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“Not much chat”: Phil Salt explains quiet but powerful IPL 2025 partnership with Virat Kohli at RCB

“Not much chat”: Phil Salt explains quiet but powerful IPL 2025 partnership with Virat Kohli at RCB

Phil Salt opens up on his calm, instinctive partnership with Virat Kohli at RCB in IPL 2025 and why their opening stand clicked without too many words.

The Cricket Standard Desk 13 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
BCCI clarifies stance as Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli confirm Vijay Hazare return

BCCI clarifies stance as Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli confirm Vijay Hazare return

BCCI officials clarify that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were not forced to play Vijay Hazare Trophy, as both superstars confirm domestic cricket return.

The Cricket Standard Desk 13 Dec 2025 2 min read
Domestic
CSK's top auction targets for IPL 2026 after Sanju Samson trade

CSK's top auction targets for IPL 2026 after Sanju Samson trade

Chennai Super Kings enter IPL 2026 auction with ₹43.4 crore after trading for Sanju Samson. Here are the top players CSK will target to fill key gaps.

The Cricket Standard Desk 13 Dec 2025 2 min read
IPL 2026
Mark Wood ruled out of Ashes as knee injury ends England pacer's campaign

Mark Wood ruled out of Ashes as knee injury ends England pacer's campaign

Mark Wood has been ruled out for the rest of the Ashes after his knee injury flared up again. Matthew Fisher joins the England squad as replacement.

The Cricket Standard Desk 13 Dec 2025 2 min read
International
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
Phil Salt explains why RCB felt like the perfect IPL home for him

Phil Salt explains why RCB felt like the perfect IPL home for him

Phil Salt shares why Royal Challengers Bengaluru suited his game perfectly and how his role helped RCB end their long wait for an IPL title.

The Cricket Standard Desk 12 Dec 2025 2 min read
IPL 2026
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
Mitchell Hay Set for Maiden Test Cap as Injury-Hit New Zealand Face West Indies

Mitchell Hay Set for Maiden Test Cap as Injury-Hit New Zealand Face West Indies

New Zealand hand Test debut to wicketkeeper Mitchell Hay for the second match against West Indies in Wellington as injuries continue to plague the hosts.

The Cricket Standard Desk 12 Dec 2025 3 min read
International
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
Gautam Gambhir On WC 2027 Squad: "Stay In Present" After Gaikwad, Jaiswal Centuries vs SA

Gautam Gambhir On WC 2027 Squad: "Stay In Present" After Gaikwad, Jaiswal Centuries vs SA

Gambhir shuts WC 2027 talk: "Two years away, stay present." Praises Gaikwad 105, Jaiswal 116* after India's 2-1 ODI series win over South Africa.

The Cricket Standard Desk 10 Dec 2025 1 min read
Shukri Conrad On "Grovel" Remark Controversy: "No Malice Intended" After India ODI Series Win

Shukri Conrad On "Grovel" Remark Controversy: "No Malice Intended" After India ODI Series Win

SA coach Shukri Conrad clarifies "grovel" comment post-India ODI loss: better word choice needed, no malice. Historical Tony Greig 1976 context.

The Cricket Standard Desk 10 Dec 2025 1 min read
Shukri Conrad grovel apology