The relevance of the Vijay Hazare Trophy, a premier domestic white-ball tournament, has increasingly come under debate. With the popularity of ODIs taking a hit globally amid the dominance of T20 cricket, the domestic competition has struggled to stay in vogue in recent years, as international stars increasingly give it a miss. That, however, began…
England’s Ben Stokes, centre, celebrates with teammates (AP Photo/James Elsby) England managing director Rob Key has said the board will examine claims that players drank excessively during a mid-series break in Queensland, following reports that the trip resembled a “stag-do” during the Ashes. After heavy defeats in the opening two Tests in Perth and Brisbane,…
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (PTI Photo) The Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025–26 promises to be far more than a routine domestic one-day tournament, with the charismatic presence of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma lending unprecedented gravitas to the competition that begins on Wednesday, December 24. For the first time in years, India’s biggest stars will…
Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins of Australia (Getty Images) Australia have left out Test captain Pat Cummins for the remainder of the Ashes series, opting to put the fast bowler “on ice” after sealing the urn, with coach Andrew McDonald adamant the decision is about protecting his long-term future.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube…
England head coach Brendon McCullum (AP Photo) England head coach Brendon McCullum has admitted that his future is no longer in his own hands after a disastrous Ashes campaign that saw England surrender the urn 3-0 inside the first three Tests, triggering intense scrutiny of leadership, culture and direction.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube…
Adil Rashid of Sharjah Warriorz Sharjah Warriorz kept their playoff hopes alive with a nerve-jangling four-wicket win over Abu Dhabi Knight Riders at the Zayed Cricket Stadium on Monday. The victory lifted the Warriorz to six points and ensured a tight scramble for the remaining playoff spots ILT20 Season 4.The Knight Riders were rocked early…
Krishnappa Gowtham on Monday announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. (PTI Photo) BENGALURU: Unapologetically honest and flamboyant, a man who wore his emotions on his sleeve, Krishnappa Gowtham was never one to blend into the background. For Karnataka, he was more than just an all-rounder. He was a cricketer who carried the team…
Cooper Connolly (Getty Images) MUMBAI: Heading into the IPL 2026 auction, Punjab Kings were seeking a replacement for Australian allrounder Glenn Maxwell, who chose to sit out the season. PBKS eventually signed 22-year-old Cooper Connolly for Rs 3 crore, viewing him both as a potential Maxwell-type option and a long-term investment.Go Beyond The Boundary with…
Australia skipper Pat Cummins was ruled out of the final two Ashes Tests against England, with his participation in the T20 World Cup 2026 in doubt. Cummins “won’t play any part in the rest of the series”, coach Andrew McDonald told cricket.com.au. McDonald added that it was too early to tell whether Cummins would be…
India’s captain Harmanpreet Kaur with teammate Jemimah Rodrigues. (PTI Photo) VIZAG: The first women’s T20I between India and Sri Lanka at the ACA-VDCA Cricket stadium on Sunday highlighted the gulf between the two teams. India stamped their authority with a dominating eight-wicket victory to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. But there is…
