Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma faced criticism on Monday following India’s 3-0 Test series defeat to New Zealand, with many observers citing the team’s ageing roster and lack of confidence. India lost the third Test in Mumbai by 25 runs, marking only their second home series whitewash. With a five-match Test series against Australia starting on November 22, there is little time for recovery. “Losing 3-0 at home is a tough pill to swallow, and it calls for introspection,” former captain Sachin Tendulkar stated on social media. He questioned whether the loss stemmed from a lack of preparation, poor shot…
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The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have made strategic decisions regarding their retention list for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season. While they opted not to retain captain Shreyas Iyer, KKR has chosen to keep a core group of players who were vital in securing their third IPL title earlier this year. Leading the retention list is middle-order batter Rinku Singh, retained for Rs 13 crore. Additionally, the team has retained veteran West Indian all-rounders Andre Russell and Sunil Narine, reflecting their commitment to maintaining a strong and experienced squad. In a calculated move, KKR has utilized all six retention…
The challenge of holding a mega auction immediately after winning the Indian Premier League (IPL) title is that it forces a team to part ways with several players from the championship squad. This situation has arisen for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), the IPL 2024 champions. Although they managed to retain six key players, KKR had to say goodbye to notable names like Mitchell Starc, Nitish Rana, and Venkatesh Iyer. The latter, who has been with the franchise since 2021, became emotional after not being retained. “In the case of KKR, it’s like a complete family. It’s not just about…
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Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Director of Cricket Mo Bobat announced that no decision has been made regarding the captaincy for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season. This statement comes amidst speculation that star Indian batter Virat Kohli would return as captain after stepping down from the role in the 2021 season. Kohli’s tenure as skipper, which began in 2013, saw a rollercoaster of results, including a runners-up finish in 2016 when RCB lost to Sunrisers Hyderabad by eight runs. On Thursday, RCB confirmed the retention of Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, and Yash Dayal ahead of the IPL 2025 mega…
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Former Pakistan captain Zaheer Abbas has urged India to travel to Pakistan for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025. However, the Indian team is hesitant, citing safety concerns for players in Pakistan during this important tournament. Zaheer Abbas warned that if India decides not to participate, it could negatively impact the spirit of international cricket. He emphasised that the rivalry between India and Pakistan is one of the most exciting in sports, attracting fans from around the world whenever they play against each other. Abbas expressed concern that the Champions Trophy 2025 might lack excitement without India’s involvement, noting that…
India has reportedly requested the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) to prepare a “rank turner” for their third Test against New Zealand at Wankhede Stadium. After suffering a 2-0 series loss, this marks the first time since 2012 that India has lost a Test series at home, ending their record 18-series winning streak. Now, they are aiming to avoid an embarrassing series whitewash, something they have not faced since February 2000. According to the Indian Express, the team management has asked the MCA to create a pitch that will “support spinners from Day 1,” despite India losing the second Test in…