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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

Netherlands opener Max O’Dowd has criticised the ICC’s revamped formats for the 2027 ODI World Cup and the 2028 T20 World Cup, arguing that the governing body’s latest changes make the qualification pathway even more difficult for Associate nations. The criticism came shortly after the ICC confirmed changes to the structure of its global events

In a staggering Major League Cricket Eliminator in Oakland, Washington Freedom chased down 267 against MI New York to register the highest successful run chase in men’s T20 history, surpassing Punjab Kings’ famous chase of 262 against Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026. It took just two months for one of T20 cricket’s most remarkable

England’s batting was once the benchmark in one-day cricket. Their aggressive approach transformed the format, powered them to the 2019 World Cup title and inspired teams across the world to rethink how ODI innings should be constructed. That philosophy remains largely unchanged, but over the last three years, another trend has begun to define England’s

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially confirmed a revamped format for the 2027 Men’s ODI World Cup, introducing an additional qualification stage before the main tournament while retaining the 14-team competition announced in 2021. The tournament, which will be jointly hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, will now begin with a Super Series