Thursday, April 30
Former India batter Manoj Tiwary has sparked a debate, claiming Virat Kohli was "forced" to retire from Test cricket. Tiwary refuted suggestions that Kohli abandoned the toughest format for easier ones, asserting an atmosphere was created leading to his departure. Meanwhile, Kohli continues to shine in ODIs, recently scoring a century against New Zealand.
Bangladesh's participation in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 is in jeopardy as the national team refused to travel to India due to security concerns. Despite players' willingness to play, the government has decided against it, citing the ICC's failure to address their grievances. Scotland is reportedly being considered as a replacement.
Hardik Pandya has achieved a significant milestone in Indian T20I cricket. He is now the second most capped player, surpassing Virat Kohli. Pandya's consistent performance with bat and ball highlights his enduring presence in the shortest format. This achievement places him in an exclusive group of Indian cricketers with over 100 T20 international appearances.
Hanif Mohammad's monumental 337 against the West Indies in 1958 secured Pakistan's first Test draw. He batted for 970 minutes, showcasing incredible patience and resilience to save his team from defeat after following on. This innings remains the longest in Test cricket history by time.
Former New Zealand wicketkeeper Ian Smith questioned India's decision to omit Rishabh Pant from their T20 World Cup squad, stating a player of his caliber should be a guaranteed selection. Smith believes Pant's match-winning ability makes him indispensable, even over Sanju Samson, highlighting the modern T20 trend of wicketkeeper-batters batting higher up the order.
Bangladesh Cricket Board accuses ICC of double standards after its request to move T20 World Cup matches out of India was rejected. The BCB cited safety concerns, contrasting the ICC's past flexibility in allowing India to play the 2025 Champions Trophy at a neutral venue.
