Cricket

India’s Shivam Dube (ANI Photo) After India’s triumphant T20 World Cup 2026 campaign, all-rounder Shivam Dube was in no mood to wait to reunite with his family. The Mumbai-based cricketer revealed that he felt an overwhelming urge to see his father and children, prompting him to skip a planned flight and instead take an early-morning…

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said there are no issues with overseas players travelling for the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL), even as concerns were raised due to the situation in the Gulf region. The tournament is scheduled to begin on March 26 and is set to include several foreign players, including those from Australia.The…

File Pic: KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane (R), Andre Russell (C) and Rinku Singh. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: With IPL 2026 around the corner, Kolkata Knight Riders find themselves under the scanner, and former cricketers Lakshmipathy Balaji and Faf du Plessis have laid out a detailed roadmap for the three-time champions. From batting order clarity to…

Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has supported head India men’s cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir, saying his approach puts the team ahead of individuals, while also speaking about his retirement, his time with India cricket team, and the current state of Test cricket.Speaking at RevSportz’s Trailblazers, Ashwin said he sensed the end of his…

Lalit Modi and Kavya Maran NEW DELHI: A storm surrounding Abrar Ahmed’s signing in The Hundred continued to grow after former IPL chairman Lalit Modi posted a pointed message that appeared aimed at Kavya Maran and her franchise, Sunrisers Leeds.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Sunrisers Leeds, owned by the same group…

India’s spin great Ravichandran Ashwin has raised concerns over the growing influence of “fan armies” on social media, suggesting that some of these narratives may not be entirely organic. The veteran off-spinner described the trend as a “disease”, linking it to the rise of an intense, superstar-driven culture in Indian cricket.Ashwin’s remarks echo similar concerns…

New Delhi: The Indian cricket board (BCCI) last month removed the A+ category from its players’ retainership system, citing there weren’t enough candidates to qualify for the gradation. However, TOI understands that the board may be compelled to revisit the valuation structure of the existing gradation of contracts to ensure consistent-performing players don’t lose money…

Harshit Rana, Matheesha Pathirana and Josh Hazelwood (Agency Image) Injuries, or non-availability, to top pacers close to the start of the IPL can give sleepless nights to franchise coaches and the support staff. While Lucknow Super Giants, for a few years now, have been one of the worst-affected teams, this time around three teams are…

England’s Ollie Pope bats on day two of the first Ashes cricket test match between Australia and England in Perth. (AP) England batter Ollie Pope has responded to criticism following his side’s Ashes defeat in Australia, saying the perception that the team “weren’t fussed” is not accurate, while accepting why that view took hold among…

Gautam Gambhir, Rohit Sharma, and Virat Kohli Indian men’s cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir has indicated that he may not have handled some aspects of his relationship with senior players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the best way during his tenure. Kohli and Rohit retired from Test cricket during the first season of…