Author: CT Staff
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…
Team India’s Test and ODI captain, Shubman Gill, has been discharged from the hospital. Everyone was worried after suffering a neck injury in the first Test against South Africa. Gill retired hurt after playing just three balls on the second day of the match and was then taken to a hospital in Kolkata on a stretcher. Shubman Gill’s health improving, but the next Test is difficult According to a report in RevSportz, “Breaking: Shubman Gill has been released from hospital. His pain has subsided, but he has been advised 4-5 days of rest. His participation in the Guwahati Test hangs…
Something happened between the India A and Pakistan Shaheen teams during the Rising Stars Asia Cup match in Doha that is once again making headlines. On Sunday, both teams did not shake hands after the national anthems. India A did not shake hands with Pakistan Shaheen. This is the same pattern that the senior team displayed in the Asia Cup this year. There, too, there was no handshake during the toss or after the match in all three matches. Reminiscing about old feuds This incident brings to mind the Asia Cup in September. There, the senior Indian team avoided shaking…
As IPL 2026 approaches, all 10 franchises have finalized their retained and released players lists ahead of the mini-auction, scheduled for December 16, 2025, in Abu Dhabi. With the BCCI confirming November 15 as the official retention deadline, teams are reshuffling squads and making tough calls on underperformers and high-priced players to balance their purse and rebuild combinations. Fans are eagerly following the IPL 2026 all team released players list to see which stars will be available for the auction and which teams may strengthen their squads. Probable All Team-wise Released Players List Chennai Super Kings (CSK): Ravindra Jadeja (Traded),…
Preparations for IPL 2026 are now in full swing. All franchises are preparing their teams for the new season. The BCCI has clearly stated that this time there will not be a “mega auction,” but rather a mini auction, in which each team will be able to make changes according to its budget and needs. IPL Teams Retention List 2026 TeamProbable Retained Players1. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)Rajat PatidarVirat KohliPhil SaltDevdutt PadikkalJitesh SharmaTim DavidRomario ShepherdJacob BethellKrunal PandyaJosh HazlewoodBhuvneshwar KumarNuwan ThusharaSuyash SharmaSwapnil SInghRasikh SalamAbhinandan Singh2. Mumbai Indians (MI)Rohit SharmaHardik PandyaJasprit BumrahSuryakumar YadavTilak VarmaTrent BoultMitchell SantnerShardul ThakurSherfane RutherfordMayank MarkandeWill JacksRobin MinzNaman DhirAllah GhazanfarRyan…