South Africa’s Graeme Smith has spotlighted a critical ‘transition phase’ in Indian cricket as Gautam Gambhir reshapes the team ahead of the home 2026 T20 World Cup. Is this a moment of vulnerability or strength?
Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal has issued a powerful warning to the BCB, urging them to think beyond public pressure and make a strategic, long-term decision about their T20 World Cup participation.
With Tilak Varma sidelined, a major selection dilemma has emerged for Team India’s T20I setup. Former opener Aakash Chopra has thrown his weight behind Shreyas Iyer, but is he the right choice over the in-form Riyan Parag? We break down the debate.
A former top Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) administrator has launched a scathing critique of political meddling in cricket, arguing that the Mustafizur Rahman controversy is driven more by election-year agendas than sporting logic—potentially jeopardizing the national team’s World Cup campaign.
The Pakistan Super League’s bold move to expand to eight teams in 2026 comes with a surprising price tag: the combined cost of two new franchises is less than what elite IPL players like Pat Cummins or Virat Kohli make in a single season—highlighting the vast economic chasm between the two T20 giants.
Following emergency abdominal surgery, star batter Tilak Varma has been officially ruled out of the first three T20Is against New Zealand. While he’s recovering well, his availability for the remainder of the series—and the crucial T20 World Cup 2026—remains uncertain.