Australia face packed schedule ahead of India tour as CA unveils 2026-27 calendar | Cricket News

[ad_1] Sam Konstas, Steve Smith, Nathan Lyon, Pat Cummins, Sean Abbott and Mitchell Starc of Australia pose for a photo (Photo: Getty Images) Cricket Australia has revealed its international schedule for the 2026-27 season, outlining a demanding calendar that leaves minimal recovery time ahead of the high-profile Border-Gavaskar Trophy in India, likely to start in […]

Was R Ashwin ‘forced’ into international retirement by Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir? | Cricket News

[ad_1] Ravichandran Ashwin (Image credit: BCCI) Former Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has addressed speculation about his retirement, clarifying that his decision to step away from cricket during the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia was entirely personal and not forced by anyone. He also subsequently retired from the Indian Premier League in August this year.Ashwin made […]

KL Rahul: The monk who has now found his Ferrari in Test cricket | Cricket News

[ad_1] India’s KL Rahul celebrates after scoring a century on the second day of the first Test. (AP Photo) TimesofIndia.com in Ahmedabad: Team management changed, seasons varied and conditions became different but the KL Rahul situation remained the same. Potential met opportunities but never translated into consistent success. Amid the frustrating wait to see potential […]

Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy: ‘Were they not invited?’ – Sunil Gavaskar on Sachin Tendulkar and James Anderson missing from presentation | Cricket News

[ad_1] Sachin Tendulkar and James Anderson (Image credit: England Cricket) Legendary India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has slammed the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for not inviting James Anderson and Sachin Tendulkar to the presentation ceremony of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.“This was the first-ever series named after Sachin Tendulkar and Jimmy Anderson, two of cricket’s greatest […]

‘Was instrumental in helping Virat also to make a lot of runs’: Ashwin hails Pujara

[ad_1] New Delhi [India], August 25 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin paid a heartwarming tribute to batter Cheteshwar Pujara following his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket, calling his batting a “symphony”. Pujara on Sunday announced his retirement, ending more than a decade-long career. The 37-year-old batter shared the post on his ‘X’ […]

‘Right time to move on and give an opportunity to the new players’: Cheteshwar Pujara opens up

[ad_1] Rajkot (Gujarat) [India], August 24 (ANI): “Right time” to move on and give an opportunity to the next generation of cricketers, said veteran India batter Cheteshwar Pujara on Sunday after announcing his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket. “It is the right time for me to move on and give an opportunity to […]

Rahul Dravid’s dig at R Ashwin: ‘Coaching Aussies? Mitchell Starc knows Tamil’ | Cricket News

[ad_1] R Ashwin and Rahul Dravid NEW DELHI: Former India head coach Rahul Dravid and senior spinner Ravichandran Ashwin revisited a controversial moment from the 2023 Border-Gavaskar Trophy during the latest episode of Kutti Stories with Ash. The incident revolved around Ashwin facing backlash for allegedly helping Australia through a Tamil-language YouTube video on playing […]

Run-hungry Sarfaraz Khan offers reminder of Test availability | Cricket News

[ad_1] Sarfaraz Khan (PTI Photo) CHENNAI: When some of his Mumbai teammates and TNCA XI players were waiting for the curtains to come down following a rain interruption towards the end of Monday’s play, Sarfaraz Khan was itching to get back on the field. Sarfaraz, who had retired hurt with cramps after smashing 138 (114 […]

‘Idhar hi maar isko’: Virat Kohli and KL Rahul’s fired-up advice to young pacer goes viral | Cricket News

[ad_1] Virat Kohli and KL Rahul (Image credit: AFP) NEW DELHI: Indian pacer Harshit Rana recently opened up about a heated on-field exchange with Australian speedster Mitchell Starc during the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, where he peppered Starc with bouncers before dismissing him for 26 — all while receiving spirited backing from senior pros Virat Kohli […]

Virat Kohli Retirement: Virat Kohli announces Test retirement after 14-year career | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Virat Kohli (AP Photo) NEW DELHI:Virat Kohli, one of India’s most celebrated cricketers, has announced his retirement from Test cricket ahead of the upcoming England series. Kohli’s decision marks the end of an era in Indian cricket.Known for his intensity, unmatched fitness, and relentless drive, Kohli leaves behind a remarkable legacy […]