‘Franchise has backed you’: Irfan Pathan challenges LSG star to step up in IPL 2026 | Cricket News

Lucknow Super Giants’s Mayank Yadav celebrates (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has made it clear that IPL 2026 could be a defining season for Mayank Yadav, urging the young pacer to justify the faith shown in him by Lucknow Super Giants. Mayank burst onto the scene in IPL 2024 with raw pace, … Read more

Knock! knock! Mohammed Shami’s message to selectors grows louder | Cricket News

Mohammed Shami (PTI Photo) Mohammed Shami struck with two incisive spells on Monday to claim three wickets, but Jammu and Kashmir battled their way to 198 for 5 against Bengal on Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy semi-final. The contest remains evenly poised heading into the third day.Bengal were bowled out for 328 after resuming … Read more

Ottneil Baartman: South Africa’s best death bowler, watching the T20 World Cup from home | Cricket News

South Africa’s Ottneil Baartman reacts during the second T20 International cricket match of a series between India and South Africa, at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, in New Chandigarh. (PTI Photo/Shiva Sharma) (PTI12_11_2025_000532B) New Delhi: South Africa’s T20 World Cup preparations have been marred by injury-related concerns. Ryan Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs replaced Tony … Read more