Hardik Pandya’s much-awaited return to competitive cricket has suffered another setback after the India all-rounder sustained a fresh injury to his right shin. The latest development is expected to keep Pandya out of action for several weeks and has ruled him out of India’s upcoming white-ball series against New Zealand. Pandya had been undergoing rehabilitation...
India’s women’s cricket team declined to receive the Asia Cup trophy from Asian Cricket Council chief Mohsin Naqvi after winning the tournament in Dubai, with the Board of Control for Cricket in India explaining that the decision was taken in solidarity with the stance adopted by the men’s team last year. The development came after...
V. Santhakumaran Nair, father of former Indian cricketer S. Sreesanth, died at the age of 89 while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Kochi on Friday night. He passed away at around 9:44 p.m. Santhakumaran Nair, who was originally from Mathirappilly in Kothamangalam, had been receiving medical care in Kochi. His death has left...
Former Pakistan captain and legendary fast bowler Wasim Akram has raised serious questions about the Pakistan Super League’s ability to develop elite batting talent, using India’s teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as an example of the kind of player Pakistan’s domestic system should be producing. Akram’s comments come amid growing concern over Pakistan cricket’s broader talent-development...
Rohit Sharma’s future in India’s ODI setup has once again become a major talking point, with his place in the squad for the 2027 ODI World Cup still far from certain despite a memorable century at Lord’s. According to reports, the veteran opener was informed during India’s England tour in July that the national selection...
The Madras High Court has directed its Registry to number a plea filed by retired Indian Police Service (IPS) officer G. Sampath Kumar in connection with cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s ₹100 crore defamation lawsuit. The development comes as the long-running legal dispute, which originated from allegations surrounding the 2013 Indian Premier League (IPL) betting and...
Indian javelin throw star Neeraj Chopra produced his best performance of the 2026 season but narrowly missed out on the top position at the Lausanne Diamond League, finishing second behind Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage. Chopra registered a season-best throw of 88.05 metres, but Pathirage responded with an 88.14m effort to secure victory. The difference...
India produced a strong all-round performance to defeat Sri Lanka by 165 runs in the first Test, taking an important lead in the series and strengthening their position in the World Test Championship race. The victory was built on outstanding contributions from the Indian batting and bowling departments, with Devdutt Padikkal and Manav Suthar emerging...
Michael Hussey has offered a strong endorsement of Stephen Fleming’s appointment as England’s new Test head coach, describing his long-time coaching associate as a leader who combines strategic discipline with a relaxed and approachable personality. Fleming is preparing to take charge of England’s Test side as the team enters a new phase following Ben Stokes’...
Former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly and his wife, Dona Ganguly, have reportedly received death threats through a series of letters, prompting the Kolkata Police to launch an investigation into the matter. The threats, which have reportedly been sent over several months, have raised concerns about the safety of the high-profile couple and those close...