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.
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.
Shubman Gill’s 2025 season has been a whirlwind—celebrating a historic Test series win in England, facing white-ball criticism in Australia, and now leading India in a home Test against South Africa within days of landing back in India.
The BCCI has released a stunning behind-the-scenes video of Team India’s red-ball preparations at Eden Gardens, highlighting captain Shubman Gill’s 90-minute net session as the squad gears up for the opening Test against South Africa.
Hours after a deadly suicide attack near Islamabad claimed 12 lives, Pakistan held their nerve to beat Sri Lanka by six runs in a high-stakes T20I—led by Salman Agha’s unbeaten century and Haris Rauf’s fiery spell.