The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reported to be weighing further changes to India’s backroom personnel following the recent Test series in Sri Lanka. Any decisions would affect the team’s preparation across formats and have reverberations for the Indian Premier League and the international calendar. Why the backroom matters: context for ... Voir l'article
Read more →Auqib Nabi’s rise from Jammu and Kashmir to national attention is being described by those who know him as the result of a simple, uncompromising philosophy: no excuses. That line, repeated by coaches and teammates, has guided his training, his comebacks and the way he measures opportunity against responsibility. From a region of limited pathways ... Voir l'article
Read more →India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah will not travel for the Test series against Sri Lanka, the Times of India reports; the reason for his withdrawal has not been made public. The news removes a regular presence from India’s bowling attack and forces selectors to reshuffle their plans for the tour. What has been announced The ... Voir l'article
Read more →Punjab Kings fast bowler Arshdeep Singh has publicly named the four-man pace battery he would pick for India, placing Bhuvneshwar Kumar ahead of Mohammed Shami and omitting Jasprit Bumrah. The preference reflects tactical thinking about match situations and format-specific roles rather than an official selection. What Arshdeep said and where it came from The comments ... Voir l'article
Read more →Veteran Indian seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar told reporters he is not preoccupied with a return to the India team, describing a comeback as “not something” he is currently thinking about. The comment came while he was speaking in the context of his present commitments — notably the Indian Premier League — and reflects the wider selection ... Voir l'article
Read more →Rajat Patidar will lead Central Zone in the upcoming Duleep Trophy, with Rinku Singh named his deputy, the zone has announced. The appointment highlights the continued overlap between India’s high-profile limited-overs players and the country’s traditional first-class pathway. What has been announced The Central Zone selectors have handed the captaincy for their Duleep Trophy side ... Voir l'article
Read more →Ajinkya Rahane spent more than a decade as a stabiliser for India’s Test middle order and a familiar face in the Indian Premier League. His international statistics were never those of a headline-grabbing star, but his on-field temperament, overseas performances and episodic leadership made him an outsized presence in Indian cricket. Who Rahane was for ... Voir l'article
Read more →Fast bowler Alzarri Joseph has publicly rejected a remark attributed to former West Indies captain Daren Sammy suggesting that members of the squad had turned down national selection. The exchange exposes tensions in the West Indies camp at a time when international fixtures and franchise cricket schedules are tightly compressed. What was said — and ... Voir l'article
Read more →The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has formally approached the government about staging a tour by the Indian cricket team, and senior opener Tamim Iqbal says he is optimistic. The development raises questions for the international calendar and for Indian players whose preparation crosses domestic and international commitments. What the BCB has done and what is ... Voir l'article
Read more →India’s selectors and medical staff appear to be preparing for a cautious approach to the fitness of fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah before the upcoming two-Test tour of Sri Lanka. The decision — reported by Indian media — would prioritise long-term fitness and workload management over immediate inclusion. Who is Jasprit Bumrah and why his availability ... Voir l'article
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