PCB drops a massive statement on the captaincy row amid Contract change

PCB drops a massive statement on the captaincy row amid Contract change

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has responded to rumors about leadership changes in the national team. Recent reports suggested Shan Masood would be removed as Test captain, with Saud Shakeel as a possible replacement. There were also whispers that Mohammad Rizwan might lose his ODI captaincy, potentially being succeeded by Salman Ali Agha, particularly after … Read more

We’ve ticked a few boxes – Brendon McCullum impressed by Harry Brook’s captaincy

We’ve ticked a few boxes – Brendon McCullum impressed by Harry Brook’s captaincy

Brendon McCullum believes England’s white-ball fortunes are back on track under Harry Brook‘s leadership, with glimmers of Ben Stokes in his new captain. McCullum and Stokes forged an instant bond when they took charge of England’s Test team three years ago, lifting a side that had lost direction and giving it new purpose. Now the … Read more

3 ideal captaincy candidates for Team India after Rohit Sharma’s retirement from Test cricket

3 ideal captaincy candidates for Team India after Rohit Sharma’s retirement from Test cricket

India’s Test cricket journey is on the brink of a new chapter. Rohit Sharma, who led India with composure and tactical sharpness in recent years, has announced his retirement from the longest format of the game. His exit leaves a massive void—not just at the top of the order, but also in the leadership department. … Read more

IPL 2025 [WATCH]: Sunil Narine spoils MS Dhoni’s captaincy comeback for CSK during clash against KKR

IPL 2025 [WATCH]: Sunil Narine spoils MS Dhoni’s captaincy comeback for CSK during clash against KKR

In what was expected to be a vintage comeback under the Chepauk lights, MS Dhoni’s return to captaincy in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 turned into a bitter disappointment as he fell cheaply once again to his longtime nemesis, Sunil Narine. The Chennai Super Kings skipper, known for his composure and ability to rescue … Read more

Rob Key says Ben Stokes is an option for England white-ball captaincy

Rob Key says Ben Stokes is an option for England white-ball captaincy

England could spring a surprise by asking Ben Stokes to take charge of their ailing white-ball side, with managing director Rob Key admitting “it would be stupid” not to consider the Test skipper. Jos Buttler stood down as limited-overs captain after his disappointing reign concluded with a dismal Champions Trophy campaign that left his side … Read more

Ajinkya Rahane’s captaincy record so far

Ajinkya Rahane’s captaincy record so far

Ajinkya Rahane has been appointed as the captain of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season. With this appointment, he joins the ranks of newly named captains like Shreyas Iyer and Rajat Patidar, who will also lead their respective franchises in the upcoming season. While KKR may transition from one … Read more

Jos Buttler resigns from captaincy after England’s early exit from Champions Trophy 2025

Jos Buttler resigns from captaincy after England’s early exit from Champions Trophy 2025

In a dramatic turn of events, Jos Buttler has stepped down as England’s white-ball captain following the team’s early exit from the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This decision comes on the heels of a crushing defeat to Afghanistan, which sealed England’s elimination from the tournament and marked their seventh consecutive loss. Buttler, who assumed the … Read more

Champions Trophy 2025 – Afg vs Eng – Jos Buttler on captaincy future: ‘You’ve got to consider all possibilities’

Champions Trophy 2025 - Afg vs Eng - Jos Buttler on captaincy future: 'You've got to consider all possibilities'

Buttler won the 2022 T20 World Cup, his first ICC tournament as captain, but England have underperformed ever since. They lost six out of nine games at the 2023 ODI World Cup, were thrashed by India in the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup in 2024, and have now gone out of the Champions Trophy … Read more