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 […]

Former India captain Rohit Sharma has made it clear that winning the ODI World Cup 2027 in South Africa remains his biggest career ambition, firmly dismissing speculation around an imminent retirement from the 50-over format. Conversations are gathering pace about Rohit’s future in ODIs following his modest returns in the recent series against New Zealand, where […]

Former India cricketer-turned-commentator Mohammad Kaif has strongly criticised the national selectors for overlooking Axar Patel in the ongoing ODI series against New Zealand, arguing that the all-rounder currently offers more value than Ravindra Jadeja in the 50-over format. Axar last featured in ODIs during India’s tour of Australia in October 2025 and has since been […]

Ravichandran Ashwin has called for greater clarity on Washington Sundar’s role, urging the Indian team management to treat him as a frontline bowler who can also contribute with the bat — not the other way around. According to Ashwin, Sundar will “keep searching for who he is” until the team firmly backs him in the […]

Former India spinner R. Ashwin has called on the Indian team management to offer Ruturaj Gaikwad a longer, uninterrupted run in ODI cricket, even when senior batters Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill return from their injury breaks. Ashwin’s appeal came in the wake of Gaikwad’s maiden ODI century in Raipur. This knock not only showcased […]

Shreyas Iyer, India’s ODI vice-captain, finds himself in an unexpected and prolonged battle with injury after suffering a serious blow while fielding during the third India–Australia ODI in Sydney last month. The Mumbai-born right-hander has been out of action since the incident and, according to recent developments, is set for a significantly extended layoff. His […]