Author: CT Staff
The cricket world is in a state of flux ahead of the India vs England Test series starting on June 20 in Leeds. Former England batsman Geoffrey Boycott has made a big statement that Virat Kohli’s retirement from Test cricket is a bigger blow to India than Rohit Sharma’s retirement. Both the superstars retired from Test cricket in May, leaving a big void in the Indian team’s batting lineup. Read Also: The Real Reason Behind Kohli’s Retirement, Ex-Coach Breaks Silence! Boycott wrote in his column for the Daily Telegraph, “Virat Kohli’s absence is a big deal for India. He was…
India’s star batsman Virat Kohli’s retirement from Test cricket surprised everyone. But do you know what is the real story behind this decision? Team India’s former bowling coach Paras Mhambrey recently spoke openly about this and made some shocking revelations. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, two legends of Indian cricket, said goodbye to Test cricket in a span of just a few days. Rohit retired on May 7, and five days later Kohli also chose the same path. This news was no less than a shock for the fans. But Paras Mhambrey says that this decision was a completely selfless…
India’s T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav is in the headlines these days, but this time not because of his explosive batting, but for a medical treatment. It is reported that Surya has reached London, where he has to undergo a medical procedure. This news is a bit tense for the fans, because Surya is the backbone of the Indian T20 team. Why did Suryakumar Yadav leave for London? According to reports, Suryakumar may take one to two months in this process. Although not much details have been revealed about his injury, some journalists say that this may be a sports hernia…
The South African cricket team has finally done what their fans have dreamed of for years. On Saturday, they won the World Test Championship trophy by defeating Australia at Lord’s. This victory is not just a trophy, but a victory of the hopes and dreams of a country. When South Africa returned to international cricket after apartheid in 1992, this moment was special for them. At that time Nelson Mandela had come out of jail, but the wind of change had not yet fully blown in the country. Cricket was not just a game at that time, but a means…
There has been a big change in India’s Test team, after the retirement of veterans like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, now young Shubman Gill is ready to become the new captain of the Indian Test team. And if anyone is saying that Gill is ready for this role, then it is the team’s star spinner Kuldeep Yadav. Kuldeep is confident that Gill is not only ready for captaincy, but he will take the team to new heights. Kuldeep recently said, “Shubman knows how to lead the team. He has been talking a lot with Rohit Bhai, be it ODI…
The ICC has decided that now catches taken by jumping in the air outside the boundary line will be said “no more”. Actually, those great looking “bunny hop” catches, which the fielders used to take by jumping outside the boundary, will now be illegal. This rule is coming into effect from June 17, 2025, and will also be included in the MCC rules from October 2026 next year. What is this “Bunny HOP” Catch? Suppose a fielder catches the ball in the air near the boundary, then jumps out, tosses the ball up, and comes back in and completes the…
To create a stir in Indian cricket, BCCI has announced new rules and schedule for its domestic tournaments. These changes will come into effect from the 2025-26 season and will bring a lot of excitement for cricket fans. So let’s know what all blasts BCCI has done… BCCI Announces Domestic Cricket Revolution? First of all, let’s talk about Ranji Trophy. This tournament will start from 15 October 2025 and will run till 28 February 2026. It will be played in two parts – the first phase in October-November and the second in January-February. Knockout matches will be held in February.…
New Zealand’s star batsman Kane Williamson and Australia’s legend Matthew Hayden have chosen their dream Test XI of the 21st century, but the surprising thing is that Virat Kohli’s name is missing in it! Yes, Kohli who scored 9230 runs in Test cricket, Williamson did not give him a place in his list. Let’s know what the whole matter is! What’s the matter? Hayden saluted Kohli’s class, but Williamson’s choice surprised everyone. Both their XIs have big names of cricket, but Kohli’s exclusion is bothering everyone. Fans now want to know whether Kohli is not among the top stars of…
India’s star batsman Karun Nair has made a comeback in the Indian cricket team after 8 years, and he is very happy and grateful for this opportunity. Karun recently spoke to BCCI.TV and said, “This is very special for me. I am very grateful that I got a chance to play for India again. This time I will grab it with both hands.” His comeback is inspiring not only for him but for every cricket fan who believes in hard work and passion. Karun’s last Test match was in March 2017. Before that, in December 2016, he scored an unbeaten…
Pakistan’s superstar batsman Babar Azam was decided to end his T20 International career by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), but Babar did not give up. Now he will be seen playing with Sydney Sixers in Australia’s famous Big Bash League (BBL). Babar will further strengthen the Sixers’ batting lineup along with Australian star Steven Smith this season. Sydney Sixers have signed Babar as their pre-draft international player. According to the rules of the BBL, each team can pick one foreign player before the draft, and the Sixers included a strong player like Babar in their team at the last moment.…