Ruturaj Gaikwad, widely recognised as a natural white-ball opener, made a strong statement in his new role at No. 4 after a disappointing start in the series. Handed the responsibility in Shreyas Iyer’s absence, Gaikwad turned the narrative around with a sublime century in the second ODI against South Africa, proving his adaptability and temperament […]

Former India head coach Sanjay Bangar lauded the brilliant batting performance of Virat Kohli and Ruturaj Gaikwad in the second ODI against South Africa in Raipur. The duo stitched together a commanding 195-run partnership off just 156 deliveries for the third wicket, stabilizing India’s innings after an early wobble. Bangar particularly praised Gaikwad for pacing […]

Ruturaj Gaikwad has finally silenced the critics by delivering a classy and composed century after a wave of debate over his surprising role at No.4 in the ongoing ODI series against South Africa. Traditionally, an opener—both in domestic cricket and throughout much of his IPL career—Gaikwad was asked to take up the No.4 slot with […]

As Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma continue responding to critics with commanding on-field performances, former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has stepped forward with a strong and heartfelt defence of the two modern greats. Harbhajan, one of India’s finest match-winners with the ball, openly questioned the credibility of those who feel they are qualified to judge […]

The two-match Test series between India and South Africa had unfolded smoothly, with a friendly, controversy-free tone. But the calm atmosphere shifted dramatically on the fourth day of the second Test in Guwahati, when South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad made a remark that sparked immediate debate. Asked why his side continued batting despite a […]

India made the most of a costly South African fielding blunder during the second ODI in Raipur, where a chaotic double overthrow handed Virat Kohli and Ruturaj Gaikwad two bonus runs. The incident occurred at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday, December 3, and summed up the Proteas’ sloppy day in […]

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma may have stepped away from T20Is and Test cricket, but their hunger and skill in ODIs remain as strong as ever. Former India cricketer and selector Madan Lal believes that the future of these two modern greats should be entirely in their own hands. With both eyeing the 2027 World […]

India’s recent ODI performances have generated plenty of buzz, particularly due to the exceptional form of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. While their run-scoring has naturally dominated headlines, their impact on the team goes well beyond the scoreboard. In the opening ODI against South Africa in Ranchi, both senior players demonstrated how invaluable their experience […]

Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) president Rohan Jaitley has officially confirmed that Virat Kohli will participate in the upcoming 2025–26 Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT), ending the uncertainty following reports that he had declined to play domestic one-day cricket. While Jaitley did not specify the number of matches or the exact fixtures Kohli will feature […]

Former India chief selector MSK Prasad has issued a strong message to current selector Ajit Agarkar, warning him against “messing with the minds” of senior players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma by repeatedly pushing the idea of mandatory domestic cricket. Prasad recalled that during his tenure, the selection panel never once brought up such […]