'Hardik Pandya will add value to Indian Test team; can play freely without captaincy responsibilities': Lalchand Rajput

Lalchand Rajput, who is currently coaching Jaguars at Canada Global T20, touches upon the recent developments in Indian cricket in a chat with Hindustan Times.

MS Dhoni skips practice sessions on both days ahead of CSK's IPL 2025 clash vs KKR; fitness update revealed

MS Dhoni wasn't part of CSK's practice sessions across both days ahead of the clash against KKR in Kolkata.

Bangladesh remain optimistic on fitness of Taskin Ahmed

Bangladesh pacer Taskin Ahmed is set to return to international cricket during the team's tour of Sri Lanka in June, after recovering from an Achilles tendon injury. He missed recent matches but is expected to regain fitness in time for the first Test on June 17. Specialists recommend a non-surgical rehabilitation approach for his recovery.

Hardik Pandya blames himself, calls his act a 'crime' after MI's last-ball defeat to GT: 'It bites you...'

Hardik Pandya called spade a spade in his post-match assessment following Mumbai Indians' narrow loss to Gujarat Titans on Wednesday.

GT snatch win over MI despite Bumrah, Boult strikes in rain-hit game

Gujarat Titans won a rain-interrupted match against Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium. Rahul Tewatia guided the team to victory in the final over, defeating MI by three wickets under DLS method and climbing to the top of the points table.

Gautam Gambhir accuses ‘experts’ of peddling Rohit Sharma 'rift' rumours in fiery rant: ‘Tell me, who are these people?’

Gautam Gambhir didn't mince his words as he spoke about his relationship with Indian captain Rohit Sharma.

Shubman Gill refuses to bat in rain, argues with umpire after backing away from Jasprit Bumrah, MI pacer not amused

Shubman Gill argued with umpires over rain during an IPL match, initially refusing to bat. Despite his protests, play continued. After a rain interruption and dramatic final over, Gujarat Titans won by three wickets through the DLS method.

Gautam Gambhir refuses to confirm Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for England tour: 'I'm not selector, there are 5 others…'

Gautam Gambhir declines to confirm Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's selection for England tour, emphasizing that selectors, not coaches, determine team composition. He believes performance matters more than age, supporting their potential 2027 World Cup participation.

IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya registers unwanted record with 11-ball over against GT

Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya had a challenging outing against Gujarat Titans, bowling an over that saw 11 deliveries?two no-balls and three wides?conceding 18 runs, tying for the most deliveries in an IPL over. Additionally, he struggled with the bat, scoring just 1 run as MI posted 155/8, with Corbin Bosch's late surge providing some relief.

Rohit Sharma's Achilles heel against left-arm pace in T20 powerplay exposed against GT

Mumbai Indians' opener Rohit Sharma struggled against left-arm pace, scoring only 7 runs against Gujarat Titans in the IPL. His poor performance continues a trend in 2023, where he averages just 7.65 after 35 innings. Despite efforts from other players, MI ultimately managed only 155/8, falling short in the match.

Gautam Gambhir lands punches on Sunil Gavaskar: 'Sitting in commentary for 25 years and questioning everything I did...'

Gautam Gambhir defended his coaching role, criticizing Sunil Gavaskar's comments about prize money. He emphasized his commitment to Indian cricket, dismissing commentary criticisms and focusing on inspiring young fans, while highlighting his national pride and dedication.

Kagiso Rabada not picked in Gujarat Titans XI vs Mumbai Indians despite serving drug ban, Shubman Gill reveals why

Kagiso Rabada, cleared after drug ban, wasn't picked in Gujarat Titans' XI against Mumbai Indians. Captain Shubman Gill said Rabada needs more practice sessions to regain form, despite being back in the squad.

Stepped down as skipper because I needed to be happy: Kohli

Virat Kohli discusses stepping down from captaincy due to immense pressure, emphasizing personal happiness. He reflects on his T20 journey, evolving gameplay, and World Cup performance, highlighting mental resilience and focusing on enjoying cricket without constant judgment.

IPL’s growing popularity increases threat to Test cricket

The IPL's rise threatens Test cricket as players and fans increasingly prefer T20's shorter, more lucrative format. While traditionalists argue for preserving Test cricket's nuanced skills, commercial realities and audience preferences are shifting dramatically towards quick, exciting matches.

Sri Lankan batters Harshitha and Nilakshika soar in ICC Women's ODI Rankings

The ICC's latest Women's ODI Rankings show significant improvements for Sri Lankan players Harshitha Samarawickrama and Nilakshika Silva, following their strong performances in the ongoing tri-series. Samarawickrama rose to 18th and Silva to 25th after contributing to Sri Lanka's historic victory over India. South African captain Laura Wolvaardt remains the top ODI batter, while other players also saw notable ranking changes.

Virat Kohli opens old wounds, breaks silence on 2019 World Cup heartbreak: ‘You wake up, have no understanding of what…’

Virat Kohli reflects on India's 2019 World Cup semi-final loss to New Zealand, describing the emotional aftermath as disorienting. Rain and early morning conditions disrupted India's momentum, leading to a heartbreaking exit after dominating the group stage.