In a surprise move, the Pakistan Cricket Board has terminated Azhar Mahmood’s tenure as Test head coach three months ahead of schedule—signaling a major strategic shift as Pakistan recalibrates for the World Test Championship cycle.
In a landmark moment for Indian sports, the Indian women’s cricket team has been crowned Times of India’s Sportsperson of the Year 2025—celebrating their emotional, hard-fought World Cup victory that united millions.
The Eden Gardens pitch that helped India roll South Africa in just three days has been officially rated ‘satisfactory’ by the ICC—but not without sparking debate among players and fans alike.
India’s women’s cricket team is on the brink of a 5-0 T20 whitewash against Sri Lanka, but their sloppy fielding—especially dropped catches—remains a glaring weakness head coach Amol Muzumdar must address before high-stakes contests.
In a strategic move ahead of the T20 World Cup, Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya are expected to be rested from India’s upcoming ODI series against New Zealand. Rishabh Pant may also miss out, opening the door for Ishan Kishan’s return. Here’s what this means for team selection, player workload, and World Cup readiness.
Fresh off India’s historic ODI World Cup win, star batter Smriti Mandhana has delivered a sobering message: resting on past success is a recipe for failure. In a candid reflection, she warns the team that the next World Cup opportunity may not come if they grow complacent.