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“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
"Major mistake": Dale Steyn and Robin Uthappa slam Gautam Gambhir's Suryakumar Yadav batting order blunder

"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 Desk 14 Dec 2025 3 min read
Sanjay Bangar hits back at BCCI “diktat” talk on Rohit and Kohli’s Vijay Hazare participation

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 Desk 14 Dec 2025 2 min read
Domestic
IPL 2026 auction list trimmed to 350 as Quinton de Kock makes surprise return

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 Desk 14 Dec 2025 2 min read
IPL 2026
Suryakumar Yadav hints at new permanent role for Hardik Pandya with the ball

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 Desk 13 Dec 2025 2 min read
Former selector warns Gambhir and Agarkar about Rohit-Kohli World Cup plans

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 Desk 13 Dec 2025 2 min read
BCCI
“Ro de, ro de”: Virat Kohli’s hilarious dig at Kuldeep Yadav after Impact Player award

“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 Desk 13 Dec 2025 2 min read
Sanjay Bangar calls Hardik Pandya irreplaceable in Indian cricket setup

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 Desk 12 Dec 2025 3 min read
Sunil Gavaskar’s big call on Virat Kohli breaking Sachin Tendulkar’s 100 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 Desk 12 Dec 2025 3 min read
Virat Kohli, Washington Sundar Visit Simhachalam Temple In Visakhapatnam After 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 Desk 10 Dec 2025 1 min read
Viral: Rohit Sharma Refuses Cake "Mota Ho Jaunga" While Virat Kohli Eats Post-ODI Win

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 Desk 10 Dec 2025 1 min read