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Opinion & Fan ReactionsEuropean Cricket Is Improving Fast, and It's Time the ECB Took Notice
European teams are getting noticeably better at cricket, and there's a real case for a proper continental tournament involving England, Scotland, Ireland, the Netherlands, Germany, Italy and Spain.
Opinion & Fan ReactionsRavindra Jadeja's Test Numbers Show He Was Never Given the Credit He Deserved
A look at Ravindra Jadeja's Test match numbers, both with bat and ball, makes a strong case that his contribution to the Indian Test team has long been underrated.
Player NewsRohit Sharma and His Batting Coach Honoured by the Same President, and Fans Are Loving It
Rohit Sharma and his long-time batting coach both received national awards from the same President -- a moment cricket fans are calling impossible to script.
Opinion & Fan ReactionsAt 37, Steve Smith Is Still Carrying a Young Australian Side
Steve Smith, at 37, remains the steadying presence in an Australian team increasingly built around youth -- a reminder that experience still matters under pressure.
IPLWhy Rahul Dravid Could Be the Head Coach Mumbai Indians Need
Mumbai Indians' next head coach should be an Indian with strong relationships across the senior playing group -- and Rahul Dravid fits that description as well as anyone.
IPLCould Hardik Pandya Thrive at RCB? The Case for a Blockbuster Move
Hardik Pandya could walk into RCB and be treated like a superstar -- but it's hard to see Rajat Patidar giving up the captaincy to make that happen.
IPLThe Case for Eoin Morgan as CSK's Next Head Coach
Eoin Morgan built England's white-ball dominance quietly, rarely seeking credit -- qualities that draw comparisons to MS Dhoni and make him a compelling fit for CSK's head coach role.
IPLI like how Ruturaj Gaikwad has equal authority as MS Dhoni in CSK.
I like how Ruturaj Gaikwad has equal authority as MS Dhoni in CSK. Whoever will be the new Head Coach, it will be decided by Ruturaj Gaikwad.
Opinion & Fan ReactionsA chinese women seen Rohit Sharma and immediately stopped him to take a picture.
A chinese women seen Rohit Sharma and immediately stopped him to take a picture. No one comes close to Rohit Sharma in term of International popularity. 🐐
IPLI still remember how happy Cameron Green was when before 2024 auction, all the rumours suggested he would be released...
I still remember how happy Cameron Green was when before 2024 auction, all the rumours suggested he would be released, but MI retained him. He immediately made this post when MI officially announced the retention list. And two days later, MI actually traded him. 💔
Opinion & Fan ReactionsThe year is 2047; India has completed 100 years of Independence. People are happy, celebrating… but guess what KL Rah...
The year is 2047; India has completed 100 years of Independence. People are happy, celebrating… but guess what KL Rahul and his fans are doing? Still cribbing about Sanjiv Goenka. How long will it take for Rahul and his fanbase to move on? Both parties had a meeting, Goenka moved on and yet Rahul is
Records & StatsRohit Sharma rarely puts up stories for coaching staff as most of these guys come through referral.
Rohit Sharma rarely puts up stories for coaching staff as most of these guys come through referral. In fact, I have only seen him do it twice, for Rahul Dravid and now for T Dilip. That says a lot about the respect Rohit has for them.
Player NewsJasprit Bumrah is already 32. Most fast bowlers don't go beyond 35, especially if they are injury prone.
Jasprit Bumrah is already 32. Most fast bowlers don't go beyond 35, especially if they are injury prone. We probably have only 3-5 years left of Bumrah at his best. I genuinely don't see an Indian pacer who can fill his shoes. God knows how badly we'll struggle once he retires.
Transfers & RumoursIt’s literally just trade rumours, yet these two have made whole media talking about them.
It’s literally just trade rumours, yet these two have made whole media talking about them. The aura is on another level. Other minor clubs aren't even remotely close. 😭
Opinion & Fan ReactionsHappy journey, Hardik. 💛
Happy journey, Hardik. 💛 You were my favourite all-rounder for more than 8 years, but after that MI captaincy incident, the fan in me just disappeared. But today, I hold no hard feelings for you anymore. Wishing you nothing but the best in the yellow jersey. 🫶💛
Opinion & Fan ReactionsRemembering the Chemistry of India's Legendary Slip Cordon
The understanding between India's famed slip fielders was something special -- a bond that only those who watched them live truly appreciated.
Player NewsA Retirement Marked by Tears and an Unmistakable Love for the Indian Jersey
The emotion on display at this retirement said everything about how hard this player fought to wear the Indian jersey again.
Opinion & Fan ReactionsJioHotstar Officially Acquires ESPNcricinfo, Retires the ESPN Branding
JioHotstar has completed its acquisition of ESPNcricinfo, dropping the ESPN name entirely -- the site's official handle has moved from @ESPNCricinfo to @CricInfo.
IPLA Show of Support Even as Captaincy Speculation Swirls
Even amid speculation about losing the captaincy, there's no bitterness here -- just recognition of what this player gave to CSK and the difficult roster he was asked to lead.
International CricketMeet VVS Laxman: The Quiet Architect of Several Indian Series Wins
A look back at VVS Laxman's series-winning record as coach or mentor -- from Ireland to Zimbabwe to a Gold medal at the Asian Games -- and why he rarely got the credit for it.
Opinion & Fan ReactionsVVS Laxman's Quiet Dignity Has Earned Him Lasting Respect
No dressing room controversies, no jealousy, no chasing credit -- VVS Laxman's approach to the game has earned him a rare kind of respect in Indian cricket.
IPLThe Aura: Reports Suggest Mumbai Indians and CSK Both Chasing the Same Player
Reports suggest Mumbai Indians secured a player for a reported Rs 100 crore in a behind-the-scenes deal, while CSK is now said to be preparing a bid worth over Rs 30 crore of their own.
IPLHardik Pandya Trade Talks Heat Up Between MI and CSK
Reports suggest Mumbai Indians have asked for Ayush Mhatre plus cash in a potential Hardik Pandya trade, while CSK has countered with an offer built around Dewald Brevis and Shivam Dube.
Opinion & Fan ReactionsJos Buttler's Shirt Story Shows the Respect Rohit Sharma Commands
Jos Buttler once named Rohit Sharma's jersey as the one opposition shirt he'd always wanted -- a small story that says a great deal about the respect Rohit has earned from his peers.
Opinion & Fan ReactionsIndia Could Use Suryakumar Yadav's Fearlessness Again
Pressure has never intimidated Suryakumar Yadav -- his ability to change games in a handful of overs is exactly the kind of impact India could use back in the side.
International CricketAjit Agarkar's Exit as Chief Selector Could Reopen the Door for Rohit and Kohli
With Ajit Agarkar set to step down as BCCI Chief Selector in September, the chances of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli featuring in the 2027 ODI World Cup could improve significantly.
Opinion & Fan ReactionsOne Name Appears on Every Honours Board: Rohit Sharma
Lord's has Dravid, the Oval has Gavaskar, Trent Bridge has Sachin, Edgbaston has Virat, Headingley has Ganguly -- but Rohit Sharma is the one name that shows up on all of them.
International CricketUnder Every Kind of Pressure, Rohit Sharma Kept Finding a Way
Pressure from the coach, pressure from selectors, retirement speculation -- yet Rohit Sharma repeatedly delivered when it mattered most for a World Cup trophy.
Opinion & Fan ReactionsIndia May Find Another Great Batsman or Bowler, But Never Another Hardik Pandya
India may produce other great batsmen and bowlers over time, but a genuine all-rounder with Hardik Pandya's specific impact is far harder to replace.
Opinion & Fan ReactionsIndia's Batting Delivered -- the Real Problem Was Team Selection
With Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli doing their job with the bat, questions are being raised about India's bowling selection and balance.
International CricketIndia's Selection Panel Faces Scrutiny After the Series Defeat
With the selection panel reportedly in favour of dropping Rohit Sharma before India lost the series, questions are now being raised about accountability for the loss.
Records & StatsScrutiny Grows Over the Chief Selector's Tenure Extension
Questions are being raised about the basis for extending the Chief Selector's tenure, given a track record that includes attempts to drop both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.
Records & StatsGautam Gambhir's Celebration Suggests Full Backing for Rohit Sharma
The way Gautam Gambhir celebrated Rohit Sharma's century has been read as a clear sign of support -- putting the focus back on Ajit Agarkar's stance on Rohit's place in the team.
International CricketRohit Sharma Isn't Going Anywhere -- He's Coming for the World Cup
The message to selectors and team management is clear: Rohit Sharma isn't stepping aside, he's building toward another World Cup campaign.
Records & StatsThe Fifty That Meant More Than Most for Rohit Sharma
Few Rohit Sharma fifties have carried the weight this one did -- a knock that felt like it mattered as much for the fans as it did for the scoreboard.
Opinion & Fan ReactionsUnder Captaincy Pressure, Shubman Gill Delivered a Fifty That Took the Heat Off Rohit
With a huge total to defend and the pressures of captaincy on his shoulders, Shubman Gill played a fifty that took the pressure off Rohit Sharma at the other end.
Records & StatsRohit Sharma and Virat Kohli Join an Exclusive Club: 400 Matches Together
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have become only the sixth pair in cricket history to play 400 matches together, a milestone that underlines the longevity of their partnership.
International CricketFans Rally Behind Rohit Sharma Amid Retirement Speculation
Retirement rumours around Rohit Sharma have only reinforced how much fans want to see him at the 2027 World Cup -- and how hard it is to imagine cricket without him.
International CricketConfirmation That Rohit Sharma Isn't Retiring Brings Relief to Fans
With retirement talk put to rest, the message to Rohit Sharma is simple: play county cricket, stay sharp, and the 2027 World Cup is still there to be won.
International CricketBCCI Secretary Moves to Shut Down Rohit Sharma Retirement Speculation
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has firmly denied reports suggesting Rohit Sharma's Lord's appearance would be his last match, confirming he remains a regular member of the ODI squad.
International CricketHe Answered Every Question Asked of Him, Yet the Scrutiny Never Stopped
Player of the Series honours, a 12kg weight transformation, and the No. 1 ODI batting ranking -- yet the uncertainty around his place never seemed to ease.
International CricketTwo ICC Trophies as Captain Weren't Enough to Complete the Dream
A 11kg weight transformation, the No. 1 ODI ranking, a return to domestic cricket -- even with two ICC trophies already as captain, the one dream that mattered most stayed just out of reach.
International CricketReports: Lord's ODI Is Not Rohit Sharma's Final Match
Contrary to speculation, reports suggest the BCCI hasn't moved on from Rohit Sharma -- Lord's is being framed as his biggest test yet, not a farewell.
Opinion & Fan ReactionsAn Open Letter to Rohit Sharma: This Isn't How It Should End
A message to Rohit Sharma from a fan who has followed his career through every difficult stretch, asking for one more fight at Lord's.
Opinion & Fan ReactionsCommunication, Not Form, Is Behind Rohit Sharma's Struggles
The lack of clear communication from the coaching staff and management, not a decline in ability, is being blamed for Rohit Sharma not being at his best.
Records & StatsThe Law of Averages Finally Catches Up With Rohit Sharma at This Venue
Rohit Sharma has scored nearly four centuries in his last four innings at this venue -- so today's failure, by pure statistics, was almost inevitable.
Opinion & Fan Reactions🚨 MS Dhoni’s wife, Sakshi Singh, posted an Instagram post straight from Edgbaston.
🚨 MS Dhoni’s wife, Sakshi Singh, posted an Instagram post straight from Edgbaston. Is MS Dhoni also there in the stadium?🥹
Opinion & Fan ReactionsSo, it was Rohit Sharma’s plan to bring Bumrah back into the attack for Harry Brook.
So, it was Rohit Sharma’s plan to bring Bumrah back into the attack for Harry Brook. My captain is still the best in the business 🐐
Opinion & Fan Reactions🎙️ Rachin Ravindra
🎙️ Rachin Ravindra “I was lucky enough to visit Portugal and Spain recently. It reminded me of the incredible fanfare around Cristiano Ronaldo, but honestly, I believe MS Dhoni is even greater. The noise whenever Dhoni appears, or entering the stadium, is simply next level.
IPL- Took DC to Finals, DC chose Pant over him
- Took DC to Finals, DC chose Pant over him - Won Title with KKR, KKR released him - Fought with Gambhir, Gambhir became Indian Coach - Took PBKS to finals, PBKS lost it - Became Indian Captain, all batters went out of form Shreyas Iyer might be the most unluckiest Cricketer. 😭
International Cricket🚨🔴 Breaking News
🚨🔴 Breaking News ICC decided to add 25 points in Ishan Kishan T20i Ranking after his collapse saving knock of 4 runs in 6 balls.
Opinion & Fan ReactionsThank God European countries aren't good at cricket. Otherwise, in these conditions, our team wouldn't even be in the...
Thank God European countries aren't good at cricket. Otherwise, in these conditions, our team wouldn't even be in the top 20 nations. 😭
Opinion & Fan ReactionsSanju Samson performed in WC, won POTT, still got dropped after 2 failures.
Sanju Samson performed in WC, won POTT, still got dropped after 2 failures. Abhishek Sharma who failed all along the WC, scored 1 fifty in last 5 matches is playing ahead of him. All along the career Sanju Samson has faced injustice and racism. 💔
Opinion & Fan ReactionsMan faced Peak Wasim Akram and Imran Khan at the age of 16 & scored fifties against them.
Man faced Peak Wasim Akram and Imran Khan at the age of 16 & scored fifties against them. He is the ultimate of Cricket. No one can be him.
International Cricket- Became Test Coach
- Became Test Coach - Picked biased squad - Lost Next 2 Series - Instead of justifying, removed Rohit Sharma & Virat Kohli - Rohit groomed team won T20 WC - Bro again decided to build new core - Removed SKY & Sanju Samson - Again lost next 2 series The problem isn't in players.
International CricketImagine a footballer who has:
Imagine a footballer who has: • 1 World Cup 🏆 • 3 Ballon d'Ors 🥇 • 1 Olympic Gold 🥇 • 10 World Cup Goals ⚽ That's not a player. That's the difference between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo
Opinion & Fan ReactionsThis is what he has earned. Footballers will come and go, but no one will ever reach the level of respect Messi comma...
This is what he has earned. Footballers will come and go, but no one will ever reach the level of respect Messi commands. 🐐
International CricketI'm a die hard cricket fan. I've supported India and MI my whole life. But when MI released Rohit and the BCCI remove...
I'm a die hard cricket fan. I've supported India and MI my whole life. But when MI released Rohit and the BCCI removed him from captaincy, the sports fan inside me died. I never felt the same connection with any cricket match after that. But thank you, Lionel Messi and Argentina. Thank you for remi
Opinion & Fan Reactions🚨 Lionel Messi crying in tears of hapiness. We all thought it's over but Argentina had different plans.
🚨 Lionel Messi crying in tears of hapiness. We all thought it's over but Argentina had different plans. We are still coming for our 2nd WC 👊🏻
Opinion & Fan Reactions- Messi fans love him.
- Messi fans love him. -'Ronaldo fans love him. - Americans love him. - Europeans love him. - Australians love him. - Asians love him too. While the world was busy debating Messi vs Ronaldo, everyone agreed on one thing that they loved Neymar. Thank you, Neymar. 🥹🇧🇷