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Former India cricketer weighs in on India’s next T20I captaincy choice after Suryakumar Yadav | Cricket

New Delhi: Recent reports have suggested that ace batter Suryakumar Yadav’s time with the Indian team is coming to an end. After consistent subpar performances in the format and a dreadful IPL season, the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) seems to have run out of patience and could exclude Suryakumar Yadav from India’s T20I squad going forward.  With the growing feeling that the time for Suryakumar Yadav might be up, former India cricketer Aakash Chopra came forward and talked about who could take up the mantle for the side when Suryakumar Yadav eventually leaves the role, and…

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Jun

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How is Rishabh Pant doing after losing India vice-captaincy and quitting LSG leadership? | Cricket

Chandigarh: India's upcoming Test against Afghanistan in New Chandigarh will mark the team's first red-ball assignment since a leadership reshuffle saw Rishabh Pant lose the vice-captaincy. KL Rahul has been announced as Shubman Gill’s new deputy. However, despite the change, Pant continues to be regarded as one of India's most important players in Test cricket. The keeper-batter has been putting in extensive work during training sessions ahead of the one-off match, as he is looking to bounce back from an underwhelming IPL campaign. There’s plenty of criticism around him at the moment, which eventually resulted in Pant quitting as LSG…

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Why is Jofra Archer not playing vs New Zealand in 1st Test at Lord’s? | Cricket

London: England were forced to drop Jofra Archer from their playing XI in the first Test against New Zealand at Lord’s to manage his workload. The ace pacer played 16 games for Rajasthan Royals in the IPL and claimed 25 wickets, finishing as the third-leading wicket-taker of the tournament. The 31-year-old barely had any rest, leading to England team management taking the call to rest him from the New Zealand Test. The decision has eventually created a major controversy in the English cricket circuit, with many former cricketers calling out the IPL. They believe that international cricket should be given…

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Jun

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Harmanpreet Kaur opens up on Indian team’s planning around Pratika Rawal’s replacement in ODI WC 2025 | Cricket

New Delhi: The Indian women’s cricket team scripted history as they defeated South Africa in the ODI World Cup final in 2025. Led by Harmanpreet Kaur, the Women in Blue performed brilliantly throughout the tournament, defeating Australia in the semi-final and South Africa in the final.  With the title triumph, one of the biggest decisions that came forth for the side was to announce the replacement of Pratika Rawal. It is worth noting that the star opener injured her ankle against Bangladesh, and India women had to announce her replacement on very short notice.  The side went with Shafali Verma,…

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Jun

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‘Body feels awesome’: Pat Cummins keen on playing through the entirety of Australia’s Test summer | Cricket

New Delhi: Australia skipper Pat Cummins is back from the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 and is raring to go for the national team. With the national team’s busiest season on record upcoming, Cummins is holding out hope that he can play through every test match. However, he did claim that it would be extremely tough for the trio of Cummins, Starc, and Hazlewood to do it together.  It is worth noting that Cummins is looking to increase his bowling load in the coming months in order to prepare himself for the next 12 months that will feature a total…

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Jun

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Can Bhuvneshwar Kumar make his India comeback after sensational IPL season? Former cricketer opines | Cricket

New Delhi: The IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 concluded with Royal Challengers Bengaluru winning their second straight title. The side dominated every team in the tournament throughout and managed to beat Gujarat Titans comfortably in the final to lift the title.  There were several performers for the side who put in some brilliant performances, but very few came close to the showing that Bhuvneshwar Kumar put in. In the twilight of his career, Bhuvneshwar Kumar seems to have rediscovered himself as he took 28 wickets to his name in 16 matches.  Witnessing his performances, former India cricketer Aakash Chopra took…

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Jun

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Virat Kohli set to miss ODI series against Afghanistan due to hamstring injury | Cricket

New Delhi: Star India batter Virat Kohli will be missing the Indian team's upcoming three-game ODI series against Afghanistan. It is worth noting that a hamstring injury is the reason for Virat Kohli missing the series, which could be a big blow for the Men in Blue. Notably, Kohli was seen struggling with his hamstring in the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru as well. The 37-year-old played a marvellous knock in the summit clash of the tournament, scoring 75* runs as he led his side to their second straight IPL title.  Boasting unmatched fitness in…

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Jun

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Why is Suryakumar Yadav’s future as India captain in turmoil despite winning T20 World Cup 2026? | Cricket

New Delhi: After recently leading the Indian team to their second straight T20 World Cup title, reports have suggested that the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) is looking for a change in leadership, and Suryakumar Yadav is reportedly going to be replaced as the Indian team’s T20I skipper.  It is also worth noting that Suryakumar Yadav’s place in the T20I team is in trouble as well. Suryakumar Yadav was given the Indian T20I team’s captaincy after Rohit Sharma retired from the format after leading the side to the T20 World Cup title in 2024.  In the next…

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Jun

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‘Absolutely ludicrous’: Simon Doull slams Jofra Archer for missing Test match after stellar IPL season | Cricket

New Delhi: The IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 has concluded, and world cricket has moved on to international cricket. With the tournament coming to an end, the focus has shifted to the upcoming Test series between England and New Zealand.  The first Test of the series will be held at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London from June 4, and ahead of the clash, England will be playing without the services of ace Jofra Archer. It is worth noting that Archer has been in excellent form for Rajasthan Royals, and he was undoubtedly the best bowler for the side in the…

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Kyle Walker questions England’s squad selection ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 | Football

New Delhi: The stage is set for the upcoming edition of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The marquee tournament will kick off on June 11th with 48 teams squaring off against each other in a bid to get their hands on the prestigious title. With the tournament right around the corner, there is no doubt that England will be widely revered as one of the biggest favourites for the title.  However, with England announcing its squad, there were several notable exclusions, with the likes of Cole Palmer, Harry Maguire, and Phil Foden not making the cut ahead of the tournament. …

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