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Former England captain David Gower has suggested that Ben Stokes‘ tenure as skipper of the Test side should come to an end after revelations of a scrap in a nightclub surfaced in the late hours of Monday, June 8. Stokes and teammate Gus Atkinson were reportedly involved in an altercation with a Sa...
According to the English outlet The Daily Mail, England captain Ben Stokes is considering his future in international cricket following the nightclub brawl, which involved him along with teammate Gus Atkinson and a Saracens Rugby player, who was later identified as Totoa Auvaa. Happening in the wake of...
Former Australian captain Michael Clarke heaped praise on Manav Suthar following the young spinner’s dream Test debut for India, stating that he possesses all the attributes needed to succeed at the highest level. The left-arm spinner made an immediate impact against Afghanistan in Mullanpur, clai...
Former Indian off-spinner R Ashwin has named Rishabh Pant as the best Test batter he has seen, but criticised his inability to convert his starts into big scores after his 81 in India’s innings and 300-run win against Afghanistan in the one-off Test against Afghanistan at the New PCA Stadium in Mu...
The Indian Premier League (IPL) has been dominated by the batters in the last few seasons, with 2026 also following the same trend. A plethora of players had outstanding campaigns with the bat, mesmerising crowds all over the country. Amongst all the amazing performances, it is a difficult exercise to...
England captain Charlie Dean has acknowledged the pressure of performing in front of home fans at the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup, but said the team is focused on removing the mental burden that can come with the expectation of winning. Among the tournament favourites, England are aiming to end a 1...
Former South Africa off-spinner Johan Botha has stepped down as the coach of the Brisbane Heat and Queensland Men’s Team. Botha becomes the third state and Big Bash League coach to depart this year after Greg Shipperd left his duties with New South Wales and Sydney Sixers. Former Australian wicke...
The Centre of Excellence has cleared Rohit Sharma for his fitness ahead of the upcoming One-Day International (ODI) series between India and Afghanistan. Rohit had endured a hamstring injury during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 and was included in the ODI squad with a condition that he would be r...
It was yet another blockbuster season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) successfully defending their title. Speaking of players, some superstars carried momentum from 2025 straight into the new year, but nothing is certain in the game of cricket. Several pla...
Young left-arm spinner Manav Suthar could hardly contain his emotions after producing a memorable performance on Test debut, helping India register their biggest-ever victory in the format with an innings-and-300-run triumph over Afghanistan in the one-off Test. The 23-year-old was named Player of the M...
The Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) is set to expand from three to four teams for the 2026 season, marking a significant step forward in the growth of women’s cricket in the Caribbean. Jamaica Empress will join the existing franchises, the Barbados Royals, Guyana Amazon Warriors, an...
Essex have received a major boost to their T20 Blast 2026 campaign with star batter Jordan Cox returning to the squad ahead of their game against the Kent Spitfires on Tuesday, June 9. The team, formerly called the Eagles, are second in the South Group with 12 points from five matches. Essex will now s...
Manav Suthar felt a sense of accomplishment following his heroic international debut during India’s convincing victory over Afghanistan in the one-off Test match in New Chandigarh. The Men in Blue secured an innings and 300-run win over their fellow Asian counterparts in less than three days. Suth...
SoBo Mumbai Falcons (SMF) take on Aakash Tigers MWS (ATMWS) in match No. 17 of the T20 Mumbai 2026 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday, June 9. Sarfaraz Khan-led SoBo Mumbai Falcons started their campaign with a five-wicket defeat to ARCS Andheri. However, they bounced back tremendously to win bac...
Sadagoppan Ramesh questioned the Indian team management and the selectors about the reason behind selecting Harshit Rana in India’s T20I squads for the series against Ireland and England and the subsequent Asian Games. Rana sustained a ligament injury on his right knee, which ruled him out of the...
South Africa all-rounder Marizanne Kapp has talked highly of captain Laura Wolvaardt ahead of the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup. The Proteas come into the tournament as one of the favourites for the title following their recent success under the 27-year-old’s leadership. Wolvaardt enters the T2...
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) have decided to move the start times of floodlit T20Is between England and India ahead by one hour to maximise viewership in India. The Men in Blue travel to the United Kingdom for a white-ball tour, where they will play three One Day Internationals (ODIs) and f...
MS Dhoni missed the entirety of the Indian Premier League (IPL) this year after struggling with injury concerns. He was with the squad and even joined the team on the ground in some games, but fans couldn’t get to see the legendary cricketer in action, hitting those towering sixes and bamboozling...
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed a world-class, female-led commentary team for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, reflecting the depth of expertise, experience and influence that continues to drive the growth of women’s cricket globally. Bringing together ICC World Cup winners, for...
Indian spin-bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule has backed star batter Shreyas Iyer, saying he possesses strong leadership qualities and consistently looks to contribute in every match. Iyer has been appointed captain, with Tilak Varma named vice-captain for the upcoming Ireland and England T20I series. The B...
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is currently evaluating a proposal from the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) to send an India A team for a series in Kathmandu. According to reports, the proposal has been received by the Indian board, although a final decision is yet to be made. If app...
Shubman Gill and the Indian team returned to red-ball cricket in style as they defeated Afghanistan in the one-off Test at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh on Monday, June 8. The skipper top-scored for India, slamming 126 off 177 balls. He hit 15 fours and on...
The Triumphs Knights Mne (TKMNE) are once again in action when they take on the Eagle Thane Strikers (ETS) in Match 18 of the T20 Mumbai League 2026 on Tuesday, June 9, at the iconic Wankhede Stadium. TKMNE will be entering into the contest with an aim of looking to reverse their fortunes after a ...
Former Indian captain Kapil Dev has urged caution over the growing hype surrounding teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, saying expectations should remain measured despite the youngster’s rapid rise. Sooryavanshi was recently named in India’s T20I squads for the tours of Ireland and England, as well...
India captain Harmanpreet Kaur delivered a witty response to a question about her retirement plans ahead of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, leaving the media room in laughter during the ICC Captains’ Day on Sunday. As captains from all participating teams interacted with the media before the marquee tou...
England Head Coach Brendon McCullum has remained optimistic about Jofra Archer’s availability ahead of their second Test match against New Zealand, which commences on June 17 at the Oval. The Three Lions won the first Test match by 115 runs without needing Archer, who is on a break in Barbados fo...
Australia’s tour of Bangladesh is going to kick off with a three-match ODI series. The visitors will take on the home side in the first ODI on Tuesday, June 09, at the iconic Shere Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Dhaka. The reigning ODI World Champions are coming off a disappointing series defea...
Australian stand-in captain Josh Inglis admitted that the absence of Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head from the upcoming ODI series against Bangladesh is unfortunate. However, he believes their withdrawal will create valuable opportunities for other players in the squad to step up and make an impact. Marsh...
India head coach Gautam Gambhir found himself trending on social media for a heartwarming gesture during the ongoing one-off Test against Afghanistan in Mullanpur. While Gambhir is often in the spotlight for his views and on-field intensity, this time he earned praise from fans for a thoughtful act off...
Former South African captain AB de Villiers questioned Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s desire to play red-ball cricket amid the ongoing one-off Test between India and Afghanistan at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh. Last week, the 15-year-old became the youngest...
England captain Ben Stokes was pleased with his side’s performance after securing a comfortable 115-run victory in the first Test match against New Zealand at Lord’s Cricket Ground. The win was a welcome change for the Three Lions, who played their first Test since suffering a humiliating 4-...
The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) have shared a statement commenting on the pitch after the first Test between England and New Zealand ended in less than four days. The conclusion of the game could have been a day earlier had it not rained on Day 3. The MCC acknowledged that the pitch did not meet ...
For young left-arm spin-bowling all-rounder Manav Suthar, earning his maiden India call-up was a moment years in the making. The 23-year-old revealed that it was his sister who first informed him about his selection for the Indian team after spotting his name in the squad announced for the one-off Test...
Newly announced T20I captain Shreyas Iyer had made his first reaction after being named India’s T20I captain ahead of the Ireland and England tours. The right-handed batter has replaced Suryakumar Yadav as the team’s skipper in the shortest format after his poor showing with the bat. Iyer h...
The Indian Premier League 2026 concluded with Royal Challengers Bengaluru lifting the coveted trophy for the second time in franchise history. The season was packed with thrilling encounters, last-over finishes, and remarkable turnarounds that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Several teams found th...
How did Day 2 of the Only Test go between India vs Afghanistan? — Review, Turning Points & more Resuming Day 2 at an imposing 368/3, India pushed their first-innings total to a massive 564/8 before declaring, completely dominating Afghanistan bowling attack. By Stumps on Sunday, June 7, Afghanistan’...
Former India captain Kris Srikkanth has criticised the team management for their decision to replace Axar Patel as the vice-captain of the Indian T20I side for their series against Ireland and England, set to commence in late June. In a major shakeup, Shreyas Iyer has been appointed the captain of the T...
The Arcs Andheri (AA) are once again in action when they take on the Bandra Blasters (BB) in Match 16 of the T20 Mumbai League 2026 on Monday, June 8, at the iconic Wankhede Stadium. AA come into the game after suffering their first defeat of the campaign on Sunday against the Aakash Tigers. They ...
The Maratha Royals (MSCMR) will battle it out against the Triumphs Knights MNE (TKMNE) in Match 15 of the T20 Mumbai League 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium on Monday, June 8. Both sides come into the game on the back of contrasting fortunes in different sections of the points table. MSCMR secured a win in...
India is taking on Afghanistan in a one-off Test at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur. In a hearty moment during Day 1 on June 6, Rishabh Pant was handed water by one of the substitutes from the Afghanistan team during a drinks break in the 40-degree heat at the ve...
Young batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continues to make headlines following his historic selection to India’s T20I squad. The 15-year-old prodigy, who enjoyed a breakthrough IPL 2026 campaign, recently opened up about a memorable interaction with his childhood idol, Virat Kohli, after the IPL fin...
The Malwa Stallions (MS) will lock horns against the Indore Pink Panthers (IPP) in Match 13 of the 2026 Madhya Pradesh T30 League on Monday, 8 June. Both sides come into the game on the back of contrasting fortunes and will be hoping to kickstart their respective campaigns. MS will have played the Gwali...
The new Melbourne franchise is almost set to be named ‘Melbourne Rangers’ after Cricket Victoria decided to merge the two Melbourne teams into one from the 2026-27 Big Bash League. Earlier in the week, news had emerged that the two teams from Melbourne would be merged, with Cricket Victoria...
Former India batter Ambati Rayudu has named whom he thinks is India’s greatest-ever Test captain in Indian cricket’s history in a fun “winner stays on” challenge. Several legendary names including MS Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, and Virat Kohli have led India in the longest format of the gam...
Match 12 of the 2026 Madhya Pradesh T20 League will see Chambal Ghariyals (CG) take on the Ujjain Falcons (UF) at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on Monday, 8 June, as part of a triple-header. CG will come into the game having faced the Royal Nimar Eagles just a day before their clash against the ...
Shubman Gill‘s exclusion from the T20 side has raised eyebrows as the Indian Test and ODI skipper was omitted from the squads for the series against Ireland and England despite having a stellar season in the IPL. Gill is coming off a fantastic season in the IPL after being dropped from the T20I s...
Bundelkhand Bulls (BB) take on the side from the capital city in the form of the Bhopal Leonards (BL) in Match 11 of the 2026 Madhya Pradesh T20 League on Monday, June 8, as part of a triple header. Both sides come into the game on the back of a defeat in their previous fixture. ...
Former England spinner Graeme Swann has thrown his support behind teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, urging India to hand the youngster an opportunity in the upcoming T20I series against Ireland. Swann described the 15-year-old as the “box-office man of the moment” and believes his inclusio...
Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has urged Jasprit Bumrah to commit his future to the Indian team further after his omission from the T20I squad for the series against England and Ireland, and subsequent inclusion in the squad for the 2026 Asian Games. The ace speedster has been omitted due to c...
Legendary off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has given a cautious verdict to the sacking of Suryakumar Yadav as well as his removal from the Indian T20I team as a player. The T20 World Cup 2026 winning captain Suryakumar Yadav was dropped from the squad as India announced the T20I squad for the series of...