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Graeme Smith: IPL One of World's Biggest Sports Leagues

Graeme Smith: IPL One of World's Biggest Sports Leagues

Graeme Smith hailed the IPL as one of the biggest leagues in the world across all sports. The SA20 commissioner and 2008 IPL champion drew parallels between the competitions' growth trajectories.

The Cricket Standard Desk 20 Nov 2025 2 min read
SA20 vs IPL
U-19 World Cup 2026 Schedule: India Face USA on Opening Day

U-19 World Cup 2026 Schedule: India Face USA on Opening Day

ICC announced the U-19 World Cup 2026 schedule with India facing USA in the tournament opener on January 15. The 16-team competition runs through February 6 in Zimbabwe and Namibia across 41 matches.

The Cricket Standard Desk 20 Nov 2025 2 min read
U-19 World Cup
England Name Bashir in 12-Man Squad, Keep Ashes Options Open

England Name Bashir in 12-Man Squad, Keep Ashes Options Open

England named Shoaib Bashir in a 12-man squad for the first Ashes Test alongside four frontline pacers. Mark Wood proved fitness after hamstring scare, with selectors keeping bowling options flexible for Perth.

The Cricket Standard Desk 20 Nov 2025 2 min read
South Africa Add Lungi Ngidi as Rabada Remains Doubtful

South Africa Add Lungi Ngidi as Rabada Remains Doubtful

South Africa have added Lungi Ngidi to their squad for the Guwahati Test, indicating Kagiso Rabada remains doubtful with rib injury. The 29-year-old last played in WTC final against Australia in June.

The Cricket Standard Desk 20 Nov 2025 2 min read
Stokes Tells England: Don't Be Afraid of Australia in Ashes

Stokes Tells England: Don't Be Afraid of Australia in Ashes

Ben Stokes urged England not to be afraid of Australia ahead of the first Ashes Test in Perth. The tourists named a 12-man squad featuring four express pacers, with Mark Wood fit after injury scare.

The Cricket Standard Desk 20 Nov 2025 3 min read
International
Markram Grateful for LSG Retention, Eyes Crunch Moments

Markram Grateful for LSG Retention, Eyes Crunch Moments

Aiden Markram expressed gratitude after being retained by Lucknow Super Giants for IPL 2026. The South African scored 445 runs in 13 matches with five fifties in 2025 despite LSG's seventh-place finish.

The Cricket Standard Desk 17 Nov 2025 2 min read
IPL 2026
Ganguly to Gambhir: Win Tests in Five Days, Not Three

Ganguly to Gambhir: Win Tests in Five Days, Not Three

Sourav Ganguly told Gautam Gambhir to "win Test matches in five days, not three" after India's three-day defeat at Eden Gardens. The CAB president confirmed the pitch was prepared as Gambhir requested.

The Cricket Standard Desk 17 Nov 2025 3 min read
Pitch Controversy Sourav Ganguly
Kumar Sangakkara Returns as RR Head Coach, Replaces Dravid

Kumar Sangakkara Returns as RR Head Coach, Replaces Dravid

Kumar Sangakkara returns as Rajasthan Royals head coach for IPL 2026, replacing Rahul Dravid who left after ninth-place finish. The Sri Lankan legend will hold dual role as Director of Cricket.

The Cricket Standard Desk 17 Nov 2025 2 min read
IPL 2026
Irfan Pathan has delivered a scathing critique of India's pitch strategy after their shocking 30-run defeat to South Africa at Eden Gardens, warning that the team's batting skills have "downgraded" due to excessive white-ball cricket and reliance on rank turners.

Irfan Pathan has delivered a scathing critique of India's pitch strategy after their shocking 30-run defeat to South Africa at Eden Gardens, warning that the team's batting skills have "downgraded" due to excessive white-ball cricket and reliance on rank turners.

Irfan Pathan has delivered a scathing critique of India's pitch strategy after their shocking 30-run defeat to South Africa at Eden Gardens, warning that the team's batting skills have "downgraded" due to excessive white-ball cricket and reliance on rank turners.

The Cricket Standard Desk 17 Nov 2025 3 min read
KL Rahul has delivered a blunt assessment of IPL captaincy, revealing he feels more drained after two months of franchise cricket than 10 months of international duty. The India wicketkeeper-batter opened up about the relentless scrutiny from team owners who lack cricketing backgrounds, saying it often "feels like you're being interrogated".

KL Rahul has delivered a blunt assessment of IPL captaincy, revealing he feels more drained after two months of franchise cricket than 10 months of international duty. The India wicketkeeper-batter opened up about the relentless scrutiny from team owners who lack cricketing backgrounds, saying it often "feels like you're being interrogated".

KL Rahul has delivered a blunt assessment of IPL captaincy, revealing he feels more drained after two months of franchise cricket than 10 months of international duty. The India wicketkeeper-batter opened up about the relentless scrutiny from team owners who lack cricketing backgrounds, saying it often "feels like you…

The Cricket Standard Desk 17 Nov 2025 3 min read
IPL 2026
Sunrisers Hyderabad have confirmed Pat Cummins will continue as captain for a third consecutive season in IPL 2026. The franchise made the announcement on Monday through a post on their official X handle, featuring photos of the Australian fast bowler without extensive details.

Sunrisers Hyderabad have confirmed Pat Cummins will continue as captain for a third consecutive season in IPL 2026. The franchise made the announcement on Monday through a post on their official X handle, featuring photos of the Australian fast bowler without extensive details.

Sunrisers Hyderabad have confirmed Pat Cummins will continue as captain for a third consecutive season in IPL 2026. The franchise made the announcement on Monday through a post on their official X handle, featuring photos of the Australian fast bowler without extensive details.

The Cricket Standard Desk 17 Nov 2025 2 min read
IPL 2026
Pujara's Rare Outburst: India's Home Loss "Cannot Be Digested"

Pujara's Rare Outburst: India's Home Loss "Cannot Be Digested"

Cheteshwar Pujara delivered a rare on-air meltdown after India's 30-run defeat to South Africa, rejecting the transition excuse. He said losing at home with such talent cannot be digested.

The Cricket Standard Desk 17 Nov 2025 3 min read
BCCI Confirms 8 IPL Trades: Samson to CSK, Shami to LSG

BCCI Confirms 8 IPL Trades: Samson to CSK, Shami to LSG

BCCI confirmed eight IPL trades including Sanju Samson to CSK for Rs 18 crore, Ravindra Jadeja to RR for Rs 14 crore, and Mohammed Shami to LSG for Rs 10 crore ahead of retention deadline.

The Cricket Standard Desk 15 Nov 2025 2 min read
IPL 2026
Prince Blames Eden Pitch's "No Trust" Factor for SA Collapse

Prince Blames Eden Pitch's "No Trust" Factor for SA Collapse

Ashwell Prince blamed Eden Gardens pitch's inconsistent bounce for South Africa's collapse to 159. The batting coach said the "trust deficit" prevented batters from settling despite quality starts.

The Cricket Standard Desk 15 Nov 2025 3 min read
Pitch Criticism
Siraj Reveals Bumrah's Advice Behind Wicket-Taking Burst

Siraj Reveals Bumrah's Advice Behind Wicket-Taking Burst

Mohammed Siraj revealed Jasprit Bumrah told him to attack the stumps, leading to his wicket-taking burst against South Africa. The advice helped Siraj claim 2/47 after an expensive start at Eden Gardens.

The Cricket Standard Desk 15 Nov 2025 2 min read