Author: Staff Reporter

Former India batter Mohammad Kaif believes that Virat Kohli has a clear edge over Rohit Sharma in ODI cricket, citing Kohli’s ability to convert starts into big innings as the key differentiator. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Kaif said that Kohli’s ability to stay till the end at the crease is the reason behind his success. “Virat Kohli converts starts. A score of 30 or 40 means he will stay till the end, win the match, and, if he gets into form, become consistent. That is why, in ODI cricket, Virat Kohli has always been ahead of Rohit Sharma. He…

Team India star Smriti Mandhana is set to play The Women’s Hundred 2026 after being confirmed as part of the Manchester Super Giants team on January 15. The announcement came after the Manchester-based team was rebranded from Manchester Originals to Manchester Super Giants. The team will continue to play its home matches at Emirates Old Trafford. The change reflects a fresh start under the joint ownership of the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group (RPSG) and Lancashire Cricket. The owner of Manchester Super Giants, Goenka, shared his excitement and said, “This is an exciting and important phase for us as we formally integrate…

The Big Bash League (BBL) is set to introduce a major change next season with the introduction of the “designated batter and fielder” rule, similar to baseball’s designated hitter system. The new rule will allow teams to choose a player who can bat without needing them to field. The decision has been taken to help explosive batters play in the BBL for a longer period, allowing them to avoid injury or physical stress from fielding. The move is also expected to attract more international players and tired Test players back into the league. Australian cricket great Ricky Ponting supported the…

Canada will be led by Dilpreet Bajwa in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026. Still only 22 and set to turn 23 this month, Bajwa will be captaining the national side for the first time. This will be the second time Canada will take part in the T20 World Cup. They previously featured in the 2024 edition, where they registered a memorable win against Ireland. Bajwa has been a consistent performer in the shortest format of the game. He has played 17 matches, scoring 397 runs at an average of 28.35 and a strike rate of 133.22. His tally…

South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt played a crucial knock that helped Delhi Capitals (DC) seal a close win against UP Warriorz (UPW) on January 14 in Navi Mumbai. In a tense chase, she remained unbeaten on 25 off 24 and ensured the first victory for the franchise this season. Wolvaardt said the win brought a huge sense of relief for Delhi Capitals after the tense chase, as the team finally managed to cross the line in a close match situation. In the post-match press conference, Wolvaardt opened upabout how stressful the close finish was. She said, “Very, very relieved. There was…

India wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma revealed that he was shocked when he found out that he had been left out of India’s ICC T20 World Cup squad. Speaking to CricTracker, Jitesh said that he was “numb” and that Dinesh Karthik’s guidance helped him during that phase. “It was heartbreaking, as I had worked very hard to play in the ICC T20 World Cup. But that is destiny, I can’t deny it. At that moment, I was numb and couldn’t process anything. Spending time with my family and talking to Dinesh Karthik helped me move forward,” he said. India’s T20 World Cup…

Former Pakistan men’s fast bowler Wahab Riaz has been appointed as the mentor of the Pakistan women’s cricket team for their upcoming white-ball tour of South Africa. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced Wahab’s appointment on Wednesday, January 14. The decision was taken after Pakistan’s disappointing performance in the 2025 ODI World Cup, which resulted in the dismissal of head coach Mohammed Wasim. The South Africa series will include both ODIs and T20Is and will begin on February 10. This series will be Pakistan’s first international assignment since the World Cup. Wahab is expected to add valuable experience, as he…

Delhi Capitals (DC) captain Jemimah Rodrigues praised Shafali Verma, who was adjudged the Player of the Match for her all-round performance in their thrilling seven-wicket victory against UP Warriorz (UPW) in the seventh match of the WPL 2026. Speaking at the post-match presentation ceremony, Jemimah said: “All our bowlers bowled well, but I think Sheefu was the standout. And very pleased with her. She always contributes to DC either with the bat or with the ball today. I don’t think she was my last option because of the way she bowled in the last game. And I’ve also seen her,…

India captain Shubman Gill criticised his team’s bowlers as they failed to pick up wickets in the middle overs after losing the second ODI against New Zealand by seven wickets in Rajkot. Speaking at the post-match presentation ceremony, Gill said: “We couldn’t pick up any wickets in the middle overs. With five fielders in, if you don’t keep taking wickets in the middle overs, it becomes very difficult, even if we had added 15–20 more runs. If you don’t pick up wickets in the middle overs, it’s very difficult to defend a target. The kind of start we got with…

India’s former captain Sunil Gavaskar believes KL Rahul has become India’s new crisis man in ODIs, much like Rahul Dravid once was. Rahul remained unbeaten on 112 against New Zealand in Rajkot on January 14 and helped India post a competitive total of 284/7 in 50 overs. Gavaskar said Rahul plays the role of a problem-solver who can be trusted whenever the team is under pressure. Speaking to Star Sports, Gavaskar explained why Rahul is a standout performer. “Look, he’s always been a class act. He’salways been a wonderful, wonderful batter to watch. He’s got everything in the book —…