NEW DELHI: Indian captain Rohit Sharma‘s clarification that Shubman Gill was not dropped for the Boxing Day Test against Australia did not sit well with legendary Sunil Gavaskar, who asserted that the decision could only be described as a drop.The decision to drop Gill and accommodate all-rounder Washington Sundar, aimed at strengthening the lower middle-order

Jasprit Bumrah and Pat Cummins (X Photos) Australian captain Pat Cummins commended Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah, emphasising his significant impact on the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. Cummins hailed Bumrah as India’s ‘most influential player.’Australia secured a commanding 184-run victory over India in the Melbourne Test, taking a 2-1 lead in the series.Bumrah’s bowling prowess was once

Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has expressed concerns regarding India’s Test captain, Rohit Sharma’s position in the team, given his ongoing poor form. This follows India’s 184-run defeat in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Pathan suggests that Rohit’s place in the team is primarily due to his captaincy, rather than his

NEW DELHI: Former cricketers and experts have touted Shubman Gill as the next big thing ever since he announced his arrival on the international scene. But a string of promising starts lately that he hasn’t been able to convert into big innings has probably left India’s chief coach frustrated, feels former England spinner Monty Panesar.Gill,

Jasprit Bumrah. (AP Photo) Jasprit Bumrah, India’s exceptional fast bowler, has been nominated for the prestigious ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year award. He is also in contention for the ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year award. His nominations follow his outstanding performance in 2024, particularly against Australia.Bumrah is nominated alongside England’s Joe Root

Rishabh Pant (Agency Photo) Rishabh Pant is facing a backlash for his bold and unwise shot-selection at a crucial juncture during India’s stiff run-chase in the Boxing Day Test against Australia on Monday, which triggered a batting collapse that led to a defeat when the visitors at one stage seemed to be taking the match

South African coach Shukri Conrad dismissed criticism regarding scheduling imbalances in the World Test Championship after his team secured a spot in the final.South Africa achieved a thrilling two-wicket victory over Pakistan in Centurion on Sunday, marking their sixth consecutive Test win.This victory guarantees South Africa a place in the final next June, irrespective of

NEW DELHI: After Magnus Carlsen confirmed his return to the World Blitz Chess Championship following FIDE‘s decision to allow players to compete in jeans, the World No. 1 hit back at the body’s deputy president Viswanathan Anand.Carlsen found himself at the center of controversy after refusing to adhere to the rules and was fined $200

Sam Konstas, the young Australian batter, quickly became a fan favorite during the Boxing Day Test. His impressive scoops against Jasprit Bumrah and energetic presence on the field caught the attention of many, including Steve Smith.Konstas scored a remarkable 60 runs off 65 balls in his debut Test match at Melbourne. Australia won the fourth

New Zealand’s Tim Robinson and New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra (AP Photo) New Zealand secured a commanding 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka with a convincing 45-run victory in the second match. This win follows their close eight-run victory in the first T20I.Sri Lanka struggled to chase down New Zealand’s total of