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'Backing Shubman Gill in T20Is has been a waste of time' - Former India batter slams team management for ‘zero planning’

Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif has called out the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for backing Shubman Gill in T20Is without yielding desirable results.

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'Dropped on Christmas Day and redemption in Durban'

Steven Finn looks back on a career of touring with England, including the low of being dropped on Christmas Day and the high of taking down South Africa.

Cricket News / Crictoday / December 24

Aakash Chopra questions Gujarat Giants’ XI balance

Gujarat Giants reshaped their roster at the WPL 2026 auction, holding on to Beth Mooney while breaking the bank with a INR 2 crore move for Sophie Devine and bringing in Renuka Singh Thakur to bolster their bowling options.

Cricket News / CricketGully / December 24

Top 3 Teams with Strongest Spin Attacks in IPL 2026

In Indian conditions, spin bowling has always played a significant role, and Indian Premier League is no exception. Dry pitches, slow surfaces, and long tournaments make quality spinners an asset.

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / December 24

Hockey Star Hardik Singh Proposed For Khel Ratna; 24 Recommended For Arjuna Awards

Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna: Two-time Olympic bronze medallist hockey player Hardik Singh has been recommended for the prestigeous Major Dhyan Chand Khel

Cricket News / Crictoday / December 24

Monty Panesar urges England to appoint Ravi Shastri as head coach after Ashes defeat

Monty Panesar has urged English cricket to consider a major shake-up, floating Ravi Shastri’s name as a possible candidate should a coaching change follow the Ashes setback Down Under.

Jasprit Bumrah News / Cricfit / December 24

“You Don’t Forget What Is Said”- Pant, Bumrah Apologise, But Bavuma Reminds

Temba Bavuma became the target of a controversial comment from the Indian team during the recent two-Test series, which South Africa won 2-0. In the first Test in Kolkata, the Proteas skipper was referred to as “bauna” by Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant, a term linked to his short stature.

Ben Stokes News / Crictoday / December 24

Ben Stokes addresses Ashes off-field claims, backs England Squad

England captain Ben Stokes has backed his squad after reports surfaced about the drinking controversy during the Ashes break at the Sunshine Coast. Questions have been raised over the off-field conduct following online footage involving a top-order batter, prompting the board to review the incident.

Cricket News / CricketGully / December 24

BCCI Financial Report: Strong Surplus Despite Dream11 Exit & ICC Revenue Dip

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), India's apex cricket body, has once again demonstrated its financial capability having lost several sponsors and its ICC share dwindled.

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / December 24

Pakistan Super League Gets 12 Bids For Two New Teams, But High Base Price Worries Bidders: Report

The Pakistan Super League: The Pakistan Super League (PSL) has received as many as a dozen bids for buying the rights for two new teams in the 2026 edition, with offers coming from five continents, even though a news report claimed that most of them are skittish on the high base price sought by the board.

Cricket News / CricketGully / December 24

Odisha’s Swastik Samal Makes History with 212 in Vijay Hazare Trophy

Swastik Samal made history on Wednesday, December 24, by scoring an impressive 212 runs off 169 balls for Odisha in their Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Saurashtra in Alur.

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / December 24

SA20 Season 4: Proteas Spinner Harmer Joins DSG As Temporary Replacement For Narine

Sunrisers Eastern Cape: Durban's Super Giants (DSG) have signed South Africa off-spinner Simon Harmer as a temporary replacement for West Indies off-spin bowling all-rounder Sunil Narine ahead of Season Four’s commencement, said the tournament on Wednesday.

Ricky Ponting News / Crictoday / December 24

Ricky Ponting urges Cameron Green to keep things simple after Ashes struggles

Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting has urged Cameron Green to return to old ways and avoid overcomplicating his method after a tough run in the current Ashes.

Cricket News / CricketGully / December 24

Top List-A Century Makers in Cricket: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Legends Ranked

List-A cricket has always been the heart and soul of the one-day format, requiring batters to show patience, adaptability, and a high level of performance over time.

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / December 24

DC School Cup: Modern School Barakhamba Road Claims Double By Winning Both Boys' And Girls' Titles

Modern School Barakhamba Road: Modern School Barakhamba Road were crowned champions of the DC School Cup 2025 in both boys and girls categories after the girls beat DPS RK Puram by 133 runs and the boys defeated St Thomas School by 57 runs to mark the successful completion of the tournament.

Cricket News / Cricfit / December 24

Sakibul Gani Scripts History with Fastest Vijay Hazare Century

Bihar captain Sakibul Gani produced a breathtaking performance in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, etching his name into Indian domestic cricket history. Playing against Arunachal Pradesh, Gani smashed the fastest century by an Indian in List A cricket, reaching the landmark in just 32 balls.

Virat Kohli News / CricketGully / December 24

Watch: BCCI Uploads Virat Kohli’s Century Highlights from Vijay Hazare Trophy

Back again in the world of cricket is the Indian star Virat Kohli proving his worth as an iconic batter in the cricket history books. The records were

Cricket News / Cricfit / December 24

Karnataka Stun Jharkhand With Historic 413-Run Chase In Vijay Hazare Trophy

Vijay Hazare Trophy witnessed one of its most astonishing moments as Karnataka pulled off a jaw-dropping chase of 413 runs against Jharkhand at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium.

Cricket News / CricTracker / December 24

Top 5 all-rounders who can change IPL 2026

IPL 2026 is expected to be a season of all-rounders, with the mini-auction witnessing how valuable multi-skilled players have become. Franchises went hard after cricketers who can contribute in more than one department, providing flexibility, balance, and match-winning impact in a long tournament.

Nathan Lyon News / Crictoday / December 24

Australia head coach confident of Nathan Lyon’s return after hamstring surgery

Australia’s Ashes plans have been disrupted with Nathan Lyon set to be out of action after surgery on a hamstring injury. The experienced off-spinner remains confident of making another comeback.

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / December 24

Gujarat Giants Lack Indian Batting Reliability Despite Having A Balanced Squad, Says Chopra

IANS File Photo: Former India opener Aakash Chopra feels Gujarat Giants (GG) have assembled a well-rounded squad for their 2026 Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 campaign, but lack reliability in terms of Indian batting resources.

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / December 24

LSGrsquo;s Lower-order Batting Remains A Concern As It Hasn't Been Fully Addressed, Says Chopra

Lucknow Super Giants: Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have strengthened their bowling attack in the mini-auction ahead of the 2026 season, but continue to grapple with batting depth issues, particularly in the lower middle-order, said former India opener Aakash Chopra.

Cricket News / Cricfit / December 24

Suryakumar Yadav Slips In ICC Rankings As Jasprit Bumrah Registers Major Jump

Several Indian players witnessed notable movement in the latest ICC T20I rankings following the five-match home series against South Africa. Captain Suryakumar Yadav slipped out of the top ten in the batting charts after his lean patch continued against the Proteas.

Nathan Lyon News / CricTracker / December 24

Ashes 2025-26: Nathan Lyon hopes to bounce back after hamstring surgery

Australia’s Ashes campaign has been hit by a significant blow with veteran off-spinner Nathan Lyon sidelined following hamstring surgery, but the 38-year-old remains determined to fight his way back.