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Strategic Shift: Kuldeep Yadav Released from Australia T20I Squad to Focus on Test Cricket Preparation

Strategic Shift: Kuldeep Yadav Released from Australia T20I Squad to Focus on Test Cricket Preparation

Kuldeep Yadav has been released from India's T20I squad in Australia with two matches remaining, joining India A for red-ball practice ahead of the South Africa Test series starting November 14.

The Cricket Standard Desk 04 Nov 2025 5 min read
BCCI Centre Of Excellence Bengaluru Kuldeep Yadav India A Squad South Africa Test Series Preparation
BCCI Issues Final Ultimatum to Mohsin Naqvi: Hand Over Asia Cup Trophy or Face ICC Action

BCCI Issues Final Ultimatum to Mohsin Naqvi: Hand Over Asia Cup Trophy or Face ICC Action

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has issued a final warning to ACC president Mohsin Naqvi, threatening to escalate the Asia Cup trophy dispute to the ICC if the silverware is not handed over by November 3.

The Cricket Standard Desk 04 Nov 2025 5 min read
Asia Cup Trophy Controversy Mohsin Naqvi PCB ACC BCCI Devajit Saikia Ultimatum
"Everyone Else Has To Catch Up": Rahul Dravid's Tribute to Rohit Sharma's T20I Revolution

"Everyone Else Has To Catch Up": Rahul Dravid's Tribute to Rohit Sharma's T20I Revolution

Rahul Dravid hails Rohit Sharma for transforming India's T20I cricket into the world's most dominant force through an aggressive, modern brand of play that has forced rivals to adapt.

The Cricket Standard Desk 01 Nov 2025 4 min read
Suryakumar Yadav Captain Rahul Dravid Rohit Sharma India T20I Dominance
India vs Australia 2nd T20I: Complete Live Streaming and Broadcast Guide

India vs Australia 2nd T20I: Complete Live Streaming and Broadcast Guide

India face Australia in the 2nd T20I at MCG Melbourne on Oct 31. Live streaming on JioStar and Star Sports. Toss at 1:15 PM IST, match starts 1:45 PM IST.

The Cricket Standard Desk 01 Nov 2025 3 min read
India Vs Australia T20I Melbourne JioStar Live Stream Star Sports Telecast
Ajinkya Rahane Questions BCCI Over Karun Nair's Rapid Exclusion: "Should Have Gotten Another Chance"

Ajinkya Rahane Questions BCCI Over Karun Nair's Rapid Exclusion: "Should Have Gotten Another Chance"

Ajinkya Rahane questions the BCCI's decision to drop Karun Nair after just one Test series, arguing the veteran deserved another chance despite modest England performance.

The Cricket Standard Desk 31 Oct 2025 4 min read
Ajinkya Rahane Karun Nair Devdutt Padikkal Replacement Ajit Agarkar Chief Selector
"I Can't Believe It": Nasser Hussain Shocked by Rohit Sharma's First No. 1 ODI Ranking at 38

"I Can't Believe It": Nasser Hussain Shocked by Rohit Sharma's First No. 1 ODI Ranking at 38

Nasser Hussain expressed disbelief that Rohit Sharma reached the ICC Men's No. 1 ODI batter ranking for the first time at age 38, despite 15 years of excellence and 33 centuries.

The Cricket Standard Desk 31 Oct 2025 4 min read
Rohit Sharma Number One ODI Batter Nasser Hussain Reaction ICC Rankings October 2025
"He Deserved Another Chance": Ajinkya Rahane Questions BCCI Over Karun Nair Test Snub

"He Deserved Another Chance": Ajinkya Rahane Questions BCCI Over Karun Nair Test Snub

Ajinkya Rahane has questioned the BCCI's decision to drop Karun Nair from India's Test squad, saying the Karnataka batter deserved more opportunities after his England series.

The Cricket Standard Desk 31 Oct 2025 5 min read
Ajinkya Rahane Karun Nair BCCI Selection Controversy Devdutt Padikkal Replacement
Tea Before Lunch: Guwahati Test Set to Break 148-Year Cricket Tradition

Tea Before Lunch: Guwahati Test Set to Break 148-Year Cricket Tradition

The India vs South Africa 2nd Test in Guwahati will feature tea before lunch for the first time in Test cricket history, adapting to early sunsets in Northeast India.

The Cricket Standard Desk 31 Oct 2025 5 min read
Barsapara Cricket Stadium Maiden Test Tea Before Lunch Test Cricket Guwahati Early Sunset
Rishabh Pant Wears Virat Kohli's No. 18 Jersey on Comeback: Why It Sparked Debate

Rishabh Pant Wears Virat Kohli's No. 18 Jersey on Comeback: Why It Sparked Debate

Rishabh Pant wore Virat Kohli's iconic No. 18 jersey on his return to cricket, sparking debate on social media. BCCI clarified India A numbers are not fixed and assigned randomly.

The Cricket Standard Desk 31 Oct 2025 4 min read
Rishabh Pant Comeback Virat Kohli Jersey 18 India A South Africa A
India Head to Melbourne with Confidence After Rain-Marred Canberra Start

India Head to Melbourne with Confidence After Rain-Marred Canberra Start

India head to the MCG for the 2nd T20I against Australia with confidence after Suryakumar Yadav's explosive 39* in the rain-abandoned Canberra opener showcased their attacking intent.

The Cricket Standard Desk 30 Oct 2025 3 min read
Suryakumar Yadav Return To Form India MCG T20I Gautam Gambhir Philosophy
Shreyas Iyer Breaks Silence After Horror Injury: "Getting Better Every Passing Day"

Shreyas Iyer Breaks Silence After Horror Injury: "Getting Better Every Passing Day"

Shreyas Iyer posted his first message after suffering a life-threatening spleen injury in Sydney, thanking fans and confirming he is "getting better every passing day."

The Cricket Standard Desk 30 Oct 2025 4 min read
Getting Better Every Passing Day Sydney Hospital ICU Suryakumar Yadav Support
Shreyas Iyer Out of South Africa Series: Two-Month Recovery Confirmed After Spleen Injury

Shreyas Iyer Out of South Africa Series: Two-Month Recovery Confirmed After Spleen Injury

Shreyas Iyer will be out for two months after suffering a spleen laceration in Sydney, missing the South Africa series. BCCI sources say he may return in January 2026.

The Cricket Standard Desk 30 Oct 2025 3 min read
Shreyas Iyer Two Months Out Spleen Laceration Recovery South Africa ODI Series
KL Rahul Got Scolded by Rahul Dravid After Century vs Pakistan: Here's Why

KL Rahul Got Scolded by Rahul Dravid After Century vs Pakistan: Here's Why

KL Rahul revealed Rahul Dravid was upset when he turned his back on the dressing room while celebrating his century against Pakistan in the 2023 Asia Cup due to a dream.

The Cricket Standard Desk 30 Oct 2025 4 min read
KL Rahul Century Pakistan 2023 Rahul Dravid Scolding Asia Cup Super 4s
"Harshit Rana Doesn't Fit the Bill Yet": Aakash Chopra Blasts India's Selection vs Australia

"Harshit Rana Doesn't Fit the Bill Yet": Aakash Chopra Blasts India's Selection vs Australia

Aakash Chopra criticized India's decision to drop Arshdeep Singh for Harshit Rana in the 1st T20I vs Australia, saying Rana "doesn't fit the bill yet" as a number eight batter.

The Cricket Standard Desk 30 Oct 2025 4 min read
India Australia 1st T20I India T20I Squad Shelley Nitschke Press Conference
"Don't Want Him for Too Long": Ravi Shastri Warns Australia About Abhishek Sharma's Chaos Factor

"Don't Want Him for Too Long": Ravi Shastri Warns Australia About Abhishek Sharma's Chaos Factor

Ravi Shastri warned Australia about Abhishek Sharma's explosive potential, calling him a "gun T20 player" who can create chaos if allowed to stay at the crease too long.

The Cricket Standard Desk 30 Oct 2025 3 min read
Ravi Shastri Abhishek Sharma India Australia T20I Series Gun T20 Player