Ruturaj Gaikwad has earned a recall to India’s ODI squad for the three-match series against South Africa starting Sunday in Ranchi. The 28-year-old right-hander, who captains Chennai Super Kings in the IPL, last played an ODI on December 19, 2023 in Gqeberha and most recently featured in a T20I on July 13, 2024 against Zimbabwe. […]

Australia have suffered a major setback ahead of the second Test of the ongoing Ashes 2025–26 series, with both Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood ruled out once again. Cricket Australia confirmed on Friday (November 28) that the selectors have retained an unchanged squad for the pink-ball Test against England, scheduled from December 4 to 8 […]

India suffered a major setback ahead of the second Test against South Africa, as captain Shubman Gill has reportedly been ruled out of the Guwahati fixture starting Saturday. Gill, who injured his neck while batting in the first Test at Eden Gardens, has been released from the squad and will not feature in the must-win […]

India’s decision to enforce the follow-on against the West Indies on a slow Kotla pitch sparked mixed reactions from fans and experts alike. After dismissing the visitors for 248 in just 81.5 overs on Day 3, captain Shubman Gill made the bold call to make them bat again — a move that initially seemed to […]

Shubman Gill has officially taken over as India’s one-day international (ODI) captain, replacing Rohit Sharma in what the BCCI describes as a strategic generational transition. The announcement came on Saturday, October 4, setting the stage for Gill, 25, to lead India with two years remaining before the next ODI World Cup. Already a key figure […]

In cricket, security often serves as the silent catalyst for success. Just look at Rohit Sharma; he toiled for years without an ODI hundred, yet sustained belief—especially from MS Dhoni—unlocked his potential post-2013, turning him into an Indian cricket powerhouse. Not every player gets that long a rope, but the captains who grant it are […]

India’s squad announcement for the upcoming two-Test series against West Indies has once again sparked discussions, not just about player form and injuries, but also about leadership roles within the national setup. The absence of Sarfaraz Khan due to injury and the omission of Shreyas Iyer from the red-ball squad raised eyebrows, especially since Iyer […]

Suryakumar Yadav is set to lead India for the first time in a multi-nation tournament as he captains the side at the Asia Cup 2025. With the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 on the horizon, this tournament will be a crucial test of his leadership, offering a chance to showcase his ability to manage pressure, […]

Former India all-rounder and ex-head coach Sanjay Bangar has compared Virat Kohli’s fiery personality to Amitabh Bachchan’s iconic “angry young man” image from Bollywood’s golden era. Bangar, who served as India’s interim head coach in 2017, said Kohli’s naturally aggressive, “in-your-face” approach was exactly what Indian cricket needed during a transitional phase after the retirement […]

Shreyas Iyer, one of India’s most dependable middle-order batters, could be handed a leadership role in the upcoming India A series against Australia A after missing out on selection for the 2025 Asia Cup T20I squad. According to reports, Iyer is likely to captain India A in the two unofficial four-day Tests, which three unofficial […]