The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 match between Quetta Gladiators and Rawalpindi on Friday saw a new controversy, as Daryl Mitchell was dismissed twice during Usman Tariq’s bowling break.The New Zealand batsman expressed concerns about Tariq’s long break in action before his release. Mitchell walked off twice during the over, before the umpire stepped in…
Sai Sudharsan. (AFP Photo) Former Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin Sai Sudharsan praised his brilliant innings for Gujarat Titans, highlighting the youngster’s clarity and understanding of the game despite the team’s loss. Rajasthan Royals.Sidharson played a fluent 44-ball 73 in the absence of regular skipper Shibman Gill, but Gujarat Titans fell short in a high-scoring encounter…
R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja (AFP Photo) As India stands on the cusp of a transition in their storied spin-bowling legacy, former India left-arm spinner Nilesh Kulkarni offers a timely and nuanced assessment of where things stand. In this wide-ranging conversation, Kulkarni reflects on the shifting demands of red-ball cricket, the looming void post the…
Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq’s much-discussed bowling action is attracting attention at all levels of cricket, with his distinctive break before release now being emulated by younger players.Tariq’s action, which involves a clear stop before delivering the ball, has already come under scrutiny, with suggestions of indirect chucking from Australian all-rounder Cameron Greene.The trend seems to…
Kuldeep Yadav at TOISA 2025 in Lucknow. Lucknow: Kuldeep Yadav He has been a cornerstone of India’s spin attack since his arrival, maintaining the same calm, team-first attitude whether on the field or on the bench. Speaking on the sidelines of TOISA, the Kanpur-born wrist-spinner reflected on his journey, recent highs and what lies ahead….
Varun Chakraborty (AFP Photo) CHENNAI: For Varun Chakraborty, the T20 World Cup victory must have felt bittersweet. The enigmatic spinner, touted as India’s X-factor bowler, was not at his best. Although he finished as the tournament’s joint-highest wicket-taker with 14 scalps, his economy rate of 9.25 was a little above his own best standards.This was…
Daniel Vettori (TOI photo) New Delhi: Agreement with Pakistan’s mystery spinner Abrar Ahmed Sunrisers Leeds’ 2026 player auction took social media by storm in India, but the head coach Daniel Vettori explained that the move was purely a cricketing decision after the franchise lost the English star Adil Rashid.Go beyond limits with our YouTube channel….
Pakistan’s Abrar Ahmed, right, celebrates (AP/PTI) Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Vice President Rajeev Shukla has made it clear that the board has no authority to intervene in the dispute over the signing of the Pakistan spinner by the Sunrisers franchise. Abrar Ahmed For the upcoming season of The Hundred.The Sun TV…