Former India fast bowler Munaf Patel has strongly backed Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to remain central to India’s plans for the 2027 ODI World Cup, urging the team management not to phase out the two modern-day legends prematurely. With both veterans continuing to face questions over their future whenever India play an ODI series, Munaf […]

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is reportedly weighing several major changes that could reshape the global cricket calendar in the years ahead. Among the ideas under discussion are a shorter version of One-Day Internationals, a new worldwide T20 franchise tournament along the lines of the now-defunct Champions League T20, more continental competitions such as the […]

India’s spin great Ravichandran Ashwin has cast doubt on the long-term future of ODI cricket, saying the T20 format is better placed to drive the game’s global growth. In his view, shorter matches are easier for wider audiences to follow and are essential if cricket wants to expand beyond its traditional strongholds. Ashwin’s remarks come […]

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 […]