Following criticism of BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar, head coach Gautam Gambhir has now been dragged into the storm over Shreyas Iyer’s non-selection for the Asia Cup 2025 squad. Former India opener Sadagoppan Ramesh has accused Gambhir of failing to support Iyer, even hinting at favouritism in the selection process. The controversy has intensified with…
Shubman Gill has been appointed India’s T20I vice-captain for the Asia Cup 2025, beginning September 9 in the UAE. The announcement was made by chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar, who took Gill’s name first while revealing the squad. Agarkar also added the word vice-captain after Gill’s name, highlighting his role before moving on to the…
Indian cricket has taken a decisive step towards shaping its leadership future, with Shubman Gill restored as T20 vice-captain ahead of the Asia Cup 2025. The move comes just months before the T20 World Cup and highlights the selectors’ intent to prepare Gill as a long-term leader across formats. At present, Rohit Sharma leads the…
Abhimanyu Easwaran was “pissed off” after missing his India Test debut at The Oval vs England, his father revealed. Despite performing well for India A before the England series, Easwaran was repeatedly ignored for the playing XI. When multiple injuries hit the squad before the final Test in London, he expected his long-awaited chance. But…
Jasprit Bumrah’s fitness continues to be a major concern for the Indian team management and the BCCI. Despite playing only three Tests in the challenging five-match series against England, Bumrah’s workload remains a priority. The BCCI is now focusing on limiting his game time to protect his body and preserve him for important matches, particularly…
There are cricketers who play for records. There are others who play for glory. And then there are those who play for purpose. Gautam Gambhir belonged to the third category. He didn’t command stadiums with towering sixes. He wasn’t the poster boy of endorsements. Yet, ask any Indian cricket fan who was paying attention between…
Ravichandran Ashwin has voiced his frustration over India’s game tactics during the fifth and final Test against England. The former spinner believes that a lack of game awareness and poor decision-making have contributed to India falling behind in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. With England needing only 35 runs and India four wickets, every move counts—but Ashwin…
Former India pacer and current Champions League T10 commissioner Chetan Sharma has supported Gautam Gambhir amid the ongoing pitch controversy with Oval curator Lee Fortis. He also strongly backed the Indian team management’s decision to rest Jasprit Bumrah for the crucial fifth Test against England. The controversy erupted after a heated exchange between Gambhir and…
India received a surprise yet timely boost ahead of the fifth and final Test against England at The Oval. Pace-bowling allrounder Deepak Chahar was spotted in the nets on Wednesday, rolling his arm over and helping Indian batters prepare for England’s seam attack. Although not officially called up to the squad, Chahar’s involvement has brought…
The final Test between India and England at The Oval has begun with controversy after India head coach Gautam Gambhir got into a verbal exchange with Surrey’s chief curator, Lee Fortis. The incident, which happened during India’s training session on Tuesday, has triggered a storm over alleged double standards in pitch access. According to India’s…
