Author: Virat Verma

During the recent BCCI review meeting in Mumbai, discussions about the future Indian captain in Test and ODI cricket took place. Despite concerns over his form in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Rohit Sharma reportedly told selectors he would continue as captain until a successor is appointed. He added that he would fully support the next captain. It was decided that Rohit would remain ODI captain for the Champions Trophy, with future decisions to follow after the tournament. Meanwhile, during the meeting, the selectors considered Jasprit Bumrah as a potential captain but also discussed the need for a strong vice-captain to manage…

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to commence on 23 March, as announced by Rajeev Shukla, the vice-president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Shukla shared this information with the media on Sunday following the BCCI’s general meeting. The meeting, held on 12 January, also saw significant administrative changes within the BCCI. Devajit Saikia was named the new BCCI secretary, succeeding Jay Shah, while Prabhtej Singh Bhatia was elected as the treasurer. Shukla also mentioned that the Champions Trophy squad discussions are scheduled for January 18-19. Additionally, the venues for the 2025 Women’s Premier…

Mohammed Shami is set to make his return to international cricket after a year-long absence, as India prepares to face England in a five-match T20I series later this month. While an official announcement is awaited, sources confirm that the selection committee met on Saturday and decided to include Shami in the squad. The pacer has been sidelined since November 2023 due to an ankle injury. After recovering from the injury, Shami bowled 43 overs in a Ranji Trophy match for Bengal against Madhya Pradesh last November. He also played nine T20s in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT), taking two…

India’s captain Rohit Sharma struggled with the bat during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, scoring only 31 runs across five innings. This followed a similarly disappointing home season, where he faced difficulties in Tests against Bangladesh and New Zealand. Rohit’s captaincy was also under scrutiny, with India suffering a 0-3 clean-sweep defeat to New Zealand and a 1-3 loss to Australia in their own backyard. According to the Times of India, after a series of poor performances, Rohit seriously considered retirement. There were already questions surrounding his Test future before the Melbourne Test, but his failure at the MCG reportedly…

Former India cricketer Manoj Tiwary is never one to hold back his opinions, and his latest comments about Gautam Gambhir have sparked a social media uproar. Tiwary recently referred to Gambhir, the Indian head coach, as a ‘hypocrite,’ which quickly caught the attention of fans. The remark led to strong reactions from Kolkata Knight Riders’ fast bowler Harshit Rana and former captain Nitish Rana, who both came out in support of Gambhir. But Tiwary’s remarks didn’t end there. The former India batter also weighed in on Ravichandran Ashwin’s unexpected retirement during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy last month. Ashwin’s decision to retire…

India’s squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is shaping up, but some positions remain hotly debated among former players, analysts, and fans. One of the most contested roles is that of the wicket-keeper batter, with three strong contenders in the fray. KL Rahul has been a mainstay in ODIs, while Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson also remain viable options. However, former cricketers Sanjay Manjrekar and Sanjay Bangar have sparked discussions by excluding Pant from their 15-member squad for the tournament. Pant made his ODI comeback during India’s 2024 tour of Sri Lanka, playing in a three-match series. Despite this,…

India will play practice matches in Dubai before beginning their campaign in the upcoming Champions Trophy next month. The International Cricket Council (ICC) is working on the practice schedules for all eight participating teams and the practice facilities at the four venues. Additionally, the ICC is keeping a close watch on the renovation work at three stadiums in Pakistan. According to media reports, ICC officials have not expressed any concerns regarding the ongoing stadium renovations. Renovation work is taking place at stadiums in Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi in preparation for the tournament. This will be the first major tournament in…

Steve Smith will lead Australia’s 16-member squad for the upcoming two-Test tour of Sri Lanka, with Travis Head appointed as his deputy in the absence of regular captain Pat Cummins. Cummins, who is expecting the birth of his second child with wife Becky Boston, had indicated he would likely miss the tour after leading Australia to victory in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) against India. Out-of-form all-rounder Mitchell Marsh, who was dropped from the fifth Test of the BGT, has not been included in the squad. Instead, Beau Webster, who impressed with scores of 57 and 39* and a wicket…

Kamran Ghulam is a 29 year old Pakistani cricketer, who has recently risen in the ranks with his performances with the bat. He is viewed as one of the most talented batters in Pakistan. Ghulam also bowls left-arm orthodox spin, alongside his right-handed batting. This article takes a close look at the personal life of the talented, Kamran Ghulam. Let’s find more about him. Is Kamran Ghulam Married? Kamran Ghulam is not married. Even the details regarding his girlfriend are not available. He has not shared anything related to his love life on social media platforms and has not commented…

Born on May 17, 1990, Temba Bavuma is a prominent South African cricketer. He currently holds the captaincy for the South African cricket team in both Tests, having previously captained in ODIs and T20Is. While he now primarily serves as a right-handed fielder, Bavuma made history as the first black African cricketer to achieve a Test century for South Africa and also as the first to lead the team. Additionally, he is part of an exclusive group of South African cricketers who marked their ODI debut with a century, recording 113 runs against Ireland in September 2016. Temba Bavuma Wife-…