Author: Staff Reporter

Former India batter Mohammad Kaif has suggested giving India’s T20I vice-captain Shubman Gill a ‘break’ and trying out ‘proven’ players. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Kaif said: “Look at how he is getting out, caught at slip, stepping out and mistiming, trying aggressive strokes like Abhishek Sharma and getting caught. He has tried everything. I think the time has come to give him a break and try players who are proven. Sanju Samson is a top-quality player; he hasn’t received enough chances. There should not be double standards. Even vice-captains have been dropped before. If it is in the team’s…

Hobart Hurricanes won their first-ever Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) title after defeating Perth Scorchers in thefinal on December 13. The Hurricanes sealed the match by eight wickets with 30 balls to spare. Perth Scorchers won the toss and decided to bat first, posting a total of 137 runs for the loss of five wickets. Openers Katie Mack (17) and Beth Mooney (33) gave a steady start, while captain Sophie Devine added an important 34 runs in the middle. Paige Scholfield chipped in with unbeaten 27 runs towards the end. Linsey Smith was the standout bowler for the Hurricanes, taking…

Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar believes that India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav could regain form if his batting position is fixed in the top order, preferably at number three. Speaking on Star Sports, Bangar cited Suryakumar’s performances for Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) to underline his argument. “It’s also about the team’s thought process. You want to keep the No. 3 to No. 7 or No. 8 positions flexible. However, MI gave him a stable position. If he came in at No. 3, he was fixed at No. 3, no matter the match or the…

South Africa’s head coach Shukri Conrad has shared his thoughts on the constant changes in the team. He said they are shuffling their side with a clear plan in mind as they head towards the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026. Speaking ahead of the match, IOL quoted Conrad as saying, “It might look as if we’re slightly unsure given the amount of changes we make every match.” He also made it clear that the changes are not random. “But it’s certainly not changes for the sake of being changes.” He added that the team management already has a clear…

India batter Tilak Varma has backed coach Gautam Gambhir’s idea that the batting order, except the openers, should be flexible. Speaking at the pre-match press conference before the third T20I, India’s Asia Cup 2025 final hero said that he is ready to bat wherever the team needs him. “Absolutely, everyone is flexible except the openers. I’m ready to bat at No. 3, 4, 5 or 6, wherever the team wants me. Everyone knows the batting order is flexible.” There has been a debate over whether the idea of a flexible batting order is right or wrong in the cricketing world.…

India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj delivered a stunning performance for Hyderabad in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025–26. Siraj played a crucial role in a dominant nine-wicket win over Mumbai in a Super League Group B match in Pune. Siraj’s spell completely shifted the momentum towards Hyderabad. He took three crucial wickets and conceded just 21 runs at an economy rate of 5.47. He first struck in the 17th over and dismissed Suryansh Shedge. On the very next delivery, Siraj removed Mumbai captain Shardul Thakur, which left the opposition under huge pressure. He then dismissed Tanush Kotian, triggering a complete…

Afghanistan’s all-rounder Mohammad Nabi has opened up about the journey of Afghanistan cricket and the support it has received from India. Nabi highlighted how the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Indian government played a crucial role in shaping Afghanistan’s growth in international cricket. Nabi acknowledged the role of the BCCI and the Indian government in the progress of cricket in Afghanistan. “The BCCI helped a lot during that journey. The Indian government built a ground in Kandahar,” Nabi said while speaking to ANI. “Most of the players are also playing in the IPL. Last year,…

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke believes that England have not played enough long-format cricket in the lead-up to the Ashes 2025-26, which has hampered their preparation. Clarke said that England might have had good net practice, but that it is not enough. “When you’re dropping catches, that’s concentration,” he said in a conversation with Code Sports. “Heavy legs on the bowlers, bowling your second or third spell, that’s time on your feet in the field. So yes, England might have hit enough balls in the nets and bowled enough balls, but for me, they hadn’t played enough long-format cricket leading…

Mumbai captain Shardul Thakur believes that the night games in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy should start a little later so that both teams gain the advantage of the dew factor. Shardul explained his point by saying that even the morning games could start a little later so that both teams can play in dry conditions. “A night game should start a little later so that, if there’s dew, both teams have that advantage or disadvantage of playing in such conditions. Even the morning games could be pushed a little bit, so the pitches get a bit of sun and…

Former India batter Robin Uthappa has raised a question as to why the opening duo of Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson were replaced. Speaking on Star Sports, Uthappa said: “I beg the question: what did the partnership of Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson do so grossly wrong that they had to be replaced? I understand Surya in the pre-series conference where he said Shubman has actually been in the T20 squad before Sanju got his opportunity. But when Sanju did get his opportunity, he got three hundreds.” Samson was in terrific form in T20Is in 2024 as he scored three…