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Former Indian leg-spinner Amit Mishra has firmly dismissed long-standing rumours suggesting MS Dhoni hindered his international career. In a candid interview, Mishra highlighted Dhoni’s pivotal role in his breakthroughs and comebacks, crediting the former captain for consistent backing amid fierce competition from spinners like Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja. The veteran, who featured in 22 Tests, 36 ODIs, and 10 …

In a landmark decision that promises to redefine the landscape of women’s cricket in India, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a substantial increase in match fees for the domestic women cricketers. This historic move, approved during an Apex Council meeting on December 22, 2024, will see match fees more than double across all categories, …

The aggressive and high-octane ‘Bazball’ era of England cricket has officially hit a wall, following a devastating 3-0 Ashes series defeat that saw Australia retain the urn in just 11 days of play. In the wake of this humiliation, legendary opener Sir Geoffrey Boycott has emerged as the loudest voice calling for an immediate and total overhaul of the team’s …

Former India captain Rohit Sharma lit up a Gurugram event with a sharp, humorous remark targeting England‘s dismal Ashes 2025-26 campaign against Australia. Speaking at the Masters’ Union convocation, the Mumbai batter highlighted the brutal challenge of Test cricket Down Under amid England’s 3-0 series deficit after crushing defeats in Perth, Brisbane, and Adelaide. Australia clinched the series-retaining win by …

Defending champions Karnataka have officially named their squad for the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy, signaling their intent to secure a record-extending sixth title. As one of the most successful sides in the history of India’s premier domestic one-day tournament, the state team enters the 2025-26 season with a powerful combination of seasoned international experience and emerging young talent. After clinching …

Australia will be without Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon for the Boxing Day Test at the MCG, forcing a significant reshuffle ahead of the fourth match of the Ashes 2025-26 series. Todd Murphy and Jhye Richardson have been drafted into the squad as Australia look to maintain their dominance despite holding an unassailable 3-0 lead. Ashes 2025-26: Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon …

The Big Bash League 2025-26 season continues with a mid-week blockbuster as the Adelaide Strikers host the Melbourne Stars for the 10th match of the tournament at the Adelaide Oval. Both teams will enter this clash with winning momentum; the Strikers pulled off a thrilling last-over upset against the Sydney Sixers, while the Stars clinical performance saw them dismantle the …

Fresh off their historic ODI World Cup triumph and a dominant 8-wicket victory in the series opener, India Women look to clinch a series lead as they face Sri Lanka Women in the 2nd T20I at Visakhapatnam. With the first match showcasing Jemimah Rodrigues‘ red-hot form and India’s disciplined bowling, the pressure is squarely on Chamari Athapaththu’s side to keep …

The Ashes 2025-26 have been retained, the celebrated urn remains in Australian hands today. A clinical 3-0 lead has been forged in Adelaide over the visitors England. Yet, the jubilant mood ahead of the iconic Boxing Day Test match the MCG, starting on December 26, is tempered by a captain Pat Cummins‘ strategic caution. Cummins now faces a pivotal medical …

The 2025/26 Ashes series may have been decided in record time, but the war of words is only just heating up. Shortly after Australia secured a dominant 3-0 series lead in Adelaide on Sunday, Marnus Labuschagne and Travis Head served up a cold dish of “receipts” to former England pacer Stuart Broad, whose pre-series claims about the quality of this …