Kris Srikkanth and Sunil Gavaskar
“You’ve picked a full-strength squad out of fear” – Kris Srikkanth
Former Indian captain Kris Srikkanth lashed out at the selection committee for picking a full-strength squad for the upcoming T20I series against Afghanistan. Team India will play against their Asian rivals in three T20Is, starting September 13 as well. Srikkanth also believes India have selected their strongest squad because of their recent poor T20I results […]
By SMCS - Sep 5, 2026
Kris Srikkanth
“You can’t just play with a doctor’s certificate” – Kris Srikkanth on recovering Washington Sundar ahead of AFG vs IND 2026 T20Is
Former Indian player Kris Srikkanth also questioned the addition of spin-bowling all-rounder Washington Sundar to the squad for the upcoming T20I series against Afghanistan. The all-rounder missed the most recent Test series in Sri Lanka due to a hamstring injury sustained during the ODI series in England in July as well. Sundar hasn’t played any […]
By SMCS - Sep 5, 2026
Aakash Chopra
Aakash Chopra opines on potential replacements in India’s squad for AFG vs IND 2026 T20Is
Former India player turned commentator Aakash Chopra has said that the India squad for the upcoming T20I series against Afghanistan might see some changes. He added that Suryansh Shedge could replace Nitish Kumar Reddy as a like-for-like swap if the latter isn’t declared fit as well. However, Afghanistan will host India in three T20Is in […]
By SMCS - Sep 3, 2026
Sadagoppan Ramesh
“We go two steps below to Nitish Kumar Reddy” – Sadagoppan Ramesh on Impact Player rule ahead of IPL 2027
Former Indian player Sadagoppan Ramesh asked for the removal of the Impact Player rule in the IPL, considering the dwindling number of all-rounders in Indian cricket. The BCCI has reportedly asked the IPL franchises for their feedback on the much-discussed rule after the 2026 season (via Cricbuzz) as well. However, the Impact Player Rule was […]
By SMCS - Sep 2, 2026
Team India
Team India to revamp India’s ODI setup for the 2027 World Cup: Reports
The 2027 ODI World Cup is within a year, and teams around the world have already started their preparations. Team India enjoyed a great campaign in the 2023 edition but suffered a heartbreaking defeat to Australia in the final as well. As Team India gears up to settle old scores, a report has shared details […]
By SMCS - Aug 31, 2026
VVS Laxman
VVS Laxman Breaks Silence On Nitish Kumar Reddy’s Repeated Injury Setbacks
Former Indian player and Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Centre of Excellence head VVS Laxman opened up on India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy’s injury, claiming that the conversations with him are to handle the workload of being an all-rounder better and that injuries are part and parcel. Meanwhile, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia […]
By SMCS - Aug 10, 2026
Kris Srikkanth
Kris Srikkanth Questions India’s All-Rounders Ahead Of 2027 ODI World Cup
Former India captain Kris Srikkanth has expressed concern over India’s search for a reliable pace-bowling all-rounder ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup, stating that no player currently matches the value and balance that Hardik Pandya brings to the side. While India continue to test multiple options due to Hardik’s recurring fitness concerns, Srikkanth believes […]
By CricShots - Jul 25, 2026
Wasim Jaffer
Wasim Jaffer picks 2 all-rounders India should turn to in Hardik Pandya’s absence
Former India cricketer-turned-veteran commentator Wasim Jaffer has named Nitish Kumar Reddy and Suryansh Shedge as potential like-for-like replacements for Hardik Pandya when he is unavailable. His comments came after India’s 4-0 defeat to England in the five-match T20I series, which concluded on July 11 as well. Speaking during a discussion on his YouTube channel (Wasim […]
By SMCS - Jul 12, 2026
Nitish Kumar Reddy
Shivam Dube Replaces Injured Nitish Kumar Reddy In India’s ODI Squad
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed that Shivam Dube will replace the injured Nitish Kumar Reddy in India’s squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against England. The updated squad announcement also brought positive news for Team India, as Virat Kohli has been declared fit after successfully completing his rehabilitation. […]
By CricShots - Jul 7, 2026
Sitanshu Kotak
“Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Was Ready To Debut From The Point He Came In” – Sitanshu Kotak
Young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was set to make his debut from the time he was named in the Indian squad as well, said batting coach Sitanshu Kotak on Monday. At 15 years and 99 days, Sooryavanshi became the youngest Indian player ever to play international cricket when he was named in the playing eleven for […]
By SMCS - Jul 7, 2026
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