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"I Cook, Do Laundry": India Star Hits Back After Getting Misquoted On 'Car, Flat In UK' Comment

Jaydev Unadkat, who has played for four Tests, eight ODIs and 10 T20Is for India, was recently re-signed by Sussex for the last five game of the County Championship season. The Indian left-arm pacer played three of Sussex's final four first-class games in 2023, taking 11 wickets at an average of 24.18. Now, that stint has come under focus for an altogether different reason. Unadkat recently spoke about the stint and the challenges of staying in England.

"If I Have To Pick...": Anjum Chopra On India Squad For Women's Asia Cup

With left-arm spinner Radha Yadav's form on rise since her international return and off-spinner Deepti Sharma being reliable, India are sorted in their first two spinners. For the third spinner, there is a toss-up between off-spinner Shreyanka Patil and leg-spinner Asha Sobhana. Both Shreyanka (13 scalps) and Asha (12 scalps) played instrumental roles in leading Royal Challengers Bengaluru to WPL 2024 title. But the two are now in a tussle for the third spinner's spot. While Shreyanka offers batting depth apart from her bowling smarts, Asha's crafty wrist-spin brings variety to India's spin-bowling department.

Ireland looking for back-to-back Test wins against Zimbabwe in Belfast

Ireland will look to build on their recent Test success as they welcome Zimbabwe to Belfast next week.

Virat Kohli's Old "Not Here To Earn Respect" Video Viral Amid Amit Mishra's Allegations

Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli has been a topic of debate on social media ever since veteran Indian spinner Amit Mishra triggered a row with his comments in a podcast. From suggesting that Kohli has changed because of 'fame and power', to accusing him of abusing his Lucknow Super Giants teammates during an IPL 2023 game, Mishra launched a direct attack at Kohli during his chat on a YouTube channel. Kohli's fans, in defence, have come out all guns blazing, highlighting the examples of a few other former teammates of Virat, like Ishant Sharma, with whom he still has an excellent camaraderie.

James Anderson Returns To England Squad As Bowling Mentor vs West Indies

Following his retirement from international cricket after the first Test at Lord's against the West Indies, former right-arm seamer James Anderson has joined the England side as the bowling mentor for the remaining two matches of the Test series. The second Test between England and the West Indies will start from Thursday at Trent Bridge, Nottingham. From the second match of the series, Anderson will be seen in a new role as he set to mentor the English bowling line-up for the rest of the two matches of the series.

"They Are Irreplaceable": Ex-India Captain's Blockbuster Praise For Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli

Former World Cup winning captain Kapil Dev has said veteran duo Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are "irreplaceable" in the Indian team across formats and called them "as same as Sachin Tendulkar and MS Dhoni". Kohli announced retirement from T20Is after delivering a match-winning knock of 76 in India's thirlling win in the T20 World Cup final against South Africa. Later, in the press conference, Rohit too called quits to his T20I career. Kohli's T20 journey began in June 2010. Over 14 years, he featured in 125 T20Is, amassing 4188 runs, which included one century and 38 half-centuries.

New Zealand's senior players must step up in Williamson's absence: Latham

New Zealand's senior players must step up to compensate for the loss of Kane Williamson when the former skipper opts out of part of the home summer, batsman Tom Latham said.

Virat Kohli On Holiday, Rohit Sharma Could Take 'Selfless Decision' For SL ODIs: Report

As the Indian cricket team begins a new era under Gautam Gambhir, there have been talks over the unavailability of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Jasprit Bumrah. It was reported that Gambhir wants the trio to be available for the series as there aren't many ODI matches scheduled in Team India's calendar before the ICC Champions Trophy in February. After Gambhir convened his first meeting with the Indian team, a report has claimed that Rohit could cut his holiday short to join his teammates in Sri Lanka for the ODI assignment next month.

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"I Cook, Do Laundry": India Star Hits Back After Getting Misquoted On 'Car, Flat In UK' Comment

"If I Have To Pick...": Anjum Chopra On India Squad For Women's Asia Cup

Ireland looking for back-to-back Test wins against Zimbabwe in Belfast

Virat Kohli's Old "Not Here To Earn Respect" Video Viral Amid Amit Mishra's Allegations

James Anderson Returns To England Squad As Bowling Mentor vs West Indies

"They Are Irreplaceable": Ex-India Captain's Blockbuster Praise For Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli

New Zealand's senior players must step up in Williamson's absence: Latham

Virat Kohli On Holiday, Rohit Sharma Could Take 'Selfless Decision' For SL ODIs: Report