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India’s squad for New Zealand ODIs: Will Ajit Agarkar & Co recall Mohammad Shami? What does Bengal pacer’s numbers say?

Mohammad Shami may have no found a place in the Indian squad post the ICC Champions Trophy but his performances are being closely monitored, reportedly as the Indian selectors, led by Ajit Agarkar, once again sit down to select the ODI squad for the New Zealand series later this month. India are set to host […]

Yograj Singh slams Shubman Gill’s T20 World Cup snub, drags Kapil Dev into debate

Former India cricketer and Yuvraj Singh’s father, Yograj Singh, has lashed out at the exclusion of Shubman Gill from India’s T20 World Cup squad, accusing the selectors of failing to back him adequately despite making him the team’s vice-captain last year. Yograj cited an example involving Kapil Dev, arguing that the legendary all-rounder was once […]

Sarfaraz Khan can play all 3 formats, a shame that he’s being ignored: Former captain Dilip Vengsarkar

Former India batter Dilip Vengsarkar feels Sarfaraz Khan can play all three formats for India and that it is a shame he’s not being picked in the team. Sarfaraz has been in rich form in the ongoing domestic season, having plundered runs in both the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and the Vijay Hazare Trophy. He […]

2026 beckons: Can Rinku Singh finally boss India’s T20I middle order?

For Rinku Singh, the T20 format has resembled a relationship forever stuck between break-ups and make-ups – full of promise, frustration and unfinished business. Just when things seem to fall into place, circumstances intervene, forcing both sides to step back and reassess. Over the last three years, Rinku and T20 cricket have shared a similarly […]

Ex-India cricketer calls Shubman Gill snub ‘damage control’, says selectors ‘got carried away’ | Cricket News

Shubman Gill (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images) Sanjay Manjrekar didn’t just react to India’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad—he took to X to frame it as a tacit acknowledgment of a previous error. In a sharp post, Manjrekar suggested that Shubman Gill’s omission isn’t a bold move but a corrective step by selectors trying to […]

Fan theories explode as Gautam Gambhir’s moments with Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma go viral

Tensions between star Indian batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharmaand the Indian team’s coach, Gautam Gambhir, do not appear to be easing anytime soon. Despite their splendid performances in the first ODI between India and South Africa, the senior batters’ future will be discussed in a meeting comprising BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar and head […]

KL Rahul set to return as India’s ODI captain; Shubman Gill doubtful for T20Is as well | Cricket News

KL Rahul of India (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) KL Rahul is set to make a comeback as India’s ODI captain for the upcoming three-match series against South Africa, after skipper Shubman Gill was ruled out due to a more serious neck injury than initially thought, according to PTI. Gill’s recovery timeline has extended, prompting […]

BCCI to select same squad for New Zealand series and T20 World Cup 2026

The national selection committee led by Ajit Agarkar, in all likelihood, will select identical squads for the five-match T20I series against New Zealand and the marquee ICC T20 World Cup, a BCCI source said on Friday. While the schedule of the global event is yet to be announced, the tentative start date for the 20-team […]

Did Mohammed Shami’s England no-show cost him a comeback? BCCI rebuts pacer’s no-communication claims

Mohammed Shami’s displeasure with the national selectors has been well known, with the pacer going on record to say that the Ajit Agarkar-led committee did not communicate with him about the reasons for his non-selection in the Indian side. The pacer had suffered a chronic heel issue during the 2023 World Cup and had since […]

From Mohammed Shami to Ajinkya Rahane: India players not afraid to call out selectors led by Ajit Agarkar | Cricket News

Mohammed Shami and Ajinkya Rahane NEW DELHI: In a rare show of collective dissent, several senior Indian cricketers — led by Mohammed Shami, Ajinkya Rahane, and Karun Nair — have publicly voiced their frustration over the selection policies and communication gaps under chairman Ajit Agarkar’s selection committee. From questions about transparency to age bias, the […]