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BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia denies reports of VVS Laxman being approached to replace Gautam Gambhir as India head coach after Test series defeats

BCCI denies VVS Laxman replacing Gautam Gambhir: Reports factually incorrect and baseless

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia dismissed reports of VVS Laxman being considered to replace Gautam Gambhir as India's Test coach, calling the speculation factually incorrect and baseless.

The Cricket Standard Desk31 Dec 20252 min
Shubman Gill during a match as reports suggest his T20 World Cup 2026 snub has caused disarray in Team India under Gautam Gambhir's coaching regime

Shubman Gill's T20 World Cup snub causing disarray in Team India, claims report

Shubman Gill's shock exclusion from the T20 World Cup 2026 squad has reportedly caused unease in the Indian dressing room, with players questioning their security under Gautam Gambhir.

The Cricket Standard Desk30 Dec 20253 min
Yashasvi Jaiswal when he recieved his Test debut cap in the test against West Indies after Rohit Sharma informed him 15 days in advance to ensure proper preparation for his maiden international match

Rohit Sharma told Yashasvi Jaiswal about India debut 15 days early: Here's why

Yashasvi Jaiswal revealed that Rohit Sharma informed him about his Test debut 15 days in advance, allowing him to prepare properly for his memorable 171-run knock against West Indies.

The Cricket Standard Desk30 Dec 20253 min
Gautam Gambhir during an India training session as BCCI denies reports of approaching VVS Laxman for head coach role, confirming Gambhir will continue until 2027 World Cup

BCCI denies approaching VVS Laxman for head coach role, backs Gautam Gambhir until 2027 World Cup

BCCI officials have denied reports that VVS Laxman was approached for the India head coach position, confirming that Gautam Gambhir will continue until the 2027 ODI World Cup.

The Cricket Standard Desk30 Dec 20252 min
Updated World Test Championship 2025–27 standings showing Australia at top with 100% record after retaining the Ashes 3-0 against England who drop to 7th place with 27.08 PCT
International

Updated World Test Championship table: What England's win over Australia means for India

England's Boxing Day win over Australia has shaken up the WTC 2025-27 points table. Australia's PCT dropped to 85.71%, while India remain sixth at 48.15%.

The Cricket Standard Desk30 Dec 20253 min
Virat Kohli celebrating his 131 for Delhi in Vijay Hazare Trophy as childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma declares him ready for 2027 ODI World Cup
World Cup

Virat Kohli completely ready for 2027 World Cup says childhood coach after Vijay Hazare ton

Virat Kohli's childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma says he is "completely ready" for 2027 ODI World Cup after scoring 131 for Delhi in Vijay Hazare Trophy.

The Cricket Standard Desk28 Dec 20253 min
Shubman Gill training hard at PCA Stadium Mohali after being dropped from India's T20 World Cup 2026 squad due to poor form in T20 internationals
World Cup

Shubman Gill hits the nets hard in Mohali after T20 World Cup snub

Shubman Gill has returned to intense training at the PCA Stadium in Mohali after being dropped from India's T20 World Cup squad due to poor form.

The Cricket Standard Desk28 Dec 20253 min
Shreyas Iyer will report to BCCI Centre of Excellence for spleen injury assessment after resuming batting practice following serious laceration in Sydney ODI
India

BCCI to assess Shreyas Iyer at CoE after spleen injury, uncertain for New Zealand ODIs

Shreyas Iyer has reported to BCCI's Centre of Excellence for assessment of his spleen injury recovery. His availability for New Zealand ODIs in January is uncertain.

The Cricket Standard Desk28 Dec 20253 min
Mohammad Kaif criticized Ajit Agarkar's selection committee for zero planning after Shubman Gill's vice-captaincy backfired and Axar Patel was reappointed

Mohammad Kaif slams Ajit Agarkar for "zero planning" over Shubman Gill vice-captaincy mess

Mohammad Kaif has criticized Ajit Agarkar's selection committee for "zero planning" after Shubman Gill's T20 vice-captaincy backfired and Axar Patel was reinstated.

The Cricket Standard Desk28 Dec 20253 min
Tom Moody called Virat Kohli's white-ball captaincy an era of high expectation but ultimately disappointment despite strong win-loss record

Tom Moody calls Virat Kohli's white-ball captaincy "era of disappointment"

Tom Moody calls Virat Kohli's white-ball captaincy "an era of high expectation, but ultimately, disappointment" as experts debate his trophy-less ICC tenure.

The Cricket Standard Desk27 Dec 20253 min
Jayden Lennox celebrating after earning his maiden New Zealand call-up for white-ball tour of India in January 2026 as left-arm spinner
International

Jayden Lennox earns maiden New Zealand call-up as Kane Williamson skips India ODIs

Left-arm spinner Jayden Lennox receives his first New Zealand call-up for the India tour while Kane Williamson will miss ODIs due to SA20 commitments.

The Cricket Standard Desk27 Dec 20253 min
Amit Mishra backing Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for 2027 World Cup squad saying no one handles pressure better and can guide youngsters
World Cup

Amit Mishra backs Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for 2027 World Cup spot

Amit Mishra says Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli should be in India's 2027 World Cup squad because no one handles pressure better and they can guide youngsters.

The Cricket Standard Desk27 Dec 20254 min