Sarfaraz was dropped from the 18-man squad fo the five-match Test tour of England.
Mithun Manhas: Street-Smart cricketer, who was always at the right place at right time
As questions swirled around dropped catches, poor captaincy calls, and a one-dimensional bowling attack, former players didn't hold back.
Balaji echoed the focus on young talent, pinpointing Rishabh Pant's aggressive batting as a potential weapon against the opposition.
Harbhajan Singh suggested Gary Kirsten not to waste his time in Pakistan
'But I can't say regret. I can say that if I had made my comeback earlier, 3-4 years ago or two years ago, then I could have played more matches and performed better.'
Heavy rains exacerbate the flood situation in Punjab, leading to 37 deaths and widespread crop damage. Rescue and relief operations are underway as authorities issue alerts and provide assistance to affected populations.
India have refused to play against arch-rivals Pakistan in the semifinals of the World Championship of Legends in Birmingham on Thursday, citing the nation's stand against any bilateral sporting ties with the neighbouring country after the gruesome Pahalagam terror attack.
Pietersen's comments on his social media handle came a day after fellow England batter Joe Root overtook Australia great Ricky Ponting to climb to second place in the all-time list of Test run scorers.
'Iron body with heart of a Lion. Mohammed Siraj.'
For the unrelenting run-machine that Virat Kohli has been in the IPL, the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai remains a peak that the Royal Challengers Bangalore batter is yet to scale.
Former star spinner Harbhajan Singh picked Ravichandran Ashwin ahead of all-rounder Shardul Thakur for India's upcoming Boxing Day Test clash against South Africa in Centurion.
A veterans' cricket match involving India and Pakistan in the World Championship of Legends in London on Sunday has been cancelled after Indian players, including Shikhar Dhawan, refused to be a part of it citing the Pahalgam terror attack in April.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday announced a blanket ban on its players' participation in future editions of the World Championship of Legends (WCL), accusing the tournament organisers of being "biased" and lacking sporting integrity.
Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh lambasted Punjab Kings management for the decisions that they made against Mumbai Indians in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2024.
Here's a quick look back to the day when India erased a good chunk of the stigma of being poor travellers.
'It was tough to give up cricket. But I received very good guidance from my mother. She told me to become a nice human being, whether I am a good cricketer or not.'
Virat Kohli announced his retirement from the longest format on Monday, May 12 - drawing the curtain on one of the most iconic red-ball careers in Indian cricket history.
A look at India's narrowest victories by run margin -- games that tested nerves, showcased grit, and etched unforgettable drama into Test history.
Afridi's remarks came as organisers confirmed the Indian pullout followed public backlash after the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22- an episode that has now cast a shadow over the tournament.
What was meant to be a veterans' contest has reignited a familiar debate over politics, patriotism, and the role of sport as diplomatic leverage.
Mumbai Indians fell 15 to 20 runs short after being put to bat by the Super Kings. They struggled to stitch up significant partnerships and settled for 155/9.
The pacer wasn't going to let strict Covid protocols get in the way of a life-changing moment.
Former captain Sourav Ganguly on Thursday said India may have missed a trick by not playing Kuldeep Yadav at Lord's and Manchester, as quality spinners come to the fore on the last two days of a Test match.
More than 25 crore workers engaged in sectors ranging from banking, insurance, postal to coal mining, highway and construction are expected to go on a nationwide general strike on Wednesday, potentially disrupting services across the country. A forum of 10 central trade unions and their associates has called for a general strike or 'Bharat Bandh' to "oppose the anti-worker, anti-farmer and anti-national pro-corporate policies of the government".
If history is anything to go by, Leeds always has room for a little magic.
Pooran is the Orange Cap holder in the ongoing 18th edition of the tournament.
On July 13, 2002, the Indian cricket team achieved an extraordinary victory on foreign soil by defeating a formidable England side in their own backyard to clinch the Natwest Tri-Series, which also featured Sri Lanka.
Sehwag condemned Pakistan's intent and motives in a strongly worded post
Glimpses from the match between teams led by Harbhajan Singh and Mithali Raj, hosted by Disney Star Sports, featuring children from the Raje Shivaji Vidyalaya in Dharavi, Mumbai.
The former South Africa wicket-keeping star was at the helm in MI when Pandya took over from Rohit and had first-hand access to the all-rounder as he dealt with the public backlash.
'In the last 2-3 years of my career I wanted to play for Punjab Kings and felt that whatever skills I had I could use for the benefit of the Punjab team.'
Members of the Indian cricket fraternity expressed deep sorrow and extended heartfelt condolences to the victims and their families on Thursday after a London-bound Air India flight crashed shortly after takeoff in Gujarat's Ahmedabad.
Nothing new in BCCI's policy document, says former India spinner Harbhajan Singh.
Strange selection, says Manjrekar; Irfan, Harbhajan congratulate Gill
The plus point for Kuldeep Yadav is his ability to extract turn and bounce.
Mumbai Indians overpowered Rajasthan Royals by 100 runs to register their sixth win in succession and jump to the top of the IPL 2025 standings.
'India is a strong team. Pakistan is inconsistent.'
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