South African legend AB de Villiers has opened up about his tumultuous time with the now-defunct Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals), calling his early IPL years a bittersweet chapter clouded by internal chaos. Despite boasting an array of cricketing legends, Delhi never made it past the semi-finals during de Villiers’ stint from 2008 to 2010.“There…
As India gear up to face England in the first Test of the five-match series starting June 20 at Headingley, former cricketer Aakash Chopra has cautioned against compromising bowling potency for batting depth. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Chopra urged the team management, led by new Test captain Shubman Gill, to avoid repeating selection mistakes…
NEW DELHI: Shubman Gill, one of India’s brightest young batting stars, is set to embark on a new chapter as captain of the Indian Test team. The 25-year-old will lead the side in the upcoming England series, starting June 20 in Leeds, a responsibility he admits he hadn’t even imagined growing up. In a candid…
Australia’s Marnus Labuschagne, right, and batting partner Usman Khawaja react as they walk past each other during the World Test Championship final between South Africa and Australia at Lord’s cricket ground in London, Wednesday, June 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) Australia head coach, Andrew McDonald, has backed old guard Usman Khawaja and out of form…
Batter Marnus Labuschagne is still a key part of Australia’s future in Test cricket despite failing to impress in its five-wicket defeat to South Africa in the World Test Championship final, coach Andrew McDonald said. Labuschagne opened alongside Usman Khawaja, scoring 17 runs off 56 balls in the first innings and 22 off 64 in…
South Africa’s captain Temba Bavuma celebrates with the winner’s trophy after their win in the World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord’s cricket ground in London, Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) South Africa captain Temba Bavuma has called out Pat Cummins-led Australia for using the “chokers” tag in their second innings of…
Nagpur: Vidarbha players pose with the trophy after winning the Ranji Trophy (PTI Photo) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the complete domestic cricket schedule for the 2025-26 season, introducing new group structures and changes to tournament formats. The season will begin with the Duleep Trophy on August 28, 2025,…
R Ashwin (PTI Photo/R Senthilkumar) Veteran India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin found himself at the centre of another dramatic moment in the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) on Saturday. Playing for Dindigul Dragons against Siechem Madurai Panthers, Ashwin’s one misjudged throw snowballed into a comedy of errors, resulting in not one but three missed run-out opportunities…
Ian Holland of Washington Freedom dliver ball during match 4 of Major League Cricket Season 3 between the Seattle Orcas and Washington Freedom held at the Oakland Coliseum in California , Unites States of America. (Sportzpics) In an all-round team performance, Glenn Maxwell-led Washington Freedom defeated Heinrich Klaasen’s Seattle Orcas by five wickets in the…
South African players celebrate (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) The International Cricket Council has announced the schedule for the 2025-27 World Test Championship cycle, featuring 71 matches between nine participating teams over two years. The new edition begins on June 17 with Sri Lanka hosting Bangladesh in Galle. Australia will play the highest number of Test matches…
