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Back in form! Former India captain rediscovers touch with classy century | Cricket News

Ajinkya Rahane (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) Mumbai: Showing signs of recovering his touch in red-ball cricket after stepping down from Mumbai captaincy on Aug 21, veteran batter and former India captain Ajinkya Rahane slammed a fine century (103 retired out, 140b, 12×4, 2×6) to help Mumbai earn a hard-fought draw against KSCA Secretary’s XI […]

Asia Cup 2025: ‘The most underrated player’ – Ajinkya Rahane reveals India’s trump card | Cricket News

Axar Patel of India celebrates with teammates (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Ahead of the Asia Cup 2025, veteran India batter Ajinkya Rahane highlighted all-rounder Axar Patel as one of the team’s most underrated players. The continental tournament gets underway on Tuesday, September 9, with Afghanistan facing Hong Kong. India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, will […]

Next-gen Dravid: Samit Dravid to feature in tournament alongside Ajinkya Rahane, Prasidh Krishna | Cricket News

The likes of Rahul Dravid’s son Samit Dravid, Prasidh Krishna and Ajinkya Rahane will feature in the Dr (Capt) K Thimmappiah Memorial tournament (Images via X, Getty Images) The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) will kick off its new season with the Dr (Capt) K Thimmappiah Memorial tournament from Thursday, featuring some of the state’s […]

Kolkata Knight Riders part ways with IPL-winning head coach Chandrakant Pandit

Kolkata Knight Riders have announced the departure of head coach Chandrakant Pandit, marking the end of a two-year stint with the franchise. The decision comes after a disappointing IPL 2025 campaign, where KKR finished eighth on the points table, failing to qualify for the playoffs. In an official statement released on Tuesday, the franchise said, […]

IND vs ENG | Jasprit Bumrah’s replacement for 4th Test in Manchester revealed: ‘Can swing the ball both ways’ | Cricket News

Shubman Gill and Jasprit Bumrah (Getty Images NEW DELHI: India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah remains a doubtful starter for the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford, scheduled to begin on July 23 in Manchester. With India trailing 1-2 in the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series, Bumrah’s availability is seen as crucial—especially in light of the […]

ENG vs IND: Ajinkya Rahane suggests major change in playing XI after Lord’s loss

India batter Ajinkya Rahane has suggested a change in the Indian playing XI for the fourth Test against England. India are trailing by 1-2 in the series after a 22-run loss in the third Test at Lord’s as they failed to chase down the target of 193 in the fourth innings. Following India’s heartbreaking loss, […]

Ajinkya Rahane’s bold message for selectors: ‘I want to wear India colours again’ | Cricket News

Ajinkya Rahane (ICC Photo) NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane has reaffirmed his unwavering determination to return to the Indian team, saying he still harbours the “desire and hunger” to represent the country again. The 36-year-old last featured in a Test match in 2023 and has been out of India’s white-ball plans for […]

IPL 2025 playoffs scenarios explained: Who needs to do what to qualify

IPL 2025 has been shocking, to say the least, from the Rajasthan Royals (RR’s) perspective, considering their inability to pull off a win in the easiest of situations. RR had finished third last season, making it to the playoffs. However, their chances of featuring in the IPL 2025 playoffs seem nearly done and dusted following […]

We faltered with our batting: Ajinkya Rahane reflects on Kolkata Knight Riders’ loss against Gujarat Titans

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) lost the second match on a trot as Gujarat Titans (GT) dominated them with a win on the 21st of April (Monday). Coming to bat first, Shubman Gill‘s GT posted 198/3 in 20 overs. However, Ajinkya Rahane-led KKR couldn’t chase the target due to their batting line-up collapse and managed to […]

KKR Vs GT Highlights: IPL 2025: Shubman Gill-Sai Sudharsan stand sets up Gujarat Titans’ win as Kolkata Knight Riders falter on slow Eden track | Cricket News

Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: A commanding 114-run opening stand between skipper Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan on a sluggish Eden Gardens surface proved decisive as Gujarat Titans outclassed Kolkata Knight Riders by 39 runs in their IPL clash on Monday.Sent in to bat on a pitch described as “really […]