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Five rounds of the Ranji Trophy have been completed. Mumbai, Bengal, Karnataka, and Vidarbha are in the top four. Yash Dhull played a blistering innings of 189 runs against Rajasthan, forcing a draw, but Delhi still failed to win. Five matches, zero wins, this is Delhi’s woes this season. Rinku Singh’s 176 saved Uttar Pradesh, while Mumbai crushed Pondicherry. The first red-ball phase of the Ranji Trophy is over. After five matches, Mumbai, Bengal, Karnataka, and Vidarbha are at the top of the points table. These four teams are in tremendous form. There is a break until January 22nd. Syed…
South Africa defeated India by 30 runs in Kolkata. This is India’s fourth consecutive Test defeat at home. New Zealand had previously completed a 3-0 clean sweep, and now South Africa has also made a strong start. Everyone is saying that India’s home fortress is crumbling. How Langer silenced everyone Former Australian coach Justin Langer clearly stated that even thinking like that is foolish. Speaking to TOI, he said, “Anyone who suggests it’s the end of (home domination) in this country, they’re a more courageous person than me because I would never say that, there’s too much talent in India.”…
Discussions about a new opening pair are gaining momentum in Indian cricket. According to reports, Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Abhishek Sharma could be considered as opening batsmen for the T20 World Cup 2026. However, Vaibhav will need to prove his mettle on some big stages. Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s Challenge Team India coach Manish Ojha has stated that Vaibhav Suryavanshi is currently part of the India A team, and his performance will be crucial. The report lists three key opportunities: the Rising Star Asia Cup, the Under-19 World Cup, and the next IPL season. If Vaibhav scores consistently in these matches and impresses…
Both teams have released their full squads for the first Ashes Test, scheduled to take place at Perth Stadium on November 21, 2025. Australia has suffered a major setback due to injuries to key players. The team’s internal challenges have deepened. The Ashes 2025 First Test: Which player will not play and why Australia captain Pat Cummins has been ruled out of the first Test due to a lower back strain. He hasn’t had time to recover, and so Steve Smith will assume temporary captaincy. Furthermore, fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has been diagnosed with a hamstring strain and will be…
The barrage of questions surrounding Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir continues. After the recent defeat in the Guwahati Test against South Africa, the team has slipped to fourth place in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings. Gambhir delighted fans by winning the Champions Trophy and Asia Cup in limited-overs formats over the past year and a half, but things have turned upside down in Test cricket. Three defeats at home, especially against teams like New Zealand and Australia, have raised questions about the coach’s strategy. Home pitches are ruining Gambhir’s dream Gambhir’s biggest mistake appears to be his…
India lost the first Test between India and South Africa at Eden Gardens in Kolkata by 30 runs, and on top of that, captain Shubman Gill suffered a neck injury. Gill hit a boundary off Simon Harmer on the second day but immediately grabbed his neck. The pain was so severe that he left the field and had to be stretchered off. The BCCI immediately issued a statement, “He is currently under observation in the hospital and will take no further part in the Test match. He will continue to be monitored by the BCCI medical team.” This meant Gill…
The player auction is returning to the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) after 12 years. The BPL Governing Council announced this on Wednesday. The auction system was in place for the first two seasons (2012 and 2013), followed by a draft method for nine subsequent seasons. Now, for the 12th edition, franchises will bid again. The auction will be held on November 23 at a hotel in Dhaka. Five teams will participate: Dhaka Capitals, Chittagong Royals, Rajshahi Warriors, Rangpur Riders, and Sylhet Titans. These teams will form their new squads. The BCB said in a statement, “Organized by the Bangladesh Cricket…
Kolkata. After India’s humiliating defeat in the Kolkata Test against South Africa, there’s been a controversy surrounding the pitch. Some are criticizing the pitch, some the curator. But now legend Sunil Gavaskar has clearly stated , there was no demon in the pitch, brother. Gavaskar fully supported Gambhir Gavaskar 100% agreed with coach Gautam Gambhir. Gambhir had said that there were no demons in the pitch, but rather the batsmen played poorly. Gavaskar reiterated the same point. He told India Today, “Totally agree with Gautam Gambhir. 124 was chaseable on this pitch. There was no question about it.” He further…
The next season of the WPL is set to be a blockbuster in Mumbai and Baroda. The BCCI has selected Mumbai and Baroda for the fourth season of the Women’s Premier League (WPL). The tournament is expected to begin in January 2026, from January 7th to February 3rd, with the season expected to begin at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. This is the same ground where the Women’s World Cup final was held this month, and many Indian players consider it their favorite. The BCCI has not yet issued an official notice to franchise owners, but informal discussions…
Big news has emerged regarding Australia’s star all-rounder Glenn Maxwell. Punjab Kings (PBKS) released him, and now reports are confirming that Maxwell will not be entering the IPL 2026 auction. This news is a major blow to IPL fans, as Maxwell has always been considered one of the tournament’s top impact players. PBKS released him after his poor form last season, and now his decision to stay away from the auction is being widely discussed. PBKS released, other players given a chance in Maxwell’s place Glenn Maxwell’s performance in IPL 2025 was extremely poor. He scored only 48 runs in…