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Former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff has confirmed that he will not be the coach of Northern Superchargers in The Hundred next season. He explained that he felt undervalued by the franchise’s new owners. Flintoff guided the Superchargers to a fourth-place finish in 2024 and into the Eliminator this year. He said he had turned down a new offer from the Sun Group, the team’s new owners. Speaking on the Beard Before Wicket podcast, Flintoff explained his decision, saying, “I genuinely don’t do it for the money, although it’s nice, but I’m worth more than just over a quarter of the [salary of] other head coaches.” The 47-year-old added that he…

Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has advised two veteran Indian batters – Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma – to play for India A in the build-up to the 2027 World Cup. Speaking on his YouTube channel Ash Ki Baat, Ashwin said that since India are not scheduled to play many ODIs before the World Cup, it becomes imperative for the former captains to make the most of the opportunities available. “The India A series is currently underway. You know there aren’t many ODI matches before the 2027 Cricket World Cup. So, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma should be asked to…

Even as concerns grow over Pat Cummins’ participation for the first Ashes Test, Mitchell Starch has expressed full faith in his captain’s ability to perform without much preparation. Only six weeks are left for the opening Australia-England Test in Perth. Meanwhile, Cummins has not bowled since July due to a lumbar bone-stress injury and he is currently undergoing rehab. “Playing with Pat and being close with Pat, he doesn’t need much,” Starc said, while backing his long-time teammate. “Whether he bowls three warm-up balls and the first over the game, he’s on the money, he just knows when to switch…

India pacer Mohammed Shami has spoken out about being overlooked for the upcoming Australia series. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Shami said that selection in the team depends on the decision of the selectors. “There have been many rumours and memes,” said Shami. “People want to know my opinion on the non-selection for the Australia series. I will just say that getting selected is not in my hands; it’s the job of the selection committee, coach, and captain. If they feel I should be there, they will select me, or if they feel some more time is needed, it’s in…

India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja scored a brilliant century and took four wickets in the first Test of the two-match series against the West Indies. This performance has helped Jadeja climb to 32nd in the ICC Men’s Test Batting Rankings, with 616 rating points. It has also further solidified his position at the top of the all-rounders’ rankings, with 405 points. Jasprit Bumrah sits at the top of the bowlers’ rankings with 889 rating points. Mohammed Siraj, who bowled brilliantly—taking seven wickets in the match—holds 15th place with 674 points. Jadeja is the next Indian bowler in the top 20, at…

Abhimanyu Easwaran will lead the 17-member Bengal squad in the 2025–26 Ranji Trophy season, which starts on 15 October. Abishek Porel, who plays for Delhi Capitals in the IPL, has been named vice-captain. Bengal’s batting will rely on Anustup Majumdar, a consistent performer for the team, along with Sudip Kumar Gharami and others. Capped Indian pacers Mohammed Shami and Akash Deep will spearhead the pace attack, which also includes Ishan Porel and Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal. After a disappointing campaign last season, Bengal will be hoping for a turnaround under coach Laxmi Ratan Shukla. They failed to qualify for the knockout…

Former England fast bowler Steve Harmison has started a debate by choosing Virat Kohli over Sachin Tendulkar as the greatest cricketer of the modern era. Harmison praised Kohli’s ability to perform under intense pressure, adapt to the changinggame, and his ability to stay consistent despite all the challenges of modern cricket. His comments have restarted the Kohli vs Tendulkar comparison among fans and experts. “I put Virat Kohli at No. 1 over Sachin Tendulkar, and that would raise a lot of eyebrows. But I thought his career, and what he had to do in his career, I thought the way…

Abhishek Nayar, the former assistant coach of India, said that KL Rahul needs to convert his runs into big hundreds. Speaking to Star Sports, Nayar also discussed Rahul’s familiarity with the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. “Not technique, thought process. He plays the IPL from there. So he knows those conditions well,” he told. “He scored more than 500 runs in the IPL. He knows how to score runs in Delhi at the Feroz Shah Kotla (Arun Jaitley Stadium). However, I believe the biggest change is in the approach. He would want to convert that approach into bigger runs.” Rahul…

West Indies coach Daren Sammy has made a strong statement about the downfall of Test cricket in the Caribbean. He described it as a “cancer” that has been developing for many years. The two-time T20 World Cup-winning captain said the problems in West Indies cricket can’t be fixed overnight. Speaking about the team’s long struggle in red-ball cricket, Sammy said, “I mean, last time we won a Test series in 1983, my mother had me,” he said, referring that it has been 42 years since West Indies last won a Test series in India. He added, “It’s like a cancer…

India’s young batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi showed signs of rare frustration on Day 1 of the second Youth Test against Australia U19 at Mackay. The 14-year-old’s reaction to the umpire’s controversial decision has become the main talking point of the match. The moment occurred when Vaibhav, having made a good start, was dismissed for 20 runs off just 14 balls. He was given out caught behind off pacer Charles Lachmund. However, replays showed that the ball had only brushed his pads and missed the bat entirely. The on-field umpire thought otherwise, resulting in Vaibhav’s dismissal. The young left-handed batter looked…