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My role is to be defensive and get wickets that way: NZ spinner Santner
After New Zealand’s 50-run win against India in the 4th T20I at Visakhapatnam on Jan 29, Mitchell Santner, who took 3 wickets, said his role is to bowl defensively, build pressure, and take wickets. He added, “My role might be playing a little bit more defensively and trying to get wickets that way”. Santner
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BCB criticised for lack of ‘chain of command’ after M. Najmul’s reappointment
Khaled Mahmud Sujon criticised the BCB for lacking a ‘chain of command’ after M Najmul Islam’s reappointment as Finance Committee chairperson despite his controversial ‘Indian agent’ remark against Tamim Iqbal. Sujon stated, “There is no chain of command in the board.” Bangladesh’s boycott has cost them a spot in the T20 World Cup in
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Shastri: India’s T20 WC Defence – “When Home, There Is”
Ex-coach Shastri tempered expectations for India’s T20 World Cup title defence on home soil, citing pressure. While acknowledging India’s squad depth, he emphasized mental fortitude as crucial. Shastri noted the added pressure of defending the title at home. He said Varma’s return would be beneficial. India begins their campaign next week, aiming to break
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Yuvraj Singh reveals ex-India teammates felt unsupported after retirement
Yuvraj Singh, the former Indian all-rounder, revealed his reason for quitting cricket. In a chat with Sania Mirza, he said he felt unsupported & disrespected. He wasn’t enjoying the game anymore. Yuvraj, who played for India for 17 years, also spoke about an incident from his teenage days. He made his debut in 2000
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Gautam Gambhir to be sacked after T20 World Cup? BCCI finally speaks to be sacked after T20 World Cup? BCCI finally speaks
Speculation around Gautam Gambhir being sacked after the 2026 T20 World Cup is just that, speculation, says BCCI. Amidst criticism and mixed results, including Asia Cup and Champions Trophy wins, BCCI Secretary Saikia clarified that decisions are made by the cricket committee. He added, “In this country of 1.4 billion people, everyone considers themselves
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Iceland Cricket’s humorous post on replacing Pakistan at T20 World Cup goes viral
Iceland Cricket went viral with a humorous X post saying it would be unavailable to replace Pakistan in the T20 World Cup due to limited preparation time. Taking a swipe at Scotland, it joked that its amateur players cannot drop day jobs or travel at short notice. The post came amid uncertainty over Pakistan’s
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India’s World Cup Century Hope: Suresh Raina Backs Sanju Samson as Top T20 Batter
Former India star Suresh Raina has backed Sanju Samson as a contender to score a century at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, showcasing India’s abundant batting talent ahead of the tournament. With players like Suryakumar Yadav, Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan in prime form, India’s lineup is deep and explosive. While T20
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Babar Azam set to play as Pakistan face Australia in 1st T20I in Lahore
Babar Azam is expected to feature in Pakistan’s playing XI for the 1st T201 against Australia at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, as the hosts begin World Cup preparations. Shaheen Afridi may miss the opener as he recovers from a knee injury. The Lahore pitch is tipped to be batting-friendly, with dew likely to aid chasing.
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🏏 England Seal Crucial ODI Series Win in Sri Lanka as Brook & Root Shine 🌟
England clinched a much-needed ODI series victory in Sri Lanka after a dominant 53-run win in Colombo, powered by sensational centuries from Harry Brook and Joe Root. The victory sealed a 2–1 series win, giving England a massive morale boost after their recent struggles in white-ball cricket. 🔥 Brook & Root Dominate Colombo The Yorkshire
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India Domination Over New Zealand in 3rd T201 Draws Gavaskar Praise
India chased 154 in 10 overs as Abhishek Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav hit half-centuries, signalling a strong national rhythm ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026. Sunil Gavaskar hailed the all-round performance-batting, bowling, fielding-as evidence of a settled unit. He noted opponents now face a challenging task against this balanced, confident side. The win
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