Former Indian captain and ex-BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly has launched a scathing critique of the national selectors for leaving out a fit and in-form Mohammed Shami from the Test squad to face South Africa. With Shami delivering match-winning performances in the Ranji Trophy, Ganguly’s comments have ignited a fierce debate on selection transparency and merit.
As the World Test Championship champions, South Africa return to India for a high-stakes two-Test series starting November 14 in Kolkata. But history is firmly against them: they’ve never won a Test series on Indian soil in the 21st century. Can this star-studded Proteas side finally crack India’s home dominance?
New Pakistan captain Shaheen Shah Afridi has delivered a blunt message to his squad ahead of the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka: success isn’t just up to star players like Babar or Fakhar—it’s everyone’s responsibility. With the series kicking off Tuesday, Pakistan seeks consistency after a turbulent 2025, while a confident Sri Lanka side looks to extend its winning momentum on batting-friendly pitches.
New head coach Gautam Gambhir has issued a stark warning to the Indian cricket team, stating they are still not at their target fitness level for the upcoming T20 World Cup. Discover his vision for a transparent, no-excuses culture and how Shubman Gill’s leadership is shaping a new era.
In a historic tribute, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee announced a new cricket stadium in Siliguri to be named after Women’s World Cup 2025 hero Richa Ghosh. The 22-year-old wicketkeeper-batter also received the Banga Bhushan award and a DSP posting—celebrating her as a sporting and civic icon.
Snubbed in the IPL 2025 auction, Mayank Agarwal refused to give up. Through brutal honesty, intense training, and a stunning trial performance, he convinced RCB to sign him—and played a key role in their historic maiden IPL title win.