Ahead of India’s first ODI against Sri Lanka, skipper Rohit Sharma acknowledged the difficulty in choosing between KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant for the wicketkeeper-batter position, referring to both as match-winners and appreciating the selection “problems” this creates. The first ODI will be held in Colombo on Friday, following India’s 3-0 sweep in the T20I series. In the pre-match press conference, Rohit said, “I will need to discuss with the head coach. You will see it tomorrow when we play the game.” He expressed his pleasure at having such a dilemma, indicating the quality in the team. “It is a…
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The 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season will be crucial for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Last season, Ruturaj Gaikwad was the captain, while MS Dhoni guided the team from behind the scenes. This year, CSK might not keep MS Dhoni as a player. Shocking, right? But, if he decides to retire, there’s a good chance he will become a coach or mentor. Players CSK might keep in IPL 2025: Ruturaj GaikwadRuturaj Gaikwad had a mixed 2024 season. He scored 583 runs with the bat but his captaincy wasn’t as strong, and CSK didn’t make the playoffs. Despite this, CSK…
The Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team is unlikely to travel to Pakistan for the upcoming edition of the ICC Champions Trophy, despite efforts from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to convince the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh has supported the BCCI’s stance, citing ongoing security concerns. He emphasized that incidents occur almost daily in Pakistan, making it unsafe for the Indian team. Harbhajan Singh Supports BCCI’s Stance Legendary Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh has openly supported the BCCI’s decision not to send the Indian team to Pakistan. He stated that the security issues…
The upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to witness significant changes in the coaching staff of several franchises. Gautam Gambhir, Abhishek Nayar, and Ryan ten Doeschate have departed from Kolkata Knight Riders to join the Indian team’s coaching staff, while Ricky Ponting has concluded his tenure as the head coach of Delhi Capitals. According to a report by News18, the Gujarat Titans (GT) might also see changes in their support staff. Head coach Ashish Nehra and Director of Cricket Vikram Solanki are reportedly set to end their association with the team ahead of IPL 2025. GT…
On Monday, English cricket officials confirmed they have been in discussions with Indian Premier League (IPL) owners about acquiring a stake in their domestic Hundred competition. The fourth season of the 100-ball tournament, which features eight specially created teams — each with a men’s and women’s side — kicks off on Tuesday. The future of the tournament remains uncertain as the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) seeks private investment to strengthen its position on the global stage and enhance the finances of domestic cricket. The ECB is aiming to balance the need for financial investment while maintaining control of…
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli may have retired from T20Is, but their careers in white-ball cricket are far from over. Gautam Gambhir, the new head coach of the Indian cricket team, believes that if they maintain their fitness, both players could participate in the 2027 ODI World Cup. After winning the ICC T20 World Cup, Kohli and Sharma announced their decision to step down from T20Is but expressed their intention to continue playing ODIs and Test cricket. Gambhir shares this optimism and praised the pair’s ability to perform on the big stage. Also read: Virat Kohli & Anushka Sharma Baby…
Delhi Capitals appear set to pass on appointing Sourav Ganguly as their next head coach, despite his expressed interest and a recent parting of ways with Ricky Ponting after seven seasons. In a recent interview with Bengali Daily Aajkaal, Ganguly voiced his desire to transition into coaching, even mentioning efforts to recruit England’s promising talent Jamie Smith for DC’s SA20 side, Pretoria Capitals. However, DC seems reluctant to burden Ganguly, who currently serves as their Director of Cricket overseeing multiple franchise responsibilities including the ILT20 team Dubai Capitals and Pretoria Capitals in the SA T20 league. “The team needs a…
Gautam Gambhir is set to take over as the head coach of the Indian team, replacing Rahul Dravid. He will start his new role with the limited-overs series against Sri Lanka at the end of this month. Gambhir has previously been a mentor for the Lucknow Super Giants and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL. Currently, India’s young team is participating in a five-match T20 series against Zimbabwe, and Indian fast bowler Avesh Khan has shared his experience with the newly appointed coach. Avesh, who is part of the Indian team for the series against Zimbabwe, said that Gambhir’s…
Former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir has been appointed as India’s next head coach, replacing Rahul Dravid. Gambhir, who served as mentor for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPL 2024, will now step down from this position. Gambhir previously led KKR both as captain and mentor, guiding them to success, including three championships. His absence will pose a challenge for the team, as acknowledged by Kolkata’s head coach Chandrakant Pandit, marking a transitional period for KKR and potentially impacting the Indian team as well. Also read: Changes to Retention Rules for IPL 2025: How Many Players Can Each Team Retain?…
Legendary Indian batsman Sunil Gavaskar has demanded that former player and Indian team head coach Rahul Dravid be awarded the highest civilian honor, the Bharat Ratna. Dravid’s tenure as coach ended after the T20 World Cup final, where he concluded his term by leading the team to victory in the tournament. During Dravid’s coaching period, India achieved several milestones, including being runners-up in the World Test Championship (WTC) and the 2023 ODI World Cup. Additionally, under his leadership, the team also won the Asia Cup. Besides his coaching contributions, Dravid has made numerous contributions to Indian cricket. He served as…