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New Delhi, August 19, 2025 — In a surprise turn of events, BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar confirmed that Shubman Gill has been appointed vice-captain of India’s T20I squad for the upcoming Asia Cup, replacing Axar Patel. The 15-member squad, led by Suryakumar Yadav, was announced on August 19, and the explanation for Gill’s elevation

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Mumbai, August 16, 2025: A bombshell has rocked Indian cricket. Former left-arm pacer Karsan Ghavri has claimed that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma were not willing to retire from Test cricket but were effectively ‘asked to go’ Ajit Agarkar’s national selection committee and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) are embroiled in

Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mega auction, there has been a startling development: rumors have indicated that Sanju Samson, the current captain of the Rajasthan Royals (RR), might beon the verge of parting ways with the franchise due to “serious differences” with the management. The potential fallout has sparked interest from Chennai

 India Cricket Correspondent – based on over five years of strategic desk-based reportingPublished: August 6, 2025  The Crossroads: Kohli & Rohit’s ODI Prospect in Perpec The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is scheduled to hold “honest and professional” discussions with stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to evaluate their suitability for the

Aug 04, 2025, India defeated England by a thrilling 6-run margin at The Oval, tying the series 2-2, thanks to an outstanding bowling performance by Mohammed Siraj. Siraj claimed important wickets like Jamie Smith and Gus Atkinson, driven by a “believe” mentality and recollections of his father. Following India’s decisive victory over England in the

Published: August 3, 2025 Day 3 Drama at The Oval: India Firmly in Control On the third day of the fifth Test at The Oval, India drew more aggressive lines, and England faced a difficult 374-run chase. After being 224 in their first innings, India rallied to score 396 in the second innings, powered by

Senior Cricket Analyst – SBKI NewsPublished: August 1, 2025 Background: The Unlikely Second Chance After an astonishing triple century on Test debut in 2016, Karun  Nair was once hailed as a rising Indian star . But just seven Tests later, inconsistent form saw him dropped. Exactly 2,763 days—nearly eight years—elapsed before his recall to India’s Test XI for

 India Boycotts Pakistan  In a move that has reignited debate around politics and cricket, India has reportedly declined to face Pakistan in the semifinal clash of the World Championship League (WCL) 2025, citing lingering diplomatic tensions and unresolved grievances stemming from the Asia Cup 2023 controversy. As per sources quoted by NDTV Sports, the Board