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End of road for Mohammed Shami? Agarkar explains Test snub and the path back

End of road for Mohammed Shami? Agarkar explains Test snub and the path back

Mohammed Shami missed India’s West Indies Tests as Ajit Agarkar stressed the need for recent red-ball cricket and match fitness. Jadeja is vice-captain; Pant expected for SA.

The Cricket Standard Desk 28 Sept 2025 2 min read
“Need to be villain, need to be Joker”: Sanju Samson on his Asia Cup 2025 batting role

“Need to be villain, need to be Joker”: Sanju Samson on his Asia Cup 2025 batting role

Sanju Samson embraced a floating role at the Asia Cup 2025, moving from opener to the middle order and likening his job to playing any part the team needs.

The Cricket Standard Desk 28 Sept 2025 3 min read
BCCI okays Shreyas Iyer’s six-month break from red-ball cricket: What it means and what’s next

BCCI okays Shreyas Iyer’s six-month break from red-ball cricket: What it means and what’s next

The BCCI approved Shreyas Iyer’s six-month red-ball break due to recurring back spasms. He’ll focus on fitness and lead India A in ODIs, missing the Irani Cup and home Tests.

The Cricket Standard Desk 28 Sept 2025 3 min read
Suryakumar told to avoid political comments; ICC to hear India’s case against Rauf, Farhan

Suryakumar told to avoid political comments; ICC to hear India’s case against Rauf, Farhan

ICC advises Suryakumar to refrain from political comments; India’s complaint against Haris Rauf and Sahibzada Farhan’s gestures will be heard Friday.

The Cricket Standard Desk 26 Sept 2025 2 min read
 “We don’t want a repeat of New Zealand Test series” — Stability at No. 3, Padikkal’s chance, Jadeja vice-captain

“We don’t want a repeat of New Zealand Test series” — Stability at No. 3, Padikkal’s chance, Jadeja vice-captain

Ajit Agarkar sets strict standards for the West Indies Tests, backing Sai Sudharsan at No. 3, opening a middle-order lane for Devdutt Padikkal, and elevating Ravindra Jadeja as vice-captain.

The Cricket Standard Desk 26 Sept 2025 3 min read
Iyer to lead India A vs Australia A ODIs; Patidar to captain Rest of India in Irani Cup

Iyer to lead India A vs Australia A ODIs; Patidar to captain Rest of India in Irani Cup

Shreyas Iyer captains India A in Kanpur ODIs while Rajat Patidar leads ROI vs Vidarbha in the Irani Cup. See role-wise squad tables and key storylines.

The Cricket Standard Desk 26 Sept 2025 2 min read
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BCCI Takes Action After Haris Rauf, Sahibzada Farhan’s Gestures; PCB Files Counter-Complaint

BCCI Takes Action After Haris Rauf, Sahibzada Farhan’s Gestures; PCB Files Counter-Complaint

BCCI files an ICC complaint over Haris Rauf and Sahibzada Farhan’s provocative gestures; PCB counters with a protest against Suryakumar Yadav. Hearings likely.

The Cricket Standard Desk 25 Sept 2025 3 min read
Abhishek Sharma Scripts History: First To Hit 15+ Sixes In A Single Asia Cup

Abhishek Sharma Scripts History: First To Hit 15+ Sixes In A Single Asia Cup

Abhishek Sharma smashed 75 off 37 and became the first player to hit 15+ sixes in a single Asia Cup, breaking Sanath Jayasuriya’s 2008 mark.

The Cricket Standard Desk 25 Sept 2025 3 min read
Big Blow For India Ahead Of West Indies Tests: Prasidh Krishna Suffers Concussion In India A Match

Big Blow For India Ahead Of West Indies Tests: Prasidh Krishna Suffers Concussion In India A Match

Prasidh Krishna was replaced by Yash Thakur as a concussion substitute after a helmet blow in Lucknow, putting a question mark over the West Indies Tests.

The Cricket Standard Desk 25 Sept 2025 3 min read
India Ranked No. 1 In T20Is For Batters, Bowlers, And All‑Rounders: Who Leads And Why

India Ranked No. 1 In T20Is For Batters, Bowlers, And All‑Rounders: Who Leads And Why

India top all ICC T20I player lists as Abhishek Sharma, Varun Chakravarthy, and Hardik Pandya hit No. 1. Key movers include Tilak Varma, Abrar Ahmed, and Mustafizur Rahman.

The Cricket Standard Desk 24 Sept 2025 3 min read
Suryakumar Yadav Says “Stop Calling India vs Pakistan A Rivalry” After Another Dominant Asia Cup Win

Suryakumar Yadav Says “Stop Calling India vs Pakistan A Rivalry” After Another Dominant Asia Cup Win

Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav bluntly calls out the “rivalry” label after India’s lopsided T20 record versus Pakistan, saying the stats make it “no contest.”

The Cricket Standard Desk 23 Sept 2025 2 min read
Suryakumar Yadav’s Hilarious Reply On India’s Catch Drops: “Fielding Coach Ne Email”

Suryakumar Yadav’s Hilarious Reply On India’s Catch Drops: “Fielding Coach Ne Email”

Suryakumar Yadav jokes about dropped catches after beating Pakistan, saying fielders with “butter fingers” have to answer to the coach, and explains why the team isn’t worried.

The Cricket Standard Desk 23 Sept 2025 2 min read
Cricket Ireland in talks with BCCI for India’s 2026 tour before England series

Cricket Ireland in talks with BCCI for India’s 2026 tour before England series

Cricket Ireland is discussing a short white-ball series with India in summer 2026, likely before India’s England tour, to strengthen Ireland’s home season.

The Cricket Standard Desk 20 Sept 2025 2 min read
India beat Oman by 21 runs to stay unbeaten; Samson 56, Abhishek 38

India beat Oman by 21 runs to stay unbeaten; Samson 56, Abhishek 38

India posted 188/8 and held Oman to 167/4 to win by 21 runs and stay unbeaten before the Super Four. Samson hit 56; Abhishek struck 38 off 15.

The Cricket Standard Desk 20 Sept 2025 2 min read
Arshdeep Singh first Indian to 100 T20I wickets: pace, powerplay and death-overs mastery

Arshdeep Singh first Indian to 100 T20I wickets: pace, powerplay and death-overs mastery

Arshdeep hits 100 T20I wickets in 64 games, the first Indian to the mark and the quickest pacer by matches and balls. Powerplay and death-overs stats explain his impact.

The Cricket Standard Desk 20 Sept 2025 2 min read