A fierce debate has erupted around India’s team selection in the ongoing three-match ODI series against New Zealand, with spin great Ravichandran Ashwin openly criticising head coach Gautam Gambhir’s approach while throwing his weight firmly behind left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh. With the series locked at 1-1 and the decider scheduled for January 18 in Indore, Arshdeep […]

Washington Sundar’s injury ahead of the final two ODIs against New Zealand has opened the door for Delhi youngster Ayush Badoni, but his inclusion has sparked a mixed reaction among fans and former players. While some believed names like Riyan Parag or Rinku Singh could have been considered, the team management has backed Badoni as […]

Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has stirred the selection debate by urging the team management to consider dropping Shubman Gill from the T20I XI for the remainder of the ongoing five-match series against South Africa. Kaif believes Gill’s position as vice-captain should not shield him from tough calls, stressing that team balance and performance must […]

Ravi Shastri has once again sparked a significant conversation in Indian cricket, this time questioning the way the current team management is handling Jasprit Bumrah’s workload. Known for speaking his mind, the former India head coach stressed that managing a once-in-a-generation pacer like Bumrah requires “real cricketing brains,” taking an indirect dig at chief selector […]

Star India batter Cheteshwar Pujara recently stirred debate when he crafted his dream combined Test XI of India and England from the 21st century—omitting legends Sachin Tendulkar and MS Dhoni, yet including Virat Kohli at No. 4. The quiet gladiator, now part of the England Test broadcast team, revealed his picks on “The Draft” segment of ESPNcricinfo. Pujara’s chosen XI […]

Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has expressed confusion over India’s decision to leave out spinner Kuldeep Yadav for the second Test against England at Edgbaston. With India trailing 0-1 in the five-match series, Gavaskar believes the bigger concern after the Headingley defeat was the lack of wicket-taking options, not the depth in the batting lineup. India’s […]

With the T20 World Cup fast approaching, rumours swirl about Virat Kohli’s potential exclusion. Reports suggest the selection committee might prioritize youngsters. However, former chief selector MSK Prasad believes Kohli’s presence is vital for India’s success. Prasad emphasizes Kohli’s T20 World Cup dominance, highlighting his record-breaking 1141 runs in 25 matches with an impressive average […]

The upcoming BCCI selection committee meeting, led by Ajit Agarkar, is set to tackle numerous questions as they assemble to choose the Asia Cup team and a provisional squad for the ODI World Cup. While the provisional World Cup squad announcement is temporary, with the deadline being September 5, it could offer solutions to some […]