After a pair of unbeaten centuries for India A, Dhruv Jurel has earned his spot in the playing XI for India’s opening Test against South Africa in Kolkata. Assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate has officially confirmed the news, ending all speculation.
Following a deadly suicide bombing in Islamabad, Pakistan has dramatically escalated security for the visiting Sri Lankan cricket team. With the army and paramilitary forces now on high alert, the PCB chairman has personally assured Sri Lankan officials of ‘fool-proof’ protection—even as regional tensions with Afghanistan intensify.
England captain Ben Stokes has hit back at critics questioning the team’s lack of warm-up matches ahead of the Ashes opener in Perth. Citing a “jam-packed schedule,” Stokes insists they’ve done “everything possible” to prepare—but cricket legends like Ian Botham remain skeptical. We break down the controversy.
World No. 1 T20I batter Abhishek Sharma has unveiled a bold new wrist tattoo with the words “It will happen”—a personal mantra that encapsulates his fearless approach to cricket and life. With the T20 World Cup on home soil just around the corner, this ink tells a deeper story of belief, resilience, and unshakable confidence.
In a raw and emotional outburst, Pakistan speedster Haris Rauf has hit back at his critics, pleading for empathy and reminding fans that cricketers are human beings, not machines. After facing intense backlash for his performance against India and a subsequent Asia Cup ban, Rauf has opened up about the immense pressure in Pakistan cricket.
Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar claims Mohammed Shami’s exclusion from the 2025 Test squad against South Africa is a ‘clear indicator’ that the team is planning for the future. We dive deep into the selection, the rise of Akash Deep, and what it means for Indian cricket.