‘His body is fragile’: Ex-India star raises concern over Hardik Pandya’s 2027 ODI World Cup chances | Cricket News

Hardik Pandya (ANI Photo) Former India batsman Mohammad Kaif has raised concerns over Hardik Pandya’s recurring fitness issues, questioning the lack of clarity surrounding the all-rounder’s injuries while admitting uncertainty over whether he will still be part of India’s plans for the 2027 ODI World Cup.Hardik recently missed the ODI series against Afghanistan because of … Read more

‘Absolutely makes zero sense’: Ex-India pacer blasts Gautam Gambhir-led team management | Cricket News

India’s headcoach Gautam Gambhir, right and captain Shubman Gill (PTI Photo) Former India and Karnataka fast bowler Dodda Ganesh has criticized the Indian team management, led by head coach Gautam Gambhir, for resting KL Rahul during the third and final ODI against Afghanistan at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.Rahul, who featured in the first … Read more

Prasidh Krishna’s five-for, Yashasvi Jaiswal’s unbeaten 110 power India to 3-0 series sweep over Afghanistan | Cricket News

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Prasidh Krishna (AP Photos) Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed an unbeaten 110 while Rohit Sharma made a fluent 79 as India thrashed Afghanistan by nine wickets in Chennai on Saturday to complete a 3-0 clean sweep in the ODI series.Chasing a modest target of 219, the Indian openers made light work of the task … Read more

Shubman Gill breaks silence on Rohit Sharma’s ODI future: ‘It is a good kind of headache’ | Cricket News

Rohit Sharma (BCCI Photo) TimesofIndia.com in Chennai: With Yashasvi Jaiswal scoring his second century in the last three ODIs, the pressure is mounting on the selectors to decide the future of veteran Rohit Sharma. Although the 39-year-old survived a jittery start in the third ODI, he went on to score an eye-catching 79 and put … Read more

India Playing XI for Chennai ODI: Yashasvi Jaiswal set to open with Rohit Sharma, Nitish Reddy returns; Arshdeep likely to be rested | Cricket News

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Nitish Reddy (Agency Image) TimesofIndia.com in Chennai: India may have already sealed the ODI series against Afghanistan, but the final game in Chennai is far from a dead rubber. For the team management, it is another opportunity to tick boxes on the road to the 2027 ODI World Cup, test combinations and, … Read more

‘Unfortunately, there isn’t a slot’: Ex-India captain’s blunt verdict on Ishan Kishan | Cricket News

India’s Ishan Kishan (AP Photo) Former India captain and ex-chief selector Krishnamachari Srikkanth believes Ishan Kishan possesses all the attributes needed to succeed in Test cricket, but feels the wicketkeeper-batter is currently a victim of India’s crowded red-ball setup.Kishan has enjoyed a remarkable resurgence over the past few months. After spending nearly two years on … Read more

‘As soon as Rohit Sharma retires…’: Sehwag reveals who will inherit India’s opening slot | Cricket News

India’s Yashasvi Jaiswal, left, and Rohit Sharma (AP Photo) Former India opener Virender Sehwag has backed Yashasvi Jaiswal to become a regular member of India’s ODI setup once Rohit Sharma steps away from the format after next year’s World Cup in South Africa and Zimbabwe. According to Sehwag, Jaiswal possesses the ability to succeed across … Read more

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s 93 keeps Rajasthan Royals’ playoff hopes alive

Rajasthan Royals’ Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi once again stole the spotlight as the 15-year-old produced a stunning 93 off just 38 balls to guide Rajasthan Royals to a comfortable seven-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants in a crucial IPL 2026 clash in Jaipur. The victory kept Rajasthan firmly alive in the … Read more

Will Ravindra Jadeja play RR’s must-win clash vs LSG today?

Rajasthan Royals’ Ravindra Jadeja (ANI Photo) Ravindra Jadeja is expected to return for Rajasthan Royals in their crucial IPL 2026 clash against Lucknow Super Giants after missing the previous game against Delhi Capitals due to a knee niggle. Jadeja’s absence during RR’s defeat to Delhi had raised concerns among fans, especially after captain Riyan Parag … Read more

IPL 2026: ‘I just wanted to…’ – Urvil Patel opens up after joint-fastest IPL fifty | Cricket News

Chennai Super Kings’ Urvil Patel (ANI Photo) Urvil Patel said he kept his approach extremely simple during his breathtaking knock against Lucknow Super Giants, revealing that clear instructions from the coaches and captain Ruturaj Gaikwad helped him produce one of the greatest power-hitting displays in IPL history. The CSK batter smashed a sensational 65 off … Read more