Mohammed Siraj has long been a mainstay in India’s Test setup, and until the 2023 ODI World Cup final, he was equally important in the 50-over format. Entering that tournament as the world’s No.1 ODI bowler, Siraj was seen as a cornerstone of India’s white-ball attack. But since India’s heartbreaking defeat in Ahmedabad, his presence […]

Ruturaj Gaikwad has earned a recall to India’s ODI squad for the three-match series against South Africa starting Sunday in Ranchi. The 28-year-old right-hander, who captains Chennai Super Kings in the IPL, last played an ODI on December 19, 2023 in Gqeberha and most recently featured in a T20I on July 13, 2024 against Zimbabwe. […]

Amid growing speculation about his ODI future, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has reportedly assured the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) of his readiness to participate in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, signalling his commitment to domestic cricket. However, uncertainty continues to surround Virat Kohli’s availability for the same tournament. Following the recent Australia series, both veterans may […]

Former India captain and BCCI selector Dilip Vengsarkar has expressed concerns over the selection of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for the upcoming ODI series against Australia, emphasising the difficulty of assessing players who participate in only one format. With Ajit Agarkar leading the selection committee, Vengsarkar stressed that a decisive call on the future […]

India’s depth in white-ball cricket is a luxury that most teams can only dream of. However, with such an abundance of talent, tough selection calls become inevitable, often leaving top-tier players on the bench. One such case is that of Rishabh Pant, who has not featured in an ODI since August 2024, despite his undeniable […]

Many eyebrows were raised over India’s selection for the Sri Lanka tour, more so after missing out on in-form players such as Sanju Samson, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Abhishek Sharma. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar took the brunt of those questions at a press conference before the team’s departure. Agarkar said that accommodating all the deserving guys […]