India's assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate acknowledged that they didn't expect 'over-reliance' on spin in the ongoing Champions Trophy. He also addressed the minimal probability of 300-plus scores on the Dubai strip and how the management operates within the Indian setup.
India's explosive opener Abhishek Sharma earned plaudits from the 'Rawalpindi Express' Shoaib Akhtar. The former Pakistan tearaway wants Abhishek to continue his hot form of run and break all the records.
Former cricketer Atul Wassan has expressed his disappointment in Rishabh Pant being sidelined from India's playing XI for KL Rahul. For Wassan, Pant instils nervousness in the opposition, something Rahul is incapable of.
Former captain Sourav Ganguly believes KL Rahul's "fantastic" statistics in ODIs could be the underlying reason behind head coach Gautam Gambhir preferring him over the explosive wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant in India's Champions Trophy playing XI.
Former spinner and captain Anil Kumble believes it is time for India to implement its transition plans after the ongoing Champions Trophy and build a young team to compete in the 2027 ODI World Cup.
On the eve of India's Champions Trophy opening clash against Bangladesh, captain Rohit Sharma revealed mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy bowls only one variety to batters during the training session and keeps his weapons to himself.
Former spinner Sarandeep Singh has voiced his concern over team management's apparent preference for KL Rahul as a regular wicketkeeper ahead of Rishabh Pant in the ODI fold ahead of India's Champions Trophy opening clash against Bangladesh on Thursday in Dubai.
"Star Indian all-rounder Shardul Thakur has agreed a seven-match Rothesay County Championship deal with Essex from the beginning of the 2025 season," Essex said in a statement.
The first set of Indian players and support staff arrived at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Saturday to depart for Dubai, where they will compete in the upcoming Champions Trophy.
Former ball tweaker Harbhajan Singh believes India management's decision to include mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy in the Champions Trophy squad is a "masterstroke."
Shubman Gill once again proved his class with a match-winning 112 off 102 balls in the final ODI against England in Ahmedabad, helping India secure a dominant 3-0 series victory. His exceptional performances throughout the series earned him the "Player of the Series" award, as he finished as