The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has rejected most of new head coach Gautam Gambhir’s support staff choices, approving only one. According to the sources, the only name from Gambhir’s suggestions that was accepted by the Indian cricket board was Abhishek Nayar for the role of batting coach. Gambhir had proposed South African pacer Morne Morkel and former India bowler Lakshmipathy Balaji for the bowling coach position. For the fielding coach role, he suggested Netherlands’ Ryan ten Doeschate and South African Jonty Rhodes. However, the BCCI is reportedly inclined to appoint former India pacer Zaheer Khan as…
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Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav are currently among the most discussed cricketers in India. While Pandya has been demoted, Yadav has been promoted to the role of Indian T20I captain. Pandya, despite being part of the T20I squad for the Sri Lanka tour, has not been appointed vice-captain. Several reports suggest that Suryakumar Yadav is seen as a long-term captaincy prospect in the shortest format. This decision was unexpected for Pandya, who was the vice-captain during India’s T20 World Cup-winning campaign. The new Indian cricket team coach, Gautam Gambhir, chose Suryakumar Yadav as the T20I captain. According to a report,…
England continued their aggressive approach by setting the record for the fastest team fifty in Test cricket on the first day of the second Test against the West Indies, achieving the milestone in just 4.2 overs. Openers Ben Duckett (unbeaten 33 runs off 14 balls) and Ollie Pope (unbeaten 16 runs off nine balls) hit 10 boundaries between them, breaking their own previous record of 4.3 overs set against South Africa at The Oval in 1994. England occupies the top three spots on the list of fastest team fifties. They also achieved the third-fastest fifty in 2002 against Sri Lanka…
India’s victory in the 2024 T20 World Cup in the West Indies marked the end of the T20I careers of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravindra Jadeja. While Kohli and Sharma remain integral to India’s plans for the Champions Trophy 2025 and the World Cup in 2027, Jadeja’s future in white-ball cricket is uncertain due to his recent poor form with both bat and ball. In contrast, India is now focusing on the younger Axar Patel, who has proven to be a like-for-like replacement for Jadeja across formats. Axar, a capable left-arm orthodox spinner, is also becoming a reliable batsman…
In Indian cricket, the biggest discussion these days is about the captaincy. After winning the T20 World Cup, Rohit Sharma has retired from this format. With his retirement, Team India is now looking for a new T20 captain. Initially, Hardik Pandya was leading the race, having served as the vice-captain under Rohit Sharma. However, he has suddenly fallen behind, and Suryakumar Yadav has surged ahead in the race. Suryakumar has gained the support of the new coach, Gautam Gambhir. Under Gambhir’s captaincy, he has played for Kolkata Knight Riders, and they know each other well. This familiarity seems to be…
Big news is emerging ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction. According to reports, India’s young wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant may part ways with Delhi Capitals. The question now arises: if he is leaving Delhi, which team might he join in the upcoming season? Reports suggest that he could be seen playing for Chennai Super Kings next season. It is believed that after IPL 2025, Dhoni will retire from the prestigious league. Therefore, the franchise needs a dynamic and explosive wicketkeeper-batsman like Dhoni who can change the course of the match coming in the lower order. Talking about Rishabh Pant’s IPL…
The Indian team for the series against Sri Lanka is set to be announced soon. According to reports, the team will be announced today, July 18. Gautam Gambhir is the new coach of the team. Gambhir and the selectors are expected to make a significant decision regarding the captaincy, especially in T20s. According to the report, instead of Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav is being considered for the T20 captaincy, which will be revealed with the team announcement. When could the team be announced?The Indian team for the series against Sri Lanka could be announced on July 18. Change in T20…
KL Rahul has led the Lucknow Super Giants for three consecutive years in the IPL. However, veteran India cricketer Amit Mishra suggests that Rahul might not continue in this role for the upcoming season. Mishra believes LSG may look for a new captain, emphasizing the importance of having the right mindset for T20 cricket. “It does not matter if he is in the Indian team or not. But a person who has the right mentality for T20s should be the captain. Someone who plays for the team should be captain. I am sure LSG will look for a better captain,”…
New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has confirmed the itinerary for the 2024-25 home season, featuring tours by England, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan. Announced on Wednesday (July 17), the schedule outlines a busy period for the New Zealand men’s team with three Tests, six ODIs, and eight T20Is. The women’s team will play six ODIs and six T20Is. The highlight of the men’s season is a three-Test series against England, the only Tests on New Zealand soil this summer. This series concludes a stretch of nine Tests for New Zealand, following away fixtures against Afghanistan (one Test), Sri Lanka (two Tests), and…
The ICC Champions Trophy is scheduled to be held in Pakistan from February 19 to March 9 next year. As Pakistan has been awarded the hosting rights, the biggest issue is whether the Indian team will travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy next year. Given the strained diplomatic and political relations, it is highly likely that the Indian team will not travel to Pakistan. However, the final decision rests with the Indian government. If India does not travel to Pakistan, the tournament may be held under a hybrid model. However, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) wants to host the…