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Harsha Bhogle's Clear Verdict On Reports Of BCCI To Limit Families' Presence. Says "Ban..."

In the aftermath of India's loss to Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy last week, reports have been rampant on social media, claiming that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to implement stricter protocols during tours. ESPNcricinfo reported that the BCCI will limit the players spending time with their families on tours, adding that the family members can't can only be with them for not more than 14 days during a tour comprising of 45 days.

Rules From Virat Kohli's Captaincy Back? BCCI Planning Big U-Turn Amid Slump In Form: Report

Team India's struggles on the international circuit since the arrival of head coach Gautam Gambhir haven't gone down well with the board. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly keen to bring back the old rules over fitness tests that were applicable during Virat Kohli's captaincy days. The board had done away with the mandatory yo-yo fitness Test considering the workload and frequency of travel for the players. But, a report has claimed that the rule could be brought back.

Jasprit Bumrah Breaks Silence On "Bed Rest" Report Amid Champions Trophy Concerns

Team India pacer spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has rubbished reports claiming that he has been advised for bed rest ahead of the Champions Trophy. Earlier on Wednesday, the Times of India (TOI) reported that Bumrah has been advised to rest at home, raising doubts over his participation in the Champions Trophy, which will get underway on February 19. The report also claimed that Bumrah will have to report to BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru, but the date of his check-in couldn't be confirmed.

"Won 5 Of 6 T20I Series He Captained": Hardik Pandya's Leadership Snub Baffles Ex India Star

First the elevation of Suryakumar Yadav as India's T20I skipper, now the demotion of Hardik Pandya as the team's vice-captain, a lot has changed in India's shortest format team since the conclusion of the T20 World Cup 2024. In the T20I squad the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced for the 5-match series against England, Axar Patel was named Suryakumar's deputy despite Hardik being in the team. It has also been reported that Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant are likely to be groomed as future captains, all but ending the leadership debate around Hardik.

Teen star Pretorius' 83 propels Paarl Royals to revenge win over MI Cape Town

Eighteen-year-old Lhuan-dre Pretorius smashed a blistering 83 as the Paarl Royal cruised to a six-wicket win against MI Cape Town at Boland Park on Wednesday.

James Vince Quits First Class Cricket, To Move To Dubai After Attacks On Family Home

World Cup winner James Vince is to stand down as captain of Hampshire after a decade in charge and move to Dubai following attacks on his family home, the English cricket county announced Wednesday. Although he will miss the 2025 English domestic first-class County Championship or red-ball season, Vince will continue to play white-ball (limited-overs) cricket and skipper Hampshire in the T20 Blast. The 33-year-old batsman, a member of the England squad that won the 2019 50-over World Cup on home soil, saw his family home near Hampshire's headquarters attacked twice last year.

De Kock fifty in vain as Joburg Super Kings beat Durban's Super Giants at Kingsmead

Quinton de Kock's fighting half-century went in vain as Joburg Super Kings defeated Durban's Super Giants by 28 runs in their SA20 encounter at Kingsmead on Tuesday.

Devdutt Padikkal, Ravichandran Smaran Make 50s As Karnataka Enter Vijay Hazare Trophy Final

Devdutt Padikkal and Ravichandran Smaran produced a masterclass in tackling spinners on a tough pitch as their fifties facilitated Karnataka's entry into the Vijay Hazare Trophy final with a six-wicket over Haryana here on Wednesday. Karnataka's chase of a manageable 238 began on a shaky note, losing skipper and top run-getter Mayank Agarwal in the first over itself, as pacer Anshul Kamboj's low-slung delivery trapped him in front of the wicket.

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Harsha Bhogle's Clear Verdict On Reports Of BCCI To Limit Families' Presence. Says "Ban..."

Rules From Virat Kohli's Captaincy Back? BCCI Planning Big U-Turn Amid Slump In Form: Report

Jasprit Bumrah Breaks Silence On "Bed Rest" Report Amid Champions Trophy Concerns

"Won 5 Of 6 T20I Series He Captained": Hardik Pandya's Leadership Snub Baffles Ex India Star

Teen star Pretorius' 83 propels Paarl Royals to revenge win over MI Cape Town

James Vince Quits First Class Cricket, To Move To Dubai After Attacks On Family Home

De Kock fifty in vain as Joburg Super Kings beat Durban's Super Giants at Kingsmead

Devdutt Padikkal, Ravichandran Smaran Make 50s As Karnataka Enter Vijay Hazare Trophy Final