96-year-old CD Gopinath, India’s oldest-living cricketer, passes away in Chennai | Cricket News

MUMBAI: 96-year-old CD Gopinath passed away in Chennai on Thursday. Hailing from Chennai (formerly Madras), Chingleput Doraikannu (CD) Gopinath, who played eight Tests between 1951-60, was previously India’s oldest living cricketer. Gopinath was the last survivor of India’s first-ever Test win, over England, at Madras in 1952.Following his demise, former India, Mumbai, and Maharashtra wicketkeeper-batter…

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IPL 2026: Umpiring blunder! Finn Allen dismissal sparks row in KKR vs LSG match | Cricket News

The controversial Digvesh Rathi catch (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Umpiring came under heavy criticism during the IPL 2026 clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants after the controversial dismissal of Finn Allen, which quickly went viral and sparked a flood of memes online.Allen was dismissed early in the innings when he attempted an aggressive…

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Brothers of destruction! Jaiswal-Sooryavanshi eclipses ‘Travishek’, Kohli-Salt to become IPL’s most explosive opening pair | Cricket News

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (l) and Abhishek Sharma, Tavis Head Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi are turning into one of the most destructive and fastest-scoring opening pairs in the IPL. Their explosive opening stands for the Rajasthan Royals have already lit up IPL 2026. The duo have been in sensational touch this season and have…

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Rashid Khan likely to skip one off India test, prioritises 2027 Cricket World Cup | Cricket News

Rashid Khan (AP Photo) Afghanistan star all-rounder Rashid Khan has hinted that he may skip the upcoming one-off Test against India, scheduled for June 2026 in Mullanpur, as he continues to manage his workload following back surgery.The 27-year-old, who underwent lower-back surgery after the 2023 ODI World Cup, revealed that doctors have advised him to…

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‘I can’t fathom it’: Ashwin left ‘baffled’ by David Miller’s decision in DC’s one-run defeat | Cricket News

David Miller and Kuldeep Yadav While much of the cricket fraternity expressed sympathy for David Miller after Delhi Capitals’ heartbreaking one-run defeat, former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin stands baffled and stunned by the decision of the South African batter in the final moments of the chase.Delhi appeared to be in control towards the end, with…

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