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"Best Bowler Of All Time...": Glenn Maxwell Settles Jasprit Bumrah Debate Once And For All

Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has become the latest person to heap praise on India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah. Arguably the best bowler in the world across formats at the moment, Maxwell has now made an incredible prediction about Bumrah's legacy once he retires. Presently the No. 1-ranked Test bowler in the world by ICC, Maxwell labelled Bumrah as the best bowler he has ever faced. However, Maxwell's compliments did not stop there. Waxing lyrical about Bumrah's skill, Maxwell made a bold prediction.

Injured Black Cap Williamson to miss third test against India

Former New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson will miss the third test against India starting in Mumbai on Friday in the hope that his groin strain clears up in time to face England next month, New Zealand Cricket said on Tuesday.

Harbhajan Singh Namedrops Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar In Explosive 'Replacements' Verdict

Former Indian cricket team spinner Harbhajan Singh has witnessed a transition in Indian cricket between 2011-2013 when stalwarts like Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman retired with Virender Sehwag, Zaheer Khan, current coach Gautam Gambhir and him being phased out. "Look age is a factor for some in this team but then Virat and Jaddu are extremely fit guys. Yes, age, fitness and form are criteria but the questions crop up once you start losing. The onus obviously comes on seniors in the team. It happened in that phase," he recalled. But he absolutely detests the theory that certain players can't be replaced.

"Don't Want To Sugarcoat": Dinesh Karthik's Blunt Virat Kohli Verdict Amid Form Concerns

Team India faced a shocking 113-run defeat against New Zealand in the second Test in Pune. This loss turned out to be a historic one as New Zealand gained an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series and ended India's 12-year-old winning streak at home in Test cricket. In the second Test, India needed 359 runs to win but they got bundled out for 245 as the Kiwi spinner Mitchell Santner wreaked havoc with his six-wicket haul. Apart from this loss, another major concern for Rohit Sharma and co is the poor form of star batter Virat Kohli.

IPL 2025 Retention: Shubman Gill Wanted By Teams In Auction, Report Reveals His Final Decision

Gujarat Titans are likely to retain its captain, Shubman Gill, for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season with star spinner Rashid Khan set to play under his wing, GT sources told ANI. With the IPL retention deadline for all ten franchises approaching briskly on Thursday, the rumour mill has been actively working about the players who could end up staying with their teams. With a mega auction on cards for the IPL 2025, GT is expected to retain Gill and build a strong team in their quest to lift the coveted IPL trophy once again.

"He Wanted...": Ex-Pakistan Star Reveals PCB Decision That Forced Gary Kirsten To Resign As Coach

Former cricketer Basit Ali disclosed that Gary Kirsten was displeased with Mohammad Rizwan's appointment as Pakistan's white-ball captain, as he had preferred a different candidate to lead the team. In the past 24 hours, Pakistan cricket has experienced considerable upheaval--from Rizwan's appointment as white-ball skipper and Kirsten's resignation as T20I and ODI coach to the subsequent appointment of Jason Gillespie as all-format head coach. Following the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) acceptance of Kirsten's resignation, Basit revealed that the former South African cricketer had believed he had "full authority" over such decisions and had favoured a player outside the current limited-overs setup to lead Pakistan.

Sports Authority of India Steps In After 'Dil-Luminati' Mess At Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium: Venue Cleaned up Following Outrage

Hours after the messed up state of the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium following a two-day concert by singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh triggered outrage, its owner, the Sports Authority of India (SAI), said that the iconic venue has been cleaned up and is ready to host its next sporting engagement on October 31. Widespread littering at the end of Dosanjh's 'Dil-Luminati' concert on Saturday and Sunday, that drew nearly 40,000 fans each night, led to sharp criticism from Delhi-based athletes who regularly train at the stadium.

"Bigger Issue Is...": PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi On Fakhar Zaman's Omission

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has released its latest list of centrally contracted players for the 2024-25 season, with notable exclusions sparking discussions within the cricketing community. Among the most surprising omissions is veteran batter Fakhar Zaman, who previously held a Category B contract. PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi addressed this decision at a press conference, citing fitness concerns as the primary reason behind Zaman's exclusion.

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"Best Bowler Of All Time...": Glenn Maxwell Settles Jasprit Bumrah Debate Once And For All

Injured Black Cap Williamson to miss third test against India

Harbhajan Singh Namedrops Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar In Explosive 'Replacements' Verdict

"Don't Want To Sugarcoat": Dinesh Karthik's Blunt Virat Kohli Verdict Amid Form Concerns

IPL 2025 Retention: Shubman Gill Wanted By Teams In Auction, Report Reveals His Final Decision

"He Wanted...": Ex-Pakistan Star Reveals PCB Decision That Forced Gary Kirsten To Resign As Coach

Sports Authority of India Steps In After 'Dil-Luminati' Mess At Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium: Venue Cleaned up Following Outrage

"Bigger Issue Is...": PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi On Fakhar Zaman's Omission