February 2024

England’s hopes for continued dominance in the second Test against India have been dampened by the absence of key spinner Jack Leach. The 32-year-old left-armer, hampered by a knee injury sustained during the first Test victory in Hyderabad, will be sidelined, opening doors for a potential debut for his young teammate, Shoaib Bashir in Vizag. […]

Aisam ul-Qureshi, one of the most successful tennis player, 43, could end up playing singles now, during the India vs Pakistan Davis Cup tie, starting Saturday, in Islamabad. If need be, Aisam, who has career-best ranking of 125 in singles, could be seen playing against either Ramkumar Ramanathan or N Sriram Balaji. The 2010 US

The Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Vizag will witness a double celebration this Friday – the second India vs England Test and the homecoming of local boy KS Bharat. Set to make his first Test appearance on familiar turf, KS Bharat will be felicitated by the Andhra Cricket Association (ACA). KS Bharat’s

While his father, the acclaimed filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra, wields the magic of celluloid, Agni Dev Chopra, 25, has chosen a different kind of spotlight – the cricket pitch. In his debut Ranji Trophy season, Agni Dev has smashed five centuries, proving his talent transcends nepotism and burns bright on its own merit. Unlike many

One of the biggest concerns for Team India going into the second England Test at Vizag is, Shubman Gill’s poor run of form. The talented batsman has failed to even get a fifty plus score in the last 11 innings, that has put a lot of pressure on the Indian middle-order. Former India selector Sarandeep

Fresh off their sensational comeback win in Hyderabad, England captain Ben Stokes finds himself facing a new challenge: how to replicate that magic and avoid a repeat of their 2021 tour debacle. But this time, the air crackles with a different energy, an unwavering belief in the impossible fostered by Stokes’ bold leadership. While the

England Women’s cricket: Get ready for a seismic shift in English women’s cricket! The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has unveiled a bold new plan that will see domestic teams owned and operated by the first-class counties, starting in the 2025 season. This significant shake-up marks the third major change for the women’s game

In what can be a big blow to the WPL franchise Gujarat Giants, Australian pacer Lauren Cheatle will miss out on the tournament, after having a skin cancer removed from her neck. The 25-year-old left-arm bowler, who made her Test debut for the Aussies last year, underwent the procedure on Wednesday. As per a report

As is always the case with Team India, before any match, the team combination becomes the only talking point, and the second against England, starting on Feb 2 is no different. But the concern is genuine this time around, with the host 0-1 down in the series, and a few players missing due to injuries,