The big question is whether MS Dhoni will play in IPL 2025 as an uncapped player. With the IPL 2025 auction approaching, there are speculations about whether Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will retain their most successful captain. Dhoni could be retained for ₹4 crores Recently, a meeting took place between the BCCI and IPL franchise owners where various issues were discussed. During the meeting, CSK requested the BCCI to reintroduce an old rule. According to this rule, if a player has retired from international cricket and it’s been five years or more, they would be considered an uncapped player. At…
Author: Virat Verma
Following the conclusion of the white-ball tour against Sri Lanka, where India secured a 3-0 T20I series win but lost the ODI series 2-0, the team will enjoy a month-long break before resuming with a busy home season. Starting in September, India’s schedule for the remainder of 2024 includes: Also read: India vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI 2024- India’s Probable Playing XI Following the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, India will continue their international engagements with a series against England. This will involve a three match ODI Series and a five match T20I Series. The Indian team will then shift focus to preparations…
The Pakistan Super League (PSL) is set to overlap with the Indian Premier League (IPL) next season due to adjustments in the PSL’s schedule forced by a busy international calendar. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has indicated that the PSL might be held from April 10 to May 25 next year, while the last IPL season ran from March 22 to May 26. Typically, the PSL takes place in February and March, but Pakistan’s hosting of a tri-series, the Champions Trophy, and a tour by the West Indies necessitates this scheduling change. Pakistan’s cricket season, both home and away, starts…
The typical strategy in a bilateral series is to start with a consistent playing XI for the initial matches, secure a lead, and then test the bench strength. However, this approach faces challenges if the team falls behind early and faces a must-win situation. This is the dilemma India faces on Wednesday as they prepare for the final ODI against Sri Lanka in Colombo. After a tie in the opener and a 32-run loss in the second game, India’s unchanged XI means players like Rishabh Pant, Khaleel Ahmed, Riyan Parag, and Harshit Rana have yet to feature in the series.…
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…
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…