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"Families should be traveling": Cheteshwar Pujara Puts BCCI's Diktat Under The Scanner Again

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) diktat on having restricted access of family members to team hotel during Tour has been widely criticised. After the Australia Tour, where India lost 1-3, the BCCI released released a 10-point guideline restricted the time families were allowed to spend with the players during any foreign tour. However, recently, Virat Kohli has expressed his disappointment and stressed on the importance of players having their loved ones close to them during high-pressure situations - particularly during overseas tours.

IPL 2025 Points Table: Top Two Race Wide Open After PBKS' Loss vs DC

Young Sameer Rizvi struck a high-quality, maiden half-century after Karun Nair marked his return to the Indian Test team with a vital knock as Delhi Capitals pulled off a six-wicket win over Punjab Kings to end their IPL season on a positive note on Saturday. Set a stiff target of 207, DC completed the task in 19.3 overs with the 21-year-old Rizvi remaining unbeaten on 58 off 25 balls, which included five sixes and three fours. Nair had earlier contributed 44 in 27 deliveries with two sixes and five fours.

"Captaincy Decision From India Is...": England Great On Shubman Gill's Appointment

Former England white-ball captain Eoin Morgan believes Shubman Gill being appointed as India's new Test captain is a correct decision, saying that the right-handed batter is a natural leader who isn't afraid of methodologies behind various decisions. On Saturday, chief selector Ajit Agarkar announced Gill's appointment as India's 37th Test captain, and his first assignment in the role will be a five-match tour of England, starting on June 20. Morgan had shared the dressing room with Gill when the duo were together in the Kolkata Knight Riders' for IPL 2020 and 2021 seasons.

"One Bad Game Doesn't Define Us": Sherfane Rutherford Reflects On GT's Loss To LSG, Eyes Strong Comeback

After a spirited fightback in the middle overs, Gujarat Titans' chase against Lucknow Super Giants fell just short, ending in a tough defeat. Yet amidst disappointment, GT's Sherfane Rutherford remains unshaken. In an exclusive chat with us, Rutherford opened up about the team's mindset that post-defeat emphasized, emphasizing unity, resilience, and learning from setbacks. As the Titans gear up for a critical playoff push, Rutherford's words reflect a locker room built on collective belief and accountability. According to him, one bad game won't derail their campaign—it'll fuel their comeback.

Sai Sudharsan's 1st Reaction After Maiden India Test Call-Up vs England: "Don't Think I Am In A..."

Sai Sudharsan described his maiden Test call-up as "surreal" after being named in India's squad for the upcoming five-match Test series in England, as per ESPNcricinfo. "It obviously feels great. Feels very special to be honest, and surreal also. Any cricketer, any young cricketer who starts playing cricket, wants to play Test cricket, wants to play for the country," he said, as quoted from ESPNcricinfo. "The ultimate goal is always to play Test cricket. So really happy for that," he added.

"I Am Not Satisfied And Content": Shreyas Iyer Goes Blunt

Delhi Capitals (DC) skipper Faf du Plessis won the toss and opted to bowl against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), on Saturday, at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. PBKS have already qualified for the playoffs with eight wins in twelve matches and are currently third in the points table. They defeated the Rajasthan Royals in the previous match and will be keen to secure a top 2 spot with a win here.

"Who Are These People?" KL Rahul Compared To Sachin Tendulkar, Ex-India Cricketer Left Stunned

Former India cricketer and renowned cricket expert Atul Wassan was recently presented with a comparison, likening India star KL Rahul to legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar. Appearing on a show, Wassan was told that many fans view Rahul's situation at Delhi Capitals much like Tendulkar with the Indian team in the 1990s, where the dismissal of the star batter would cause people to switch off their television sets. However, Wassan laughed off the comparison, stating that Rahul can never be compared to Tendulkar.

Virat Kohli "At His Happiest Now" After Test Cricket Retirement, Reveals Star's Ex-India Teammate Dinesh Karthik

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batting coach Dinesh Karthik gave a sneak peek into stalwart Virat Kohli's life after he bid adieu to Test cricket earlier this month and said that the 36-year-old is at his "happiest now". Virat penned a heartfelt note on Instagram to announce his retirement from the format he cherished the most. Virat's announcement came days after his long-time compatriot Rohit Sharma retired from red-ball cricket. The duo's decision has left India threadbare in the experience department weeks before embarking on a gruelling Test tour of England.

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"Families should be traveling": Cheteshwar Pujara Puts BCCI's Diktat Under The Scanner Again

IPL 2025 Points Table: Top Two Race Wide Open After PBKS' Loss vs DC

"Captaincy Decision From India Is...": England Great On Shubman Gill's Appointment

"One Bad Game Doesn't Define Us": Sherfane Rutherford Reflects On GT's Loss To LSG, Eyes Strong Comeback

Sai Sudharsan's 1st Reaction After Maiden India Test Call-Up vs England: "Don't Think I Am In A..."

"I Am Not Satisfied And Content": Shreyas Iyer Goes Blunt

"Who Are These People?" KL Rahul Compared To Sachin Tendulkar, Ex-India Cricketer Left Stunned

Virat Kohli "At His Happiest Now" After Test Cricket Retirement, Reveals Star's Ex-India Teammate Dinesh Karthik