Ahead of the T20 World Cup, Indian captain Rohit Sharma gave spinner Kuldeep Yadav a humorous yet pointed reminder: ‘chup chaap ball daal’ (just bowl quietly). The comment, made while praising Tilak Varma’s calmness, has ignited discussion about on-field conduct and team dynamics.
Ravichandran Ashwin has declared that Suryakumar Yadav’s quickfire 32 against New Zealand was the ‘monkey off the back’ he desperately needed to silence critics and overcome a prolonged lean patch.
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is in a race against time to sell the ISL broadcast rights for the 2025-26 season after its initial tender failed to attract any bidders. With its lucrative deal with FSDL and Star Sports expired, the league faces a dire financial crunch that could impact everything from broadcast quality to club survival. We break down the crisis, its roots, and what it means for the future of Indian football.
The fate of Bangladesh’s participation in the T20 World Cup 2026 is uncertain after the ICC flatly rejected their request to move matches out of India and issued a 24-hour ultimatum to confirm their travel plans.
Babar Azam has abruptly left the Big Bash League mid-season, ending a lackluster stint with the Sydney Sixers. While officially recalled for Pakistan’s T20 World Cup prep, questions linger about his form and future. Here’s what it really means.
In a stunning display of power-hitting at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Abhishek Sharma didn’t just score runs—he rewrote the T20 record books. His explosive 84 off 35 balls powered India to a massive total and etched his name as the fastest player ever to reach 5,000 T20 runs, leaving New Zealand reeling in a 48-run defeat.