Injury blow: Washington Sundar setback forces change in T20 World Cup plans | Cricket News

Washington Sundar (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: The national selection committee and team management are sweating over Washington Sundar’s availability for next month’s T20 World Cup after it emerged that a side strain is more serious than first anticipated and will rule the allrounder out of the T20I series against New Zealand starting next week.Go Beyond […]

India vs New Zealand: Dhruv Jurel replaces injured Rishabh Pant, joins ODI team in Vadodara

Dhruv Jurel has been added to India’s one-day international squad for the upcoming three-match series against New Zealand, beginning January 11 in Vadodara, following Rishabh Pant’s injury setback. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed the development on matchday morning, stating that Jurel joined the Indian team in Vadodara on the eve […]

Do-or-die for India! When and where to watch the 3rd ODI against South Africa | Cricket News

South Africa’s captain Temba Bavuma plays a shot (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) The Indian cricket team faces a do-or-die clash as they take on South Africa in the third and final ODI on Saturday, December 6, with the series currently tied 1-1. All eyes will be on Virat Kohli, who has been in sensational form with […]

IND v SA 1st ODI preview: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli still on trial as India look to test back-ups in Ranchi

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are back in the mix, making headlines once again as a KL Rahul-led India gear up to face South Africa in a three-match ODI series starting Sunday, 30 November, in Ranchi. India are looking to return to winning ways after a stinging Test series defeat to the Proteas. The white-ball […]

‘Ek series tera, ek tera’: Axar Patel’s omission from ODIs vs South Africa sparks memes, questions and sarcasm | Cricket News

Axar Patel during a practice session ahead of the second Test cricket match between India and South Africa, at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Sunday announced India’s squad for the three-match ODI series against South Africa. KL Rahul, India’s first-choice […]

How Gautam Gambhir’s pitch policy amplifies India’s weakness: The fear behind the turn

The most dangerous word in competitive sports isn’t defeat; it’s the fear of it. Indian cricket coach Gautam Gambhir’s insistence on playing on crumbling pitches is a glaring advertisement of India’s strategic diffidence. After India’s ritualistic collapse in the final innings of the first Test against South Africa, Gambhir doubled down on his philosophy of […]

IND vs AUS T20: India suffer big blow ahead of series opener; Australia field once again | Cricket News

File photo of Nitish Kumar Reddy. (AP) Team India’s injury situation has worsened. All-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has been ruled out of the first three T20Is against Australia as his left quadriceps injury hits another hurdle during his rehabilitation.LIVE: India vs Australia 1st T20IThis time, neck spasms have disrupted his recovery, affecting his mobility. The […]

Asia Cup squad: ‘His case needs to be discussed’ – Ex-India cricketer slams Harshit Rana’s selection | Cricket News

Harshit Rana (Pic credit: X) NEW DELHI: The announcement of India’s Asia Cup squad on Tuesday has ignited intense debate, with Ajit Agarkar and his panel facing scrutiny over the omission of proven performers like Shreyas Iyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna. One of the most polarising decisions has been the inclusion of […]

Confident India won’t play Pakistan in Asia Cup 2025: Kedar Jadhav

Former India cricketer Kedar Jadhav has urged the national team to boycott their matches against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025, set to begin on 9 September in the UAE. The former Maharashtra and Chennai Super Kings batter added that he was confident the high-profile clash would not take place as scheduled. Several Indian cricketers, […]

Karun Nair reflects on big lesson from mixed comeback in England Test series

Senior batter Karun Nair admitted that his biggest frustration during his long-awaited return to the Indian Test team was his inability to convert promising starts into substantial scores in the recently concluded five-match series against England. Nair earned a recall to the national side after seven years, following a string of highly productive domestic seasons, […]