Ravi Shastri

Former India captain Ajinkya Rahane entertained viewers during the Galle Test with a hilarious imitation of former head coach Ravi Shastri. Making his Test commentary debut, Rahane showcased his lighter side while recalling his long association with Shastri, including India’s 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy triumph. His impression added humour to the broadcast and gave fans a glimpse of his personality beyond cricket analysis.

Kuldeep bowled only 25 overs across India’s two innings in the Test and took one wicket, while left-arm spinner Manav Suthar and Ravindra Jadeja bowled around 44 overs each and shared 14 wickets. India won the Test by 165 runs.

Ajinkya Rahane believes Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri toughened Indian cricket. They instilled a fearless and aggressive approach, especially in overseas matches. India achieved significant success under their leadership during this period. Rahane expressed concern about the current Test cricket mentality and resilience. He noted a decline in the patience required for difficult match phases.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar says he is at peace with life outside the Indian team and now plays cricket mainly because of his passion for the game. The veteran pacer credits his family for helping him accept the transition. He also praises the IPL, Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri for strengthening India’s fast-bowling culture and recalls Praveen Kumar’s influence.

Sunil Gavaskar lauded Ajinkya Rahane's leadership during India's historic Australia tour victory. Rahane captained the team through significant challenges and injuries to secure a remarkable series win. Gavaskar noted Rahane's exceptional captaincy record, which often went unappreciated by the public. He highlighted Rahane's crucial century after a devastating defeat, inspiring a comeback. Rahane departs cricket with immense respect from all involved in the sport.

Ajinkya Rahane announced his retirement from international cricket on Thursday. Sachin Tendulkar led tributes, recalling Rahane's dedication and leadership qualities. Former coach Ravi Shastri praised his yeoman service to Indian cricket. Cheteshwar Pujara and Virender Sehwag also celebrated his career achievements. Rahane retires with 5,077 Test runs and an unbeaten captaincy record.

Abhishek Sharma set a new Indian record for best T20I bowling figures by an opener. He achieved this remarkable feat with figures of three wickets for seventeen runs. India secured a commanding ninety-run victory over Zimbabwe in the second T20I match. Ishan Kishan scored eighty-one runs and Tilak Varma added sixty runs for India. The bowlers then successfully defended their substantial total to clinch the series.

Former Australia coach Justin Langer has emerged as the frontrunner to replace Brendon McCullum as England's Test coach. While the ECB hopes to make an appointment before next month's Pakistan series, former India coaches Ravi Shastri and Rahul Dravid are not part of the recruitment process.

Ravi Shastri supports Rohit Sharma, urging management to let him play as long as desired. Sharma silenced critics with a historic century at Lord's in the third ODI. He stated external noise does not affect his focus on team success. Sharma's performance came amid speculation about his future international career. The veteran opener continues to represent India and contribute to team achievements.

England dominated the third ODI against India at Lord's, amassing a record 387/3, led by a huge opening partnership between Jacob Bethell and Ben Duckett. India's bowlers, missing Jasprit Bumrah, struggled with discipline and conceded many extras. Poor middle-over planning further exposed India's bowling vulnerabilities, raising concerns for their 2027 ODI World Cup preparations.

Cricket prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi faces challenges after a strong IPL performance. Formula One rookie Arvid Lindblad notes this trend across sports. Lindblad attributes this rise to improved technology and earlier access to information. He also shares his connection to Indian roots and his experiences in Mumbai. Lindblad is currently pursuing his driving license while competing in Formula One.

From Shubman Gill and Priyanka Chopra to tennis lifers such as Lara Dutta and Ravi Shastri, Wimbledon now offers sport, style, status, and sentiment

Sophie Dhawan marked her first visit to the historic Lord's Cricket Ground during a pivotal ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 match against Australia, an experience that's both thrilling and 'bittersweet'. Sharing the stands with cricket legends like Shikhar Dhawan, Ravi Shastri, Virat Kohli, and Anushka Sharma, she witnessed an extraordinary atmosphere with a record crowd, yet the team's defeat sealed their fate in the tournament.

Ravi Shastri has criticised Team India's decision to keep 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi on the bench, saying the youngster should have made his debut during the Ireland series. Calling him an "X-factor," Shastri said Vaibhav's fearless approach could provide explosive starts and urged the team management to include him soon after his impressive IPL performances.

Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's international debut remains elusive, sparking debate among cricket legends like Michael Vaughan and Sunil Gavaskar. Despite immense hype and stellar performances in U-19 World Cup and IPL, the young sensation has been benched for recent T20Is. Selectors cite 'appropriate time,' but fans and former players are questioning the delay, eager to witness the prodigy's talent on the global stage.

Cricket circles are buzzing over teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's delayed India debut. While assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate advocates for a gradual integration, former Proteas captain AB de Villiers argues the Ireland series was the perfect platform. Legends like Shastri and Vaughan also voiced similar sentiments, suggesting Sooryavanshi should have been given a chance to gain international experience against a less formidable opponent.

Deepti Sharma compared MS Dhoni to Novak Djokovic, saying both legends share an exceptional ability to remain calm under pressure. Attending The Championships, Wimbledon for the first time, Deepti called it a dream come true, named Djokovic her favourite tennis player, and said she would love to watch tennis alongside Sachin Tendulkar, Ravi Shastri and Sunil Gavaskar.

Star couple Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma were among the high-profile spectators at Lord's on Sunday as India faced Australia in a crucial Group A clash of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026. Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan and his wife Sophie Shine and Ravi Shastri were also present, with the group later posing together for a picture.