In a significant move that could reshape the dynamics of the Indian Premier League (IPL), the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has introduced a new rule imposing a two-year ban on players who declare their unavailability after being picked in the auction. This development has
Every cricketer in the IPL will now get Rs 7.5 lakh per match and can earn up to Rs 1.05 crore if he plays all the league matches in a season, which implies that teams will compensate players for their appearances throughout the season in addition to the amount stated in their contracts.<
Indian men's hockey team vice-captain and midfielder, Hardik Singh, has highlighted the superior fitness levels of hockey players compared to Indian cricketers, pointing to their significantly higher Yo-Yo Test scores.
Recently, former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh drew parallels between Rishabh Pant and legendary Australian wicketkeeper-batter Adam Gilchrist. Yuvraj highlighted Pant's impact on the game, especially when batting in the middle order.
Taking to his official X handle, Pant slammed one of the fan pages for spreading fake news of him linking up with the Bengaluru-based franchise for the upcoming season of the IPL. The Indian cricketer also asked the fan page not to create an "untrustworthy environment" on social media.
Ahead of the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup 2024, Indian women's cricketer Shafali Verma said on Thursday that she looks up to skipper Rohit Sharma for the powerplay batting template.
Former cricketer Basit Ali expects a lot of changes to be made in the Pakistan squad if they end up suffering a defeat in their opening Test against England, next month.
Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali believes Australia players are playing "mind games" ahead of the highly anticipated Border Gavaskar Trophy series against India.
Former cricketer Dinesh Karthik has expressed optimism about the current pool of wicketkeepers and feels that the plethora of players to pick from is a sign of a "healthy" Indian cricket team.