You know you're in the opposition's heads when their star leg spinner bowls off-breaks for the better part of a training session. Shadab Khan did that at Chepauk on Wednesday, sending down offie after offie after offie after he had a conversation with Mickey Arthur. To what end? There are four left-handed batters in South Africa's squad. Kagiso Rabada, who has batted twice in five matches during the tournament, and Andile Phehlukwayo, who has yet to play a game, are among...

There are growing concerns that Hardik Pandya's absence from the Indian team may extend longer than initially anticipated. His non-participation in the Indian team's optional practice session on Thursday is a clear indication that he won't be available for the upcoming match against England on Sunday. However, there is now serious discussion about the possibility of his recovery taking even more time. It has been reported that the Indian all-rounder is currently undergoing rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in...

The auction for the Indian Premier League (IPL) is likely to be held in Dubai, and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has narrowed down the dates to a window between December 15 and 19. This will be preceded by the auction for the Women's Premier League (WPL), expected to take place on December 9. While the venue for the WPL auction has not been finalized, it is likely to be in India. Although no formal notification has...

There is a ridiculousness to Glenn Maxwell's batting. There are other descriptors that have been floated around over the years to explain his unique style of batting. But it's not just manic, it's not just ultra-aggressive, it's not just extreme. It's not even just breath-taking. It is if anything ridiculous. No wonder it was a word used incessantly on commentary and by everyone else who witnessed Maxwell breaking the record for the fastest World Cup ton at the Arun Jaitley...

Shakib Al Hasan got a harsh welcome with fans booing him and chanting bhoa-bhoa-bhoa (fake) when he left the BCB academy premises on Thursday (October 26) following a net session with Nazmul Abedin, who has been working with him since his childhood days at BKSP - the country's lone sports institute situated in Savar. Following his poor form with the bat, which has impacted his team's fortunes in the ongoing World Cup, the left-handed batter decided to leave Mumbai for two...

Alyssa Healy, Australia and Sydney Sixers wicketkeeper-batter, has been ruled out of the entire Women's Big Bash League season after a finger injury. Healy, who was bit on her right index finger when she tried to separate her two Staffordshire bull terriers puppies, suffered a laceration and had to undergo a surgery. "This is not the news I was hoping for because I love playing in the WBBL and I love the Sydney Sixers," Healy said. "My focus now will be on...