India’s batting order has once again sparked debate after former cricketer Manoj Tiwary questioned the team management’s decision to open with Yashasvi Jaiswal alongside Rohit Sharma in the second ODI against Afghanistan at the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Wednesday, June 17. With Nitish Kumar Reddy ruled out because of a sore left […]

India debutant Gurnoor Brar enjoyed a dream start to his international career by striking in his very first over during the opening ODI against Afghanistan in Dharamsala on June 13. The young pacer wasted little time in making an impression, providing India with an early breakthrough in the rain-shortened contest. The wicket came on the […]

Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill have emerged as one of the most dominant opening pairs in ODI cricket, providing India with consistency, stability, and explosive starts over the past few years. Their contrasting styles have complemented each other perfectly, making them a vital part of India’s white-ball success. While Rohit has continued to play his […]

India’s selection committee has reportedly decided against resting senior batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for the upcoming ODI series against the Afghanistan national cricket team, with the management prioritising match practice and squad continuity ahead of a crucial phase in India’s white-ball transition. The three-match ODI series, scheduled for June, is expected to play […]

As the countdown to the 2027 Cricket World Cup begins, India appears set to increase their focus on the 50-over format. According to a report in The Indian Express, the Board of Control for Cricket in India is considering scheduling more One-Day Internationals in the coming months to strengthen the team’s preparation for the global […]

Days before the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar reignited the debate by arguing the ICC should revert to the tournament’s original name — the World T20. Manjrekar’s point is straightforward: staging a T20 World Cup every two years risks diluting its significance, and for him […]

Former India cricketer-turned-commentator Mohammad Kaif insisted Virat Kohli no longer needs to grind through domestic cricket to prove his worth, praising the superstar’s hunger and preparation after another prolific three-match series against New Zealand. Kohli amassed 240 runs in the series, including a brilliant 124 off 108 in the decider at Indore — a performance […]

Shubman Gill, India’s ODI skipper, has once again underlined the immense value that senior players bring to the national side, calling Rohit Sharma one of the greatest openers of all time and hailing Virat Kohli as the finest ODI batter the game has ever seen. Speaking ahead of the three-match ODI series against New Zealand, […]

Shubman Gill has offered a firm and measured response to Sanjay Manjrekar’s recent remarks about Virat Kohli’s international career choices, pushing back against the idea that ODIs are the “easiest” format. Speaking on the eve of India’s three-match ODI series against New Zealand, the Indian ODI and Test captain underlined that success in 50-over cricket […]

Virat Kohli has finally brought an end to a social media pattern that had gone unchanged for nearly three years. Just days before India’s ODI series opener against New Zealand in Vadodara, the former Indian captain surprised fans by sharing images from a training session at Kotambi Stadium on his Instagram account — something he […]