Former India wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta has dismissed the growing comparisons between Gautam Gambhir and VVS Laxman following India’s convincing 3-0 T20I series victory over Zimbabwe. With Laxman serving as stand-in head coach during Gambhir’s absence, the dominant performance sparked fresh speculation over whether the former India batter should replace Gambhir as the full-time coach. The […]

Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has clarified his much-discussed “serve drinks” remark about teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, insisting that his comments were never intended to belittle the youngster. Instead, Ashwin explained that he was highlighting the importance of patience and learning, adding that spending time on the sidelines can help a young cricketer develop into […]

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has appointed Subhadeep Ghosh as the new fielding coach of the Indian men’s cricket team, ushering in a new era for the side’s fielding department ahead of a packed international calendar. The Assam-born coach replaces T Dilip, whose tenure came to an end following India’s recently […]

A passionate Virat Kohli fan has captured the attention of cricket lovers after cycling nearly 4,000 kilometres from Siliguri to Gurugram in the hope of meeting the former India captain. The fan, identified as Abhishek Roy, documented his remarkable journey on Instagram, where his videos have quickly gained traction among cricket enthusiasts. One of the […]

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan showered praise on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Mayank Yadav after India defeated Zimbabwe by 35 runs in the third and final T20I at the Harare Sports Club on Sunday, July 26. The victory completed a 3-0 whitewash for the Men in Blue, giving them a timely lift after recent T20I series […]

Former India captain and ex-chief selector Krishnamachari Srikkanth has strongly criticised head coach Gautam Gambhir for dropping teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after just three low scores during India’s T20I series against England. Srikkanth described the decision as “foolish,” arguing that it dented the youngster’s confidence before his stunning comeback in the opening T20I against Zimbabwe, […]

India are in no rush to transform Vaibhav Sooryavanshi into a full-fledged all-rounder, with stand-in spin-bowling coach Sunil Joshi making it clear that the 15-year-old’s batting will remain the top priority for the immediate future. After Sooryavanshi’s explosive performances in Harare, India are choosing patience over experimentation as they continue to manage one of their […]

BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla has firmly dismissed speculation surrounding Rohit Sharma’s ODI future, stating that there is “no question” of the India captain retiring from international cricket. His remarks come amid growing reports suggesting Rohit could be nearing the end of his ODI career ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup. Rumours intensified after claims […]

Former India batter Hanuma Vihari has raised an uncomfortable question around player commitment and availability in Indian cricket, pointing out the gap between IPL participation and international duty. Speaking on the issue, Vihari named several senior and emerging players, including Hardik Pandya, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Jasprit Bumrah, to highlight how […]

Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has questioned the Indian team management’s continued reliance on “bits-and-pieces” all-rounders as replacements for Hardik Pandya, urging selectors to prioritize specialists and establish a clear roadmap for the 2027 ODI World Cup. Hardik has remained a vital figure in India’s white-ball setup, but injuries and workload management have limited his appearances […]