The September window was expected to be reserved for the Asia Cup 2025. But with the revised schedule, the BCCI may now consider using that period to conduct the remaining 16 IPL matches
Rohit Sharma announced the decision via a story on his Instagram handle with an image of his Test cap.
Shubman Gill, who was named Rohit's deputy in the ODI format, is also seen as a future leader within the team management, which makes him a favourite to succeed Rohit as India's red-ball skipper
Gavaskar, in his column, wondered if Gambhir would take a larger cut - like the Rs 2.5 crore bonus that was once offered to Dravid after the T20 World Cup win in 2024
Gambhir was more pointed in his response to questions about his rapport with India captain Rohit Sharma. Referring to the Champions Trophy win just two months ago.
Team India coach and former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir emphasized that national security concerns should take precedence over sporting engagements.
India's tour of England for a five-match Test series will begin on June 20, with the first Test at Leeds.
India, asked to bat first, posted a competitive 275 for 9, with wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh hammering a 48-ball 58
Backed by former selectors and coaches, Kuldeep's wrist spin is seen as a vital weapon for India in English conditions, offering unpredictability and wicket-taking flair
In light of the tensions between India and Pakstan at the moment, India's participation in the Asia Cup 2025, scheduled for September, is also uncertain for now.
Bumrah, who recently returned to action in the IPL for Mumbai Indians following a lengthy layoff due to a back injury, is expected to spearhead India's bowling attack in England
Rohit revealed that the choice to sit out of the Sydney Test was made after he honestly assessed his own form
The Indian team already has the legendary domestic cricketer Sitanshu Kotak, while Ryan ten Doeschate will take over Dilip's responsibilities. Adrian Le Roux will assume Desai's duties.
India will play three ODIs and three T20Is as part of this tour. This will be the first time in the last 11 years that India will travel to Bangladesh for a white-ball-only tour
Bumrah's return to the Mumbai squad is expected to boost the team's prospects, especially given that their bowling unit has looked thin despite the presence of Trent Boult
Dhoni led Team India from 2007 to 2017 in white-ball cricket and from 2008 to 2014 in red-ball cricket. MS Dhoni led CSK in 210 matches, winning 123 games at percentage of 58.85, which is impressive
Bumrah has resumed bowling at the Centre of Excellence but is yet to bowl at full intensity. Akash Deep not available before April 10, according to media reports
The Indian team will tour Australia later this year for a multi-format limited overs series comprising three ODIs and five T20 Internationals, Cricket Australia (CA) said on Sunday. The visitors will play the white-ball matches between October 19 and November 8. While the 50-over matches will be day-and-night fixtures, the T20s will be night matches. The 2025-26 season will be the first-ever to feature men's international matches in all eight Australian states and territories, with Canberra and Hobart both set to host India during the five-game T20 series. That will come after the 2023 World Cup finalists face off in 50-over matches in Perth, Adelaide and Sydney. Gold Coast's Carrara Stadium will then see T20 action along with the regular venues, the MCG and the Gabba. India will be returning to Australia after the gripping five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy in 2024-25 which set new attendance records Down Under. "We smashed many records for attendance, viewing audiences and digital
The Indian women's cricket team will travel to Australia early next year for a gruelling all-format tour, which will culminate with a one-off Test at the WACA Ground in Perth in March. The tour, scheduled from February 15 to March 9, will see the teams play three T20Is and an equal number of One-day Internationals. The series will commence with the first T20I in Sydney on February 15, which will be followed by matches at the Manuka Oval and Adelaide Oval. The ODI series will commence on February 24 at the Allan Border Field in Brisbane, which will be followed by matches on February 27 and March 1. The one-off Test will be played at the newly-redeveloped WACA Ground in Perth from March 6-9. "The Melbourne Cricket Ground, which hosted the day-night Ashes Test in January-February earlier this year, was not available due to upcoming renovation works," cricket.com.au reported, quoting Cricket Australia. "The WACA Ground, is undergoing a redevelopment that will transform it into a ...
Charismatic England batter Joe Root has advocated for consistency to counter India in the upcoming five-Test series, saying "there's no hiding place" when it comes to facing such an indomitable opponent. India will commence their their 2025-27 World Test Championship cycle in England with the opening match scheduled at Headingley from June 20. Root, who surpassed Alastair Cook as England's all-time highest Test run-getter last year, is gearing up for the challenge following an impressive showing in the Champions Trophy recently. "We are good in our own conditions but with India coming over for a five-match series there's no hiding place. It's a long old slog, you've got to be consistent. You've got to put in those match-winning performances time and time again," the former England skipper told Sky Sports. Root, 34, led the England Test team from 2017 to 2022, recording 27 victories in 64 matches -- the most by any captain from the country. However, a difficult period in 2021, wher