Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly has reflected on one of the darkest chapters in Indian cricket history, revealing that he personally checked with cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid to understand whether they had ever been approached during the turbulent match-fixing era that shook world cricket in the early 2000s. Ganguly’s comments revisit a...
Former Indian head coach Rahul Dravid has said that bowlers in modern T20 cricket are being pushed into unfamiliar territory as the shortest format continues to evolve heavily in favor of aggressive batting. According to Dravid, bowlers across the world now face the difficult challenge of constantly reinventing themselves to survive in a format where...
A fresh controversy has erupted in Indian cricket after allegations surfaced involving veteran spinner Yuzvendra Chahal and an apparent in-flight vaping incident. The matter has triggered a strong reaction from a former India cricketer, who has publicly demanded stringent disciplinary action against the player, intensifying the debate over professional conduct among high-profile athletes. The incident...
India’s T20I team could soon witness a major leadership change, with wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson reportedly emerging as the frontrunner to succeed Suryakumar Yadav as captain in the shortest format. Recent reports suggest that the national selectors are seriously evaluating future leadership options ahead of upcoming bilateral assignments, and Samson’s recent performances have significantly strengthened his...
Mumbai’s recent defeat to Chennai has intensified scrutiny around captain Hardik Pandya, with growing concerns from former Indian cricketers about the apparent lack of support within the team and the broader challenges facing the franchise. The loss, which exposed several tactical and performance-related weaknesses, has reignited debates over leadership dynamics, team cohesion, and the overall...
In an emotional and deeply personal revelation, young Indian cricket sensation Tilak Varma has opened up about a life-threatening health condition that nearly ended his career — and could have even cost him his life — just before his rise in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The talented left-handed batter, who has become one of...
Former Delhi cricketer Mithun Manhas has been appointed as the new President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). His appointment was confirmed during the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Board, making him only the third former cricketer to take up this top post after Sourav Ganguly and Roger Binny. Manhas...
Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for questioning in connection with a money laundering investigation linked to the illegal betting app 1xBet. According to official sources, Dhawan, who retired from all forms of cricket on August 24, 2024, allegedly promoted the platform on social media. His statement will...
Over the last two decades, Indian cricket team jersey sponsors have frequently changed—but what’s more striking is the seemingly consistent pattern of companies reaching their peak while sponsoring the Men in Blue, only to suffer significant setbacks soon after. From Sahara to Byju’s and Dream11, the trend has sparked debates about whether cricket’s most sought-after...
In a surprising development that has sent shockwaves across the cricketing world, Indian cricket icons Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have been unexpectedly removed from the ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings. The duo, who have long been mainstays in the top 10, were ranked No. 2 (Rohit) and No. 4 (Kohli) as recently as last...