Cricket News

BCCI Carves Out A Separate Position For VVS Laxman
VVS Laxman is set to continue his important role at the BCCI Centre of Excellence as the board looks to strengthen its cricket development and player management structure.

BCCI Selectors Shutting Door On Rohit Sharma For 2027 World Cup
Rohit Sharma's place in India's 2027 World Cup plans has come under fresh scrutiny amid reports about the selectors' long-term thinking.

Tanzid Hasan Shines On Australian Shores, Becomes Second Bangladesh Batter With Major Milestone
Tanzid Hasan has achieved a major milestone in Australia, becoming only the second Bangladesh batter to reach the landmark.

Sarfaraz Khan Or Dhruv Jurel? India Make Final Choice For 1st Test vs SL
India face a major selection dilemma ahead of the first Test against Sri Lanka, with Sarfaraz Khan and Dhruv Jurel competing for a place in the playing XI.

George Munsey To Be Named Glasgow Cosmic Captain For ETPL 2026
Scotland star George Munsey is reportedly in line for a major leadership role with Glasgow Cosmic ahead of the inaugural European T20 Premier League season.

Hardik Pandya’s India Comeback Date Revealed Amid IPL Trade Buzz
Hardik Pandya is targeting a return for India’s T20I series against Afghanistan starting September 13 after weeks of intensive training at the BCCI Centre of Excellence. The all-rounder’s fitness push comes amid ongoing IPL 2027 trade speculation involving GT, KKR and CSK.

Sri Lanka Name Women’s Asia Cup 2026 Squad; Chamari Athapaththu Remains Captain
Sri Lanka have announced their Women’s Asia Cup 2026 squad, with experienced all-rounder Chamari Athapaththu continuing to lead the side.

Mominul Haque Overtakes Tamim Iqbal's Run Tally; Closes Gap On No. 1 Spot
Mominul Haque has moved ahead of Tamim Iqbal in Bangladesh's Test run-scoring charts, strengthening his position among the country's leading batters.

Steve Smith’s Blunt Press Conference Answer Sparks Fresh Spirit Of Cricket Controversy
Steve Smith’s latest press conference comments have added another layer to the ongoing Spirit of Cricket debate during Australia’s Test series against Bangladesh.

VVS Laxman To Get Massive Role In Indian Cricket! Will Gautam Gambhir Be Replaced?
VVS Laxman’s growing role with Team India has sparked fresh discussion about the coaching setup and Gautam Gambhir’s future.

Eoin Morgan Captaincy Record for England and KKR as CSK Head Coach Talks Heat U
With Stephen Fleming stepping down after 16 seasons, Eoin Morgan is strongly linked to the Chennai Super Kings head coach role. Here’s a detailed look at his captaincy record for England and Kolkata Knight Riders.

Cricket Australia’s Plan to Grow BBL as Big as IPL Faces Major Setback
Cricket Australia is exploring expanding the Big Bash League to 10 teams as part of a hybrid privatisation model, but faces resistance from states and the players’ association. New teams could potentially land in Canberra or Darwin, though the 2026-27 season remains at eight teams with a historic opener in Chennai.

Abishek Porel Arrested Under Rape Charges
Delhi Capitals wicketkeeper-batter Abhishek Porel has been arrested in Hooghly, West Bengal, following rape and related allegations. The 23-year-old faces multiple charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and IT Act after a Calcutta High Court directive.

MS Dhoni to Sachin Tendulkar: Indian Cricketers Who Have Received Death Threats
From MS Dhoni and Sachin Tendulkar to Mohammed Shami and Gautam Gambhir, several Indian cricket stars have faced serious death threats and security scares over the years. Here’s a look at the major incidents that forced police action and heightened protection

“Absolutely ready”: Bhuvneshwar Kumar on playing ODI World Cup 2027
Indian pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar has received strong backing in recent months, with former cricketers and experts urging a recall to India’s ODI squad for the 2027 World Cup.

CPL 2026, 4th match: Jamaica Kingsmen to face Barbados Tridents in high-voltage clash
Barbados Tridents are set to kick off their Caribbean Premier League 2026 campaign against Jamaica Kingsmen in the fourth match of the tournament on Wednesday at Sabina Park.

“If you want to contribute…”: Zaheer Khan’s advice to Mohammed Shami
Despite delivering consistent performances in domestic cricket, Indian pacer Mohammed Shami continues to wait for a recall to the national side. The veteran has not featured in Indian colours since the Champions Trophy 2025, where he played five games and took nine wickets.

Sarfaraz Khan confirmed Sai Sudharsan’s replacement for Sri Lanka Tests
India have brought in Sarfaraz Khan as a replacement for Sai Sudharsan for the upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka, starting on August 15.