Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has once again stirred debate around pitch assessments by openly questioning the International Cricket Council (ICC). The batting great has highlighted what he believes are double standards in the way pitch ratings are awarded, using the recently concluded fourth Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground as a prime example. A two-day Test raises questions …
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Rishabh Pant vs Ishan Kishan: Selectors rethink about backup wicketkeeper for New Zealand ODIs
India’s selectors are set to prioritise current domestic form over past reputation while finalising the squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand starting January 11, 2026. The shift in thinking has placed Rishabh Pant at risk of missing out, while significantly boosting the chances of Ishan Kishan to serve as the backup wicketkeeper behind KL Rahul. The …
Read More »HH vs MR, BBL|15, Match Prediction: Who will win today’s game between Hobart Hurricanes and Melbourne Renegades?
Hobart Hurricanes host Melbourne Renegades in the 15th match of Big Bash League 2025-26 at Bellerive Oval on December 29. Both teams sit mid-table with three wins from multiple outings, making this a key clash for ladder momentum. Hobart Hurricanes hold third place after four matches, winning three including a recent six-wicket chase against Perth Scorchers. They also dominated Renegades …
Read More »Ashes 2025-26: Brett Lee explains why Sydney Test could be a fitting farewell for Usman Khawaja
With the Ashes 2025-26 series nearing its conclusion, conversations around legacies and farewells have begun to surface. Former Australian speedster Brett Lee has added fuel to the debate by suggesting that the final Test in Sydney could be the perfect stage for Usman Khawaja to bid goodbye to international cricket. As Australia eye a dominant series finish, Lee believes a …
Read More »In pics: Meet Andrew Strauss’ new wife Antonia Linnaeus-Peat
Former England captain Andrew Strauss has quietly entered a new phase of his life after marrying Antonia Linnaeus-Peat in a private ceremony in South Africa. The couple tied the knot on December 17, 2025, in the picturesque wine town of Franschhoek, seven years after the passing of Strauss’ first wife, Ruth McDonald. Photos from the low-key wedding have since surfaced …
Read More »Former cricketer picks best T20I XI of 2025, no place for Jasprit Bumrah
In a year that has seen the shortest format of the game reach new heights of power-hitting and tactical mystery, former Indian cricketer and renowned commentator Abhinav Mukund has unveiled his Best T20I XI of 2025. Ex-cricketer reveals his best XI of T20I format for 2025 While the list features a heavy presence of Indian stars who dominated the 2025 …
Read More »Haris Rauf’s bowling brilliance and Joe Clarke’s batting onslaught lead Melbourne Stars to a dominant win over Sydney Thunder in BBL|15
Haris Rauf‘s three-for and Joe Clarke‘s fiery innings powered Melbourne Stars to a commanding win over Sydney Thunder. In the 14th match of the Big Bash League 2025-26 at Manuka Oval in Canberra on Sunday, table-toppers Melbourne Stars crushed Sydney Thunder by nine wickets with 36 balls to spare, chasing down 129 in just 14 overs. Haris Rauf dismantles Sydney …
Read More »“I was in a state of shock”: MCG curator breaks silence after farce of two-day Boxing Day Test – Ashes 2025-26
MCG head curator Matt Page has admitted to being in a “state of shock” following the dramatic conclusion of the Boxing Day Test, which saw England secure a four-wicket victory over Australia in just two days of play. The match, which traditionally serves as the crown jewel of the Australian summer, became a chaotic “bowlers’ paradise” that has left Cricket …
Read More »Sunrisers Eastern Cape skittle Paarl Royals for SA20’s lowest-ever total in one-sided win
Sunrisers Eastern Cape launched their SA20 2025-26 campaign in ruthless fashion, crushing Paarl Royals by 137 runs in the third match at Boland Park, Paarl, on December 27, 2025. The defending champions produced a complete performance, setting up a massive total before dismantling the Royals for the lowest score in the tournament’s history. Sunrisers Eastern Cape set up a formidable …
Read More »BPL T20 2025-26: Full list of commentators and presenters at the Bangladesh Premier League
The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2025-26 is already underway, marking the 12th season of Bangladesh’s flagship T20 competition. As fans across the country and overseas tune in to the action, the organisers have confirmed the complete list of commentators and presenters leading broadcast coverage for the ongoing season. With the BPL T20 now an established part of the global calendar, …
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