Analysis

Bishnoi bleeds runs in England T20I series

Ravi Bishnoi's economy rate spiked during India's T20I tour of England, forcing selectors to rethink spin strategy for away fixtures.

Nicholls unbeaten 119 helps New Zealand level series against England

Henry Nicholls scored an unbeaten 119 as New Zealand won the second Test by 253 runs. Matt Henry took 11 wickets in the match.

England claim late wickets on day one of second New Zealand Test

New Zealand hold strong position after tough week for England.

'Tall fast bowlers offer us a little bit more: Shubman Gill'

India captain Shubman Gill highlighted the value of tall pacers after a 3-0 ODI series win over Afghanistan. He linked the approach to preparations for the 2027 World Cup.

Phillips scores maiden Test century as New Zealand reach 391

Coles hits career-best 224 not out as Sussex dominate

Coles posts unbeaten 224 while Gregory, Essex and Mahmud also starred in County Championship matches.

What challenges does India's ODI setup face ahead of 2027 World Cup?

Recent ODI losses have put India's new leadership under pressure ahead of the 2027 World Cup.

Suryakumar's domestic form does not alter national squad status

Suryakumar Yadav starred in a T20 Mumbai League win but his national squad status remains unchanged.

33 wickets in two days — Lord's pitch under fire again

Thirty-three wickets fell in the first two days of England vs New Zealand at Lord's, with Nasser Hussain and Michael Vaughan both questioning whether the surface meets Test cricket standards.

Suryakumar dropped for form, not just captaincy change

India dropped Suryakumar Yadav from the T20I squad citing form, with Shreyas Iyer taking over as captain.

Afghanistan spinners face test without Rashid Khan

Rashid Khan's absence creates opportunity and pressure for Afghanistan's other spinners before the India tour.

Rajasthan Royals reach IPL playoffs with 20-player rotation strategy

Rajasthan Royals clinched a playoff berth by rotating 20 players and making unconventional calls — a sharp reversal from last season's collapse.

Can RCB or GT break Dharamsala's 200-plus scoring trend?

RCB posted 254 for 5 and dismissed GT for 162 to win IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 by 92 runs at Dharamsala.

Rajasthan Royals promote Archer and beat Mumbai Indians by 30 runs to reach IPL playoffs

Why is Bumrah having one of his worst IPL seasons?

Jasprit Bumrah has taken four wickets in 13 IPL matches at an average of 102.50. The BCCI benched him to manage workload ahead of the T20 World Cup.

Shreyas Iyer's maturity vs Arshdeep Singh's struggles: PBKS playoff hopes revived

Shreyas Iyer made 101 not out from 51 balls in Punjab Kings' seven-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants. The result revived their playoff chances with limited games left.

RCB loss to SRH did not cost top spot

RCB lost to SRH by 55 runs yet ended the league stage top of the IPL 2026 table after SRH posted 255 for 4.

Riyan Parag defends youth approach after RR win, not keyboard warriors attack

Rajasthan Royals beat Lucknow Super Giants by seven wickets behind Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's 93 off 38 balls. Riyan Parag defended the team's youth policy after online criticism.

Gill's GT plans spin-free pitches after five defeats

Shubman Gill's Gujarat Titans are moving away from spin-friendly home pitches after five straight losses, betting that flatter wickets will suit their batting better.

Gill's team ditches spin-friendly pitches after five losses

India's switching to batting-friendly home surfaces and banking on raw pace from young quick Gurnoor Brar, spotted by Gill in nets.

Did Punjab Kings miss a tactical opening by not bowling Chahal?

Former India opener Abhinav Mukund said Punjab Kings missed a tactical opportunity by not bowling Yuzvendra Chahal in the middle overs during their loss to Delhi Capitals. He recommended bowling the spinner in overs 7 to 15.

Gujarat Titans crush Sunrisers Hyderabad by 82 runs

Samson fallout? BCCI rewarded form over reputation

Kishan eyes T20 captaincy after displacing Samson via domestic form. Samson made peace with the call-up shift.

PBKS batting fireworks? DC pace chase tells real story

DC chased PBKS's 211 with Axar 56 and Miller 51 in all-pace T20. Pace-only overs exposed PBKS execution flaws despite big score.