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 […]

After recovering from the hamstring injury that ruled him out of India’s ODI series against Afghanistan, Virat Kohli is set to make his long-awaited return in the opening ODI against England at Edgbaston. The former India captain last featured in competitive cricket during the IPL 2026 final, where his unbeaten 75 guided Royal Challengers Bengaluru […]

Team India will look to put a disappointing T20I tour firmly behind them when they take on England in the opening ODI at Edgbaston on Tuesday, July 14. After suffering back-to-back T20I series defeats to Ireland and England, the Men in Blue are eager to make a fresh start in the 50-over format under ODI […]

Former India captain Rohit Sharma has touched down in London ahead of the three-match ODI series against England and has already begun his preparations well before the rest of the squad joins him. According to a report by TimesofIndia.com, the veteran opener has taken part in multiple training sessions with close friends and local club […]

Prince Yadav made an immediate impression on his India debut in the second ODI against Afghanistan at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on June 17, producing a sharp diving catch to dismiss Ibrahim Zadran. The young pacer, who came into the side in place of Prasidh Krishna, added value with both ball and fielding […]

Sunil Gavaskar praised India’s ruthless, team-first approach after they brushed aside Afghanistan in the rain-hit opening ODI in Dharamshala, saying the batting unit showed rare clarity while chasing a revised target in difficult conditions. India went 1-0 up in the three-match series with a seven-wicket win in a match reduced to 25 overs per side, and […]

Yashasvi Jaiswal’s long-term place in India’s ODI setup remains a hot topic, and former opener Virender Sehwag believes the left-hander’s future in the format is only being delayed by the current opening combination. According to Sehwag, Jaiswal has the talent to succeed in all three formats, but with Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill settled at […]

India’s preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup have reportedly hit an early hurdle, with senior players and team management not entirely aligned on the roadmap for the marquee tournament. With several experienced stars potentially approaching their final World Cup campaign, discussions around the team’s long-term planning have become increasingly significant. Since their impressive run […]

Former India cricketer Abhishek Nayar has shared his predicted playing XI for the first ODI against Afghanistan, backing young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal to take up the crucial No. 3 position in India’s batting order. The opening ODI of the three-match series is set to be played in Dharamshala on June 13, and Nayar believes the […]

Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya have emerged as two of the biggest fitness concerns for Indian cricket as the BCCI begins shaping its plans for the 2027 ODI World Cup. Both senior players have been named in India’s squad for the upcoming ODI series against Afghanistan, but their long-term workload and availability are already under […]