In a proactive and tech-driven response to last year’s tragic stampede, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have proposed a Rs 4.5 crore AI-powered surveillance system for the M Chinnaswamy Stadium—funding it entirely themselves to ensure IPL matches remain in Bengaluru.
England’s much-hyped ‘Bazball’ revolution met a harsh reality in the Ashes. Despite its aggressive on-field philosophy, a deeply conservative selection policy—prioritizing batting depth over wicket-taking pace—proved to be their ultimate undoing in a 4-1 series loss to Australia.
The ICC’s new rule limiting ODIs to one ball per innings is reshaping death-overs batting—making it harder to clear boundaries with a worn, softer ball. Here’s how top teams are adapting.
In a candid and unusually blunt post-match assessment, India’s assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate delivered a stinging critique of young all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy, saying he’s “not doing a lot” despite repeated opportunities. This rare public call-out has ignited debate about player development, selection pressures, and whether the team misread match conditions in their recent ODI against New Zealand.
In a dramatic escalation of tensions, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has sacked director M Nazmul Islam following an unprecedented player revolt. The crisis erupted over controversial remarks about player payments and a potential T20 World Cup withdrawal—prompting stars like Mustafizur Rahman to threaten a full-scale boycott.
A major rift has torn through Bangladesh cricket after a board director’s public comments about national players led to an unprecedented boycott threat, forcing the BCB to issue a show-cause notice and throwing the BPL into disarray.