Author: CT Staff

Ravindra Jadeja got a nice surprise when he learned about his vice-captaincy role. The all-rounder found out only after the BCCI announced the squad publicly. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar never called him beforehand to discuss this new responsibility. Jadeja will serve as vice-captain to Shubman Gill for the West Indies Test series. Rishabh Pant’s injury forced the selectors to restructure India’s leadership group completely here. The experienced all-rounder accepted this challenge with happiness and pride in his heart. How Jadeja Discovered His New Role The selection committee didn’t inform Jadeja personally about making him vice-captain before announcing it. He learned…

Ravi Shastri hypes Andy Pycroft during the IND vs WI 1st Test toss ceremony. The former coach cracked jokes about India’s “jersey curse” while welcoming Apollo Tyres on board. Shastri’s entertaining commentary made the pre-match buildup even more fun for cricket fans. The opening Test between India and the West Indies kicked off at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium. Shastri brought his usual energy and humour to the toss presentation as always. He didn’t miss the chance to roast previous sponsors who faced troubles after partnering. Introducing Match Referee Andy Pycroft Ravi Shastri hypes Andy Pycroft by giving him a special…

R Ashwin withdraws from ILT20 auction after no team picked him up. The legendary Indian spinner went unsold despite setting his base price at USD 120,000. This shocking result left cricket fans and experts completely stunned across social media platforms. Ashwin pulled his name out right after the auction ended without any bids. He recently quit the IPL, hoping to play in different T20 leagues worldwide. But the ILT20 snub hit him hard and changed his plans immediately. Simon Doull’s Surprise at Ashwin’s Decision Former New Zealand pacer Simon Doull couldn’t believe what happened at the auction. He said R…

Mohsin Naqvi denies apology to BCCI despite Indian media reports claiming he said sorry. The ACC Chairman called these stories “fabricated nonsense” during his press conference yesterday. Naqvi slammed India for bringing politics into cricket and ruining the sport’s spirit. The trophy drama started after India won the Asia Cup final against Pakistan. Suryakumar Yadav refused to accept the trophy from Naqvi at the presentation ceremony. This awkward moment sparked a massive controversy between the cricket boards immediately afterwards. Naqvi’s Strong Statement Against BCCI Mohsin Naqvi denies apology claims and said he won’t ever apologise to India. He accused the…

Saim Ayub becomes No.1 all-rounder in T20I rankings after jumping four spots in latest update. The 22-year-old Pakistani opener grabbed the top position with 241 ranking points. He pushed India’s Hardik Pandya down to second place in this massive achievement. The ICC updated their rankings on October 1 following the Asia Cup tournament. Ayub overtook several big names like Mohammad Nabi, Sikandar Raza, and Dipendra Airee, too. His bowling performances throughout the competition helped him climb these rankings so quickly. Ayub’s Impressive Bowling Numbers Pakistan lost the Asia Cup final to India, but Ayub’s individual stats shone. He grabbed eight…

IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal backed Suryakumar Yadav’s bold claim about India-Pakistan cricket recently. Yadav said there’s no real rivalry between the nations anymore after winning. Dhumal agreed with his T20I captain’s statement completely after the Asia Cup 2025 final. India beat Pakistan for the third straight time in the Asia Cup tournament. Dhumal thinks people have blown this rivalry thing way out of proportion now. He believes matches against England and Australia test India much more these days. India’s Dominance Under Yadav’s Leadership Suryakumar Yadav led India to a perfect Asia Cup 2025 campaign without losing any match. The team…

Jasprit Bumrah’s absence from WI Tests remains uncertain as India manages his workload carefully. Test captain Shubman Gill spoke about Bumrah’s participation in the upcoming home series. The team will decide his involvement on a match-by-match basis going forward here. Gill made it clear there’s no fixed plan for Bumrah’s bowling schedule yet. They’ll check how the pacer feels before each Test match starts this month. India wants to keep their star bowler fresh for bigger challenges ahead later. No Pre-Set Plan for Bumrah’s Workload The team management won’t lock Bumrah into playing all five Tests automatically now. Gill explained…

Rachin Ravindra’s injury blow has shocked New Zealand cricket fans before the Australia series. The 25-year-old all-rounder crashed into the boundary boards during fielding practice this week. His face took a nasty hit that cut his upper lip and nose badly. Doctors had to stitch up Ravindra’s wounds after the freak accident happened. He cleared the concussion tests, but the facial cuts need time to heal properly. New Zealand will miss their star player against Australia in this important series now. How the Freak Accident Happened Ravindra was diving for the ball during regular fielding drills at practice grounds. He…

Tilak Varma breaks the silence on the trash talk he copped in the Asia Cup 2025 final. The youngster finally spoke up about Pakistan’s sledging tactics against him out there. He smashed 69 runs not out and dragged India over the line. Pakistan’s men threw everything at Varma to rattle him during his knock. The left-hander just blocked out all that noise and kept his head down. His calm batting under fire got everyone talking about his mental game afterwards. Handling the Verbal Attacks Pakistani players went hard with their words throughout Varma’s innings at the crease. Tilak Varma breaks…

Royal Challengers Bengaluru is officially up for sale now after years of speculation. The search for new owners of RCB has grabbed everyone’s attention in cricket circles. United Spirits Limited wants to sell the team for roughly $2 billion. That’s about ₹17,762 crore, making RCB one of the priciest sports teams worldwide. United Spirits is a Diageo company that’s owned RCB since the IPL started. But alcohol ads aren’t allowed in Indian sports, which makes things tough for them. Why United Spirits is Selling RCB Diageo decided to let go of RCB because of advertising restrictions in India. Alcohol brands…