In a significant development for Indian cricket, the selectors have announced the squad for the upcoming ODI series against Australia, with Shubman Gill appointed as the new captain. The 25-year-old opener replaces senior batter Rohit Sharma, marking a major leadership transition in the national team setup. The decision signals a generational shift, as selectors look...
The Supreme Court on Monday transferred to itself all petitions pending in various High Courts that challenge the constitutional validity of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025. The Act, passed during the Monsoon Session of Parliament, bans all forms of real-money online games in India while regulating and promoting social, educational, and...
Team India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has debuted a new look just before the start of the Asia Cup 2025, scheduled to begin on September 9. The all-rounder revealed his sandy blonde hair on Instagram with the caption “New Me,” sharing pictures of his freshly cut and coloured hairstyle. Pandya will play a key role for...
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...
India’s Test captain Shubman Gill has been appointed as the T20I vice-captain for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, starting September 9 in the UAE. Gill, who last featured in a T20I for India in July last year, returns to the shortest format as Suryakumar Yadav’s deputy. In Gill’s absence, Axar Patel had been serving as...
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...
Indian cricket veteran Rohit Sharma has surged to the No.2 spot in the latest ICC ODI rankings for batters, despite not featuring in international cricket since the IPL 2025 season. His rise comes at the expense of former Pakistan captain Babar Azam, who dropped to the third position after a poor outing in the recent...
The 4th Test between India and England at Old Trafford, Manchester, ended in a high-scoring draw, as batters from both teams dominated across all five days. India’s Strong First Innings After England won the toss and opted to field, India posted 358 runs in 114.1 overs. Yashasvi Jaiswal (58) and Sai Sudharsan (61) provided crucial...
Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant was forced to retire hurt on Day 1 of the 4th Test match against England at Old Trafford, Manchester, after sustaining a foot injury. The incident occurred during the 68th over when Pant attempted a reverse sweep off Chris Woakes but ended up under-edging the ball onto his right foot, causing...