Analysis

Former India bowling coach rejects claims that current pace attack is toothless

Bharat Arun defended India's pace attack, saying it is unfair to call the unit toothless after they successfully defended 223 in the third T20I.

Cummins' Renshaw hunch reflects data-driven batting order flexibility

Australia's decision to drop Matt Renshaw to number five was driven by performance data against spin rather than traditional batting order hierarchy.

Madhya Pradesh extend lead over Jammu and Kashmir to 227 runs

Madhya Pradesh stretch their advantage as rain threatens to shorten the Ranji Trophy match further.

India drop 55 catches in 32 T20Is this year

India's catching efficiency fell to 74.4 per cent in 2026, with 55 drops in 32 T20Is, per CricViz.

India's bowlers face flat pitches and high-scoring conditions in West Indies series

India's three-pacer strategy sidelines Kuldeep Yadav in third T20I

India's decision to play three specialist pacers and a part-time seamer in the third T20I came at the cost of wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav.

India's pace-heavy selection signals shift away from spin options in T20Is

India's three-pacer choice sidelines spin in Indore

India's decision to play three specialist quicks in Indore signals a deliberate shift toward raw pace over spin options.

Australia's 600-wicket quartet signals sustained selection philosophy

Why has Shami not returned to India's Test squad?

Shami's four-wicket haul in Bengal's Ranji opener highlights his continued domestic form while India selectors weigh his Test return.

India's T20I bowling average rises from 22.18 to 29.32 without Bumrah

India consider Prince Yadav for third T20I against West Indies

India may replace Shivam Dube with Prince Yadav to strengthen their bowling attack for the third T20I in Indore.

Hope's 102* rewrites West Indies' T20 chase ceiling

Shai Hope's unbeaten 102 guided West Indies to their highest T20I chase and levelled the series against India.

Bartlett and Richardson claim five-fers in WACA clash

Bartlett and Richardson produced contrasting five-wicket hauls as Queensland and Western Australia traded momentum at the WACA.

Can the Impact Player rule survive if captains want it gone?

Rahane said most captains want the Impact Player rule scrapped because it harms all-rounder development, while Karthik argued it should run until 2027.

Why does Chahal want bowling machines on T20 pitches?

Chahal said flat pitches, dew and the Impact Player rule have made T20 cricket a batting-only spectacle and jokingly suggested teams install bowling machines.

Gambhir’s backing of Samson tests whether sustained selection can still pay off in India’s T20 setup

Shane Watson criticised India’s frequent squad changes and praised Gautam Gambhir’s decision to persist with Sanju Samson after the batter’s 82 in Ranchi.

Why does Gambhir continue to back Samson despite calls for Sooryavanshi?

Gambhir's decision to back Samson over Sooryavanshi reflects a preference for proven experience.

Xavier Bartlett takes three wickets as Queensland dominate Western Australia

Bartlett's three wickets help Queensland establish control on day two.

India's young pacers struggle on flat pitches in West Indies series

India's young pacers conceded heavy runs without wickets on flat pitches during the recent ODI series against West Indies.

Kishan says Dhir worked on his bowling skills

Kishan credited Dhir's confidence and skill work after the all-rounder's 3 for 31 on debut.

Why did Sitanshu Kotak link Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s recall to experience?

Sitanshu Kotak explained that Bhuvneshwar Kumar was recalled for his experience after India’s bowling struggled without Jasprit Bumrah in England.

Kapil Dev urges Hardik Pandya to play more cricket to reduce injury risk

Kapil Dev advised Hardik Pandya to increase his playing time to reduce injury risk after the all-rounder missed multiple series due to recurring fitness issues.

Nayar's grip and backlift tweaks unlocked Iyer's maiden T20I ton

Nayar addressed three technical points in a two-hour session that helped Iyer end a 67-match wait for his first T20I hundred.