Author: CT Staff
India’s ODI squad against South Africa looks totally distinct this time. Several big names won’t be playing. Injuries and workload demand are causing major issues for team control. The three-match ODI series starts on November 30. After that, a five-match T20I series begins on December 9. India needs their best players ready, but injuries are getting in the way. Who’s Missing from India’s Squad? Indian captain Shubman Gill is unsure for the ODI series right now. He picked up a neck injury during the Test series. The team doctors are monitoring his condition daily. Shreyas Iyer is definitely out with…
Mushfiqur Rahim probably didn’t sleep much tonight. The legend ended on Day 1 stuck on 99 runs. Just one run away from a perfect century in his 100th Test match! This wasn’t any ordinary game for Rahim either. He became the first Bangladeshi player to reach the 100th Test milestone. That’s massive for Bangladesh cricket. The occasion deserved something special from him. Before the match started, emotions ran high at Mirpur. Former captain Habibul Bashar presented Mushfiqur Rahim with his 100th Test cap. You could see what this moment meant to everyone. Cricket has come a long way. Bangladesh’s Strong…
Shai Hope did something amazing at McLean Park in Napier. The West Indies captain became the first West Indian to score centuries against every Test-playing nation. Nobody from the Caribbean has ever done this before. Hope’s batting lately- absolutely on fire. He keeps smashing records left and right. His latest innings showed exactly why fans rate him so highly. The numbers don’t lie about his form. Shai Hope Crosses 6000 ODI Runs Hope crossed 6000 ODI runs recently. He got there in 142 innings. That’s taken just one more inning than Sir Vivian Richards. Being mentioned alongside Viv Richards- that’s…
Rajasthan Royals just made a big move. They brought back Ravindra Jadeja through a trade deal. But this signing has created serious problems inside the team. Several players now want the captain’s role for IPL 2026. The trade deal sent Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran to RR. In return, Sanju Samson moved to CSK. Interestingly, Jadeja accepted a 4 crore lower price than his previous contract. This swap has changed everything for the Royals. Why Did Ravindra Jadeja Join RR? Ravindra Jadeja wanted something specific from this move. He spoke directly with team owner Manoj Badale about leadership. Jadeja made…
Bad news came from the IND vs SA Test match today. Captain Shubman Gill got injured during play on Day 2. He won’t play any further in this Test now. India needs to manage without their leader for now. This creates a big challenge for the team going forward. How Shubman Gill Got Injured The incident happened when Gill tried a slog sweep shot. Simon Harmer was bowling when this unfortunate moment occurred. Gill’s neck twisted badly during the shot attempt. He felt pain immediately and looked uncomfortable out there. The Shubman Gill injury update was provided quickly by the…
Pakistan Army has taken full responsibility for protecting Sri Lankan cricketers touring the country. This major decision came after some scary bomb blasts rocked Islamabad recently. Videos of military personnel guarding the team went viral across social media platforms. Why Pakistan Army Got Involved Several bomb explosions happened in Islamabad that shook everyone’s confidence in safety. Some Sri Lankan players got really worried and wanted to fly back home. The situation looked pretty tense for the cricket series continuing at all. Pakistan Cricket Board chief Mohsin Naqvi stepped in to calm things down immediately. Army Chief Asim Munir personally called…
Jasprit Bumrah was absolutely unplayable at Eden Gardens during the first Test. He ripped through South Africa’s batting like a hot knife through butter. Watching him bowl makes you realize why everyone fears facing him. Bumrah Breaks Dangerous Opening Partnership South Africa started pretty well actually against India’s bowlers early on. Ryan Rickelton and Aiden Markram looked comfortable out there batting together. They put on 50 runs in less than 10 overs easily. Then Bumrah decided enough was enough for these two batsmen. He charged in and unleashed a rocket at over 140 km/h. The ball smashed Rickelton’s stumps into…
Mumbai Indians just pulled off another trade before IPL 2026 starts. They grabbed Sherfane Rutherford from the Gujarat Titans in a swap deal. MI is paying Rs 2.6 crore to get this West Indies power-hitter. GT agreed to let him go for that same price tag. They also welcomed Shardul Thakur to the squad from LSG today. These two trades can make a big difference for the five-time champions. The trade papers are done and the IPL has approved everything. Sherfane Rutherford will wear the blue and gold jersey next season. This guy can change games single-handedly with his big…
The wait is finally over for cricket fans everywhere now. IPL officials have locked the IPL 2026 auction date for December 16, according to reports. Abu Dhabi will host this massive cricket event once again. That makes three straight years of auctions happening outside India actually. Why Abu Dhabi Gets IPL 2026 Auction Date Again Many people expected the auction to return to India this time. But logistical reasons pushed BCCI to stick with Abu Dhabi instead. The UAE city offers world-class facilities for hosting such big events. Dubai hosted the 2023 auction while Jeddah hosted it in 2024. Now…
Kolkata Knight Riders announced a huge addition to their coaching setup. Shane Watson joins as their new KKR Assistant Coach from IPL 2026. The appointment became official on November 13 through team channels. IPL Veteran Returns Shane Watson scored over 10,000 runs during his playing days. He took more than 250 wickets across formats as well. His all-round skills make the KKR Assistant Coach role a natural fit. Watson hit 3,874 IPL runs before retiring from competitive cricket. He played for Rajasthan Royals, then moved to RCB, and won titles at CSK. Few coaches understand IPL demands like someone who…