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...
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...
As India prepares for its upcoming One Day International series in Australia, fresh reports suggest that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selectors plan to engage directly with Rohit Sharma regarding his future role as captain. The deliberations may be among the defining moments of squad selection, especially considering Rohit’s recent reentry...
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...
Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has finally addressed the speculation surrounding his removal from the IPL 2025 commentary panel. Contrary to widespread reports citing friction with Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma, Pathan clarified that it was actually Hardik Pandya who expressed displeasure with some of his broadcast comments. This, he revealed, was the true reason...
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...