Following David Warner’s retirement, several players have been tried at the top of the order. While Steve Smith experienced a fair amount of success in that role, he has yet to truly fill Warner’s shoes. Paine also expressed confidence that both Khawaja and Labuschagne will play crucial roles in the upcoming Ashes series
Gautam Gambhir, who had earlier flown back to India due to a family emergency, is now set to return to England. The head coach had rushed home after his mother suffered a heart attack and was hospitalised. “His mother is doing well now. Gautam will leave tomorrow and join the squad the same day,” a BCCI source told PTI.
Washington Sundar was nothing short of praise for Sai Sudharsan. The left-hander has earned his India call-up after delivering stunning performances for Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2025
Kuldeep Yadav stated that featuring in the matches along with Ravindra Jadeja is an honour for him. Jadeja not only help him with the bowling tactics, but also provides helpful insight with field placements. Kuldeep expressed confidence in Gill's leadership skills by saying that he is ready to lead Team India
Kirsten was appointed as Pakistan’s white-ball coach in April 2024, the same time when Jason Gillespie became the Test team head coach
“If veteran players are sticking around just for the Ashes as a send-off, it does beg the question of whether that’s the right mindset. It’s crucial that we embrace the future and build confidence in selecting our next Test players,” added Johnson
Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne and Cameron Green couldn’t make substantial contributions, and with head coach Andrew McDonald hinting that a top-order reshuffle is on cards, especially with Steve Smith suffering a dislocated little finger, a return for Konstas is imminent
Australia head coach Andrew McDonald believes team must improve after defeat to South Africa in WTC Final; insists on need to bed down their opening combination
According to the revised policy, the incidental allowance component has been removed and employees will now be paid a flat Rs 10,000 per day for their time on the road
The retirement of R Ashwin has put more responsibility on Jadeja, who has played 12 Tests in England. The sole specialist spinner in the squad, Kuldeep Yadav, has only bowled nine overs in his sole Test appearance here
Test skipper Shubman Gill makes honest admission ahead of crucial England series; insists he wants to build secure team environment so that every player can perform as per his abilities
The question arose about Usman Khawaja, who failed to deliver performances in both innings of the WTC final. McDonald said that he doesn't see the end date for Khawaja, considering his preparations. Despite failure at the top in the WTC final, the head coach feels that Usman Khawaja still has a big part to play
Test skipper Shubman Gill makes honest admission ahead of crucial England series; insists he wants to build secure team environment so that every player can perform as per his abilities
16 June,2025 08:19 AM IST | London | PTIThe question arose about Usman Khawaja, who failed to deliver performances in both innings of the WTC final. McDonald said that he doesn't see the end date for Khawaja, considering his preparations. Despite failure at the top in the WTC final, the head coach feels that Usman Khawaja still has a big part to play
15 June,2025 05:17 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentLegendary Team India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar shared a heartfelt note to his late father by saying, "...there was a man with a pen and a gentle smile, believing in me before the world did". The 2011 World Cup-winning Team India cricketer Yuvraj Singh shared an image with his father, Yograj, who, too, represented the country earlier
15 June,2025 05:15 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentApart from Rohit and Virat, Team India will also miss the services of spin veteran Ravichandran Ashwin. Surinder also stated that Pant, who is currently struggling to find himself among the runs, will deliver performances in the longest format of the game
15 June,2025 02:49 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMadan Lal stated that the team as a whole will need to perform, and such a big series cannot be won with just one player performing throughout the series. The former cricketer also heaped praise on lead pacer Jasprit Bumrah and stated that other bowlers will also have to chip in with the ball
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During the Test series against Team India, Chris Woakes and Ben Stokes will be eyeing these milestones. Here is all you need to know (Pic: File Pic/X/@ICC)
Since the appointment of Shubman Gill as Test captain, cricket fans have started drawing comparisons with Rohit Sharma. Clarke stated that the retirements of Rohit and Virat Kohli have left a huge void in the Indian team, but that doesn't mean a new captain is the worst thing for India
15 June,2025 02:16 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Congratulations to South Africa on becoming World Test Champions!
15 June,2025 01:26 PM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
They had a rather easy opponent in the inexperienced Dutch at Adelaide. But SA choked while chasing a gettable 159. They were bundled out for 145
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According to an MCC note circulated to member boards by the ICC, it clarified that any fielder making a second contact with the ball after jumping from beyond the boundary must land inside the field of play, or else a boundary will be awarded
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Team India captain Rohit Sharma opened up about his emotional journey to cricketing success, crediting his parents—especially his father—for the sacrifices they made to help him reach the top. Speaking from the heart, Rohit recalled the intense years of grinding through Under-19 cricket, Ranji Trophy, Duleep Trophy, and Irani Trophy before finally making it to the Indian team. He shared how his father stood by him through every struggle, watching closely as his career unfolded. Interestingly, Rohit revealed that while his world record 264 in ODI cricket barely got a reaction from his father, it was his red-ball cricket achievements that truly made his father proud
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