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India team at Ahmedabad after an overnight declaration, plotting a morning new‑ball assault that set up an innings win against West Indies.

Why India declared at the start of Day 3 vs West Indies: conditions call that ended the Test by tea

India declared at 448/5 overnight with a 286-run lead to exploit morning movement, compress the Test, and ride Jadeja–Siraj to an innings win by Day 3.

The Cricket Standard Desk04 Oct 20253 min
Ravindra Jadeja during a match as he named India’s Test vice‑captain, fans discussing about contributing to planning and supporting Shubman Gill at home.

Ravindra Jadeja didn’t know about Test vice‑captaincy: his candid reaction and India’s plan

Ravindra Jadeja says he discovered his Test vice‑captaincy on the squad sheet. He calls it “respect” from management and outlines how he’ll support Shubman Gill at home.

The Cricket Standard Desk04 Oct 20252 min
Rohit Sharma during World Cup 2023, now question over his future as selectors prepare to decide on India’s ODI captaincy ahead of the Australia series, aligning short-term plans with the 2027 roadmap.

Rohit Sharma set for captaincy talks with selectors before Australia ODIs: stability now or early transition?

Selectors will discuss ODI captaincy with Rohit Sharma before the Australia series. With limited ODIs this season, the call will balance short-term stability and the 2027 roadmap.

The Cricket Standard Desk04 Oct 20253 min
Abhishek Sharma playing a shot during an Asia Cup's match, becoming the first batter to score 300+ runs in a single T20 Asia Cup edition.

Abhishek Sharma becomes first to 300+ runs in a T20 Asia Cup: records broken and what’s next

A 61 vs Sri Lanka took Abhishek Sharma to 309 runs—first ever to 300+ in a T20 Asia Cup—while matching the seven‑game 30+ streak and stacking sub‑25‑ball fifties.

The Cricket Standard Desk28 Sept 20252 min
India captain Suryakumar Yadav ahead of the Asia Cup 2025 final, after skipping the pre‑match trophy photoshoot as Pakistan captain Salman Agha posed alone.

Suryakumar Yadav skips pre‑final captain’s shoot; India choose to bowl as Hardik misses out

Suryakumar Yadav skipped the pre‑final trophy photoshoot with Salman Agha in Dubai, then won the toss and chose to bowl as Hardik Pandya missed out with a niggle.

The Cricket Standard Desk28 Sept 20252 min
Sunil Gavaskar issues a warning to Pakistan before the Asia Cup 2025 final, backing India’s batting depth as Abhishek Sharma, Gill, and others eye big runs.

Sunil Gavaskar’s serious warning to Pakistan: India’s “due” batters could decide the Asia Cup 2025 final

Sunil Gavaskar says India’s under‑the‑radar batters are “due” and could decide the Asia Cup final, even as Abhishek Sharma’s form drives a fast start against Pakistan.

The Cricket Standard Desk28 Sept 20253 min
Ravichandran Ashwin analyses India’s bowling before the Asia Cup final, urging Arshdeep Singh’s selection after Harshit Rana’s erratic spell vs Sri Lanka.

R Ashwin calls India star “amateurish”, backs Arshdeep for Asia Cup final vs Pakistan

After Harshit Rana’s tough night vs Sri Lanka, R Ashwin called his spell “amateurish” and urged India to pick Arshdeep Singh for the Asia Cup 2025 final against Pakistan.

The Cricket Standard Desk28 Sept 20253 min
Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill share a mid-pitch chat during the Asia Cup, illustrating the talk, trust, and tempo that define their opening partnership.

“They don’t always listen”: Irfan Pathan decodes why Abhishek–Gill opening combo works

Irfan Pathan breaks down how Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill communicate, complement each other, and keep the scoring rate high—even when advice gets ignored.

The Cricket Standard Desk28 Sept 20253 min
Mohammed Shami during training as Ajit Agarkar outlines why he missed the West Indies Tests and what it will take to return to India’s red-ball squad.

End of road for Mohammed Shami? Agarkar explains Test snub and the path back

Mohammed Shami missed India’s West Indies Tests as Ajit Agarkar stressed the need for recent red-ball cricket and match fitness. Jadeja is vice-captain; Pant expected for SA.

The Cricket Standard Desk28 Sept 20252 min
Samson gestures mid-innings during Asia Cup 2025, discussing his flexible batting role after moving from opener to a floating middle‑order slot.

“Need to be villain, need to be Joker”: Sanju Samson on his Asia Cup 2025 batting role

Sanju Samson embraced a floating role at the Asia Cup 2025, moving from opener to the middle order and likening his job to playing any part the team needs.

The Cricket Standard Desk28 Sept 20253 min
Shreyas Iyer earlier during a test match, now the BCCI approves his six-month red-ball break to rebuild endurance and manage recurring back spasms.

BCCI okays Shreyas Iyer’s six-month break from red-ball cricket: What it means and what’s next

The BCCI approved Shreyas Iyer’s six-month red-ball break due to recurring back spasms. He’ll focus on fitness and lead India A in ODIs, missing the Irani Cup and home Tests.

The Cricket Standard Desk28 Sept 20253 min
uryakumar Yadav during a press conference as the ICC advises him to avoid political remarks, with a hearing set on India’s complaint about Rauf and Farhan’s gestures.

Suryakumar told to avoid political comments; ICC to hear India’s case against Rauf, Farhan

ICC advises Suryakumar to refrain from political comments; India’s complaint against Haris Rauf and Sahibzada Farhan’s gestures will be heard Friday.

The Cricket Standard Desk26 Sept 20252 min