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AB de Villiers endorses BCCI's call making Shubman Gill ODI captain: 'Will take a lot from Kohli-Rohit to be in 2027 WC'

India, Oct. 6 -- Former South African great AB de Villiers lauded the BCCI's move to appoint Shubman Gill as India's new ODI captain, calling it a timely step amid ongoing uncertainty over Rohit Sharm... Read More


Rohit Sharma told he'll be removed as captain 'some time ago'; Asia Cup confirmed Agarkar a 'better' replacement: Report

India, Oct. 6 -- Last Saturday, BCCI's chief selector Ajit Agarkar reaffirmed Indian cricket's shift towards a new era, confirming a leadership change ahead of the team's 2027 ODI World Cup build-up. ... Read More


Hikaru Nakamura finds support amid backlash after throwing D Gukesh's king, organisers troll FIDE CEO in brutal remark

India, Oct. 6 -- Controversy struck at the exhibition chess event, Checkmate: USA vs India, and it saw Hikaru Nakamura pull out a threatrical stunt after defeating D Gukesh. The American GM threw Guke... Read More


Shubman Gill 'didn't want captaincy', BCCI 'snatched' it from Rohit Sharma: 'Ajit Agarkar and selectors pressurised him'

India, Oct. 6 -- It's been two days since the BCCI removed Rohit Sharma as India's ODI captain and replaced him with Shubman Gill, but the reactions continue to pour in. The former India skipper, as h... Read More


Shubman Gill asked me 'Kaisi hai teri body?': India cricketer given same treatment as Jasprit Bumrah

India, Oct. 6 -- Mohammed Siraj didn't just bowl a series in England; he will one into existence. Across five grueling Tests, the Hyderabad quick transformed into India's metronome. In two of the thre... Read More


Harshit Rana gets selected because he's a 'constant yes-man to Gautam Gambhir': Ex-chief selector goes all out

India, Oct. 5 -- India have announced a squad for the ODIs in Australia with an eye to the future. With Shubman Gill as the captain, there is a clutch of fringe names who are auditioning for bigger ro... Read More


Agarkar lambasted for being 'unfair' as Dhruv Jurel gets nod for ODIs: 'Samson has to be given first right of refusal'

India, Oct. 5 -- While all the chatter is about Rohit Sharma's captaincy being taken away and given to Shubman Gill for the three-match ODI series against Australia, the fact that Dhruv Jurel pipped S... Read More


Five deserving candidates who missed out on a chance as India's squad for Australia ODIs raises further questions

India, Oct. 5 -- India named a streamlined 15 for the three-match ODI series in Australia, with Shubman Gill taking over the captaincy and both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the side as specialist b... Read More


Muneeba Ali's run-out triggers Pakistan meltdown; what MCC rules actually say about the dismissal

India, Oct. 5 -- The India vs Pakistan match at the ongoing Women's ODI World Cup saw a controversial dismissal in the second innings, with Muneeba Ali having to depart for two off 12 balls. Kranti Go... Read More


Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli 'tied their hands themselves' by retiring from Tests: 'It's form dependent'

India, Oct. 5 -- Former India batter Aakash Chopra believes Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma "tied their hands themselves" by retiring from Tests earlier this year. His comment comes in the aftermath of t... Read More