Former Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir has named Virat Kohli as the toughest batter he has faced in international cricket, praising the Indian superstar for his consistency, composure, and ability to deliver in high-pressure situations. Kohli has built a remarkable record against Pakistan across white-ball cricket, establishing himself as one of India’s greatest match-winners in the […]

BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla has firmly dismissed speculation surrounding Rohit Sharma’s ODI future, stating that there is “no question” of the India captain retiring from international cricket. His remarks come amid growing reports suggesting Rohit could be nearing the end of his ODI career ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup. Rumours intensified after claims […]

Former India opener Wasim Jaffer believes India should avoid rushing young pacer Gurnoor Brar into T20I cricket, insisting the 26-year-old is better suited to the longer white-ball format and Test cricket. Jaffer’s comments came after India’s four-wicket defeat to England in the second ODI at Cardiff, which levelled the three-match series at 1-1. Brar has […]

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has approved a major overhaul of the ODI and T20 World Cup formats, introducing new qualification stages designed to increase competitiveness and create higher-stakes matches from the very beginning of each tournament. The changes were ratified during the ICC’s Annual Conference in Edinburgh and will be implemented in upcoming editions […]

India captain Shubman Gill has rejected suggestions to reduce One-Day Internationals to 40 overs, saying the 50-over format still has enough value to remain relevant. Instead, Gill believes the ICC and member boards should bring back triangular and quadrangular series to make ODIs more competitive and engaging for fans. ODI cricket has been under pressure […]

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 […]