The Indian cricket team has begun its preparations in New Zealand ahead of the much-anticipated 2026 ODI series, with veteran stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli attracting most of the attention. The experienced batting duo was spotted training in the nets as India stepped up its preparations for the upcoming 50-over assignments. The Board of […]

Former India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin has dismissed speculation that IPL 2027 could be Rohit Sharma’s final season in the tournament. With the upcoming edition marking the final year of the current three-year mega-auction cycle, questions have emerged over whether the Mumbai Indians (MI) veteran will retire from the league at the age of 40. However, Ashwin […]

  Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara has picked his current ODI World XI ahead of the five-match series between India and New Zealand, naming six Indian players in his preferred lineup. Speaking on ESPNcricinfo’s YouTube channel, Pujara selected a combination of in-form batters, experienced bowlers and versatile all-rounders based on their performances and contributions in […]

Rohit Sharma remains determined to represent India at the 2027 ODI World Cup, but his fitness and ability to manage his workload have become important talking points as he approaches the final phase of his international career. At 39, the former India captain faces growing scrutiny over his physical condition, particularly with the next 50-over […]

Former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri lauded Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma for their willingness to do whatever it takes to perform amid the New Zealand tour as well. Shastri also questioned whether the youngsters in the team were prepared to be uncomfortable in the nets like the two veterans as well. Talking about Kohli […]

Former India captain Rohit Sharma has delighted fans after sharing a dance floor with Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor on the sets of his television show, Family Full House with Rohit Sharma. The light-hearted moment quickly caught attention on social media, with the duo recreating the magic of a popular 1990s Bollywood hit. Rohit and Karisma […]

Former Indian batter Subramaniam Badrinath said that Mahela Jayawardene has been made the scapegoat for Mumbai Indians’ (MI) poor performance in IPL 2026. However, the franchise parted ways with Jayawardene as head coach after two seasons as well. After an impressive playoff run last year, MI finished ninth and missed the playoffs in IPL 2026 […]

Former Indian player Sadagoppan Ramesh questioned the possibility of Rohit Sharma taking over as Mumbai Indians (MI) captain again, keeping in mind how the last stint ended. Despite leading MI to all five IPL titles, Rohit was stripped of the leadership ahead of the 2024 season, with Hardik Pandya replacing him. However, MI have struggled […]

Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes Yashasvi Jaiswal may have to wait until Rohit Sharma retires to get a place in the ODI team. However, he also added that the team management could bring young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi into contention, with current form likely to play a key role as well. Ashwin’s comments came after […]

Former India captain Suryakumar Yadav recalled an important chat with Rohit Sharma after the 2024 T20 World Cup. India beat South Africa in the final to lift the trophy, and Rohit Sharma retired from the format after the victory. The Indian team was stuck in Barbados for a few days before returning home from the […]