Author: Staff Reporter

Caribbean all-rounder Andre Russell has shared why he chose to retire from the Indian Premier League (IPL). After he was released by the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) ahead of the IPL 2026 mini-auction, the power-hitter decided to step away from the league as a player. In an interview with Cricbuzz, Russell explained how tough it had become to manage the workload of the world’s biggest T20 league. He said, “Definitely. It is based on the number of games and the travel. You have to make sure that you recover as well as possible to stay fresh and manage your body,…

Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes that India’s veteran batter Virat Kohli chose to play in the Vijay Hazare Trophy because he is a competitive cricketer. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Ashwin said: “Now he has agreed to play Vijay Hazare, so communication is happening. In many ways, Virat must have thought, are these people doubting me? Are they doubting my ability? He is a very competitive person, which has helped him perform so much over the years. He must have taken it to heart that there are doubts regarding my skill and ability, and that I will show them…

Australia’s veteran spinner Nathan Lyon’s omission from the ongoing Gabba Ashes day-night Test has raised questions about Australia’s approach. This is his second omission in just a few Tests, which shows changes in team strategy. After reaching the ground, Lyon was told by chair of selectors George Bailey that he would not play. Speaking on Channel 7, he described this as “Absolutely filthy”. He got to know about this during the final huddle between Steven Smith, Andrew McDonald and Bailey. “But yeah, can’t do anything about it. So, yeah, hope I can play my role in making sure I get…

Star England batter Joe Root remained unbeaten on 135 at the end of Day One of the ongoing second Ashes Test against Australia at the Gabba. His century not only saved England from a batting collapse but also made sure that former Australian batter Matthew Hayden did not have to fulfil one of the strangest vows ever taken. Before the start of this Ashes series, Hayden vowed that he would walk nude around the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) if Root did not make a hundred this summer. Now, after seeing Root finally notch up his maiden Test ton on Australian…

Australia’s fast bowler Mitchell Starc has surpassed Pakistan legend Wasim Akram to become the highest wicket-taker in Test matches among left-arm pacers. The former Pakistan pacer praised Starc and wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter): “Super Starc! Proud of you, mate. Your incredible hard work sets you apart, and it was only a matter of time before you crossed my tally of wickets. I am pleased to give this to you! Go well, and keep soaring to new heights in your stellar career.” Most wickets by left-arm pacers in Test matches: 418 – Mitchell Starc 414 – Wasim Akram…

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh said that the Indian team must learn how to win games without their premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah. Harbhajan raised a question on his YouTube channel about why Mohammed Shami is not being selected in the team. “Where is Shami? I don’t know why Shami is not playing. I get it, you have Prasidh, he is a good bowler, but he still has a lot to learn. You had good bowlers, and you have slowly sidelined them. With Bumrah, this is a different bowling attack, and without Bumrah, it is entirely different attack altogether. We…

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan said that Ravindra Jadeja’s slow innings was the reason behind India’s defeat in the second ODI of the three-match series in Raipur. Irfan said on his YouTube channel: “There was one issue for me. Ravindra Jadeja’s innings, which was 27 balls for 24 not out, felt extremely slow. During commentary we were saying that this could hurt India, and in the end that became the difference. If you are in such a strong position, above 300, and everyone is striking above a run a ball while you are at 88, it clearly means the…

India’s batting star Virat Kohli has taken a big step toward the top of the ICC ODI batting rankings after two brilliant performances in the ongoing series against South Africa. He smashed a fantastic century in the first ODI at Ranchi, and once again on December 3, he scored his 53rd ODI hundred and 84th international century in Raipur. Unfortunately, that effort went in vain as South Africa pulled off a historic chase, but one more match is still left in the series. Hence, expectations are high that Kohli could rise further in the rankings. In the first match, he…

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has expressed concern over Indian players giving more priority to the shorter formats of the game instead of the longer ones. PTI released a video where Harbhajan was seen interacting with the media. He said: “We are not playing well because we are not used to playing five-day Test cricket. Because they have got so much into the T20 format among the cricketers. Apart from 2-4 players, the rest do not have that much presence.” India were recently whitewashed at home by South Africa by a 2-0 margin in the Test series. After the defeat,…

India’s former captain Sunil Gavaskar has noticed how Virat Kohli’s guidance made a big difference for young players, especially Ruturaj Gaikwad, during the second ODI against South Africa in Raipur. He highlighted how Kohli’s support helped Gaikwad settle in and score his maiden century. During the post-match show on JioHotstar, Gavaskar said, “The way he and Ruturaj built that partnership was wonderful. Ruturaj’s first ball was a tough one. The bouncer surprised him, a very good delivery from Jansen. He had dismissed Jaiswal off the previous ball, so he followed it up with another sharp bouncer to Ruturaj, and he…