After a disappointing T20I tour of Ireland and England, Team India has shifted its focus to the upcoming three-match ODI series against England, which begins on Tuesday, July 14, at Edgbaston. Ahead of the opening game, India captain Shubman Gill provided a major update on Virat Kohli’s future, confirming that the batting superstar remains a […]

Former India fast bowler Munaf Patel has strongly backed Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to remain central to India’s plans for the 2027 ODI World Cup, urging the team management not to phase out the two modern-day legends prematurely. With both veterans continuing to face questions over their future whenever India play an ODI series, Munaf […]

Kapil Dev believes India’s selection committee should have the final say on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s chances of playing the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa, rather than head coach Gautam Gambhir or ODI captain Shubman Gill. The former India captain feels the five-member panel led by Ajit Agarkar should be the primary […]

Former India batter Ambati Rayudu believes Rohit Sharma will continue to play a key role in India’s ODI plans and has backed the veteran opener to feature in the 2027 ODI World Cup. With Rohit set to return during the upcoming three-match ODI series against England in July, Rayudu feels the Indian team management has […]

Former India head coach Anil Kumble has backed the idea of keeping Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in India’s ODI setup, saying their experience could prove invaluable in the build-up to the 2027 ODI World Cup. In Kumble’s view, the presence of two proven match-winners would not only strengthen the squad but also ease the […]

MS Dhoni has put a clear marker down in the age-versus-performance debate: for him, selection for India should hinge solely on fitness and form — not birth certificates. Speaking plainly, the former captain argued that age should not be used as a shorthand for decline, especially when a player continues to perform and remains physically […]

Three weeks after India’s ICC Champions Trophy 2025 victory in Dubai, Virat Kohli has revealed that his next major goal is to help India lift the 2027 ICC ODI World Cup. The tournament will be held in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia, and Kohli’s declaration firmly puts to rest any speculation about his immediate retirement. […]