In a major boost for India, wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel is all but confirmed for the starting XI in the 1st Test against South Africa, playing alongside Rishabh Pant in a powerful middle order.
In a powerful show of solidarity, the Sri Lanka cricket team has been ordered to continue its tour of Pakistan despite a deadly suicide bombing in Islamabad, with the PCB swiftly rescheduling the ODI series.
In a major IPL bombshell, Ravichandran Ashwin has revealed on his YouTube channel ‘Ash Ki Baat’ that Mumbai Indians have already secured an off-field trade for all-rounder Shardul Thakur from Lucknow Super Giants. This move reshapes both franchises’ strategies ahead of the IPL 2026 auction.
After months on the sidelines with a quadriceps injury, Hardik Pandya is set for a long-awaited return to competitive cricket. The star all-rounder will represent Baroda in the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, marking a crucial step toward his potential inclusion in India’s ODI squad against South Africa.
In the latest ICC ODI rankings, Rohit Sharma continues to lead the batting charts, while Babar Azam tumbles to a career-low seventh place. Virat Kohli climbs to fifth, and Pakistan’s young guns Saim Ayub and Salman Agha make striking gains. Jofra Archer surges to No. 2 among bowlers.
India’s assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate has sent a clear message: the upcoming home Test series against South Africa is not just about pride—it’s a critical step toward securing a place in the 2025-26 World Test Championship final. With the reigning WTC runners-up visiting Indian shores for the first time since 2019, the stakes couldn’t be higher.