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Ravindra Jadeja celebrating after taking a wicket earlier before being surprisingly excluded from India's ODI squad for Australia tour, as BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar explains strategic reasoning behind the decision.

BCCI Ends Suspense on Ravindra Jadeja's ODI Snub: "Can't Accommodate Everyone" in Australia Squad

BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar clarified Ravindra Jadeja's ODI exclusion for Australia tour is strategic, not performance-based. Can't take two left-arm spinners; Jadeja remains in future plans.

The Cricket Standard Desk05 Oct 20256 min
 Sunil Gavaskar expressing doubts about Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's 2027 World Cup chances due to limited ODI exposure and age factors.

Sunil Gavaskar warns Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma: 2027 World Cup hopes depend on domestic cricket participation

Sunil Gavaskar warns Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma must play Vijay Hazare Trophy to maintain match fitness for 2027 World Cup, questioning whether playing just 7-8 ODIs annually is sufficient preparation.

The Cricket Standard Desk05 Oct 20256 min
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli face uncertain ODI futures as BCCI was initially divided before consensus emerged on removing Rohit as captain and planning for 2027 World Cup without the veterans.

BCCI Was Divided Over Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's ODI Futures: Inside Story of the Captaincy Controversy

BCCI was initially divided over Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's ODI futures before consensus emerged on merit-based selection. Age, fitness, and limited playing time drove the decision to remove Rohit as captain.

The Cricket Standard Desk05 Oct 20256 min
Gautam Gambhir and Ajit Agarkar at press conference. Their stance that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are not in India's 2027 World Cup plans after removing Rohit as ODI captain.
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Gautam Gambhir and Ajit Agarkar's bold call: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli out of 2027 World Cup plans

Gautam Gambhir and Ajit Agarkar jointly removed Rohit Sharma as ODI captain, with neither him nor Virat Kohli in their 2027 World Cup plans. The duo doubts both can sustain form playing one format sporadically.

The Cricket Standard Desk05 Oct 20256 min
Ajit Agarkar on removing Rohit Sharma as ODI captain: "Practically impossible to have three different captains"

Ajit Agarkar on removing Rohit Sharma as ODI captain: "Practically impossible to have three different captains"

BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar explained why Rohit Sharma was replaced as ODI captain by Shubman Gill, calling it "practically impossible" to manage three different captains across formats.

The Cricket Standard Desk05 Oct 20256 min
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma earlier during a match as BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar announces that both veterans must play domestic cricket to remain in selection contention.

BCCI ends special treatment: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma must play domestic cricket, says Ajit Agarkar

BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar has made it clear that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will no longer receive exemptions from playing domestic cricket, emphasizing the Vijay Hazare Trophy as crucial for staying in selection contention.

The Cricket Standard Desk05 Oct 20256 min
Sunil Gavaskar analyzing Shubman Gill's appointment as ODI captain, predicting he will become India's all-format leader after replacing Rohit Sharma.

Sunil Gavaskar decodes BCCI's clear message: Shubman Gill set to become India's all-format captain

Sunil Gavaskar says Shubman Gill's ODI captaincy appointment signals he'll soon lead all three formats. The legend backs the BCCI's decision as logical preparation for 2027 World Cup.

The Cricket Standard Desk05 Oct 20255 min
Ravindra Jadeja talking to Ravi Ashwin during a match , and after West Indies win expressing that he misses longtime bowling partner R Ashwin who retired in December 2024.

"We miss him": Ravindra Jadeja's emotional tribute to R Ashwin after first home Test without his bowling partner

After starring in India's innings victory over West Indies, Ravindra Jadeja expressed missing longtime spin partner R Ashwin, saying "we miss him" as he reflects on their 587-wicket partnership.

The Cricket Standard Desk05 Oct 20254 min
Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma chatting during a practoce session earlier.

Shubman Gill on replacing Rohit Sharma as India ODI captain: "Biggest honour" as he targets 2027 World Cup

Shubman Gill called his ODI captaincy appointment "the biggest honour" after replacing Rohit Sharma. The 26-year-old Test captain now leads in two formats with clear focus on 2027 World Cup glory.

The Cricket Standard Desk05 Oct 20255 min
Ravindra Jadeja celebrates in Ahmedabad after century, while moving level with MS Dhoni on India’s Test six-hitters list, behind Pant, Sehwag, and Rohit.

Ravindra Jadeja matches MS Dhoni on India’s elite Test six-hitters list; Pant still leads

Ravindra Jadeja joined MS Dhoni on India’s Test six-hitters list, trailing only Pant, Sehwag, and Rohit. The rise reflects his evolution from lower-order grit to middle-order force.

The Cricket Standard Desk04 Oct 20252 min
Sparse stands at the Narendra Modi Stadium during India vs West Indies revive Virat Kohli’s “five Test centres” debate on red-ball venues.

Fans recall Virat Kohli’s “five Test centres” call as Ahmedabad crowd stays thin for India vs West Indies

Low turnout for India vs West Indies in Ahmedabad has fans citing Virat Kohli’s push for fixed Test centres to build tradition, predictability, and weekday attendance.

The Cricket Standard Desk04 Oct 20253 min
Rahul raises his bat after a composed unbeaten fifty in Ahmedabad, reinforcing expert belief he’ll surpass his best Test year.

KL Rahul backed to “surpass his best year” after solid unbeaten 53 vs West Indies

Parthiv Patel and Daren Ganga hail KL Rahul’s classical, composed 53* in Ahmedabad, tipping him to top his previous best Test year after a prolific England tour.

The Cricket Standard Desk04 Oct 20253 min