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
Legendary 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
Apart 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
Madan 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
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
Madan 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
15 June,2025 02:16 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSince 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 correspondentCongratulations to South Africa on becoming World Test Champions!
15 June,2025 01:26 PM IST | Mumbai | A CorrespondentThey 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
15 June,2025 08:57 AM IST | London | PTIAccording 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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As the five-match eagerly anticipted Test series against England inches closer, Yashasvi Jaiswal is expected to open the innings for India — but his partner is yet to be decided? Will it be Abhimanyu Easwaran, KL Rahul, or Sai Sudharsan? That answer will unfold soon. Here are the top five opening pairs that Team India could enter the series, with the first game scheduled to be played at the Yorkshire Cricket Ground on June 20 (Pic: File Pic)
Apart from Saikia, the Board’s vice-president Rajeev Shukla and treasurer Prabhtej Singh Bhatia are the other members of the committee which will formulate the guidelines within 15 days
15 June,2025 08:28 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI
The unofficial game serves as warm-up ahead of India’s five-match Test series against England which commences on June 20
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South Africa beat defending champions Australia by five wickets to claim maiden ICC World Test Championship title; skipper Temba Bavuma says team have given fitting reply to critics by ending nation’s 27-year wait for major ICC trophy
“We’ve got a couple of weeks before the first Test in the Windies, so we’ll sit down and have a bit of a think,” he said
15 June,2025 08:05 AM IST | London | AFP
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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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