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Ajinkya Rahane Issues Stern Warning to Ajit Agarkar and Selectors: ‘Players Shouldn’t Fear Them’

Ajinkya Rahane Issues Stern Warning to Ajit Agarkar and Selectors: ‘Players Shouldn’t Fear Them’

Former India captain Ajinkya Rahane has called for significant reforms in the domestic cricket selection process, suggesting that only recently retired players should serve as selectors. In a conversation with Cheteshwar Pujara on his YouTube channel, Ajinkya Rahane emphasized the importance of having selectors who can guide players to perform with confidence and who understand […]

‘There’s practically no bounce…’ Ravi Ashwin supports Virat Kohli’s plan for just five Test venues in India for home matches

‘There’s practically no bounce…’ Ravi Ashwin supports Virat Kohli’s plan for just five Test venues in India for home matches

Ravi Ashwin has also supported the idea that selected Test venues should feature top-quality pitches. Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin backed Virat Kohli’s vision of having standard Test centres for India’s home matches. Back in 2019, Kohli had suggested that India should have only five Test venues for home games, similar to the model in […]

IND vs WI: Why West Indies Players Wore Black Armbands on Day 1 of Second Test – The Reason Explained

IND vs WI: Why West Indies Players Wore Black Armbands on Day 1 of Second Test – The Reason Explained

The second Test between India and the West Indies is currently in progress at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. India is taking on the West Indies in the match that kicked off on Friday, October 10. After winning the toss, Indian captain Shubman Gill chose to bat first. India fielded the same playing XI […]

MS Dhoni’s unusual habit: ‘He would never pick up his phone,’ reveals R Sai Kishore

MS Dhoni’s unusual habit: ‘He would never pick up his phone,’ reveals R Sai Kishore

R Sai Kishore was part of the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for two IPL seasons. The Tamil Nadu spinner recently shared an interesting insight into MS Dhoni’s habits, including his well-known aversion to mobile phones. Sai Kishore joined CSK for the 2020 Indian Premier League (IPL) season at his base price of ₹20 […]

Predicted 15-Member Indian Squad for Australia ODI Tour: Is Mohammed Shami Making a Comeback?

Predicted 15-Member Indian Squad for Australia ODI Tour: Is Mohammed Shami Making a Comeback?

The Indian cricket team is set to tour Australia for a series of eight white-ball matches, comprising three ODIs and five T20Is, beginning on October 19. Currently, India is engaged in a two-match Test series against the West Indies, which concludes on October 14. After that, the team will head to Australia to kick off […]

IND vs WI: Jasprit Bumrah Takes 50 Home Test Wickets, Matches Legendary Record

IND vs WI: Jasprit Bumrah Takes 50 Home Test Wickets, Matches Legendary Record

Jasprit Bumrah matched Javagal Srinath’s record as the fastest Indian pacer to reach 50 Test wickets during the ongoing first Test against the West Indies. The match began on October 2 at the Narendra Modi International Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad. West Indies captain Roston Chase won the toss and opted to bat first. The match […]

Steve Smith issues stern warning to England: “Our wickets have been tricky” ahead of Ashes 2025-26

Steve Smith issues stern warning to England: “Our wickets have been tricky” ahead of Ashes 2025-26

Veteran Australian batsman Steve Smith has issued a warning to England ahead of The Ashes 2025-26, saying batting on Australian pitches will be a tough challenge for Ben Stokes’ side. Steve Smith highlighted Australia’s experienced and successful bowling attack as a key threat. The highly anticipated series, starting in November, will also serve as the […]

Shubman Gill’s Spot in India’s Asia Cup 2025 Squad Remains Uncertain

Shubman Gill’s Spot in India’s Asia Cup 2025 Squad Remains Uncertain

Shubman Gill recently led India to a 2-2 draw against England in the Test series. Despite being India’s Test captain and ODI vice-captain, his spot in the Men in Blue T20I squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 is not guaranteed. The tournament, scheduled in the UAE from September 9-29, will follow the T20I format. […]

Wayne Parnell Reveals His All-Time ODI XI: Three Indians Make the Cut, Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah Left Out

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Wayne Parnell has named MS Dhoni as the captain of his all-time ODI XI. The former South African pacer selected three Indian players, three Pakistan players, and two stalwarts from South Africa in his ultimate one-day lineup. Wayne Parnell revealed his choices during a conversation with CricTracker. For the opening slots, he chose Indian batting […]

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant excluded from India’s T20I squad; likely to miss out on Asia Cup 2025 selection

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant excluded from India’s T20I squad; likely to miss out on Asia Cup 2025 selection

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant were last seen on the field during India’s Test tour of England. According to reports, India’s T20I squad for the Asia Cup 2025 may not include two of its most dynamic players, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant. With the 2026 T20 World Cup scheduled on home soil just months away, […]