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The Indian women’s team captain Harmanpreet Kaur has stepped down after a journey that many would envy, but most importantly, everyone would want to experience. This decision came after Kaur and the BCCI had a meeting in Mumbai earlier in the day. Harmanpreet, 37, captained India on 211 occasions across formats. India achieved several accolades under her leadership that included wins in the 2012, 2016 and 2022 editions of the Asia Cup along with gold medals at the 2022 and 20

One of the key architects of the 2019 and 2022 world cup win, Mark wood has called time on his England international career. Following the retirements of James Anderson, Stuart Broad, Chris Woakes and Ben Stokes, Wood’s retirement marks the end of an era of sorts of a solid England side. Wood, who made his England debut as a tearaway quick against New Zealand at Lord’s in 2015, took 119 wickets from 38 Tests. He also finished with 80 wickets in 70 ODIs and 54 in 38 T20Is, mak

In an unexpectedly surprising move, veteran India fast bowler Zaheer Khan has been named the head coach of the Chennai Super Kings for IPL 2027. Zak, as he is fondly known as, will bring all his experience for a franchise that has been struggling for the past two seasons. Zaheer replaces Stephen Fleming, who ended his 18-year association with the franchise, primarily at the helm of their coaching staff, before taking up a role with England cricket. In July, he was named their

As the Australian tour of South Africa begins on the 24th of September, the word SANDPAPER resurfaces. The 2018 tour was known for more controversies off the field rather than on it as Steve Smith and David Warner faced international bans and Australia lost the series too by a humiliating 3-1 margin. Since then, a lot of transition has happened and come the first test in October, a delicious battle awaits as two fiery sides go head to head Pat Cummins will make a long-awaite

15 August is a day that makes every Indian a little more patriotic. After years of British rule, independence was achieved. And as the decades post 1947 passed, Indian cricket too grew louder in stature as they produced players that re- wrote record books From Lala Amarnat leading for the first time, to the historic win in 1971 in the West Indies and a couple of historic wins at lords and Melbourne, Indian cricket has produced moments that has enthralled and riveted every fan

Manners maketh a man”. Former India cricketer Ajinkya Rahane is a living embodiment of this saying. The safest hands in the slips, India’s most dependable middle order batsman and man of exquisite character has officially called it a day and even the weather today seems a bit somber. Rahane was not India's batting mainstay, even though there was a time when he was their most reliable overseas batter. He was never the captain, until the captain wasn't around. He was crucial wi

As if the T20 series loss was not enough, India managed to successfully bottle yet another ODI series as they went down to England 2-1 even though they were 1-0 up. The ODI series not only was lost, but has sparked rumors of retirement of Rohit Sharma. Even though he hasn't officially announced it, the rumours are still going strong. Captain Shubman Gill called for an improvement in fitness within the squad after a spate of injuries hampered the visitors during their 2-1 ODI

As if the Ireland series wasn't enough to create a blot on the world champions mark, Shreyas Iyer’s India were hammered to the T across venues. In the process, India’s 2 year golden record not only came to an end but they also lost their number one ranking to England. So where did India exactly lose the series?? In the second game, 60 were required of 4 overs. Shreys Iyer threw the ball to Ravi Bishnoi, who ends up conceding 29 which included 3 no balls and as many sixes of

Ben stokes. The name was enough to psychologically haunt the opposition. For 15 years, Ben Stokes always put his team ahead of himself on the field. There might have been indiscretions and misdemeanours off it, but on it, he remained the talismanic warrior who offered every bit of himself, mind and body, for his country's sake. Right up to and including the very end. Out of all those incredible moments, 5 are hard to pick. And trust me, they are incredibly hard to pick. Suc

As if the Indian women losing to Australia and the men’s team loss to Ireland wasn’t enough, a mad sunday has finally come to an end as Ben Stokes, one of England’s greatest all rounders has announced his retirement from international cricket. An international career that began in 2011 and included captaining the Test side since April 2022 has now finally ended as it saw many controversies including a recent one in which he and Gus Atkinson were involved in a brawl in a club

With subject to fitness, talismanic India batsman Virat Kohli has been included in the upcoming ODI series against England. Jasprit Bumrah too returns to the squad after a very very long hiatus as he played his last ODI in 2024 against Sri Lanka. While the 32-year-old pace spearhead was rested for both the one-off Test and the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan as part of the BCCI's workload management plan. Kohli, has suffered a hamstring injury in the IPL 2026 fina

After a glittering career, that despite injuries and bad luck, had some riveting moments, New Zealand’s talismanic former captain Kane Williamson has announced his retirement from international cricket. His decision comes in the midst of New Zealand's ongoing Test tour of England, which they trail 1-0 after a loss in the opening game. He will not take any further part in the series with the Lord's Test marking his final international appearance. "I've thought about it for a w

More than 2000 boundaries. The same number of sixes. Yet the IPL 2026 felt exhaustive. An overdose of T20 cricket, gargantuan scores being chased down and the pitches came under some criticism. Yet, like, light at the end of the tunnel, there were 5 moments that caught my attention. Moments that proved as to why the IPL is a different beast after 19 seasons. 5 : Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain run riot against RR Rajasthan Royals didn’t look to lose a single game after 4 riv

The IPL, even until last year has had its fair share of thrills, riveting moments and images that takes it several notches above any other global league around the world. Yet, this year, it felt like that fatigue has set in. Even though the Sooryavanshi’s and Jaiswals and Priyansh Aryas of the league have gone bonkers, the nature of the pitches and the ease at which the runs have been scored have come under a lot of criticism. The bowlers have had flat decks to bowl on, T20

After shining brightly in the domestic season earlier this year, Saurashtra left arm spinner Manav Suthar and fast bowler Gurnoor Brar have earned their maiden India call ups as BCCI announced the squad for the test and Ofi series against Afghanistan that will be played in June. A handy left-handed batter lower down the order, with 1026 first-class runs at an average of 25.65, Harsh Dubey has also got the nod ahead of Axar Patel who was left out of the squad from India's last

After a rather impressive performance in the WPL earlier this year, Nandini Sharma, the lanky fast bowler from the Delhi capitals has earned her maiden call up to the Indian squad for the women’s world t20 in England in June. Sharma picked up two five wicket hauls and was the leading wicket taker for the capitals in the tournament. The squad also sees the return of wicketkeeper-batter Yastika Bhatia and all-rounder Radha Yadav to the side, while Anushka Sharma, Uma Chetry an

Two teams. Both at the top of the table…. Errr … sorry bottom of the table. Actually it isn't my fault… we are so used to seeing them dominate over the years that seeing them getting dominated the last few editions of the IPL is a bit sad. But since they have given us some unforgettable IPL games, listing down 5 is tough. But cracking tough nuts is exactly what we do at PitchPoint…. So here we go…. 5 : An MS Dhoni special pulls off a riveting win for the yellow army ( MI vs

Shardul Thakur bowls a length ball in the 11th over of the innings of the Punjab Kings at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday evening. Shreyas Iyer plays a riveting uppish drive and sends it into the stands. He makes a mistake again in the 16th over, Iyer sends it further… way further ensuring that a handful of Punjab have their share of cheer amidst a sea of blue. Shreyas Iyer, who was trusted by the Punjab management last year after his successful stint with KKR in 2024, has

It's November 1989. A young curly haired batsman from Mumbai is struck on the nose by a sharp bouncer from Waqar Younis. The non-striker goes up to him and asks him if he is fine. He says “MAI KHELEGA”( i will play on) and whips the next ball for a glorious on drive. That youngster became Sachin Tendulkar and we all know what he did next. Multiple records shattered, multiple stories about how he literally halted trains, film shoots, and even a mention about how the American

The Indian men’s cricket team will have a jam packed home season as the BCCI have announced a packed schedule from November to March as Sri Lanka, West Indies, Zimbabwe and Australia come touring to enthrall cricket fans all over the country. The home season will kickstart with West Indies' white-ball tour - which includes 5 ODIs and 3 T20Is - on September 27 in Thiruvananthapuram. The series will run till October 17. While the ODIs will be played in Thiruvananthapuram, Guwa