Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir has explained the reason behind using pace ace Jasprit Bumrah as the team's primary powerplay weapon during the Asia Cup 2025. Gambhir stated that it was a part of a broader vision, as he wants the Indian side to be defined by aggression across all departments, not just big hitting in the batting department.

"A lot of peo...

Former Indian cricketer Sourav Ganguly has voiced support for the inclusion of pacer Mohammed Shami in the Indian squad. Ganguly highlighted Shami's fitness and impressive performances in domestic cricket recently. Despite his exceptional performance, Shami has been overlooked by the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee for the upcoming two-match Test series ag...

Pakistan’s young pacer Naseem Shah’s family residence in Mayar, Lower Dir district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, was targeted by unknown assailants in the early hours of Monday. As per reports, a group of gunmen opened fire at the main gate of the house, leaving visible bullet holes and damaging a parked vehicle. Reportedly, no one at the residence was injured in the ...

West Indies and Afghanistan are set to face each other in a three-match T20I series in Sharjah. The bilateral series will begin on January 19, 2025, serving as a crucial platform for both teams in their preparation for the T20I World Cup, which takes place in India and Sri Lanka in February-March next year. The series marks an important phase in the build-up to...

Ireland’s opening batter Ross Adair has been ruled out of the upcoming T20I series against Bangladesh after sustaining a bone stress injury in his knee. The setback comes as a blow to Ireland’s preparations, with Adair having shown promising form in recent outings.

With Adair sidelined, Jordan Neill is set to stay on with the squad following the conclusio...