Rajasthan Royals 2026 retentions: Another reset, another crossroads

Titles and the Rajasthan Royals — it’s a pairing that has felt more like nostalgia than reality. Seventeen years have passed since that improbable fairytale in 2008, and the search for a second crown has stretched across eras, captains, philosophies, and auction tables. Yet here we are again, staring at another rebuild, barely a year […]

Faroe Islands part-timers and crime novelist coach are dreaming of the World Cup

With a population of 55,000, a coach who writes crime novels and a squad of part-time players, tiny Faroe Islands has a stunning shot at qualifying for the World Cup. The odds are still stacked against the team ranked 127th by FIFA. But it has defied the odds to be in contention. Even beating mighty […]

Varun Chakravarthy named Tamil Nadu captain for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

India spinner Varun Chakravarthy has been appointed captain of the Tamil Nadu team for the 2025–26 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, which begins on November 26. Narayan Jagadeesan will serve as his deputy. Chakravarthy recently played a key role in India’s T20I series victory in Australia, taking five wickets across three matches. This marks his first […]

Shardul Thakur, Sherfane Rutherford join Mumbai Indians ahead of IPL 2026 auction; Arjun Tendulkar moves to Lucknow

Indian all-rounder Shardul Thakur and Caribbean batter Sherfane Rutherford have joined the Mumbai Indians ahead of the IPL 2026 auctions. Thakur represented Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025, while Rutherford was part of the Gujarat Titans setup. Thakur went unsold during the IPL 2025 auctions but was later picked by LSG as an injury replacement […]

WBBL: Alyssa Healy exorcises Jemimah Rodrigues, World Cup demons with calm catch, watch video

Australian captain Alyssa Healy exorcised a haunting memory from the recent Women’s World Cup on Indian soil with the poise of a seasoned champion during the 2025 edition of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL). Playing for the Sydney Sixers Women, Healy took a composed catch off a top-edge to help Lauren Cheatle dismiss Lizelle […]

Confirmed! Sherfane Rutherford departs Gujarat Titans; traded to Mumbai Indians ahead of IPL 2026 | Cricket News

Sherfane Rutherford scored 291 runs for Gujarat Titans in the 2025 IPL (Credit – Getty Images) West Indies all-rounder Sherfane Rutherford will turn out for the Mumbai Indians in the upcoming IPL 2026 season after being traded from the Gujarat Titans. The move was confirmed by the league in an official statement on Thursday. Rutherford, […]

Shubman Gill opens up on workload management ahead of IND vs SA 1st Test; ‘definitely more mental than physical’

Workload management in a term that is generally linked with the fast bowlers in cricket. But at times, it is often used for batters like Shubman Gill, who is playing non-stop cricket. switching to different formats within a space of few days, that too along with the captaincy burden. In Indian cricket, the workload management […]

Former RCB & CSK cricketer Shane Watson joins Kolkata Knight Riders coaching staff ahead of IPL 2026

Three-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have roped in former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson on Thursday as an assistant coach for the upcoming edition of the cash-rich league. A winner of two ODI World Cups with Australia, Watson brings in with him a wealth of international experience, leadership, and a deep […]

Shubman Gill undergoes special training before ‘first’ Test at Eden Gardens against South Africa; ‘it’s very big honour’

Shubman Gill might be one of the best batters going around in world cricket currently in Tests, but the right-hander has struggled a lot, especially against the left-arm tweakers. With the South African squad possessing two left-arm spinners in Keshav Maharaj and Senuran Muthusamy, Gill certainly needed special training to combat the duo. Having made […]