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File photo of Nitish Kumar Reddy. (AP) Team India’s injury situation has worsened. All-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has been ruled out of the first three T20Is against Australia as his left quadriceps injury hits another hurdle during his rehabilitation.LIVE: India vs Australia 1st T20IThis time, neck spasms have disrupted his recovery, affecting his mobility. The…

Rohit Sharma (Pic credit: BCCI) In a historic achievement, former India captain Rohit Sharma became the oldest player to reach the No. 1 position in the ICC ODI batting rankings on Wednesday, October 29. At 38 years and 182 days old, the Mumbai cricketer moved up two places to claim the top spot for the…

NEW DELHI: Bengal head coach Laxmi Ratan Shukla has thrown his full weight behind senior India pacer Mohammed Shami, launching a veiled but pointed dig at chief selector Ajit Agarkar amid the ongoing debate over team selection and fitness communication.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Following Shami’s brilliant eight-wicket match haul in…

Shashi Tharoor and Sarfaraz Khan NEW DELHI: The growing debate over India’s selection policies took a fresh turn after senior Indian cricketers expressed frustration over being overlooked despite strong domestic performances. Joining the chorus, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor voiced his anger over the omission of prolific batter Sarfaraz Khan, calling it an “outrage” and a…

Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf’s nightmare run of form has continued, as the fiery quick endured another forgettable outing in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, where he was taken apart by Sialkot’s rising batter Aashar Mehmood. Once hailed as Pakistan’s premier death bowler, Rauf’s struggles since the Asia Cup final disaster against India have now spilled over into…

Shreyas Iyer (Pic credit: BCCI) In a moment that stunned fans and teammates alike, India’s vice-captain Shreyas Iyer suffered a spleen laceration and internal bleeding during the third ODI against Australia in Sydney — an injury that briefly turned life-threatening before swift medical intervention saved the day.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE…

NEW DELHI: Babar Azam’s much-anticipated return to T20 internationals turned into a nightmare on Tuesday as Pakistan crashed to a 55-run defeat against an under-strength South Africa in the series opener at Rawalpindi.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Making his first T20I appearance since December 2024, Babar’s comeback lasted just two balls…

Mohammed Shami (Pic credit: Shami’s X post) NEW DELHI: Senior pacer Mohammed Shami on Tuesday reaffirmed his readiness for an India comeback, declaring that his “hard work is paying off” after a stunning performance for Bengal in the Ranji Trophy. The veteran fast bowler, who has been sidelined from national duties following ankle surgery, delivered…

Mohammed Shami and Ajinkya Rahane NEW DELHI: In a rare show of collective dissent, several senior Indian cricketers — led by Mohammed Shami, Ajinkya Rahane, and Karun Nair — have publicly voiced their frustration over the selection policies and communication gaps under chairman Ajit Agarkar’s selection committee. From questions about transparency to age bias, the…

Mohammad Rizwan of Pakistan (Photo by Kerry Marshall/Getty Images) Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan has refused to sign the new central contract offered by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after being demoted to Category B, according to a PTI report.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Rizwan is reportedly the only one among the…