Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) president Rohan Jaitley has officially confirmed that Virat Kohli will participate in the upcoming 2025–26 Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT), ending the uncertainty following reports that he had declined to play domestic one-day cricket. While Jaitley did not specify the number of matches or the exact fixtures Kohli will feature […]

Former India chief selector MSK Prasad has issued a strong message to current selector Ajit Agarkar, warning him against “messing with the minds” of senior players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma by repeatedly pushing the idea of mandatory domestic cricket. Prasad recalled that during his tenure, the selection panel never once brought up such […]

Prithvi Shaw, once considered one of India’s brightest young batting talents, made a strong statement in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2025 as he walked out for his first match as Maharashtra captain on Friday (November 28) in Kolkata. Playing against Hyderabad at the JU Second Campus in Salt Lake, the 26-year-old opener announced […]

Hardik Pandya’s return to competitive cricket is finally on the cards as the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) begins across four venues this week. After a long layoff with a quadriceps injury sustained during the Asia Cup in September, Pandya’s presence in Baroda colours will be closely watched — especially with the IPL auction looming […]

Modern Indian batters seem more at ease facing elite pace than quality spin, a trend once again highlighted during the Kolkata Test against South Africa. In what was intended to be a tactical advantage, Gautam Gambhir and the team management requested a turning surface at Eden Gardens. This strategy spectacularly backfired as Indian batters buckled […]

Star Indian batter Sarfaraz Khan remains resolute and unfazed by his continued exclusion from the national Test squad, stating he has no plans to change his batting approach despite a dip in his recent form. Known for his prolific run-scoring in domestic cricket, Sarfaraz emphasised that he continues to train rigorously, facing as many deliveries […]

Amid growing speculation about his ODI future, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has reportedly assured the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) of his readiness to participate in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, signalling his commitment to domestic cricket. However, uncertainty continues to surround Virat Kohli’s availability for the same tournament. Following the recent Australia series, both veterans may […]

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reportedly informed senior players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli that participation in domestic cricket is now mandatory for them to continue representing India in international cricket. Both former captains, who retired from T20Is in June 2024 and stepped away from Test cricket in May 2025, […]

Karun Nair’s comeback to the Indian Test side after eight long years didn’t go as planned. Featuring in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy against England earlier this year, the right-hander managed just one half-century across eight innings in four matches. His modest returns led to his omission from India’s squad for the home Test series against the […]

Out-of-favour India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan is determined to live in the moment and make every opportunity count, no matter the stage he’s playing on. Known for his fearless strokeplay and attacking instincts, Kishan has shifted his focus to domestic cricket, leading Jharkhand in the ongoing 2025–26 Ranji Trophy season. His comeback statement was emphatic — […]