Nitish Kumar Reddy (AP/PTI) That Nitish Kumar Reddy, being one of only two players named in all three squads for the New Zealand tour, speaks volumes about how highly India rate his skills.It has also provided the team management with an opportunity to develop an alternative to the often-injured Hardik Pandya, who is not getting…
Australia have released Nic Maddinson from their Test squad ahead of the third and deciding Test against South Africa in Cape Town, while Steve Smith remains uncertain for the match as he continues to deal with a neck issue. The three-match series is level at 1-1.Maddinson and back-up wicketkeeper Sam Harper have been allowed to…
Aiden Markram (Image: Reuters) Aiden Markram believes South Africa have the determination and quality to reach a second consecutive ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final, with the Proteas eager to build on their historic triumph in 2025 as they prepare for the third and deciding Test against Australia in Cape Town.South Africa will head into…
Australia’s Usman Khawaja (Reuters/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake) Former Australia opener Usman Khawaja has revealed that he battled rheumatoid arthritis throughout his international cricket career, keeping the condition hidden from his teammates for years.Speaking on ABC, the 39-year-old recalled being diagnosed with the illness at just 22, when severe pain in his left knee made even walking…
Devdutt Padikkal (Image credit: X) India A put themselves in a strong position in the first unofficial Test against New Zealand A after a solid batting effort on Day 3 in Lincoln on Monday. They reached 488 for 8 in their second innings, taking their overall lead to 284 runs before bad light brought an…
NEW DELHI: Being dropped from the Indian team was one of the toughest phases of Amit Mishra‘s cricket career. The former India leg-spinner has revealed that he battled depression for 18 months because he could not understand why he was not getting chances to play for the country.Mishra made his international debut in 2003. However,…
A long way down from the top ‘What the hell is that?’ screamed Simon Katich from the commentary box as Marnus Labuschagne threw his wicket away in the second innings of the second Test against South Africa. Australia had been forced to follow on and were only beginning to recover when their number three handed…
Pakistan’s Shadab Khan and Haris Rauf celebrate after winning the tri-series one-day international cricket match against England, in Lahore, Pakistan, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. (AP Photo) The game looked set for England when Haris Rauf walked out to bat at number 11 with Pakistan at 154 for 9 in their chase of 242, still needing…
James Anderson has confirmed that his departure from Lancashire was not how he wanted his time at the club to end.The 44-year-old had a strong season as captain in 2026, taking 50 wickets at an average of 17, despite Lancashire’s struggles in Division Two of the County Championship. However, the county have decided against offering…
Akash Ambani and MI Head coach Keiron Pollard (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians top brass is in a huddle to finalise the Kieron Pollard-led support staff for the upcoming season. The five-time champions have four options for the assistant coach position: Aaron Finch, another experienced T20I cricketer from Australia and two ex-India cricketers,…
