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“Even someone like Rahul Dravid was let go by RCB”- Former India captain reacts to rumors of R Ashwin and CSK parting ways

Rahul Dravid

Rahul Dravid: Former India captain Krish Srikkanth responded to rumors about Ravichandran Ashwin and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) parting ways, ahead of IPL 2026 auction. The former India opener believed that this is the nature of franchise cricket, where players are let go by teams when they don’t deliver results. He cited the example of Rahul […]

Sanju Samson requests Rajasthan Royals to either trade or release him from IPL franchise: Reports

Sanju Samson

Sanju Samson: Rajasthan Royals (RR) captain Sanju Samson has reportedly formally asked the franchise to trade him or release him into the auction. A Cricbuzz report said that disagreements between him and RR had escalated to such a degree that Samson requested to either play for a different franchise or be acquired by a new team in the auction. […]

“There were a lot of questions about his performance” – Irfan Pathan picks India’s top performers in ENG vs IND 2025 Tests

Irfan Pathan

Irfan Pathan: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has picked captain Shubman Gill as the standout performer for the visitors in the 2025 Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. The five-match series ended in a 2-2 draw on Monday, August 4, with India sealing a thrilling six-run victory in the final game at the Kennington Oval in London. Irfan Pathan: Gill enjoyed […]

“He did not have proper spikes and would slip on grass”- Mohammed Siraj’s former teammate recalls his early struggles after ENG vs IND 2025 Tests

Mohammed Siraj

Mohammed Siraj: Former Hyderabad opening batter Akshath Reddy recalled the early days of struggle in Mohammed Siraj’s career. The 34-year-old revealed that the pacer did not have proper spikes to wear and would often slip on the grass. He also admitted Siraj was very quick those days and every batter found it hard to play him. […]

Navjot Singh Sidhu : “It was not a Shah Rukh Khan film” – Former batter’s massive praise after India’s scintillating win at The Oval in ENG vs IND 2025 5th Test

Navjot Singh Sidhu 

Navjot Singh Sidhu : Former batter Navjot Singh Sidhu heaped massive praise on Team India after their stunning win at The Oval. The visitors beat England in the fifth and final Test to level the series 2-2. He made a unique comparison and looked at the win like a film. However, referring to the renowned Bollywood star Shah […]

Joe Root: “I have not got a crystal ball” – England star player makes cheeky comment on roller’s impact ahead of Day 5 of ENG vs IND 2025 5th Test

Joe Root

Joe Root: England ace batter Joe Root issued a blunt response over the prospects of a heavy roller aiding the team’s chances in the dying stages of the run chase in the fifth Test against India at The Oval. The hosts will avail the chance to use the roller ahead of Day 5 of the […]

Dhruv Jurel burns a review after being trapped plumb lbw for 34 in ENG vs IND 2025 5th Test [Watch]

Dhruv Jurel

Dhruv Jurel: Dhruv Jurel failed to consolidate after getting well-set on Day 3 of the fifth Test between India and England at The Oval on Saturday, August 2. The wicketkeeper-batter was trapped lbw by Jamie Overton, perishing for 34 runs off 46 balls, comprising four boundaries. With the wicket, Overton reduced the visitors to 323/7. […]

Abhimanyu Easwaran: “My son looks a little depressed”- Out of favour Indian player’s father makes huge statement amid ENG vs IND 2025 Test

Abhimanyu Easwaran

Abhimanyu Easwaran: Abhimanyu Easwaran’s father, Ranganathan Easwaran, has said that the Indian batter looked a bit depressed owing to not getting a chance to play for the country. He feels that some players had leaped above his son and played for India based on their performances in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Abhimanyu Easwaran: He […]

Dhruv Jurel: Team India youngster’s childhood coach reveals details of Gautam Gambhir’s inspiring chat with player ahead of 5th ENG vs IND 2025 Test

Dhruv Jurel

Dhruv Jurel: Team India wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel’s childhood coach, Parvendra Yadav, revealed head coach Gautam Gambhir’s inspiring chat with the youngster ahead of the fifth Test against England. The series finale will be played at the Oval, starting today, July 31. Dhruv Jurel: With regular gloveman Rishabh Pant ruled out of the game due to a fractured […]

“He asked us to step 2.5m away” – Indian batting coach opens up on Gautam Gambhir’s spat with The Oval’s curator ahead of 5th ENG vs IND 2025 Test

Gautam Gambhir

Gautam Gambhir: Indian batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has opened on head coach Gautam Gambhir’s spat with The Oval’s pitch curator Lee Fortis. Kotak revealed that Fortis asked India’s coaches to stand 2.5m away from the wicket and also yelled at the Indian support staff, which irked Gambhir. Gautam Gambhir: A massive controversy erupted on the […]