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Former India pacer Dodda Ganesh is disappointed with Team India’s decision to leave out Sai Sudharsan against South Africa in the first Test of the two-match series at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Ganesh reckons that Sudharsan should have been included in the line-up. “Why would you drop Sai Sudharsan? Makes no sense whatsoever,” Ganesh wrote on X. “The No. 3 in the batting line-up is the most important slot in a Test XI, and India are playing musical chairs without a vision. I can’t believe this is happening at Test level. They should have given Sai Sudharsan these Tests. You…

Former South African wicketkeeper-batter Mark Boucher has praised Rishabh Pant, describing him as a “dangerous player”. Speaking on Star Sports, Boucher said that South Africa would need to be smart in order to keep Pant quiet. “Rishabh Pant is a very dangerous player,” he said ahead of the start of the IND–SA Test series. “We’ve seen him change games in the space of a few hours. South Africa will know that, and they need to prepare well against him. If they are smart, they’ll play on his emotions a bit. Also, they must understand what he wants to do and…

West Indies all-rounder Sherfane Rutherford will once again represent the Mumbai Indians (MI) in the IPL 2026 season, after being traded from the Gujarat Titans (GT). This will be Rutherford’s second stint with MI; he was previously part of the squad in 2020, although he didn’t get a chance to play that year. Rutherford was bought by GT for Rs 2.6 crore during the IPL 2025 mega auction, and MI have traded for him at the same price. The left-handed batter, known for his aggressive hitting, scored 291 runs for GT last year at an average of 33.22. Rutherford has…

India’s semi-final star from the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, Jemimah Rodrigues, said her match-winning knock came from focusing on the team’s victory rather than chasing personal milestones. In an interview with India Today, Jemimah explained her mindset during the high-pressure game: “I knew it was a knockout game and I had nothing to lose — I just wanted to give my all and help India win. That day wasn’t about proving a point or making a statement; it was about the team. When I got my fifty and hundred, I didn’t celebrate because the job wasn’t done. At one…

Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara has urged the BCCI selectors and team management to have an open and honest discussion with senior pacer Mohammed Shami regarding his international future. Shami’s omission from the upcoming Test series against South Africa has raised questions, especially given his fine form in the Ranji Trophy, where he has picked up 15 wickets in three matches for Bengal. “Someone like Mohammed Shami should be having – I mean, the selectors and the team management should have a very honest conversation with him. What’s the plan going forward? Whether they want to pick him or whether…

Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara has voiced his support for young batter Sai Sudharsan, saying the left-hander has great potential but needs to convert his starts into big scores. Speaking to the media ahead of the first Test against South Africa at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, Pujara said: “Yes, it will be an important series for Sai, but he’s a young player who is maturing very quickly. He scored runs in England and also did well against the West Indies, so he has shown he has the potential. It’s now about converting his starts and making sure he doesn’t…

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have appointed former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson as their new assistant coach ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. The three-time IPL winners made the announcement on Thursday, November 13. Watson’s inclusion in the coaching set-up is expected to be beneficial in helping the team bounce back stronger in the upcoming season. KKR CEO Venky Mysore welcomed Watson, saying: “We are thrilled to welcome Shane Watson to the KKR family. His experience as a player and coach at the highest level will add immense value to our team culture and preparation. His understanding of…

Young Australian batter Phoebe Litchfield has reacted to former captain Meg Lanning’s recent praise, saying she would be honoured to lead her country one day. Speaking on The ICC Review, Lanning had named Litchfield as her choice to replace Alyssa Healy as Australia’s next captain after Healy steps down. She made the remark after India defeated Australia in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 semi-final. Litchfield, who currently captains Sydney Thunder in theongoing WBBL, admitted that Lanning’s words made her nervous but grateful. “I look at our group, and we’ve got so many natural leaders, I just learn off…

New Zealand defeated West Indies by eight wickets with 26 balls to spare in the final T20I of the five-match series in Dunedin, clinching the series 3-1. After winning the toss, New Zealand opted to field first and their bowlers justified the call immediately. The West Indies innings collapsed early, losing four wickets in the first three overs. They struggled to build momentum and never recovered. Only Roston Chase and Romario Shepherd offered some resistance — Chase scored 38 off 32 balls with three fours and a six, while Shepherd smashed 36 off 22 balls at a strike rate of…

Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin might have accidentally revealed a major trade deal ahead of the IPL 2026 season. During one of his YouTube videos, Ashwin said that, “Mumbai Indians have secured Shardul Thakur through a trade from Lucknow Super Giants”. This trade is not official yet. In a now-deleted part of his video on his channel ‘Ash ki Baat’, Ashwin said, “I don’t see any releases happening from Mumbai, they won’t release anyone. Their biggest concern would be finding a replacement for Deepak Chahar, who’s a bit injury prone. They’ve secured Shardul Thakur through a trade from LSG. That has happened, they will probably look…