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IPL chairman Arun Dhumal has asserted that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli should continue playing for as long as they wish, while expressing hope that the team wins the 2027 ODI World Cup as a tribute to the careers of the two veterans. With both Rohit and Kohli currently active only in the ODI format, Dhumal compared the situation to the 2011 World Cup, when India lifted the trophy for Sachin Tendulkar. Speaking to journalist Vimal Kumar, Dhumal said, “Look at Virat Kohli’s performances across Tests, ODIs and T20Is over the last decade. The way the Indian team came together…

Former India batter Robin Uthappa said he believes India’s star all-rounder Hardik Pandya carries the same on-field energy as West Indies legend Sir Vivian Richards and serves as an example for young players. “His energy on the field is exactly like Viv Richards,” Uthappa said on the Star Sports show. “He comes in with that swagger, and it’s a great attitude for youngsters to learn from. That is the energy the opposition feels, a sense of intimidation even before you’ve faced a ball. It’s a phenomenal attitude to carry.” After missing the tour of Australia, Pandya made a splendid comeback…

Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik has questioned the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee after Shubman Gill and Jitesh Sharma were left out of India’s squad for the T20 World Cup 2026. Karthik believes the decision reflects a lack of clear planning, especially after Gill was given a long run and even named vice-captain of the T20I team. Speaking on Instagram, Karthik admitted he did not expect either player to be dropped from the squad. “India’s T20 World Cup squad has been announced, and guess what? Shubman Gill, the current vice-captain of the T20 team and the incumbent opener, has been dropped…

India legend Sunil Gavaskar expressed surprise at the selectors’ decision to leave out vice-captain Shubman Gill from the squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, which will be staged in India and Sri Lanka. Speaking on Star Sports, Gavaskar said: “It is a surprise. He (Gill) is a classic, quality batter who had a fabulous season after the 2024 T20 World Cup. Yes, he struggled in a few matches against South Africa, but class is permanent and form is temporary.” India announced their squad for the T20 World Cup on Saturday, with Axar Patel being appointed the…

Australian captain Pat Cummins added another feather to his cap with a stunning performance in the third Ashes Test at the Adelaide Oval. The 32-year-old cricketer surpassed Mitchell Johnson to become Australia’s sixth-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket. In 72 Test matches, Cummins has picked up 315 wickets, taking him past Johnson’s tally of 313. The right-arm pacer achieved the milestone in 134th innings at an average of 21.97. He has claimed 17 four-wicket hauls, 14 five-wicket hauls and two ten-wicket hauls. Shane Warne still tops the list with 708 wickets, followed by Nathan Lyon (567), Glenn McGrath (563), Mitchell Starc…

Hardik Pandya, the veteran seam-bowling India all-rounder, has been showered with praises all over social media platforms for his sweet gesture towards a cameraman, in the final T20I of the India-South Africa series, in Ahmedabad, on Friday. While facing the first ball of his innings, Hardik stepped out of the crease and smashed Corbin Bosch over mid-off. As it happened, after the ball cleared the fence, it hit the cameraman. After the match ended, Hardik went up to the person and checked on him. He also gave a warm hug and applied an ice pack. Everyone, including India’s head coach,…

Young India batter Tilak Varma said he is open to batting at any position, depending on the needs of the team. His comments came after the southpaw walked in at number three and played a brilliant knock in the fifth T20I against South Africa. Speaking after the match, Tilak made it clear that he can adapt according to the team’s requirements. “I have said this before as well, except for openers, we are flexible and can bat anywhere,” Tilak said while speaking to reporters. “That’s what I am preparing for. I have batted in a few games at numbers three,…

Wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson returned to the playing eleven and opened the innings in place of the injured Shubman Gill in the final T20I of the five-match series in Ahmedabad. After India’s win, Irfan Pathan asked Samson whether there was clear communication between him and the team management. In response, Samson downplayed the question and said that he shared a good relationship with Suryakumar Yadav and Gautam Gambhir. “The team environment, as Irfan bhai mentioned, is very important,” Samson said. “A big tournament is coming up, but I’ve been in the system for a long time and have enough experience, so…

Hardik Pandya played a blinder of an innings, scoring 63 off 25 balls in Ahmedabad against South Africa to help India secure a 30-run victory in the final T20I of the five-match series. His knock played a vital role in winning the series by a 3-1 margin. He hit the second-fastest fifty by an Indian in T20Is, completing the landmark in 16 balls. He stands behind the great Yuvraj Singh, who achieved the feat in 12 balls during the inaugural ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in 2007. Fastest half-centuries for India in T20Is (by balls) 12 – Yuvraj Singh vs…

India defeated South Africa by 30 runs in the final T20I of the five-match series in Ahmedabad to clinch the series 3-1. After the win, in the post-match presentation, captain Suryakumar Yadav said that the team were successful in executing their plans in all departments. “From the start of the series, we wanted to stick to a particular brand of cricket and we did exactly that. We didn’t try to do anything different. We wanted to express ourselves in all departments and the results are right there in front of everyone. Yeah, this is something we felt was missing in…