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BCCI explains why Shubman Gill was excluded from India's T20 World Cup 2026 squad

BCCI explains why Shubman Gill was excluded from India's T20 World Cup 2026 squad

Ajit Agarkar revealed the reasons behind Shubman Gill's T20 World Cup 2026 exclusion, citing poor form and team combination as India opted for two wicketkeeper-openers.

The Cricket Standard Desk 21 Dec 2025 3 min read
World Cup
BCCI to review winter scheduling after fog abandons India-South Africa 4th T20I in Lucknow

BCCI to review winter scheduling after fog abandons India-South Africa 4th T20I in Lucknow

The BCCI will review scheduling of matches between December 15 and January 15 in North India after fog forced the abandonment of the 4th T20I in Lucknow.

The Cricket Standard Desk 20 Dec 2025 3 min read
Fog
Dale Steyn slams umpires after fog abandons India vs South Africa 4th T20I in Lucknow

Dale Steyn slams umpires after fog abandons India vs South Africa 4th T20I in Lucknow

Dale Steyn criticised match officials after the 4th T20I between India and South Africa was abandoned due to excessive fog in Lucknow following a three-hour delay.

The Cricket Standard Desk 19 Dec 2025 3 min read
Dale Steyn
Harsha Bhogle tells Gautam Gambhir: "Don't see yourself as CEO, captain runs the team"

Harsha Bhogle tells Gautam Gambhir: "Don't see yourself as CEO, captain runs the team"

Harsha Bhogle has advised Gautam Gambhir to act as a consultant rather than the CEO of Team India, stressing that the captain must remain the leader on the field.

The Cricket Standard Desk 16 Dec 2025 3 min read
Gautam Gambhir
Jay Shah invites Lionel Messi to India vs USA T20 World Cup 2026 match in Mumbai

Jay Shah invites Lionel Messi to India vs USA T20 World Cup 2026 match in Mumbai

ICC Chairman Jay Shah presented Lionel Messi with the first ticket to the T20 World Cup 2026 and invited him to India's opening match against USA in Mumbai.

The Cricket Standard Desk 16 Dec 2025 2 min read
T20 World Cup 2026 Invitation GOAT Tour
Axar Patel ruled out of last two T20Is vs South Africa due to illness

Axar Patel ruled out of last two T20Is vs South Africa due to illness

Axar Patel has been ruled out of the remaining two T20Is against South Africa due to illness. Shahbaz Ahmed has been named as his replacement.

The Cricket Standard Desk 16 Dec 2025 1 min read
India Squad Update
"How will you remove vice-captain?" Ashwin raises concern as Shubman Gill given 5-match deadline

"How will you remove vice-captain?" Ashwin raises concern as Shubman Gill given 5-match deadline

Ravichandran Ashwin has raised a big question about Shubman Gill's T20I spot, asking how India can drop their vice-captain if he fails to perform in the South Africa series.

The Cricket Standard Desk 16 Dec 2025 2 min read
ICC T20 World Cup 2026
Hardik Pandya becomes first fast-bowling all-rounder to reach 1,000 T20I runs and 100 wickets

Hardik Pandya becomes first fast-bowling all-rounder to reach 1,000 T20I runs and 100 wickets

Hardik Pandya made history by becoming the first Indian to reach 1,000 runs and 100 wickets in T20Is, and the first fast-bowling all-rounder to achieve the feat.

The Cricket Standard Desk 16 Dec 2025 3 min read
Morne Morkel happy with India bowlers' fightback after South Africa hammering

Morne Morkel happy with India bowlers' fightback after South Africa hammering

Morne Morkel is delighted with how India's bowlers bounced back to dismiss South Africa for 117 in the third T20I after conceding 213 in the previous game.

The Cricket Standard Desk 16 Dec 2025 3 min read
"It's a massive fall": Sanjay Bangar on Suryakumar Yadav's poor T20I form compared to IPL

"It's a massive fall": Sanjay Bangar on Suryakumar Yadav's poor T20I form compared to IPL

Sanjay Bangar calls Suryakumar Yadav's T20I form a "massive fall" from his IPL standards and blames India's flexible batting order for his struggles.

The Cricket Standard Desk 15 Dec 2025 2 min read
“If we judge Shubman after two T20Is, we have a problem”: Ashish Nehra backs Gill and hints at big role for Washington Sundar

“If we judge Shubman after two T20Is, we have a problem”: Ashish Nehra backs Gill and hints at big role for Washington Sundar

Ashish Nehra slams snap judgements on Shubman Gill’s T20I form, calls him undroppable on class, and outlines Gujarat Titans’ faith in Washington Sundar ahead of IPL 2026.

The Cricket Standard Desk 14 Dec 2025 3 min read
Ashish Nehra
India drop to sixth in WTC standings after New Zealand's big win over West Indies

India drop to sixth in WTC standings after New Zealand's big win over West Indies

India have dropped to sixth place in the WTC standings after New Zealand's nine-wicket win over West Indies pushed the Kiwis up to third spot.

The Cricket Standard Desk 14 Dec 2025 2 min read
International
Yashasvi Jaiswal opens up on T20 World Cup dream and future India captaincy hopes

Yashasvi Jaiswal opens up on T20 World Cup dream and future India captaincy hopes

Yashasvi Jaiswal says his dream is to play the T20 World Cup and one day lead India, while he patiently learns from Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the current setup.

The Cricket Standard Desk 14 Dec 2025 2 min read
Player Profiles
“Can’t rely on Abhishek every time”: Suryakumar Yadav owns up after India’s batting failure vs South Africa

“Can’t rely on Abhishek every time”: Suryakumar Yadav owns up after India’s batting failure vs South Africa

Suryakumar Yadav admits he and Shubman Gill failed with the bat and says India cannot keep relying on Abhishek Sharma after a 51‑run loss to South Africa.

The Cricket Standard Desk 14 Dec 2025 2 min read
“We are quite far down the road”: India coach backs Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav despite T20I slump

“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 Desk 14 Dec 2025 4 min read