NEW DELHI: The player who completes the Indian playing XI for the ICC Champions Trophy next month is Hardik Pandya, according to former Pakistani wicketkeeper batter Kamran Akmal.Prior to being sidelined by an injury sustained during the campaign, Hardik was an essential part of India’s ODI World Cup 2023 campaign.Go Beyond The Boundary with our…
Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The appointment of Shubman Gill as vice-captain for India’s 2025 ICC Champions Trophy campaign has ignited widespread discussions.However, former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina, speaking on Star Sports Press Room, heaped praise on the 25-year-old and backed his credibility as a leader.“Shubman Gill is the next superstar…
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India opener Aakash Chopra, on his YouTube channel, weighed in on Shubman Gill‘s vice-captaincy appointment for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and the England ODIs, stating it solidifies his position in the squad. “Gill being made the vice-captain means he is the heir…
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah during a training session. (PTI Photo) Selectors hopeful of premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah recovering in time for ICC tournament; Mohammed Shami makes ODI returnMUMBAI: Jasprit Bumrah was on Saturday named in India’s squad for the Champions Trophy in spite of the premier pacer being advised complete rest for…
Subhman Gill (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The announcement of India’s 2025 ICC Champions Trophy squad has sparked conversations, with the selection of Shubman Gill as the team’s vice-captain becoming one of the major talking points. Addressing the media during the squad reveal, chief selector Ajit Agarkar shed light on this significant decision.“Gill…
Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: As they await word from the medical team regarding the lead pacer, chief selector Ajit Agarkar stated on Saturday that Jasprit Bumrah might not be able to play in the first two ODIs against England. As a result, Harshit Rana was named as…
NEW DELHI: Despite a spectacular run of form in domestic cricket, Indian batter Karun Nair on Saturday found himself out of India’s Champions Trophy squad. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar, addressing the media in Mumbai, shed light on the decision.“Averaging 750+ is simply insane,” Agarkar admitted, referencing Nair’s exceptional Vijay Hazare Trophy campaign. Go Beyond The…
India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has confirmed his availability for Delhi’s upcoming Ranji Trophy match against Saurashtra, which is set to begin on January 23 in Rajkot, according to DDCA secretary Ashok Sharma.Pant’s last appearance in the Ranji Trophy was during the 2017-2018 season. The participation of star player Virat Kohli, who last played for Delhi…
Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir on Sunday lauded skipper Rohit Sharma for prioritising the team’s needs over his personal form during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which India lost 1-3 to Australia. Gambhir’s remarks followed India’s defeat in the fifth and final Test at the Sydney Cricket…
India’s dismal batting show in the Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) series continued on the first day of the decisive fifth Test in Sydney, which witnessed the visitors getting dismissed for 185 after opting to bat first against Australia.The day saw 11 wickets falling, as Australia reached stumps at 9 for 1 amid dramatic scenes that…
