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Ganguly to Selectors: Shami Deserves India Recall Across Formats

Ganguly to Selectors: Shami Deserves India Recall Across Formats

Sourav Ganguly urged BCCI selectors to recall Mohammed Shami for India across all formats. The CAB president says Shami's fitness and skill remain exceptional despite being ignored for South Africa series.

The Cricket Standard Desk 12 Nov 2025 3 min read
Ganguly Statement
Gambhir Breaks Silence on Benching Arshdeep, Kuldeep

Gambhir Breaks Silence on Benching Arshdeep, Kuldeep

Gautam Gambhir called dropping Arshdeep Singh and Kuldeep Yadav the toughest part of coaching. He emphasized honest communication while defending selection decisions that sparked criticism.

The Cricket Standard Desk 12 Nov 2025 3 min read
Selection Controversy
Shreyas Iyer Grateful to Be Back After Life-Threatening Injury

Shreyas Iyer Grateful to Be Back After Life-Threatening Injury

Shreyas Iyer posted his first update since suffering a life-threatening spleen injury in Australia, expressing gratitude for support. His oxygen levels had dropped to 50 during the emergency.

The Cricket Standard Desk 12 Nov 2025 3 min read
Injury Recovery
Ganguly: India Hasn't Requested Rank Turner for Eden Gardens Test

Ganguly: India Hasn't Requested Rank Turner for Eden Gardens Test

Sourav Ganguly confirmed India hasn't requested a rank turner for the first Test against South Africa at Eden Gardens. The pitch will be a sporting surface offering balanced assistance.

The Cricket Standard Desk 12 Nov 2025 3 min read
Gambhir: Never Celebrate Series Loss Despite Rohit-Kohli Heroics

Gambhir: Never Celebrate Series Loss Despite Rohit-Kohli Heroics

Gautam Gambhir stated he can never celebrate a series loss despite Rohit Sharma winning Player of Series and Virat Kohli's comeback. The coach emphasized team results over individual performances.

The Cricket Standard Desk 11 Nov 2025 3 min read
Mohammed Shami Refused India A Games, Claims BCCI Official

Mohammed Shami Refused India A Games, Claims BCCI Official

BCCI officials claim Mohammed Shami refused to play India A games during England tour to prove fitness. The revelation contradicts Shami's statements about lack of communication from selectors.

The Cricket Standard Desk 11 Nov 2025 4 min read
Temba Bavuma Completes South Africa Squad Arrival in Kolkata

Temba Bavuma Completes South Africa Squad Arrival in Kolkata

Temba Bavuma arrived in Kolkata on Monday morning, completing South Africa's full squad ahead of Friday's first Test against India. The captain returned from injury via the India A series.

The Cricket Standard Desk 11 Nov 2025 3 min read
Gambhir's Stern Message: India Not Ready for T20 World Cup Yet

Gambhir's Stern Message: India Not Ready for T20 World Cup Yet

Gautam Gambhir admits India aren't where they need to be ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026. The head coach stressed fitness and transparency while giving the team three months to reach peak form.

The Cricket Standard Desk 11 Nov 2025 3 min read
ICC Appoints Pankaj Khimji to Resolve India-Pakistan Trophy Row

ICC Appoints Pankaj Khimji to Resolve India-Pakistan Trophy Row

The ICC has formed a committee led by Oman Cricket Board chairman Pankaj Khimji to mediate the Asia Cup trophy dispute between India and Pakistan after India refused to accept the silverware.

The Cricket Standard Desk 10 Nov 2025 3 min read
ICC Mediation BCCI PCB Conflict
India Set to Play Two Wicketkeepers Against South Africa

India Set to Play Two Wicketkeepers Against South Africa

India are likely to field both Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel in the first Test against South Africa. Pant keeps wickets while Jurel plays as a specialist batter—a rare move in Indian cricket.

The Cricket Standard Desk 10 Nov 2025 4 min read
Two Wicketkeepers Dhruv Jurel Form Eden Gardens Test
Gill, Bumrah Reach Kolkata as India Gear Up for South Africa Tests

Gill, Bumrah Reach Kolkata as India Gear Up for South Africa Tests

Shubman Gill and Jasprit Bumrah landed in Kolkata on Sunday along with the South African squad. India's Test series against the world champions begins Friday at Eden Gardens.

The Cricket Standard Desk 10 Nov 2025 3 min read
South Africa A Stun India A With Record 417-Run Chase

South Africa A Stun India A With Record 417-Run Chase

South Africa A chased down 417 against India's Test bowlers in a record-breaking victory. Five batters scored fifties as the visitors leveled the series 1-1 in Bengaluru.

The Cricket Standard Desk 10 Nov 2025 4 min read
India A Series
Aakash Chopra Urges India to Drop Nitish Reddy, Include Dhruv Jurel

Aakash Chopra Urges India to Drop Nitish Reddy, Include Dhruv Jurel

Aakash Chopra wants India to sacrifice Nitish Reddy and include Dhruv Jurel for the first Test against South Africa. The young keeper's twin centuries for India A have made his case compelling.

The Cricket Standard Desk 10 Nov 2025 3 min read
Mithun Manhas on BCCI Presidency: A Legacy That Must Be Carried Forward

Mithun Manhas on BCCI Presidency: A Legacy That Must Be Carried Forward

New BCCI president Mithun Manhas calls his role a great responsibility and legacy to uphold. He credits Jay Shah for elevating Indian women's cricket to World Cup glory.

The Cricket Standard Desk 10 Nov 2025 3 min read
BCCI
"Makes No Sense": Irfan Pathan Demands Rule Change After Shubman Gill Denied Single Despite Successful DRS in India-Australia 4th T20I

"Makes No Sense": Irfan Pathan Demands Rule Change After Shubman Gill Denied Single Despite Successful DRS in India-Australia 4th T20I

Irfan Pathan calls for Dead Ball law amendment after Shubman Gill denied single in IND vs AUS 4th T20I despite successful DRS overturn. Marcus Stoinis' LBW appeal on Gill (inside edge confirmed) led to run being nullified. India won by 48 runs at Carrara Oval.

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