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Former India cricketer Robin Uthappa is excited to see how newly appointed ODI captain Shubman Gill will lead the Indian team forward. “It will be interesting to see what kind of approach he takes to ODI cricket at the moment,” Uthappa said on his YouTube channel. “What norms or standards will Shubman Gill set for the ODI side? What brand of cricket do they want to play? I think there’ll be a slight adjustment, especially with Rohit at the top alongside Shubman.” Recently, Gill was announced as the captain of the Indian ODI team for the three-match series in Australia,…

The newly appointed President of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB), Sourav Ganguly, was seen at the practice session of the Bengal senior team held at the JU Second Campus Ground in Salt Lake on Tuesday. Being an inspirational captain himself, Ganguly encouraged the players with his motivational words. The former BCCI President also spent time with some players individually, offering technical advice on both batting and bowling. He was seen giving tips to Abishek Porel, with whom Ganguly had worked at Delhi Capitals (DC) in the IPL. Bengal had a disappointing season last year, as they failed to qualify…

Rajat Patidar has been appointed captain of the Madhya Pradesh cricket team in all three formats ahead of the 2025–26 domestic season, which begins with the Ranji Trophy on 15 October. He replaces Shubham Sharma, with the decision made by MP’s Director of Cricket, Chandrakant Pandit. Patidar was first trialled as captain during the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy last season. Prior to that, he had spoken to Pandit about the possibility of taking on the captaincy at Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the IPL. He was subsequently appointed captain of MP, leading the team to the final, where they lost…

Charlie Dean is enjoying her new role as England’s vice-captain. She said that the experienced heads in the squad have made her job easier. In particular, Dean showered praises on Nat Sciver-Brunt, the skipper. “You watch her bat and she’s someone that really puts her hand up and plays those big innings for the team,”she told the media. The spinner, who took two wickets in England’s opening game of the 2025 World Cup, also mentioned that Sciver-Brunt’s focus and attitude inspires everyone. “And from the way that she behaves, that filters down.” She also praised coach Charlotte Edwards for her…

Mohammed Siraj recently recalled how MS Dhoni’s timely advice had helped him to stay mentally strong and focused on his goals. This conversation dates back to a time when he made his debut for India. “I remember when I joined the India team, MS Dhoni had told me, ‘Kisi ki baaton mein nahin aana. Jab tu acha karega, toh poori duniya tumhare saath rahegi, aur jab kharaab karega, yahi duniya tujhe gaali degi,’” said Mohammed Siraj, in an interview with The Indian Express. Siraj observed that Dhoni’s words taught him not to depend on public opinion. “That’s when I decided,…

The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has confirmed that the run-out decision against Pakistan batter Muneeba Ali was correct in the match against India in Colombo during the ongoing ICC Women’s ODI World Cup. “This law, which was introduced in 2010 and is sometimes referred to as the ‘bouncing bat law’, is designed to protect a batter who inadvertently loses contact with the ground while moving towards the stumps — either with their bat bouncing up or with both feet becoming airborne during the natural process of running,” the MCC stated. “It does not protect a batter who is turning for…

Sunil Joshi has parted ways with the Punjab Kings (PBKS) ahead of the next season. The former spin bowling coach has informed the franchise of his unavailability for the upcoming season. An official from the franchise told Cricbuzz, “He has written to us about his unavailability for the coming season. He is a good guy, and the franchise has a good relationship with him. But we don’t want to come in the way of someone’s career growth.” Joshi’s next role could be at the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) Centre of Excellence (CoE), where he is expected…

Legendary South African cricketer AB de Villiers believes that the Indian selectors may have had the 2027 World Cup in mind when handing over the captaincy of the ODI side to Shubman Gill. Speaking on his YouTube channel, de Villiers also said that the presence of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli would be beneficial for the young captain, allowing him to learn from their experience. “It’s not guaranteed that both of them will be there for the next World Cup,” said de Villiers. “That may be part of the thinking behind appointing Shubman Gill as the ODI captain. He has…

New Zealand star Suzie Bates reached a huge career milestone on Monday by becoming the first woman to play 350 international matches. But the landmark day turned out to be a bitter one for the experienced batter in the Women’s World Cup 2025 match against South Africa in Indore. New Zealand were asked to bat first, and opener Bates was dismissed on the very first ball of the match by South African all-rounder Marizanne Kapp. It was her second straight duck of the tournament after the one against Australia in New Zealand’s first match. The 38-year-old all-rounder made her debut…

Indian cricketers will play in the Lanka Premier League (LPL) for the first time inthe sixth edition starting on December 1. Organisers confirmed on Monday that their names will be announced soon. This move is expected to bring new energy and more fans to Sri Lanka’s T20 event. In a press release, the organisers stated, “For the very first time, Indian cricketers are expected to join the action, their names will be revealed soon, adding a whole new level of excitement for fans across the region.” Male cricketers contracted with the BCCI are not allowed to participate in overseas T20 leagues.…