Team India has suffered a significant setback ahead of its upcoming One Day International (ODI) series against Afghanistan, with senior batter Virat Kohli being ruled out due to a hamstring injury. The star cricketer’s absence has prompted the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to make changes to the squad as preparations intensify...
The debate surrounding India’s future leadership in T20 international cricket has gained fresh momentum after veteran spinner and former international star Ravichandran Ashwin expressed his views on the selection process for the national team’s captaincy. Ashwin suggested that middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer may have been unfairly overlooked despite demonstrating strong leadership qualities and delivering consistent...
Indian cricket could be on the verge of another significant leadership transition in the shortest format of the game, with Shreyas Iyer reportedly set to take charge of the national T20 side during the upcoming tour of Ireland. The development signals a potential shift in India’s leadership strategy as selectors continue to build a squad...
Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer has defended his tactical decision to not use veteran spinner Yuzvendra Chahal during the team’s high-scoring IPL 2026 clash against Delhi Capitals, despite the side’s seam bowlers struggling to contain runs in a dramatic chase. Punjab Kings suffered a narrow three-wicket defeat after failing to defend a massive total of...
India’s T20I team could soon witness a major leadership change, with wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson reportedly emerging as the frontrunner to succeed Suryakumar Yadav as captain in the shortest format. Recent reports suggest that the national selectors are seriously evaluating future leadership options ahead of upcoming bilateral assignments, and Samson’s recent performances have significantly strengthened his...
In a surprising development that has sent shockwaves across the cricketing world, Indian cricket icons Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have been unexpectedly removed from the ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings. The duo, who have long been mainstays in the top 10, were ranked No. 2 (Rohit) and No. 4 (Kohli) as recently as last...
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially announced India’s squad for the Asia Cup 2025, scheduled to begin on September 9 in the UAE. Suryakumar Yadav will continue to lead the team, while Shubman Gill has been surprisingly promoted to the role of vice-captain, replacing Axar Patel. The selection meeting, held...
As the countdown to the Asia Cup 2025 begins, speculation is rife over India’s squad selection for the tournament starting September 9 in the UAE. With youngsters like Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, and Tilak Varma in the mix, there is uncertainty over the inclusion of Test skipper Shubman Gill, despite his strong showing in the...