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Wayne Parnell Reveals His All-Time ODI XI: Three Indians Make the Cut, Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah Left Out

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Wayne Parnell has named MS Dhoni as the captain of his all-time ODI XI. The former South African pacer selected three Indian players, three Pakistan players, and two stalwarts from South Africa in his ultimate one-day lineup. Wayne Parnell revealed his choices during a conversation with CricTracker. For the opening slots, he chose Indian batting […]

“India were No. 1 in the red-ball format” – Ravi Shastri names the best player he’s ever coached after ENG vs IND 2025 Tests

Ravi Shastri

Ravi Shastri: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri picked former skipper Virat Kohli as the best player he ever coached during his tenure with the Men in Blue. The cricketer-turned-commentator lauded Kohli for delivering across formats, especially in away games in Australia, South Africa, and England. Shastri further credited the 36-year-old for leading the team from the front while pointing […]

LSG to part ways with mentor Zaheer Khan ahead of IPL 2026 season

LSG to part ways with mentor Zaheer Khan ahead of IPL 2026 season

Zaheer Khan was named mentor of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) ahead of the IPL 2025 season. However, LSG are reportedly set to part ways with Khan ahead of IPL 2026. According to the Times of India, the franchise plans to appoint a new mentor for the upcoming season, one who will take on expanded responsibilities […]

Rohit Sharma rises to second in ICC ODI batting rankings amid retirement speculation

Rohit Sharma rises to second in ICC ODI batting rankings amid retirement speculation

Rohit Sharma last appeared in an ODI in March 2025. Despite not playing any competitive cricket since IPL 2025, the India captain has climbed to the second spot in the ICC ODI rankings, as per the updated list released on August 13, 2025. Rohit Sharma most recent outing for India was in the ICC Champions […]

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant excluded from India’s T20I squad; likely to miss out on Asia Cup 2025 selection

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant excluded from India’s T20I squad; likely to miss out on Asia Cup 2025 selection

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant were last seen on the field during India’s Test tour of England. According to reports, India’s T20I squad for the Asia Cup 2025 may not include two of its most dynamic players, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant. With the 2026 T20 World Cup scheduled on home soil just months away, […]

Sourav Ganguly believes Abhimanyu Easwaran should target the No. 3 batting position, saying age is definitely on the Bengal batter’s side.

Sourav Ganguly believes Abhimanyu Easwaran should target the No. 3 batting position, saying age is definitely on the Bengal batter’s side.

Since Abhimanyu Easwaran received his first Test call-up for India in 2022, 15 players have made their international debut. As the team undergoes a transition in the longest format, India’s five-match Test series against England may well mark the beginning of a new chapter in Indian cricket. During the month-and-a-half tour, nearly every player who […]

Mohammad Azharuddin Criticizes Jasprit Bumrah Over Workload Management Controversy: “You Can’t Pick and Choose”

Mohammad Azharuddin Criticizes Jasprit Bumrah Over Workload Management Controversy: "You Can't Pick and Choose"

Jasprit Bumrah featured in only three Tests during the England tour, taking a total of 14 wickets. Former Indian captain Mohammad Azharuddin spoke candidly about managing Bumrah’s workload, urging India’s cricket authorities to adopt a more pragmatic approach given the team’s rapidly dwindling resources. Azharuddin emphasized that Bumrah’s presence is vital and must be ensured […]

Ravichandran Ashwin names these two Australian stars as the priciest buys in the IPL 2026 auction, predicting a game worth Rs 25-30 crore.

Ravichandran Ashwin names these two Australian stars as the priciest buys in the IPL 2026 auction, predicting a game worth Rs 25-30 crore.

Ravichandran Ashwin represented Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL 2025. The former Indian cricketer has shared his predictions for the priciest buys in the upcoming IPL 2026 auction. Ashwin believes that acquiring top Indian players will be challenging for franchises, which could lead to overseas stars commanding high prices. Although IPL 2026 is still some […]

“Can he sustain that for a period of 10 or 12 years?”- Indian legend makes big statement about Jasprit Bumrah after ENG vs IND 2025 Tests

Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah: Former India captain and pace bowling legend Kapil Dev has questioned whether Jasprit Bumrah can play another 10-12 years of cricket with his bowling action. The 1983 World Cup-winning captain opined that since batters did not face bowlers like Bumrah in the nets, they found it harder to play him in a match. Jasprit Bumrah: He also […]

“This was the first year I played only 9 games” – R Ashwin loses cool while opening up about IPL 2025 amid trade rumors [Watch]

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R Ashwin: Legendary spinner Ravichandran Ashwin visibly got angry while opening up about his IPL 2025 season with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) amid question marks over his future at the Chennai-based franchise. The all-rounder pointed out that this was the first year in the T20 league where he played fewer games after nearly 15 years […]