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“Gives us so many options in terms of combination” – Morne Morkel on the importance of part-timers ahead of Asia Cup 2025

Morne Morkel

Morne Morkel: Team India’s bowling coach Morne Morkel has admitted that the think tank is keen on batters developing their bowling skills for the T20 format, just like Tests and ODIs. According to Morkel, having more batters with the ability to turn their arm over, gives them additional options when finalizing the team combination. Morne Morkel: […]

“Shubman Gill’s rise puts Suryakumar Yadav’s captaincy under pressure amid concerns over his dipping form”

Shubman Gill

Suryakumar Yadav must rediscover his batting form from Rohit Sharma’s era, or risk Shubman Gill seizing the opportunity. Shubman Gill Poised to Take Over as India’s Next All-Format Captain Shubman Gill’s appointment as India’s vice-captain for the upcoming Asia Cup has sparked conversations about the future of Indian cricket leadership. Having already captained the Test […]

Chris Gayle: “He should be in the Test side” – Chris Gayle’s huge statement on discarded Team India batter

Chris Gayle

Chris Gayle: Former West Indies player Chris Gayle has expressed his support for including Indian batter Sarfaraz Khan in the Test side. The 27-year-old was recently left out of India’s squad for the 2025 Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy against England, which ended in a 2-2 draw. Speaking on a YouTube podcast with Shubhankar Mishra, released on Sunday, September 7, […]

Ex-coach recalls Shubman Gill’s early days: “Shastri insisted, Kohli captained, Dhoni observed his debut”

Shubman Gill

Bangar revealed that Ravi Shastri was so captivated by Shubman Gill’s net session that he immediately wanted him drafted into the playing XI. Sanjay Bangar recalls how Gill amazed teammates in his debut training session Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar shared memories of Shubman Gill’s very first training session with the national team during […]

Matthew Breetzke Reflects on Regret Despite Record-Breaking ODI Debut: “It Can Only Go Downhill from Here”

Matthew Breetzke

Matthew Breetzke scored 85 against England at Lord’s, wishing he could have made the honour’s board, while acknowledging this hot streak may not last. Matthew Breetzke Continues Sensational ODI Streak with Match-Winning 85 at Lord’s Matthew Breetzke’s remarkable start to his ODI career continued in England, as he recorded his fifth consecutive 50+ score since […]

Fans chant ‘Mumbai Cha Raja’ as Rohit Sharma attends Ganesh Chaturthi festivities in Mumbai [Watch]

Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma : India’s ODI captain Rohit Sharma was surrounded by fans chanting his name as he participated in Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in Worli, Mumbai, on Thursday, September 4. The 38-year-old had recently visited the Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru for a pre-season fitness test and returned to Mumbai on August 31. On Thursday, the veteran […]

“We’ll Rise Stronger” – Rajat Patidar Breaks Silence on Bengaluru Stampede Following RCB’s IPL 2025 Victory

“We’ll Rise Stronger” – Rajat Patidar Breaks Silence on Bengaluru Stampede Following RCB’s IPL 2025 Victory

Rajat Patidar led Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) as captain in IPL 2025. Under his leadership, RCB clinched the IPL 2025 title by defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the final on June 3. The following day, June 4, RCB organized a victory celebration at Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium. Tragically, a stampede broke out near one of the […]

Suryakumar Yadav Advised to Focus, Not Follow Shubman Gill Amid Asia Cup Selection Controversy

Asia Cup

India has been advised to place their faith in a player whom Shubman Gill did not give an opportunity to during the England tour, highlighting the potential of untapped talent for the upcoming Asia Cup. India Gears Up for Asia Cup with Focus on Key Players The Asia Cup kicks off in less than a […]

“You don’t fiddle with someone’s form” – When Gautam Gambhir wanted Virat Kohli demoted to No. 4 for Asia Cup 2022

Gautam Gambhir

Gautam Gambhir : Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir had once called for Virat Kohli to demote himself to No.4 to enable Suryakumar Yadav to flourish at No. 3. It came during the 2022 Asia Cup, when the opposite transpired in their first two matches, with Kohli batting at his customary No. 3 position and Surya coming behind him. […]

“‘Had a Long Call with Rohit Sharma’: Exit Rumors Quelled, but Pathan Warns of World Cup Challenges for Virat Kohli”

Rohit Sharma

Irfan Pathan highlighted a significant challenge for both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli ahead of the 2027 ICC 50-over World Cup. Irfan Pathan Confirms Rohit Sharma’s ODI Future, Debunks Retirement Rumours Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan on Tuesday dismissed retirement rumours surrounding Rohit Sharma ahead of his anticipated return to ODI cricket on India’s upcoming […]