Kris Srikkanth criticised India's failure to win the second Test in Colombo as the draw damaged their WTC final hopes.
Former India captain Kris Srikkanth criticised the team's performance after the drawn second Test in Colombo damaged their World Test Championship prospects. India remained fifth in the WTC standings after failing to complete a 2-0 series win over Sri Lanka.
Srikkanth said India had missed a significant opportunity and warned that Australia could also challenge them at home. The team now needs victories in at least six of their remaining seven WTC matches to stay in contention for the final.
The former captain's comments reflect concerns about India's ability to close out matches against determined opposition. The draw leaves their WTC qualification hopes dependent on results in upcoming series against New Zealand and Australia.
The PCB considered withdrawing players from the Lord's Test after Sky aired an interview with Imran Khan's sons but allowed the match to continue.
The Pakistan Cricket Board weighed pulling its players off the field at Lord's once Sky Sports aired an 18-minute interview with Imran Khan's sons. Kassim and Suleman Khan voiced fears for their 73-year-old father's wellbeing, and former England captain Mike Atherton led the questions.
Pakistan lodged an official complaint with the broadcaster. Still, the team walked out after lunch on day one and the match resumed without incident. England closed the second day in control.
Mohammad Kaif criticised Shubman Gill's captaincy, saying the India skipper lacked experienced support during the drawn second Test against Sri Lanka.
Former India batter Mohammad Kaif questioned Shubman Gill's captaincy after India failed to press home their advantage on the final day of the second Test against Sri Lanka. Kaif suggested Gill lacked experienced voices around him to guide the team through a challenging situation. The match ended in a draw.
Kaif stated the result might have differed if Virat Kohli remained in the side. Gill was seen socialising with comedian Tanmay Bhat in Mumbai after the tour. Former India batter S Badrinath believes Gill drives team decisions despite coach Gautam Gambhir's presence.
India won the series 1-0 but left runs on the board in Colombo.
Devdutt Padikkal's strong series against Sri Lanka has made him the frontrunner for India's No. 3 batting position ahead of the New Zealand tour.
Devdutt Padikkal's consistent run-scoring in India's 1-0 series win over Sri Lanka has positioned him as the leading candidate for the No. 3 position in the longer term.
The Karnataka batter scored centuries in both Tests and earned Player of the Series honours, showing the temperament required for the demanding position.
Ajinkya Rahane noted that Padikkal has done enough to temporarily secure the spot, though the New Zealand tour will provide a sterner examination of his technique against seam movement.
Ravichandran Ashwin criticised Rishabh Pant for relying on attacking instincts over match situations during the Sri Lanka Test series.
Ravichandran Ashwin has rejected arguments that Rishabh Pant deserves special treatment as a once-in-a-generation player. The former India spinner criticised Pant's approach during the recent Test series against Sri Lanka, where he scored 168 runs across three innings at an average of 56. Ashwin argued that individual talent should not override match situations.
The comments came during a discussion on Ashwin's YouTube channel, where he clashed with the presenter over Pant's batting choices. Ashwin maintained that Pant relied too heavily on attacking instincts rather than adapting to the requirements of each innings. The criticism adds to existing questions about Pant's consistency at international level.
Pant captains Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL, where expectations remain high for his performances. Ashwin's remarks suggest that potential alone will not satisfy selectors or teammates looking for reliable contributions.
Ravichandran Ashwin criticises Rishabh Pant's red-ball performance, citing poor decision-making and unfulfilled potential despite his talent.
Ravichandran Ashwin criticised Rishabh Pant's red-ball performance after the Sri Lanka Tests, citing poor decision-making and unfulfilled potential despite his talent. Ashwin rejected arguments that Pant deserves special treatment as a once-in-a-generation player.
Pant hit two fifties in the series that India won 1-0, aggregating 168 runs from three innings at an average of 56. Ashwin said Pant needs to take more responsibility and that it takes only one moment of foolishness to undo good work.
The criticism comes as Pant's Test career continues to divide opinion between those who see occasional brilliance and those who want consistent decision-making. Ashwin's comments reflect a senior player's view that talent alone does not justify inconsistent output.
Ravichandran Ashwin questioned Rishabh Pant's decision-making during the Sri Lanka Test series despite the team's 1-0 victory.
Ravichandran Ashwin has criticised Rishabh Pant's approach during India's 1-0 Test series win over Sri Lanka.
Ashwin said Pant needs to take more responsibility with his shot selection rather than relying on natural talent.
Pant scored 168 runs across three innings at an average of 56, though Ashwin argued the keeper-batter has enough experience to make better decisions at the crease.
Mohammed Siraj took only four wickets across the two-Test series against Sri Lanka as India struggled without Jasprit Bumrah.
Mohammed Siraj claimed four wickets across four innings in India's 1-0 Test series win against Sri Lanka. The fast bowler struggled to adapt to Sri Lankan conditions in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah. India needed Siraj to step up but he did not deliver consistent threat.
Siraj's returns fell short of expectations on surfaces that offered limited assistance to pace bowlers. The team management expressed fitness concerns over the bowler following the second Test draw in Colombo. Siraj remains a key member of India's pace attack for overseas tours.
India's fast-bowling resources face increased scrutiny ahead of the New Zealand tour.
Jordan Cox fell for 55 to a diving catch by substitute Salman Ali Agha as England reached 248 for 8 on day one at Lord's.
England reached 248 for eight against Pakistan at Lord's before bad light ended the first day of the second Test. Jordan Cox was dismissed for 55 after a diving catch by substitute fielder Salman Ali Agha at slip.
Mohammad Abbas took four wickets to give Pakistan the edge on a day dominated by seam bowling. Jamie Smith also scored a half-century for the hosts.
Cox and Smith fought back with their fifties after Pakistan's bowlers struck early. The match continues with England needing to add to their total on the second day.
Suryakumar Yadav said selectors told him it was time to move on before removing him as T20I captain and dropping him from the squad.
Suryakumar Yadav said the Ajit Agarkar-led selection panel told him it was time to move on before removing him as T20I captain. He was stripped of the captaincy and omitted from the squad entirely, with Shreyas Iyer taking over the leadership role after India won the T20 World Cup. Yadav expressed surprise that the change came when everything was going well for the team.
Yadav said he was completely shocked by the decision and kept thinking how it was possible. He admitted that he takes responsibility for not putting in the effort required to succeed in the 50-over format and felt disappointed with himself. The batter revealed he contemplated retirement after losing his India spot but his wife helped him rediscover his passion for the game.
Yadav said he did not question the decision to hand the T20I captaincy to Shreyas Iyer and remains available for selection whenever the committee needs him. He accepted the selectors' prerogative to make changes after the World Cup victory.
The BCCI is holding direct talks with brands including Google Gemini, SBI Life, IDFC First Bank and Spinny for India's title sponsorship rights. Tyre, paint and sportswear brands have been barred from bidding. The restriction aims to protect existing sponsors in those categories.
The board continues its search for a new title sponsor more than two weeks after the previous deal expired. The move limits the pool of potential bidders in a high-value auction. Officials have prioritised relationships with current partners over opening the process to all interested parties.
The decision reflects the board's approach to balancing revenue goals with long-term sponsor commitments. It follows earlier reports that the BCCI remains without a title sponsor weeks after the deadline.
Sonal Dinusha's unbeaten 133 helped Sri Lanka draw the second Test and deny India a clean sweep.
Sonal Dinusha remained unbeaten on 133 as Sri Lanka reached 429 for nine on the final day to draw the second Test against India in Colombo. The draw prevented India from completing a 2-0 series victory.
India had won the first Test in Galle by 165 runs and took the two-match series 1-0. Dinusha scored four fifty-plus scores across the series, drawing comparisons to Sachin Tendulkar from BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla.
Sri Lanka began the final day with a 16-run lead and six wickets in hand after reaching 229 for six on day four. The hosts' rearguard action secured the draw.
The Tamil Nadu Premier League has completed a decade of operation, serving as a pathway for players like Sai Sudharsan and Washington Sundar to reach the IPL and national team.
The Tamil Nadu Premier League marked its tenth season in 2026, having helped unearth players such as Sai Sudharsan, Varun Chakaravarthy and Washington Sundar for the IPL and national team. The tournament has expanded Tamil Nadu's white-ball talent pool while strengthening the pathway from district cricket to professional franchises.
The league's structure allows young players to gain exposure against established performers in competitive conditions. Several TNPL graduates have progressed to represent India in limited-overs cricket after consistent performances in the state tournament.
The success of TNPL has prompted other state associations to develop similar competitions, creating additional pathways for domestic talent across the country. The tournament continues to serve as a bridge between age-group cricket and professional opportunities in the IPL.
A former India opener maintained strong early Test returns before being replaced by Yuvraj Singh under Sourav Ganguly's captaincy.
A former India opener made 323 runs in his first three Tests and held a 53 average through six appearances. The left-hander looked comfortable against Wasim Akram on debut, yet Sourav Ganguly chose Yuvraj Singh for the number three spot and the opener was left out.
No extended run followed. He had handled overseas conditions well enough to look like a settled top-order batter, but the door closed without explanation. Years later he simply said the career had been decent despite the sudden exit.
Saransh Jain troubled Sri Lankan left-handers after a quiet start to his Test debut, finding his rhythm as the Colombo pitch conditions evolved.
Saransh Jain bowled 18 overs without success in his first spell on day five in Colombo. The off-spinner had been picked to exploit the rough created by left-arm spinners, and that plan only clicked once the pitch wore.
He changed his line and length, started to land the ball in the footmarks, and the left-handers began to misjudge the turn. The first wicket came when the rough outside off stump started to bite, and his economy tightened from that point.
India needed to finish the innings quickly, and Jain stayed on to bowl the overs that mattered most.
Pucovski alleges school negligence in 2014 concussion led to career-ending head injuries.
Will Pucovski has filed a lawsuit against Brighton Grammar. He was 16 when he sustained the concussion in 2014, and he claims the school didn't handle it properly. That first blow, he says, set off a chain of thirteen more head injuries that finally ended his career at 26.
He had played 16 first-class matches and scored two centuries for Australia A before the repeated concussions forced him out.
The case will test whether the school's response met the medical standards of the time. Proceedings are expected to start later this year.
Jadeja has bowled 88 no-balls since 2021 and now has 22 straight unsuccessful DRS reviews in Tests.
Ravindra Jadeja has bowled 88 no-balls in Test cricket since 2021, the highest among all spinners during that period. The number has risen sharply since the introduction of television adjudication for no-balls, with Jadeja responsible for 18 such calls in that time. He also recorded his 22nd consecutive unsuccessful DRS review during the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo, when India reviewed an lbw decision against Keshara Nuwantha. The streak began after television umpires started calling no-balls in Tests.
Yashasvi Jaiswal will stay with Rajasthan Royals for IPL 2027 despite trade rumours and recent disciplinary concerns.
Yashasvi Jaiswal will remain with Rajasthan Royals for the IPL 2027 season despite earlier trade speculation. A team official confirmed the plans to retain the opener on the roster.
Jaiswal was involved in a heated altercation with Sri Lanka pacer Asitha Fernando during the recent Test series. Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar criticised the lenient punishment and urged the ICC and BCCI to take stricter action on disciplinary violations by young players.
Dodda Ganesh backed Manjrekar's stance and called for consistent enforcement of conduct rules. Jaiswal's retention keeps the franchise's core batting lineup intact ahead of the next cycle.
AB de Villiers clarified his remark rating Virat Kohli over Sachin Tendulkar in overseas conditions after facing backlash for the statement. The former South African captain said it was his personal opinion and he was not disrespecting Tendulkar. De Villiers explained that statistics favour Tendulkar overall but impact and influence tell a different story in specific conditions.
He maintained that his assessment was not intended to diminish Tendulkar's achievements. The clarification came after days of intense online debate triggered by de Villiers publicly preferring Kohli regarding performance in seam-friendly overseas venues.
The discussion highlighted ongoing comparisons between India's two batting greats. De Villiers emphasised that both players have left indelible marks on the game through different eras.
Will Pucovski has sued his former school Brighton Grammar over alleged failures to follow concussion protocols after a 2014 incident.
Will Pucovski has sued Brighton Grammar, the school he attended as a teenager. The lawsuit claims the school failed to follow concussion protocols after a head knock in 2014, and that the negligence left him with ongoing symptoms that forced his retirement at 27.
Pucovski made his Test debut for Australia in 2021. Persistent concussion problems cut the career short, and the case now turns on whether Brighton Grammar properly assessed or managed the injury when it happened.
The court will look at the duty of care schools owe students in contact sports and what happens when that duty slips.
