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On paper, India has the stronger squad heading into the three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe. Recent performances, however, suggest the hosts could make life difficult for Shreyas Iyer’s side. Team India arrives in Harare after a disappointing tour of the UK, where they failed to win a T20I against Ireland or England. Zimbabwe, meanwhile, have […]

Former India captain and ex-chief selector Kris Srikkanth has criticised Gautam Gambhir’s handling of KL Rahul during the ODI series against England, calling the decision to push the experienced batter down to No. 6 a “gross injustice.” The criticism comes after a disappointing UK tour in which India lost the T20I series against England and

West Indies’ hopes of securing automatic qualification for the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup have taken another hit after their latest ODI defeat to New Zealand. A one-wicket loss in the fourth ODI handed New Zealand an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series and left West Indies with more than just the series

Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has weighed in on the debate surrounding Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s place in the ODI side, claiming that dropping the two senior batters is “impossible” because of their stature in Indian cricket. Ashwin’s remarks came after India’s ODI series defeat to England, a series in which both Rohit and

India’s ODI series defeat to England exposed more than selection problems. It has highlighted the absence of a settled blueprint for the 2027 World Cup. With less than two years to go for the World Cup, India still appears to be searching for the right balance, the right combinations and clearly defined roles. The series

Just days after the BCCI dismissed speculation over Rohit Sharma’s ODI future, the former Indian captain let his bat do the talking before addressing the rumours himself. Ahead of the third ODI against England at Lord’s, reports had claimed the match could be Rohit’s final appearance in India’s colours. The speculation prompted an intervention from

Sachin Tendulkar’s international career is synonymous with India. Across 24 years, he became the country’s highest run-scorer, scored a record 100 international centuries and carried Indian cricket through multiple eras. But two years before making his debut in Indian colours, Tendulkar took the field for Pakistan! The incident dates back to a festival match at

The BCCI has dismissed reports claiming Sunday’s third ODI against England at Lord’s could be Rohit Sharma’s final appearance for India, insisting there has been no discussion about the veteran opener retiring after the series. The clarification comes after widespread speculation surrounding Rohit’s future, with reports suggesting the senior selection committee had decided to move

India’s latest batting collapse against England in the second ODI has once again put Gautam Gambhir’s selection philosophy under scrutiny. Across formats, the head coach has consistently backed all-rounder-heavy XIs, believing they provide greater batting depth and more bowling options.  But recent defeats have reignited an important debate: has India sacrificed team balance in its

Rohit Sharma’s future in international cricket has once again come under the spotlight, with reports suggesting Sunday’s third ODI against England at Lord’s could be his final appearance in Indian colours. According to The Indian Express, the BCCI’s senior selection committee has informed Rohit that he does not feature in India’s plans beyond the ongoing