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Australian batting all-rounder Cooper Connolly shared his excitement about joining Punjab Kings (PBKS) for IPL 2026. He also spoke about working under PBKS head coach Ricky Ponting, the former Australia captain who won five ICC trophies. During a virtual media interaction, Connolly revealed that he had no prior discussion with Ponting or anyone from PBKS. Answering a question from NDTV, he said, “No, there was no kind of communication between me and him (Ponting) before the auction. I was quite nervous and didn’t know which team was going to bid for me. I was just sitting there and watching the…

India’s former captain Rohit Sharma recently shared his views on how tough it is to play cricket in Australia. His comments came after England were seen struggling in the ongoing Ashes series. Rohit explained why Australia is the most difficult place for visiting teams. Speaking at an event in Gurugram, Rohit said, “Australia maine khelna sabse difficult hai, aap England ko puch hi sakteho,” which means, “Playing in Australia is the most difficult, you can ask England about it.” Rohit took the example of England’s performance in the 2025–26 Ashes series. England have lost the first three Tests, and the…

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) assistant coach Shane Watson praised head coach Abhishek Nayar for his deep knowledge of Indian domestic cricketers. Speaking on KKR’s YouTube channel, Watson said that he had full faith in Nayar’s ability to identify and secure quality talent from Indian domestic cricket. “I’ll say this straight away, I think Abhishek Nayar knows just about every cricketer on the planet. His understanding of Indian domestic players, their stats, where they’re at, what they’ve been doing recently, the depth of his intel – it’s extraordinary. I’m not sure I’ve come across anyone with that level of knowledge across…

Former India captain Rohit Sharma recently opened up about his feelings after India’s loss to Australia in the final of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023. Speaking at a Masters’ Union event, Rohit admitted that it took him some time to move on from the hangover of that heartbreaking defeat. “After 2023 World Cup final, I was completely distraught and felt like I didn’t want to play this sport anymore because it had taken everything out of me and I felt I had nothing left. It took some time and I kept reminding myself that this is something I truly…

India’s star batter Jemimah Rodrigues played a key role in India Women’s strong start to the T20I series against Sri Lanka. Jemimah’s knock helped India secure an eight-wicket victory at their home ground, Visakhapatnam, in the first match of the five-match series. During the post-match presentation, Jemimah spoke about her approach and the goal for the team. She said, “100% That was the mindset, when the runs are coming, I need to capitalise. I will still find the gaps. For me, it was to understand the conditions. It was slightly sticky, not as flat as everyone initially thought. I was…

England head coach Brendon McCullum admitted that mistakes were made in the team’s preparation after Australia defeated England in the third Ashes Test at the Adelaide Oval. With that win, the hosts retained the Ashes by taking an unassailable 3–0 lead in the series on December 21. Speaking to reporters after the defeat in the third Test, McCullum accepted that England’s preparation had not been sufficient. “I’m sure there will be plenty of questions asked, and rightfully so,” he said. “We haven’t got everything right, and I haven’t got everything right as a coach either. Ultimately, as head coach, you…

Australian pacer Mitchell Starc lauded Travis Head after Australia sealed the Ashes series with a dominant win at the Adelaide Oval. The victory helped Australia take an unassailable 3–0 lead in the five-match series. Reflecting on the match in a chat with the broadcaster after the win, Starc highlighted the importance of Travis Head and Alex Carey’s partnership in the second innings. “He (Head) is the king of Adelaide. It was great to watch him, not just Head, but also Alex, these two guys playing at home and how much this ground means to them,” Starc told the broadcasters. “And…

Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has backed the inclusion of Ishan Kishan and Rinku Singh in India’s T20 World Cup squad. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Ashwin said: “If Sanju Samson at the top of the order is locked in for you and Ishan Kishan as the backup wicketkeeper is also locked in, then what is left? You need a hitter against pacers to go along with Hardik.” India announced their squad for the T20 World Cup on December 20. Two major surprises were the exclusion of vice-captain Shubman Gill and Jitesh Sharma. Kishan returned to the team after…

Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar said that the selectors have rectified their mistake by leaving out vice-captain Shubman Gill from the T20 World Cup squad. Manjrekar explained the reason behind his point in a video shared by him on Instagram. “I look at Shubman Gill’s non-selection in the Indian T20 World Cup squad as a mistake that the selectors have rectified. Let me explain. India had that tremendous tour of England, and Shubman Gill was the star in the way he batted. So there was a lot of excitement then. Indian cricket was in a happy place. Shubman Gill was…

India’s former all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin believes Ishan Kishan’s selection in India’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad is a reward for his hard work and commitment to domestic cricket. Kishan was out of the national team setup since 2023, and Ashwin feels the comeback reflects his respect for the game, which helped him earn his place. Speaking on his YouTube channel Ash ki Baat, Ashwin described Kishan’s journey as a full-circle moment, stating, “Cricket has given Ishan Kishan a gift. People on the outside can have a guess on whether it was fair, unfair, and all, but life comes back in…