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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
Keshav Maharaj to lead Pretoria Capitals as Ganguly-Pollock era begins in SA20 Season 4

Keshav Maharaj to lead Pretoria Capitals as Ganguly-Pollock era begins in SA20 Season 4

Keshav Maharaj has been appointed Pretoria Capitals captain for SA20 Season 4, with Sourav Ganguly as head coach and Dewald Brevis their record signing.

The Cricket Standard Desk 14 Dec 2025 3 min read
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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
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“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
Josh Hazlewood ruled out of Ashes as Pat Cummins set for Adelaide return

Josh Hazlewood ruled out of Ashes as Pat Cummins set for Adelaide return

Josh Hazlewood ruled out for rest of Ashes with hamstring and Achilles injuries. Pat Cummins set to return as captain for third Test in Adelaide.

The Cricket Standard Desk 14 Dec 2025 2 min read
International
“Kaafi masti hogi”: Shardul Thakur excited to reunite with Rohit Sharma at Mumbai Indians

“Kaafi masti hogi”: Shardul Thakur excited to reunite with Rohit Sharma at Mumbai Indians

New Mumbai Indians signing Shardul Thakur recalls Rohit Sharma’s support in his early days and looks forward to “kaafi masti” in IPL 2026.

The Cricket Standard Desk 13 Dec 2025 2 min read
IPL 2026
“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
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