Indore batter Rajat Patidar is poised to step into the shoes of Virat Kohli for the initial two Tests against England, commencing in Hyderabad on Thursday. Kohli, the regular captain, opted to sit out the first two matches, citing personal reasons. Patidar’s inclusion comes on the back of his exceptional performances, especially against England Lions, […]

KL Rahul, the wicketkeeper-batter, appears to be transitioning away from his role as an opening batsman, eyeing a permanent shift to the middle order across formats. The Indian ODI team has already seen Rahul comfortably settling into the No. 5 position, indicating a potential trend that could extend to other formats. Given India’s abundance of […]

Aakash Chopra, former Indian cricketer and renowned commentator, recently analyzed the Delhi Capitals’ strategy ahead of the upcoming IPL 2024 auction. He pinpointed two crucial areas where the team needs to acquire players to bolster their chances. Chopra highlighted the absence of strong lower-middle-order batsmen as a major concern. The release of Phil Salt, Rilee Rossouw, […]

With the 2024 T20 World Cup looming large, the question of who will be India’s wicketkeeper-batsman remains unanswered. With KL Rahul currently out of the T20I scheme and Rishabh Pant’s availability uncertain, the spotlight falls on Ishan Kishan and Jitesh Sharma. However, former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes Jitesh Sharma has a significant advantage in […]

The ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 has once again brought the ‘spirit of cricket’ debate to the forefront, following Bangladeshi captain Shakib Al Hasan’s appeal for a timed-out dismissal against Sri Lankan batsman Angelo Mathews. During Match 38 of the tournament at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, Shakib appealed for Mathews’ dismissal after he […]

Australia prevented India from achieving a rare whitewash in the ODI series by winning the final match in Rajkot with a 66-run victory, securing a 2-1 series result in India’s favor. The last ODI saw various experiments, given the unavailability of several players, and KL Rahul opened up about his experience batting lower in the […]

In the lead-up to the eagerly anticipated Asia Cup 2023, Team India is sparing no effort in their preparations for the tournament set to commence on August 30. Their inaugural match against traditional rivals Pakistan is scheduled for September 2 in Pallekele, Sri Lanka. To fine-tune their readiness, the squad has congregated in Alur for […]

Experienced spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes that KL Rahul has solidified his position at the number 5 slot in the Indian cricket team. The wicketkeeper-batsman is poised to make his comeback in competitive cricket during the upcoming Asia Cup after a prolonged injury hiatus. While KL Rahul faced challenges in securing his spots in the T20I […]

Team India faces a significant challenge in defining their middle-order lineup for the upcoming Asia Cup 2023 and ODI World Cup 2023 due to the uncertain availability of KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer. Despite various trials in recent matches, the team management hasn’t yet discovered the perfect combination. The middle-order dilemma is not new to […]

The impending ODI World Cup 2023, just a month away, has intensified preparations across teams. India, the host nation, faces a significant hurdle in establishing a stable middle order, especially at the pivotal number four spot. This issue has prompted trials of various players, including KL Rahul and Suryakumar Yadav, in recent months. The absence […]