In a laugh-out-loud revelation, KL Rahul admitted he’s terrified of facing Jasprit Bumrah in training—so much so that he reminds Bumrah they’re on the same team just to survive the nets.
Pakistan captain Babar Azam has been fined 10% of his match fee and handed a demerit point by the ICC after a Code of Conduct breach during the third ODI against Sri Lanka, where he struck the stumps in frustration following his dismissal.
Australia’s Ashes 2025 campaign kicks off without captain Pat Cummins, who’s sidelined for the First Test in Perth with a lower-back injury. Steve Smith steps in as stand-in captain, with hopes Cummins returns for the second Test.
In a significant squad update ahead of the must-win second Test against South Africa in Guwahati, the Indian team management has summoned all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy. The move comes as captain Shubman Gill remains a major doubt due to his neck injury, opening the door for Reddy to potentially make his Test debut or provide crucial bench strength.
Sunrisers Hyderabad have confirmed that Australian pace spearhead Pat Cummins will continue as their captain for the IPL 2026 season—his third consecutive year at the helm. After a rollercoaster tenure that began with a record-breaking Rs 20.50 crore signing, SRH is doubling down on Cummins’ tactical acumen and global stature to steer the franchise back to the playoffs.
KL Rahul has stepped down from IPL captaincy, calling the constant reviews and meetings with team owners—many lacking cricket knowledge—“mentally and physically draining,” even more taxing than leading India.