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

[ad_1] 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, […]

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

[ad_1] 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 […]

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

[ad_1] 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 […]

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

[ad_1] 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, […]

‘Stop’: India selectors given Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli selection warning | Cricket News

[ad_1] Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (Photo by Ayush Kumar/Getty Images) Former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth has urged the BCCI selection committee to back senior players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli with full confidence instead of creating doubts about their future in ODI cricket. His remarks come after both stalwarts made a successful return during […]

‘He isn’t going anywhere’: Rohit Sharma’s cautious fifty wins praise from former India cricketer | Cricket News

[ad_1] Rohit Sharma of India bats during game two in the One Day International series between Australia and India at Adelaide Oval on October 23, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images) Former India cricketer Mohammed Kaif praised Rohit Sharma‘s impressive half-century performance in the second ODI against Australia at Adelaide Oval, where […]

‘Shame on you’: Navjot Singh Sidhu slams ‘BCCI should remove Ajit Agarkar, Gautam Gambhir’ post | Cricket News

[ad_1] India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir, left, and Ajit Agarkar, chairperson of the Senior Men’s Selection Committee, talk during a practice session (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki) Social media platforms often circulate fake quotes attributed to celebrities. Former Indian cricket star Navjot Singh Sidhu recently faced a similar situation with a fabricated quote circulating online.The fake post […]

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma in 2027 ODI World Cup? Chief selector Ajit Agarkar reveals plan for India duo | Cricket News

[ad_1] India’s Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (PTI Photo/Atul Yadav) Chief selector Ajit Agarkar has clarified that senior players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are not being evaluated on a trial basis for the upcoming ODI series against Australia.The three-match series will not determine their chances for the 2027 World Cup. Agarkar emphasised that their […]

‘Shouldn’t fear selectors’: Ajinkya Rahane drops bombshell, calls for overhaul in Ajit Agarkar’s selection committee | Cricket News

[ad_1] Ajinkya Rahane of India alongside Cheteshwar Pujara (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Former India cricket captain Ajinkya Rahane has called for significant changes to the selection system in domestic cricket, suggesting that only recently-retired players should be appointed as selectors. During a discussion with Cheteshwar Pujara on his YouTube channel, Rahane emphasized the importance […]

‘I can also play’: Mohammed Shami fires back at chief selector Ajit Agarkar after Australia ODIs snub | Cricket News

[ad_1] Mohammed Shami dismissed fitness concerns while noting that the decision ultimately rests with the selectors. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Veteran Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami joined Bengal’s practice session at Eden Gardens on Tuesday ahead of their Ranji Trophy opener against Uttarakhand, addressing his exclusion from India’s upcoming white-ball series in Australia. The 35-year-old […]