder Cooper Connolly has admitted that adapting to Indian conditions will be his biggest test when he turns out for Punjab Kings in IPL 2026.Speaking during the PBKS media round table after being bought for Rs 3 crore at the auction, the 22-year-old acknowledged the contrast between Australian pitches and…

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Watch: Pakistan U19 team gets grand welcome after beating India; PM Shahbaz Sharif to host reception

Watch: Pakistan U19 team gets grand welcome after beating India; PM Shahbaz Sharif to host reception

Pakistan U-19 team team gets grand welcome (X) Pakistan’s Under 19 Asia Cup triumph sparked scenes of celebration rarely seen for a junior cricket side, as the young champions returned home to a hero’s welcome in Islamabad. After defeating India convincingly in the final in Dubai, the Pakistan Under 19 team landed at Islamabad airport…

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ILT20: Shakib Al Hasan stars in MI Emirates’ four-wicket win over Desert Vipers | Cricket News

ILT20: Shakib Al Hasan stars in MI Emirates’ four-wicket win over Desert Vipers | Cricket News

MI Emirates’ Shakib Al Hasan bowls against Desert Vipers MI Emirates sealed their third consecutive win in ILT20 Season 4 with a composed four-wicket victory over table-toppers Desert Vipers at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. After a disciplined bowling display restricted the Vipers to a modest total, MI Emirates held their nerve in a…

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Will Kane Williamson wear New Zealand whites again? Black Caps legend admits Test future is ‘series by series’

Will Kane Williamson wear New Zealand whites again? Black Caps legend admits Test future is ‘series by series’

Kane Williamson bats during the third Test vs West Indies; the batter with his partner Sarah Raheem and their three children. (Getty Images) When Kane Williamson walked off the Bay Oval on Monday after New Zealand’s emphatic 323-run win over the West Indies, it may have marked the final time the country’s greatest-ever batter appeared…

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NZ vs WI 3rd Test: Jacob Duffy’s five-for triggers collapse as New Zealand crush West Indies by 323 runs to seal series

NZ vs WI 3rd Test: Jacob Duffy’s five-for triggers collapse as New Zealand crush West Indies by 323 runs to seal series

Jacob Duffy of New Zealand leaves the field after taking five wickets. (Getty Images) New Zealand produced a ruthless display at Mount Maunganui on Monday, crushing West Indies by 323 runs after tea to win the third Test and clinch a 2-0 series victory, with Jacob Duffy’s devastating five-wicket haul triggering a dramatic collapse.Go Beyond…

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‘I studied India’s success closely’: Selector Aaqib Javed reveals blueprint to fix Pakistan cricket

‘I studied India’s success closely’: Selector Aaqib Javed reveals blueprint to fix Pakistan cricket

Pakistan cricket team (ANI Photo) Senior Pakistan selector and National Cricket Academy head Aaqib Javed has made a candid revelation, admitting that he has closely followed India’s recent success in white-ball cricket in an effort to rebuild and strengthen Pakistan’s own cricketing structure.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Speaking on a Pakistan…

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‘No energy left’: Rohit Sharma makes candid revelations; says he contemplated walking away from cricket

‘No energy left’: Rohit Sharma makes candid revelations; says he contemplated walking away from cricket

Rohit Sharma (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: In a stunning and deeply personal revelation, former India captain Rohit Sharma has admitted that he contemplated walking away from cricket altogether after India’s crushing loss to Australia in the final of the 2023 ODI World Cup in Ahmedabad.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Speaking at…

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1st T20I: Jemimah Rodrigues shines as Indian women defeat Sri Lanka to go 1-0 up in five-match series | Cricket News

1st T20I: Jemimah Rodrigues shines as Indian women defeat Sri Lanka to go 1-0 up in five-match series | Cricket News

India’s captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues greet Sri Lankan players (PTI Photo) Jemimah Rodrigues played a brilliant innings to help India register a comfortable win over Sri Lanka in the first Women’s T20 International on Sunday. She remained unbeaten on 69 runs from 44 balls, showcasing great control and confidence throughout her knock. Her…

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Record! Smriti Mandhana creates history, becomes first Indian woman cricketer to …

Record! Smriti Mandhana creates history, becomes first Indian woman cricketer to …

Smriti Mandhana (Photo: PTI) Indian star batter Smriti Mandhana created history during the first Women’s T20I match against Sri Lanka in Visakhapatnam on Sunday. The left-handed opener achieved a major milestone and entered an elite list in women’s T20 international cricket.Mandhana became the first Indian woman cricketer to score more than 4,000 runs in T20Is….

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