India produced a strong all-round performance to defeat Sri Lanka by 165 runs in the first Test, taking an important lead in the series and strengthening their position in the World Test Championship race. The victory was built on outstanding contributions from the Indian batting and bowling departments, with Devdutt Padikkal and Manav Suthar emerging...
India Test captain Shubman Gill suffered an injury scare ahead of the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka after sustaining a blow to his right finger during a practice session. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed that Gill will not participate on the opening day of India’s three-day warm-up match against...
India head coach Gautam Gambhir is expected to retain his position despite the national team’s disappointing performances in recent Test cricket. While India’s struggles, including a difficult overseas campaign and a string of defeats, have raised questions over the team’s direction, officials are reportedly continuing to support Gambhir’s long-term plans rather than considering an immediate...
India will be aiming to extend their advantage in the T20I series against England as both teams prepare for the second match of the contest. Following a confident performance in the series opener, the Indian team enters the encounter with momentum on its side, while England will be eager to respond with a stronger display...
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...
India head coach Gautam Gambhir has delivered a clear message to wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant following his removal as vice-captain of the Indian Test team, emphasizing that leadership extends beyond official titles and that senior players must continue to set standards through their conduct and performances. Pant, one of India’s most influential cricketers in the longest...
In recent comments, Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir delivered a candid assessment of Shubman Gill’s emerging captaincy. While praising his composure under pressure, Gambhir cautioned that Gill is still in the early phase of his leadership journey—and has yet to confront the hardest trials that come with captaincy. During a media interaction, Gambhir said, “Gill...
In the wake of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) relieving Rohit Sharma of the ODI captaincy ahead of the Australia series, sharp criticism has surfaced from former players and pundits, who see the move as a bold statement—one many interpret as a harsh message to a celebrated leader. Former India cricketer...
The decision to replace Rohit Sharma as India’s ODI captain with Shubman Gill has sparked intense debate—behind the scenes, the shift was far from abrupt. The transition reflects careful planning, internal introspection, and mood shifts at the top of Indian cricket. Concurrently, the future of Virat Kohli—long a pillar of India’s white-ball setup—is now equally...
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has explained its decision to replace Rohit Sharma with Shubman Gill as captain of the Indian men’s One Day International (ODI) team, calling it a move taken in the “interest of the team.” This leadership transition is part of a larger reshuffle aimed at reducing captaincy...