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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
Rishabh Pant during India's England Test series before sustaining foot injury in Manchester, now set to return through Ranji Trophy in late October after three-month rehabilitation with fitness clearance expected by October 10.

Rishabh Pant Eyes Ranji Trophy Comeback in Late October After Foot Injury Recovery

Rishabh Pant is expected to make his cricket comeback through Ranji Trophy's second round starting October 25 after fracturing his foot during England Test in July. Fitness clearance expected by October 10 following BCCI assessment.

The Cricket Standard Desk09 Oct 20253 min
Rohit Sharma in Indian Jersey during a match.

"Team Mein Kyun Rakha Hai?": Saba Karim Questions Rohit Sharma's ODI Selection After Captaincy Removal

Former India wicketkeeper Saba Karim questioned Ajit Agarkar's decision to keep Rohit Sharma in ODI squad despite removing him as captain and being uncertain about 2027 World Cup prospects, asking "Team mein kyun rakha hai?"

The Cricket Standard Desk09 Oct 20253 min
Melbourne Cricket Ground stadium where India vs Australia T20I on October 31 sold out all public tickets more than three weeks before the match, with Cricket Australia confirming over 175,000 tickets sold across the eight-match white-ball series.
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MCG Tickets Sold Out: India vs Australia T20I Draws Massive Crowd 3 Weeks Before Match

Public tickets for India-Australia T20I at Melbourne Cricket Ground on October 31 sold out more than three weeks early, with over 175,000 tickets sold across the eight-match series despite Kohli and Rohit not playing T20Is.

The Cricket Standard Desk09 Oct 20252 min
BCCI official's response to calls for stopping India-Pakistan cricket matches, highlighting economic reality that sponsors and broadcasters depend on these high-value fixtures despite Asia Cup 2025 controversies.

BCCI Official's Reality Check on Stopping India-Pakistan Matches: "Easy to Talk, Hard to Implement"

BCCI official anonymously responds to Michael Atherton's call to stop scheduling India-Pakistan matches, highlighting economic reality: "Will sponsors and broadcasters agree?" after Asia Cup 2025 controversies.

The Cricket Standard Desk09 Oct 20253 min
Robin Uthappa alongside Shubman Gill images, representing Uthappa's prediction that Gill won't become all-format captain and that Iyer should lead T20Is instead, as Gill must first secure his T20I playing XI spot.

Robin Uthappa: Shubman Gill Won't Become All-Format Captain, Backs Shreyas Iyer for T20Is

Robin Uthappa believes Shubman Gill won't become India's all-format captain despite leading Tests and ODIs, arguing he must first secure his T20I spot. Uthappa backs Shreyas Iyer to captain T20Is instead.

The Cricket Standard Desk08 Oct 20253 min
Earlier Image of team India having dinner together, similar visuals expected as head coach plans to host players for open-air dinner at his Delhi residence ahead of second Test against West Indies, though weather threatens cancellation of the team bonding event.

Gautam Gambhir's Open-Air Dinner for Team India Faces Rain Threat Before Delhi Test

Head coach Gautam Gambhir plans to host Team India for an open-air dinner at his New Delhi residence ahead of the second Test against West Indies, but rain could force cancellation of the team bonding event scheduled for Wednesday.

The Cricket Standard Desk08 Oct 20253 min
ndia's financial dominance in cricket with 38.5% ICC revenue share, as Michael Atherton warns the sport is becoming a "proxy for propaganda" rather than genuine sporting competition.

Cricket or Propaganda? How India's 38.5% ICC Revenue Share Is Reshaping Global Cricket

Michael Atherton's criticism that cricket is now "proxy for propaganda" highlights concerns about India's overwhelming financial power—38.5% of ICC revenue, $3.04 billion media rights—reshaping scheduling and priorities around India-Pakistan matches.

The Cricket Standard Desk08 Oct 20253 min
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Michael Atherton Slams ICC Over India-Pakistan Matches: "Cricket Now Proxy for Propaganda"

Former England captain Michael Atherton urged ICC to stop deliberately scheduling India-Pakistan matches, saying cricket has become "proxy for propaganda" after Asia Cup 2025 controversies including handshake snubs and trophy row.

The Cricket Standard Desk08 Oct 20252 min
Ravindra Jadeja during an earlier match bowling as he is now excluded from India's Australia ODI squad, sparking criticism from Sadagoppan Ramesh who questioned if the all-rounder is treated as "extra baggage" by selectors.

BCCI Criticized for Ravindra Jadeja's Australia ODI Exclusion: "Is He Extra Baggage?"

Former India opener Sadagoppan Ramesh blasted the BCCI for excluding Ravindra Jadeja from Australia ODI squad just days after his century and 4-wicket haul vs West Indies, questioning if the all-rounder is treated as "extra baggage."

The Cricket Standard Desk08 Oct 20254 min
Virat Kohli during training as BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar addresses controversy over his London fitness test, confirming he met all required fitness norms.

Ajit Agarkar Ends Virat Kohli London Fitness Test Controversy: "Everyone Picked Is Fit and Available"

Virat Kohli London Fitness Test Controversy Explained: Ajit Agarkar Confirms He Met All BCCI Requirements

The Cricket Standard Desk05 Oct 20256 min
Dhruv Jurel and Rishab Pant during the different practice sessions.

Dhruv Jurel's Maiden Century Sparks Bold Prediction: Can He Play as Pure Batter Alongside Rishabh Pant?

Dhruv Jurel's maiden Test century (125 off 210 balls) against West Indies prompted Irfan Pathan to predict the wicketkeeper-batter could play as a pure specialist batsman for India, potentially alongside Rishabh Pant rather than just as his backup.

The Cricket Standard Desk05 Oct 20256 min