Author: Staff Reporter

Captain Harmanpreet Kaur praised the bowlers as the India Women’s team defeated the Sri Lanka Women’s team by seven wickets in the second T20I of the five-match series in Visakhapatnam to take a 2–0 lead. In the post-match presentation, Harmanpreet said: “Really happy with the way we bowled today. That was the reason we wanted to bowl first. The bowlers took responsibility and put us in a really strong position early on. Later, Shafali and the other batters finished things off beautifully. Everyone in our bowling unit understands their role and is stepping up. We know what Sneh brings to…

Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has questioned England Test captain Ben Stokes’ technique against spin bowling, especially after England’s poor showing in the ongoing Test series. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Ashwin explained that batting against pace and spin requires different methods and that the same approach cannot be applied to both. “Ben Stokes has been getting out to off-spinners for as long as I’ve been bowling and watching him. Is this question being asked? He is a fabulous player with the right attitude, but you cannot play spin in the same way you play fast bowling. You have to…

India’s batting sensation Jemimah Rodrigues has been appointed as the new captain of Delhi Capitals (DC) for the upcoming Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 season. She has been a crucial part of the franchise since the first season, and she will now take up the leadership role after playing a major part for both DC and India in their recent ICC World Cup triumph. DC co-owner Parth Jindal praised Jemimah’s growth and said, “Jemimah has been with us since Day one, and there was never any doubt that she would one day captain the team…Her magical innings against Australia in…

England head coach Brendon McCullum has made it clear that he wants to continue in his role even after England’s embarrassing Ashes campaign. England suffered a 3-0 loss, with two Tests still left to be played. In the first two Tests, England lost by eight wickets, while in the third Test they fought back but still lost by 82 runs. McCullum was heavily criticised after the defeat, but he clarified that his focus remains on learning from mistakes and improving the team. The former New Zealand captain stayed positive and said that his future will be decided by the England…

India all-rounder Deepti Sharma on Tuesday, December 23, created history by becoming the world’s top-ranked T20I bowler for the first time in her career. The International Cricket Council (ICC) updated its rankings, which saw Deepti topple Australia’s Annabel Sutherland to claim the number one spot. This achievement comes on the back of Deepti’s impressive performance in the opening T20I match against Sri Lanka. The off-spinner picked up one wicket while conceding only 20 runs in her four-over spell. Her contribution helped India register a comfortable eight-wicket win. Courtesy of her economical spell, Deepti earned five rating points from the match.…

Former India spinner Amit Mishra believes that Rishabh Pant is at a stage of his career where he needs to modify his game. Speaking on the Men’s XP podcast, Mishra said that cricket has evolved and opposition teams now analyse every detail, which makes it important for players to adapt their game accordingly. “I have very high expectations from Rishabh Pant. Given the kind of player he is, he will also have to modify his game. Now, you can’t really call him a youngster anymore — he has been in the team since 2018. That’s what I’m saying: after a…

Former England batter Geoffrey Boycott has strongly criticised England head coach Brendon McCullum after the team’s disappointing performance in the ongoing Ashes 2024–25 series against Australia. While acknowledging the impact McCullum and captain Ben Stokes initially had on England cricket, Boycott feels the aggressive approach needs to stop. “A lot of credit should go to Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes for what they have done for our cricket, but it is obvious that Bazball has run its race,” Boycott wrote in his column for The Daily Telegraph. Boycott explained why a change is needed and said, “Hubris has taken over…

Former India batter Robin Uthappa said that he thought at least Shubman Gill would be a part of India’s 2026 T20 World Cup squad. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Uthappa added that, in the worst-case scenario, he felt Gill might lose his vice-captaincy but would still make the squad. “Indian cricket is a strange place. You would think there would be some semblance of predictability. It’s a great side, a fantastic side, no doubt. But hearts are broken for sure. I empathise with them. You’ve got to feel bad for Shubman Gill. He’s the captain of the Test and ODI…

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have begun preparing their players for the upcoming 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL). Although the new season is still three months away, the franchise has decided to send some of its bowlers to South Africa to train with their sister franchise, Durban Super Giants (DSG), during the SA20, which begins on December 26. Frontline pacers such as Avesh Khan and Mohsin Khan are the most likely to travel to South Africa, while players like Naman Tiwari could join later. These bowlers will work with Bharat Arun, who is part of the Durban Super Giants coaching staff.…

Karnataka’s Krishnappa Gowtham on Monday announced his retirement from competitive cricket at the age of 37. Gowtham, who made his debut for Karnataka in the 2011–12 season, ended his 14-year cricketing career with 395 wickets across formats and 2,785 runs to his name. The Bengaluru-based cricketer made the announcement at a press conference at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Monday, December 22, in the presence of his family, officials from the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), and members of the media. Speaking at the press conference, Gowtham read out a heartfelt statement, saying, “I would like to let…