Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has sparked conversations about his abrupt exit from international cricket, revealing details about a candid conversation he had with then-skipper MS Dhoni in 2008. Irfan hinted at Dhoni and the team management's role in sidelining him despite strong performances, mentioning a conversation where Dhoni dismissed reports of being unhappy with Irfan's bowling. The cricketer also took a jab at the team culture, possibly referring to players who went above and beyond to please the captain and management.
With the BCCI president position remaining vacant for the past two months, Rajeev Shukla emerges as a top contender for the role. According to reports, Shukla's vast experience as a cricket administrator makes him a serious candidate for the presidency, with his interim responsibilities currently being handled. Other potential candidates for BCCI secretary and IPL chairman positions are also speculated. The final decision is expected to be made in the coming days.
Under the leadership of BCCI's Navin Shukla, an Apex Council meeting was recently held to address the board's current sponsorship situation. This came after Dream11's contract as the official sponsor was terminated. The meeting discussed potential solutions and strategies for finding a new sponsor for the board.
As England prepares for the women's Ashes Test in Sydney, they have called for reinforcements to their squad. World Cup champions have added Kate Cross, Tash Farrant, and Amy Jones to their lineup, providing more options for the team. While Cross has previous Test experience, Farrant and Jones are relatively new to red-ball cricket, presenting a new challenge for Australia in the upcoming match.
In the fifth Test between India and England at The Oval, Mohammed Siraj has taken four wickets in the second innings, extending his tally to seven four-fers in England. This makes him the first Asian bowler to achieve this feat. Waqar Younis and Muttiah Muralitharan hold the joint record of six four-fers in England for Asian bowlers.
In an exclusive interview, former India coach Roelant Oltmans discusses India's chances at the Hockey Asia Cup as well as the rise of the Chinese men's team. He believes that India, with its strong fitness levels and preparations, is the team to beat in Rajgir and can continue on its path of dominance in the tournament.
Veteran Indian pacer Ishant Sharma shares some interesting anecdotes from his maiden Test half-century against West Indies in 2019. In a video shared by his IPL franchise, Ishant talks about his confident prediction of scoring runs to captain Kohli and his eventual 57-run knock that helped India win the match. With over 300 Test wickets, Ishant is a key bowler for India and fan of the game will enjoy his insights and recollections.
After a deal was initially agreed for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi to make the move to Liverpool for a minimum of £35m, complications with a replacement ultimately led to the collapse of the transfer. This turn of events has left fans questioning whether this is the best outcome for the Premier League champions and their summer spending, which has already surpassed a record £3bn. Share your thoughts on the situation here.
Former cricketer and current Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh met with Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal, sharing a photo on social media platform X and expressing his admiration for Kejriwal's leadership. This was the first meeting between the two since Kejriwal's bail in a money laundering case, but netizens were quick to criticize Bhajji for calling Kejriwal his leader and not questioning his actions.
English football club Liverpool has reached an agreement with Crystal Palace for the transfer of centre-back Marc Guehi for a whopping £35m. Guehi is set to undergo a medical in London and will be the Reds' first major signing of the summer. Palace is actively looking for replacements and is considering players from Brighton, Toulouse, and Chelsea for their defense.