Pat Cummins will miss Australia's ODI series against India due to lumbar bone stress injury, with Mitchell Marsh leading the side. Matthew Renshaw returns to the ODI squad for the first time since 2022.
Former England captain Michael Atherton urged ICC to stop deliberately scheduling India-Pakistan matches, saying cricket has become "proxy for propaganda" after Asia Cup 2025 controversies including handshake snubs and trophy row.
Mohammed Siraj revealed the painful troll messages he receives after poor performances, including "jaao auto chalao"—cruel references to his late father's auto rickshaw driving. The India pacer shared how MS Dhoni's advice helped him cope.
Former India opener Sadagoppan Ramesh blasted the BCCI for excluding Ravindra Jadeja from Australia ODI squad just days after his century and 4-wicket haul vs West Indies, questioning if the all-rounder is treated as "extra baggage."
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Dhruv Jurel's maiden Test century (125 off 210 balls) against West Indies prompted Irfan Pathan to predict the wicketkeeper-batter could play as a pure specialist batsman for India, potentially alongside Rishabh Pant rather than just as his backup.
West Indies captain Roston Chase exposed the brutal reality of Caribbean cricket's financial struggles after an innings defeat to India, admitting poor infrastructure and limited resources undermine player development despite young players' desire to succeed.
BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar clarified Ravindra Jadeja's ODI exclusion for Australia tour is strategic, not performance-based. Can't take two left-arm spinners; Jadeja remains in future plans.
Sunil Gavaskar warns Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma must play Vijay Hazare Trophy to maintain match fitness for 2027 World Cup, questioning whether playing just 7-8 ODIs annually is sufficient preparation.
BCCI was initially divided over Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's ODI futures before consensus emerged on merit-based selection. Age, fitness, and limited playing time drove the decision to remove Rohit as captain.
Gautam Gambhir and Ajit Agarkar jointly removed Rohit Sharma as ODI captain, with neither him nor Virat Kohli in their 2027 World Cup plans. The duo doubts both can sustain form playing one format sporadically.
Pakistan will honor ACC chief Mohsin Naqvi with the Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Excellence Gold Medal for his controversial decision to take the Asia Cup 2025 trophy after India refused to accept it from him.
Shikhar Dhawan joins WhiteRock Warriors for the inaugural Canada Super 60 League, a star-studded 60-ball tournament featuring Suresh Raina and Yuvraj Singh at BC Place Vancouver this October.
BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar explained why Rohit Sharma was replaced as ODI captain by Shubman Gill, calling it "practically impossible" to manage three different captains across formats.
BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar has made it clear that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will no longer receive exemptions from playing domestic cricket, emphasizing the Vijay Hazare Trophy as crucial for staying in selection contention.
