Author: CT Staff
The Indian cricket team’s new head coach, Gautam Gambhir, has made a major statement regarding the batting order in T20 cricket. He says that this is all outdated thinking; now, the key is to impact every ball. Captain Suryakumar Yadav echoed this sentiment after the Australia series win, but Gambhir has now elaborated on how he will lead the team. Fluidity in Batting: Batsmen for Every Situation! Gambhir said in a video posted on the BCCI website, “That has been the ideology from Day 1 when I took over as head coach. Batting orders are very overrated. The two openers…
A two-Test series between India and South Africa is about to begin. The first match will be held at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on November 14th, and the second on November 22nd in Guwahati. South Africa are the current World Test Championship champions, while India recently defeated the West Indies 2-0. South Africa drew 1-1 against Pakistan. There have been 44 Tests between the two teams so far, with South Africa winning 18, India winning 16, and 10 drawn. IND vs SA Test: South Africa Try Hard, Still Lose in India Of the 19 Tests played in India, India won…
There’s turmoil within the Rajasthan Royals (RR). Just before the IPL 2026 retention deadline, a major trade for the team’s current captain, Sanju Samson, to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) is almost confirmed. RR could receive players like Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, or Mathisha Pathirana in return. This news sparked debate among fans about who will take over the captaincy now? Who will be the new face after Sanju’s departure? Sanju Samson captained RR in 67 matches, with 33 wins and 33 losses. Under his leadership, the team reached the final in 2022 and played in the playoffs in 2024. But…
With just a week remaining before the IPL 2026 retention, talks of a trade deal for Sanju Samson and Ravindra Jadeja between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) are rife. After five months of rumors, it appears Sanju Samson’s departure from Rajasthan is complete. According to a report, CSK is bringing Sanju to Chepauk soon, where he is set to replace MS Dhoni. The deal, which will be finalized before November 15th, will see RR receive Jadeja along with one of Sam Curran or Mathisha Pathirana. The second player has not yet been confirmed, but Sanju’s arrival raises…
A major uproar has erupted in Bangladesh cricket. National player Jahanara Alam has accused her former selector and manager Manjurul Alam of serious sexual harassment. This incident occurred during the 2022 ICC Women’s World Cup in New Zealand, when Manjurul spoke obscenely to Jahanara and asked inappropriate questions about her periods. Jahanara said in an interview that many other girls have experienced similar problems but remained silent for fear of losing their jobs. Following this revelation, several former players shared their stories, and the entire cricketing community is shaken. ‘Zero Tolerance’: No one will escape the law! BCB President Aminul…
Shubman Gill’s name in Indian cricket is a common name. Captain in Tests and ODIs, and vice-captain in T20s, everyone expects him to be the next big leader. But now, T20 matches have a new twist. Gill used to be seen as the boss of the opening pair, but now Abhishek Sharma’s explosiveness is so powerful that Gill is having to step back. Former Indian fast bowler Varun Aaron has called it a “second fiddle,” or supporting role. This was stated on Star Sports’ show “Follow the Blues.” Why is Gill feeling awkward? Aaron says that Gill might be feeling…
The IPL world is abuzz with discussions surrounding Sanju Samson’s trade. The wicketkeeper-batsman, who wants to leave Rajasthan Royals (RR) after seven seasons, was in talks with several teams. A deal with Delhi Capitals (DC) was almost finalized, but things fell apart at the last minute. Now, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) has re-entered the fray, having already negotiated this deal months ago. Why did the DC deal fall through? According to a Times of India report, RR and DC had agreed to swap Sanju Samson and Tristan Stubbs. But RR demanded an uncapped player along with Stubbs. They demanded DC’s…
Bengaluru witnessed a match that will be remembered for years. South Africa A stunned India A. Chasing a target of 417 runs, they won the match. This is the highest chase ever in an A series. India A was playing under the captaincy of Rishabh Pant. India had won the first match, but today South Africa leveled the series 1-1. Openers gave a strong start On the final day of the match, South Africa needed 417 runs. The wicket was good, and the ball was coming easily onto the bat. Openers Jordan Harman and Lesego Senokwane performed brilliantly. Together, they…
A Plate Group match of the Ranji Trophy is underway in Surat. Meghalaya is playing against Arunachal Pradesh. Sunday was the second day. Meghalaya declared their first innings at 628 for 6. Coming in to bat at number 8, 25-year-old Akash Chaudhary performed brilliantly. He remained not out after scoring 50 runs in 14 balls. Who is Akash Chaudhary? Akash plays for Meghalaya. This 25-year-old right-handed batsman has played 30 first-class matches so far. He also played for North East Zone in the Duleep Trophy this year. He has experience in 28 List A and 20 T20 matches. His average…
The second unofficial Test match, being played at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, surprised everyone. South Africa A chased down a massive target of 417 runs against India A for the loss of only five wickets. This chase set a new record in Test cricket. India A had won the first match, but the series is now tied at 1-1. South Africa’s Record-Breaking Innings No batsman scored a century, yet five players scored fifties. Jordan Harman scored 91 runs off 123 balls, Lesego Senokwane 77 off 174, Zubair Hamza 77 off 88, Temba Bavuma 59 off 101, and…