While more hard-hitting batters with skyrocketing strike rates and a better six count took their places in T20Is following their retirement following the ICC T20 World Cup win in 2024, and form deserted them in Test cricket, they still are two of the most elite in ODIs. While one functions a
The other members of Team India's white-ball contingent departed for Australia from New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport on Wednesday evening, following the morning departure of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer and others.
India head coach Gautam Gambhir remained tight-lipped about the future of batting stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the lead-up to the 2027 World Cup, urging them to focus on the present. Gambhir also addressed Shubman Gill's promotion to ODI captaincy in place of Rohit and declared
India's newly crowned ODI captain, Shubman Gill, wants batting bigwigs Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to "do their magic" and bring their experience "to the table" in the upcoming three ODIs in Australia.
Richards refrained from commenting on the possibility of Rohit and Virat's presence in the 2027 World Cup but didn't shy away from expressing his admiration for Gill and Virat
Former off-spinner Harbhajan Singh is hopeful that the newly appointed India's ODI captain, Shubman Gill, will carry forward the legacy of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and other captains who served before him in the format.
India T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav revealed that he feels "unfortunate" about never having the opportunity to play under the legendary MS Dhoni's captaincy stint with the Indian team, a stalwart he always tried to learn from while playing for the opposition.
Chief selector Ajit Agarkar has affirmed that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli remain the leaders in India's dressing room and are hopeful that they will continue to experience success in the ODI format during the twilight phase of their careers. However, Agarkar was quick to stress that when pl
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday announced the ODI and T20I squad for the upcoming bilateral series against Australia, which will start from October 19, where the Men in Blue will play three ODIs and five T20Is on the tour.
The youngster's explosive run with the bat has put him within touching distance of eclipsing records held by T20I greats Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Pakistan's Mohammed Rizwan.