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"They come very poorly trained": Ex-Indian players highlights India's batting woes on home soil

India’s shocking 0–2 defeat to South Africa in a home Test series has triggered a wave of criticism, with former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar slamming India's batting efforts. Reflecting on India’s inability to cross even 250 in any of their four innings, Manjrekar believed that the core problem lies in India's training. According to Manjrekar, India’s current generation of batters is “poorly trained” when it comes to diagnosing…

Nov 29, 2025

UAE set to host Ireland in two T20Is ahead of 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup

Ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will host Ireland in a two-match T20I series scheduled for late January at the Dubai International Stadium. The series will serve as a key tune-up for both teams as they fine-tune their squads ahead of the global spectacle set to begin in February next year, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Both games will be played at the Dubai International Stadium. Ireland have been…

Nov 29, 2025

PAK T20I Tri-Series final: Red-hot Sri Lanka look to startle confident Pakistan

The T20I Tri-Series in Pakistan has reached its climax, with hosts Pakistan set to face Sri Lanka in the final on Saturday at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The stage is now set for a high-pressure encounter, with Sri Lanka finding the momentum at the right time. Pakistan were the first team to storm into the final following three consecutive wins in the early stages of the tournament. However, their smooth run hit a bump when Sri Lanka handed them a…

Nov 29, 2025

"I am definitely on board with that": Indian bowling coach Morne Morkel backs Kohli and Rohit for 2027 ODI World Cup

Indian bowling coach Morne Morkel has voiced strong support for veteran stars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma , backing the duo to represent India at the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2027. His remarks arrive amid ongoing discussions about the future of two of India’s most celebrated cricketers, especially after their recent retirements from Test cricket earlier this year. Both Kohli and Sharma had already stepped away from T20Is following…

Nov 29, 2025

Australia stick with unchanged squad for day–night Ashes Test at the Gabba, Cummins left out

Australian selectors have confirmed an unchanged 14-man squad for the second Ashes Test in Brisbane, opting for stability as the series heads into its highly anticipated day–night clash at the Gabba on Thursday. The biggest surprise is the absence of captain Pat Cummins , whose return has been delayed. Cummins, who missed the first Test in Perth, has once again been left out as the selectors take a cautious approach to his…

Nov 28, 2025

Former Indian cricketer cites poor preparation behind India's downfall against South Africa

The 2025–27 WTC cycle has turned into a nightmare for Team India following a humiliating 2–0 series defeat at home to South Africa. With the latest defeat, India have tumbled down to fifth place in the standings. They suffered a 408-run defeat in the second Test against South Africa, which was the heaviest ever home Test defeat for the side in terms of runs. Notably, under the current leadership led by coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman…

Nov 28, 2025

WPL 2026 squads, purse remaining for all teams

The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 auction on Tuesday delivered another day of high drama, surprises, and record-breaking bids. One of the biggest headlines of the day came when UP Warriorz exercised their Right to Match (RTM) card to reclaim Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma for a staggering ₹3.2 crore. Deepti, who was named player of the ODI World Cup recently, became the joint second-most expensive player in WPL auction history. New Zealand…

Nov 28, 2025

Dasun Shanaka to lead Dubai Capitals in ILT20 season 4

Sri Lanka all-rounder Dasun Shanaka has been handed the task of leading the defending champions Dubai Capitals in season 4 of the ILT20 after being named the captain of the side. He was part of the Capitals' squad that won the title in season 3. Shanaka, who boasts both experience and performance, has piled up 1,659 runs and taken 41 wickets across 117 T20 matches. In the last edition of the tournament, Shanaka scored 164 runs in 12 matches at…

Nov 27, 2025

WBBL 2025: SYSW vs BRHW: All you need to know, head-to-head, playing XI

Brisbane Heat Women will take on Sydney Sixers Women in the 26th match of the ongoing Women's Big Bash League on Friday at Adelaide Oval. The Heat are still pursuing their first win of the season, having suffered defeats in their last six games. They are coming off a last-ball loss against the Adelaide Strikers in their previous game. So far, it's been tough luck for them with six defeats on the bounce. Languishing at the bottom…

Nov 27, 2025

Jess Jonassen pulls out of WPL 2026 auction

In a big development ahead of the Women's Premier League auction 2026, Australian all-rounder Jess Jonassen has pulled out of the auction due to an injury. Her departure from the auction was communicated to the WPL franchises at the pre-auction briefing on Wednesday (November 26). Having played three seasons for Delhi Capitals Women, Jess Jonassen has established herself as a big player in WPL. Overall, she has played a total of 24 matches for the franchise across…

Nov 27, 2025

Gill calls for resolve following India's massive defeat against South Africa

Indian skipper Shubman Gill , who sat out the second Test against South Africa due to a neck injury, has called for unity in the aftermath of a crushing 0–2 series defeat. The two-match Test series ended in a sweep for South Africa after India suffered a painful 408-run loss in the second game in Guwahati. In the first test, they had copped a narrow 30-run defeat in Kolkata. Gill sent a powerful message of unity and resilience, declaring…

Nov 27, 2025

PAK T20I tri-series: Energised Sri Lanka eye final spot as they face unbeaten Pakistan

Pakistan and Sri Lanka are gearing up to face each other in the 6th and final league encounter match on Thursday at Rawalpindi. Zimbabwe have already wrapped up their group-stage journey. What remains is the hardest part, which is waiting. They now sit in the waiting room. They’ve done all they can, and now fate is no longer in their hands. Their hopes hinge entirely on the performance of Sri Lanka, the very side they toppled earlier in…

Nov 27, 2025