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India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate talking about Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav’s T20I form after the 2nd T20I loss to South Africa
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“We are quite far down the road”: India coach backs Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav despite T20I slump

India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate explains why the team will stick with Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav in T20Is despite poor form and a big loss to South Africa.

The Cricket Standard Desk14 Dec 20254 min
Gautam Gambhir and Suryakumar Yadav during the 2nd T20I as Dale Steyn and Robin Uthappa criticise the batting order shuffle that sent Axar Patel ahead of the captain
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"Major mistake": Dale Steyn and Robin Uthappa slam Gautam Gambhir's Suryakumar Yadav batting order blunder

Dale Steyn and Robin Uthappa criticise Gautam Gambhir's decision to send Axar Patel ahead of Suryakumar Yadav in the 2nd T20I, calling it a major mistake.

The Cricket Standard Desk14 Dec 20253 min
Sanjay Bangar speaking about Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as he urges BCCI to give the senior ODI stars space over Vijay Hazare Trophy participation
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Sanjay Bangar hits back at BCCI “diktat” talk on Rohit and Kohli’s Vijay Hazare participation

Sanjay Bangar defends Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli amid Vijay Hazare “diktat” noise, insisting their ODI spots and legacy should not be questioned.

The Cricket Standard Desk14 Dec 20252 min
Auction table and IPL logo with Quinton de Kock highlighted as a surprise inclusion in the trimmed 350‑player list for the IPL 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi
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IPL 2026 auction list trimmed to 350 as Quinton de Kock makes surprise return

IPL 2026 auction will feature 350 players after BCCI dropped 1,005 names and added 35 fresh entries, including a surprise return for Quinton de Kock.

The Cricket Standard Desk14 Dec 20252 min
Hardik Pandya running in to bowl with the new ball as India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav watches on, reflecting his evolving bowling role before the 2026 T20 World Cup

Suryakumar Yadav hints at new permanent role for Hardik Pandya with the ball

Suryakumar Yadav hints that Hardik Pandya’s new-ball role may become permanent, saying it opens many combinations for India ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup.

The Cricket Standard Desk13 Dec 20252 min
Gautam Gambhir and Ajit Agarkar discussing team strategy as former selector warns about 2027 ODI World Cup planning around Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli

Former selector warns Gambhir and Agarkar about Rohit-Kohli World Cup plans

Former India selector Devang Gandhi advises Gautam Gambhir and Ajit Agarkar to build the 2027 ODI World Cup squad around Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

The Cricket Standard Desk13 Dec 20252 min
Virat Kohli laughing and teasing Kuldeep Yadav in the Indian dressing room after the spinner receives the Impact Player of the Series medal vs South Africa

“Ro de, ro de”: Virat Kohli’s hilarious dig at Kuldeep Yadav after Impact Player award

Virat Kohli’s “Ro de, ro de” joke left the Indian dressing room in splits as Kuldeep Yadav struggled for words after receiving the Impact Player of the Series medal.

The Cricket Standard Desk13 Dec 20252 min
Hardik Pandya celebrating after bowling as Sanjay Bangar discusses his irreplaceable all-round value to Indian cricket ahead of South Africa T20I series

Sanjay Bangar calls Hardik Pandya irreplaceable in Indian cricket setup

Former batting coach Sanjay Bangar explains why Hardik Pandya is a unique all-rounder and irreplaceable in the Indian cricket team ahead of his comeback.

The Cricket Standard Desk12 Dec 20253 min
Virat Kohli celebrating a century with Sachin Tendulkar and Sunil Gavaskar in focus as experts discuss his chances of breaking the 100 international centuries record

Sunil Gavaskar’s big call on Virat Kohli breaking Sachin Tendulkar’s 100 centuries record

Sunil Gavaskar explains why Virat Kohli can still break Sachin Tendulkar’s 100 centuries record after a stunning ODI series against South Africa.

The Cricket Standard Desk12 Dec 20253 min
Virat Kohli and Washington Sundar offer prayers at Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple Simhachalam Visakhapatnam after India ODI series win

Virat Kohli, Washington Sundar Visit Simhachalam Temple In Visakhapatnam After ODI Series Win

Virat Kohli, family, Washington Sundar visit Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple in Visakhapatnam post-India's 2-1 ODI series win over South Africa.

The Cricket Standard Desk10 Dec 20251 min
Rohit Sharma refuses cake saying "Mota ho jaunga wapas" while Virat Kohli eats during India team celebration after ODI series win vs South Africa

Viral: Rohit Sharma Refuses Cake "Mota Ho Jaunga" While Virat Kohli Eats Post-ODI Win

Watch Rohit Sharma hilariously refuse cake saying "Mota ho jaunga wapas" while Virat Kohli indulges; Jaiswal cuts cake after India's ODI series win vs SA.

The Cricket Standard Desk10 Dec 20251 min
Gautam Gambhir press conference shutting down World Cup 2027 squad talks after India ODI series win vs South Africa

Gautam Gambhir On WC 2027 Squad: "Stay In Present" After Gaikwad, Jaiswal Centuries vs SA

Gambhir shuts WC 2027 talk: "Two years away, stay present." Praises Gaikwad 105, Jaiswal 116* after India's 2-1 ODI series win over South Africa.

The Cricket Standard Desk10 Dec 20251 min