England players, including captain Joe Root, celebrate following their series win over Pakistan. (AP Photo) England have emerged from a summer of upheaval with a perfect 3-0 Test series sweep against Pakistan, and returning captain Joe Root believes the way his side responded to an “unusual” period of change has been particularly encouraging.Root returned to…

India captain Shubman Gill (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Shubman Gill has already started looking towards the 2027 ODI World Cup, and for India’s captain, the tournament represents more than another opportunity on the global stage. It is unfinished business.Gill, the world’s No. 1-ranked ODI batter, reflected on India’s heartbreaking end to the 2023 World Cup…

Hardik Pandya included in India A squad (Image: AP) The Men’s Selection Committee has announced the India A squads for the upcoming home series against Australia A in Puducherry. The series will feature two multi-day matches followed by three one-day games, with the first multi-day match scheduled from September 22 to 25. Padikkal to lead…

India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test Day 5 Live: India’s WTC final ambitions could hinge on the outcome of the second Test against Sri Lanka, with rain emerging as a potential obstacle to the visitors’ hopes of securing a series victory. India entered the final stages of the Test in a commanding position after bowling…

Shubman Gill (BCCI Photo) THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Shubman Gill copped a blow to his right elbow at the nets on Friday, two days before India’s ODI opener against West Indies at the Greenfield International Stadium. Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak brushed off concerns, saying: “He is fine.”It’s a scare India could do without, given how central Gill has…

File Pic: England’s Joe Root leaves the pitch after losing his wicket. (AP Photo) Joe Root has played down concerns over his indifferent batting form this English summer, insisting his experience and record give him confidence that he will find a way through the difficult patch as he continues his pursuit of Sachin Tendulkar’s record…

India beat Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the Asia Cup final in Dubai on Sunday, but the team did not accept the trophy from Naqvi Former Pakistan batter Mohammad Yousuf has come out in support of Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi after the trophy controversy following…

Pakistan Coach Mike Hesson. (PTI Photo) Pakistan’s interim red-ball coach Mike Hesson has distanced himself from the decision to release seven players from the Test squad ahead of the third and final Test against England, saying three senior players had already been sent home before he was asked to take charge.The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)…

Towhid Hridoy makes Bangladesh history (Image: Cricbuzz) Bangladesh A captain Towhid Hridoy etched his name into the country’s first-class record books after becoming the first Bangladeshi batter to score 350 runs in an innings. The landmark knock came at the NWC Oval in Potchefstroom on Wednesday, more than six years after Hridoy helped Bangladesh win…

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reportedly raised an objection with Sky Sports after former England captain Michael Atherton interviewed the two sons of Imran Khan during the lunch break on the opening day of the Test at Lord’s.According to Cricinfo, the PCB complained to the broadcaster over the decision to air the 18-minute interview…