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0 posts"Dhoni's era is over": Former India player hits slams CSK for giving wrong infor, criticizing the franchise for misleading fans about MS Dhoni's fitness and future in the IPL 2026 season.
As the global cricketing calendar grows increasingly dense, Cricket Australia Seals Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc's Fate For 2027 World Cup by prioritizing long-term fitness over immediate availability in upcoming bilateral series.
In a candid assessment of the Chennai Super Kings' recent struggles, former South African pacer Dale Steyn has suggested that the team's legendary leader needs to move on, stating, "Need to cut that career now": Legendary cricketer asks MS Dhoni to retire immed following a disappointing IPL 2026 campaign.
The cricket fraternity has been buzzing after Ravichandran Ashwin reacts emotionally while discussing Yashasvi Jaiswal's IPL 2026 campaign, highlighting the psychological pressure created by the emergence of teammate Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
The debate surrounding the Impact Player rule in the IPL has intensified, with former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar arguing that Players like Rohit, Inzamam: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's restricted growth in IPL concerns are becoming a reality due to the league's current structure.
'Deserves an IPL trophy': KL Rahul receives emotional praise from CSK legend Ambati Rayudu, who highlighted the star batter's exceptional performance and leadership qualities during the conclusion of the IPL 2026 season.
With the next ODI cycle underway, Cameron Green’s 2027 World Cup future discussed by Australia coach Andrew McDonald has shed light on the all-rounder's evolving role in the squad. Despite recent struggles with injuries and form, the coaching management remains committed to unlocking the full potential of Australia's premier pace-bowling all-rounder.
In a fascinating turn of events, Aakash Chopra dragged into debate as comparisons with Yashasvi Jaiswal emerge amid the meteoric rise of teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the 2026 Indian Premier League season.
‘Udta' Punjab Kings crash after month of hits as 'Sarpanch' Shreyas Iyer misses out on IPL 2026 glory in a campaign that promised everything but delivered heartbreak. What began as a masterclass in tactical brilliance and team cohesion dissolved into a chaotic spiral of on-field inconsistency and off-field noise, leaving fans to wonder how a title-contending squad finished on the outside looking in.
In a critical Ravindra Jadeja fitness update: Kumar Sangakkara issues concerning medial bullet, revealing that the Rajasthan Royals all-rounder is managing a physical injury that has limited his batting opportunities as the team charges toward the IPL 2026 playoffs.
Afghanistan faces a significant challenge as star players Rashid Khan, Ibrahim Zadran ruled out of India vs Afghanistan one-off Test, leaving the visitors without key personnel for the upcoming red-ball encounter.
In a major move for the future of the national side, Australia women's coach Shelley Nitschke signs three-year contract extension, committing her leadership to the team through June 2029.
