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Shubman Gill breaks silence on captaining Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, dismisses ‘outside narrative’: 'Nothing has changed'

Shubman Gill also described former India captains Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as players he idolised growing up, and maintained that he continues to seek their advice and that it will be a "big honour" for him to have them by his side.

Sleepy Perth wakes up for Ro-Ko: Rohit and Virat’s return lights up Western Australian city ahead of ODI series

For once, it’s not a World Cup or a marquee Test match creating the frenzy. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s return to the dressing room — after months away and amid questions about India’s long-term plans — has turned a seemingly ODI routine series into a must-watch event.

Rashid, Nabi and other Afghanistan stars slam Pakistan after air strike kills three cricketers: ‘Heinous, unforgivable crime’

Besides strong reactions from Rashid Khan and other Afghan cricket stars, the country's board cancelled its trip to Pakistan for a T20I tri-series next month after an air strike in the country's Paktika province on Friday led to the deaths of three cricketers.

'Immoral and barbaric': Afghanistan withdraw from Pakistan T20I tri-series after three cricketers killed in air strikes

Top cricketers such as Rashid Khan slammed the air strikes carried out by the Pakistani armed forces in Afghanistan's Paktika province late on Friday, which led to the deaths of three cricketers and was followed by the country's cricket board withdrawing from the upcoming T20I series.

IPL team co-owner reportedly wants to buy RCB as Diageo plans to cash out, but a late twist looms

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have attracted interests from six investors including a rival IPL team co-owner as Diageo looks to exit, but a late twist cannot be ruled out.

Agarkar drops truth bombs on Rohit, Kohli and 2027 World Cup; reveals why Shami remains sidelined: ‘Younger players can take the spot’

Ajit Agarkar gave a no-nonsense reply when asked to predict Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli playing in the 2027 ODI World Cup. The BCCI selector also explained Mohammed Shami’s absence from Team India.

Mohsin Naqvi could pull off ‘Houdini act’ to dodge ICC, ACC scrutiny as Asia Cup trophy stays locked in Dubai: Report

Pakistan cricket chief Mohsin Naqvi it seems is not ready to quickly surrender after creating the Asia Cup trophy drama as he is reportedly set to pull off a ‘Houdini act’ to dodge scrutiny from ICC and ACC.

India vs Australia: Aussies forced to make another change to ODI squad after Cameron Green’s injury

Australia has been forced to make a third change to their ODI squad for the series against India, which starts on 19 October, due to an injury to all-rounder Cameron Green.

Travis Head turns playfully to Axar Patel after claiming ‘Kohli, Rohit will play till 2027 World Cup’; the all-rounder grins

Travis Head’s playful look to Axar Patel while speaking about Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s international future has caught the attention of fans ahead of the India-Australia ODI series.

BCCI video, Rohit-Gambhir chat and Kohli's training session set the tone for India vs Australia ODI series

The build-up to the India vs Australia ODI series has been anything but ordinary — from an intense training session and BCCI’s welcome video to Virat Kohli’s cryptic post, every move has fuelled anticipation.

'Pakistan still crying...': Ramiz Raja, Aamer Sohail slammed online after rekindling handshake row with jibe at India

Cricketer-turned-commentators Ramiz Raja and Aamer Sohail couldn't help but take a dig at the Indian men's and women's teams after Pakistani and South African cricketers were seen shaking hands at the end of the first Test in Lahore on Wednesday.

Ajinkya Rahane drops bombshell on Indian selectors, says 'players should not be scared' while calling for reforms

Former India captain Ajinkya Rahan's comment during a chat with long-time teammate Cheteshwar Pujara comes at a time when the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee finds itself facing uncomfortable questions over some of their recent decisions.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi gets schooled as he tries to play T20 cricket on Ranji Trophy vice-captaincy debut

14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi struggled to adapt his aggressive T20-style batting in his Ranji Trophy vice-captaincy debut. He scored with a strike rate of 280 but was dismissed cheaply. Fans reacted to the youngster's knock on social media.

Virat Kohli's cryptic post ahead of India comeback takes social media by storm: 'The only time you truly fail...'

Both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are set to make their first appearance for India in months in the upcoming ODI series in Australia. Ahead of the tour opener in Perth, Kohli posted a defiant message on X that got the Indian cricket circles buzzing once again.

BCCI faces financial turmoil as IPL's ecosystem value reportedly drops for second consecutive year

The IPL is the jewel in the BCCI's crown and has played a key role in transforming India into a cricketing superpower today. The world's biggest and richest T20 league, however, has witnessed a significant drop in its ecosystem value which will have the board worried.

After Harshit Rana, R Ashwin slams Gautam Gambhir over another selection issue: ‘Don’t see the point'

Hardly fazed by Gautam Gambhir's strong reaction to criticism over Harshit Rana's constant presence in the Indian squad, Ravichandran Ashwin turned his attention towards another questionable selection call during India's 2-0 sweep of the Test series against West Indies.

Nepal and Oman qualify for 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup with thrilling Super Six wins

Nepal and Oman have qualified for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup after top-three finishes in the Asia/East Asia-Pacific Qualifier.

Rain denies Pakistan historic win as Women’s World Cup clash with England ends in no-result

Rain washed out Pakistan’s chance of a historic win against England in the ICC Women’s World Cup, with the match ending in a no-result.

Mohsin Naqvi called 'coat pant waala' as Asia Cup trophy row continues to escalate

ACC chief Mohsin Naqvi continues to face backlash for taking the Asia Cup trophy home after India’s win over Pakistan. In a latest development, Naqvi has been called a coat pant wala and sajjan jo trophy le gaye.

Shubman Gill's heartfelt gesture towards Rohit and Kohli after taking over ODI captaincy goes viral - WATCH

Shubman Gill’s first interaction with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as India’s new ODI captain has gone viral. Fans got a glimpse of the heartfelt moment ahead of the Australia tour.

‘Last chance to see Rohit and Kohli play’: Pat Cummins’ message for Australian fans ahead of India series

Australia captain Pat Cummins has said the upcoming ODI series could be the last chance for home fans to watch Indian legends Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in action. The duo will lead India’s charge in the three-match series starting October 19 in Perth.

India’s no-handshake controversy sparks mockery from Australian cricketers ahead of ODI series - WATCH

Australian cricketers, including Josh Hazlewood and Glenn Maxwell, have mocked India’s no-handshake stance from the Asia Cup 2025 in a viral video. The clip, which was later removed, has sparked backlash and debate online. India adopted a no-handshake policy against Pakistan in recent sporting events as a sign of protest.

Sarfaraz Khan and Prithvi Shaw's pre-season preparations fall flat after both batters dismissed for ducks in Ranji Trophy

Sarfaraz Khan and Prithvi Shaw's hopes of making a comeback into the Indian team took a major hit on Wednesday after they were dismissed for ducks while opening for Mumbai and Maharashtra respectively.

Shami hits back at selectors after being overlooked for India's tour of Australia: 'If there is a fitness issue...'

Mohammed Shami, who had played a major role in helping India reach the final of the 2023 ICC World Cup, has not represented the Men in Blue since the Champions Trophy in March, having been overlooked for the England Tests, the Asia Cup as well as the upcoming white-ball tour of Australia.

BCCI backs Gambhir and Rana after ex-cricketer accuses India coach of favouritism: 'Should be done responsibly'

BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla offered support to India head coach Rajeev Shukla and pacer Harshit Rana after former India captain Kris Srikkanth accused Gambhir of 'favouritism'.

Sri Lanka, New Zealand split points after rain washes out Women's World Cup match in Colombo

Sri Lanka and New Zealand shared points after their Women's World Cup match was abandoned due to rain. Sri Lanka batted first and got through their 50 overs, but rain spoiled the chase for the Kiwis.

India, Pakistan hockey players shake hands despite boycott in other sports

The India and Pakistan U-21 hockey players exchanged handshakes and high-fives during the Sultan of Johor Cup, contrasting recent tensions in cricket and other sports. The match ended in a thrilling 3-3 draw.

'No respect...': Ramiz Raja sparks controversy as he trolls Babar Azam, Noman Ali’s glasses

Ramiz Raja’s controversial commentary on Noman Ali’s sunglasses and earlier remarks on Babar Azam has triggered a debate on social media, with memes and jokes also going viral.

'They are both...': Gautam Gambhir clears air on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s ODI future

India head coach Gautam Gambhir addressed questions about Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s ODI future after the Test series win over West Indies. Both veterans are ready to return to the team for the first time in nine months amid talks about the 2027 ODI World Cup and Rohit's captaincy change.

India vs Australia: Aussies forced to call-up a replacement wicket-keeper, spinner for first ODI

Two first-choice Australian cricketers are not available for the first ODI against India at Perth on 19 October, forcing Aussies selectors to call-up replacement players.