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MS Dhoni and Team India's Coach Gary Kirsten taking during a practice session in ICC World Cup 2011

Virat Kohli Shares a Secret: How Dhoni and Kirsten Gave Him His Big Break

Ever wonder how Virat Kohli became a star? He just shared a story about how MS Dhoni and Gary Kirsten backed his fighting spirit. Plus, get the full Australia ODI series schedule and squad.

The Cricket Standard Desk17 Oct 20252 min
ICC umpire Anil Chaudhary who harshly criticized Asian Cricket Council chairman Mohsin Naqvi over the Asia Cup trophy controversy, saying "I don't even know who he is"

"I Don't Even Know Who He Is": Anil Chaudhary Blasts Mohsin Naqvi Over Asia Cup Trophy Row

Former ICC umpire Anil Chaudhary criticized Mohsin Naqvi for walking away with Asia Cup trophy after India's win. "I don't even know who he is.

The Cricket Standard Desk17 Oct 20256 min
India's left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav celebrating after taking wicket during second Test against West Indies at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi

Kuldeep Yadav Reaches Career-Best 14th Rank in ICC Test Bowling Rankings After 8-Wicket Haul vs West Indies

Kuldeep Yadav achieved career-best 14th position in ICC Test bowling rankings after taking 8 wickets in Delhi Test vs West Indies. Left-arm wrist spinner jumped 7 places with 689 rating points.

The Cricket Standard Desk16 Oct 20254 min
India head coach Gautam Gambhir delivering heartfelt speech in West Indies dressing room at Arun Jaitley Stadium after India's 2-0 Test series victory, invited by West Indies coach Darren Sammy

"World Cricket Needs West Indies": Darren Sammy Thanks Gautam Gambhir for Inspiring Dressing Room Speech

West Indies coach Darren Sammy publicly thanked Gautam Gambhir after Indian head coach entered West Indies dressing room following 2-0 series defeat and delivered inspiring speech.

The Cricket Standard Desk16 Oct 20256 min
 Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma at Delhi airport on October 15, 2025, departing for Australia with first batch of Indian players including Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Fly to Australia With First Batch; Gautam Gambhir Departs Later

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma departed for Australia on the morning of October 15, with the first batch, including Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Nitish Kumar Reddy. Head coach Gautam Gambhir is scheduled to leave later in the evening. The ODI series begins on October 19 in Perth.

The Cricket Standard Desk16 Oct 20254 min
Shubman Gill during a test match

Shubman Gill on All-Format Challenge: "I Want to Win Everything in Every Format"

Shubman Gill acknowledges mental fatigue from being India's Test captain, ODI captain, and T20I vice-captain but remains committed to succeeding across all formats

The Cricket Standard Desk14 Oct 20257 min
KL Rahul at the stumps during India vs West Indies 2nd Test in Delhi on October 12, 2025, where he prematurely removed the bails after the 71st over causing confusion as players thought lunch had been called, before umpire Richard Illingworth called them back to complete one final over with Ravindra Jadeja bowling.

KL Rahul's Bail-Dislodging Act Creates Chaos at Delhi Test: Umpire Richard Illingworth Calls Players Back

KL Rahul dislodged the bails after 71st over on Day 3 of India-West Indies 2nd Test, leading players to believe lunch had been called. Umpire Richard Illingworth quickly called them back for one final over. Kuldeep Yadav's 5/82 helped India enforce follow-on with 270-run lead.

The Cricket Standard Desk14 Oct 20255 min
 Yashasvi Jaiswal performing concussion test on captain Shubman Gill after collision with West Indies wicketkeeper Tevin Imlach during Day 1 of India vs West Indies 2nd Test in Delhi, where Jaiswal scored unbeaten 173 to put India at commanding 318/2.

Yashasvi Jaiswal Turns 'Doctor' After Shubman Gill Collision: 173* Dominates Day 1 vs West Indies

Yashasvi Jaiswal scored magnificent 173* on Day 1 vs West Indies but stole hearts by performing concussion test on captain Shubman Gill after nasty collision with wicketkeeper Tevin Imlach. India reach 318/2 at stumps in Delhi.

The Cricket Standard Desk11 Oct 20253 min
India vs West Indies 2nd Test match at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi starting October 10, 2025 at 9:30 AM IST with live streaming on JioStar and Star Sports telecast,
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India vs West Indies 2nd Test Live Streaming: When and Where to Watch on TV and Online

India vs West Indies 2nd Test starts October 10 at 9:30 AM IST at Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi. Watch live on Star Sports and stream on JioStar/Disney+ Hotstar. Yashasvi Jaiswal's 173* puts India in command on Day 1.

The Cricket Standard Desk11 Oct 20252 min
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma during training, as BCCI reveals plan for both veterans to play 3-4 Vijay Hazare Trophy matches starting December 24 between Australia and New Zealand series, signaling no immediate retirement plans.
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No Retirement: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma to Play Vijay Hazare Trophy Between Australia and New Zealand Series

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are expected to play at least 3-4 Vijay Hazare Trophy matches starting December 24 between Australia tour and New Zealand ODI series in January, BCCI source confirms. Plan signals both veterans intend to continue careers.

The Cricket Standard Desk11 Oct 20253 min
Rohit Sharma during intensive training at BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, where he spent 7 days practicing 2 hours daily against tall fast bowlers preparing for Australia's bouncy pitches ahead of October ODI series.

Inside Rohit Sharma's 7-Day Training at BCCI's CoE: 2 Hours Daily Batting Against Tall Fast Bowlers

Rohit Sharma spent nearly a week at BCCI's Centre of Excellence starting September 16, practicing 2 hours daily against tall fast bowlers specifically for Australia's bouncy pitches. Training included 10 bowlers, throwdown specialists, and gym work ahead of October 19 ODI series.

The Cricket Standard Desk09 Oct 20252 min
MS Dhoni with Mohammed Siraj, representing the powerful advice Dhoni gave Siraj about handling criticism—"when you fail, this same world will abuse you"—that helped the pacer overcome brutal trolling and focus on performances.

"Yahi Duniya Gaali Degi": MS Dhoni's Brutal Reality Check That Saved Mohammed Siraj's Career

Mohammed Siraj revealed MS Dhoni's powerful advice about handling criticism: "Jab tu acha karega, poori duniya saath rahegi, aur jab kharaab, yahi duniya gaali degi." This mental framework helped Siraj overcome brutal IPL trolling including "jaao auto chalao" abuse.

The Cricket Standard Desk09 Oct 20253 min