Mohammed Shami (Pic credit: Shami’s X post) NEW DELHI: Senior pacer Mohammed Shami on Tuesday reaffirmed his readiness for an India comeback, declaring that his “hard work is paying off” after a stunning performance for Bengal in the Ranji Trophy. The veteran fast bowler, who has been sidelined from national duties following ankle surgery, delivered…
Multan Sultans owner Ali Khan Tareen (Screengrabs) In a dramatic turn of events, Multan Sultans owner Ali Khan Tareen has extended an olive branch to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) just days after ripping up their legal notice on camera — a defiant act that sent shockwaves through Pakistan’s cricketing circles. On Tuesday, Tareen appeared…
Mohammed Shami and Ajinkya Rahane NEW DELHI: In a rare show of collective dissent, several senior Indian cricketers — led by Mohammed Shami, Ajinkya Rahane, and Karun Nair — have publicly voiced their frustration over the selection policies and communication gaps under chairman Ajit Agarkar’s selection committee. From questions about transparency to age bias, the…
India cricketer Shreyas Iyer is now stable after a frightening on-field injury during the third ODI against Australia in Sydney on Saturday that led to internal bleeding and emergency ICU care.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The 30-year-old suffered a spleen laceration while diving forward to catch Alex Carey. What first appeared…
Mohammad Rizwan of Pakistan (Photo by Kerry Marshall/Getty Images) Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan has refused to sign the new central contract offered by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after being demoted to Category B, according to a PTI report.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Rizwan is reportedly the only one among the…
India’s Shreyas Iyer (PTI Photo/Izhar Khan) Indian cricketer Shreyas Iyer is in stable condition after suffering a spleen laceration during the third ODI against Australia in Sydney on Saturday. The injury occurred while he was catching Australia’s Alex Carry, leading to his immediate hospitalization and ICU admission due to internal bleeding. The BCCI released a…
Shivamogga:Karnataka assured themselves of three points within the first hour on the final day of their Ranji Trophy league match against Goa here on Tuesday, but the question of whether they could enforce a win lingered until resistance from Goa’s batters and a paucity of time provided an answer. Asked to follow on, opener Manthan…
Ruturaj Gaikwad & Prithvi Shaw (PTI) Ruturaj Gaikwad shared his Player of the Match award with Prithvi Shaw, recognising the latter’s breathtaking 222-run knock that powered Maharashtra to a commanding win over Chandigarh in the Ranji Trophy 2025-26. It was a gesture that perfectly reflected sportsmanship, respect, and team spirit. Maharashtra’s captain led from the…
Pakistan will wear pink jerseys in the T20 against South Africa. (Image: X) Pakistan’s cricket team will wear pink jerseys for the first time during their T20I match against South Africa at Rawalpindi tonight (October 28), supporting breast cancer awareness as part of the “Pink Ribbon Pakistan” campaign during #PINKtober month. The Pakistan Cricket Board…
Shardul Thakur (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) Mumbai: Shardul Thakur may be down the pecking order in India’s scheme of things as they hunt for a seam-bowling all-rounder in the ODI team who can bat at No. 8, but the 34-year-old hasn’t given up hope of making a comeback. The right-arm medium-pacer, who can tonk…
Shreyas Iyer (Photo by Ayush Kumar/Getty Images) Mumbai: Much to the relief of millions of Indian cricket fans, Shreyas Iyer is on the road to recovery. In fact, on Tuesday, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia told TOI that the India batter Shreyas Iyer “recovered faster than what the doctor expected.” Iyer, who suffered a spleen injury…
Steve Smith (Photo by Paul Harding/Gallo Images) Steve Smith, who will lead Australia in the first Ashes Test against England in Perth due to Pat Cummins’ absence, has cautioned England’s ‘Bazballers’ about the challenging batting conditions they will face in Australia. Cricket Australia announced on Monday that Cummins will miss the opening Test, starting November…
KL Rahul and Rahul Dravid (X) KL Rahul has opened up about a surprising moment from his comeback century against Pakistan in the 2023 Asia Cup, revealing that head coach Rahul Dravid wasn’t too pleased with his post-celebration gesture. The wicketkeeper-batter, speaking on the 2 Sloggers YouTube show, explained that Dravid had questioned why he…
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – OCTOBER 25: Mitchell Marsh of Australia bats during game three of the One Day International series between Australia and India at Sydney Cricket Ground on October 25, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Ayush Kumar/Getty Images) Australian T20 cricket captain Mitchell Marsh announced on Tuesday in Canberra that his team will maintain…
Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma shared a lighthearted moment during the team’s photoshoot ahead of the five-match T20I series against Australia. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Indian cricket team’s T20 openers Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma shared a lighthearted moment during the team’s photoshoot ahead of the five-match T20I series against Australia.The childhood friends, who grew…
Jammu & Kashmir seamer Auqib Nabi has set the domestic circuit on fire. (BCCI) New Delhi: Growing up in a curfew-stricken Baramulla, Auqib Nabi’s pastime was imitating Dale Steyn’s bowling action. He calls the South African legend a “khoobsurat gendbaaz (beautiful bowler).”“Growing up, he was my idol. I loved his action and his wicket celebrations….
NAVI MUMBAI, INDIA – OCTOBER 26: Pratika Rawal of India is helped off the pitch during the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup India 2025 match between India and Bangladesh at DY Patil Stadium on October 26, 2025 in Navi Mumbai, India. (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)…
India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav feels that the upcoming five-match T20I series against Australia will play a significant role in India’s build-up to the 2026 T20 World Cup. (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav feels that the upcoming five-match T20I series against Australia will play a significant role in India’s build-up to…
Shreyas Iyer remains in the ICU of a Sydney hospital as he continues to recover from the severe fall he suffered during the third ODI against Australia. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Team India vice-captain Shreyas Iyer remains in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a Sydney hospital as he continues to recover from the severe…
In eleven innings this year, India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has managed just 100 runs at a strike rate of 105.26. (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Since taking over the T20I captaincy from Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav has acted like a pied piper, but his bat has lost its tune.During the title-winning Asia Cup run, the…
