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“Can Bat At Any Number”: Inside India’s Plan For Sanju Samson’s Flexible Role

“Can Bat At Any Number”: Inside India’s Plan For Sanju Samson’s Flexible Role

Sitanshu Kotak says Sanju Samson can bat anywhere to suit India’s plan. With Gill up top and SKY–Tilak anchoring, Samson’s brief is phase‑fluid: disrupt spin or finish late.

The Cricket Standard Desk 14 Sept 2025 2 min read
“He Bowls More Than He Bats”: Inside Hardik Pandya’s Routine, As Told By Abhishek Nayar

“He Bowls More Than He Bats”: Inside Hardik Pandya’s Routine, As Told By Abhishek Nayar

Abhishek Nayar says Hardik Pandya practises bowling more than batting—and builds his game on yoga, nutrition, and 2+ hours of daily work. It’s why India’s balance revolves around him.

The Cricket Standard Desk 14 Sept 2025 2 min read
“Since Gautam Gambhir’s Era Began…”: R Ashwin Explains India’s Spin-Heavy XI And The Arshdeep Call

“Since Gautam Gambhir’s Era Began…”: R Ashwin Explains India’s Spin-Heavy XI And The Arshdeep Call

Ashwin says India’s three-spinner balance under Gambhir is a clear template, not a one-off. Why Arshdeep’s omission stings, where the logic holds, and when an extra seamer becomes non‑negotiable.

The Cricket Standard Desk 14 Sept 2025 2 min read
Rajiv Shukla: India’s New Jersey Sponsor In 15–20 Days As Dream11 Exit Triggers Fresh Tender

Rajiv Shukla: India’s New Jersey Sponsor In 15–20 Days As Dream11 Exit Triggers Fresh Tender

With Dream11 out under India’s new Online Gaming law, BCCI’s Rajiv Shukla says a new jersey sponsor will be finalised in 2–3 weeks. What changed, what’s next, and how fans are impacted.

The Cricket Standard Desk 14 Sept 2025 2 min read
“India’s B Team Will Beat This Pakistan Team”: The Bold Claim Heats Up Debate

“India’s B Team Will Beat This Pakistan Team”: The Bold Claim Heats Up Debate

Atul Wassan says even India’s “B team” would beat Pakistan. With India’s depth peaking and Pakistan in reset mode, here’s what’s behind the bold claim—and what will really decide the game.

The Cricket Standard Desk 14 Sept 2025 2 min read
India vs Pakistan: Inside BCCI’s ‘Invisible Boycott’ And What It Really Means

India vs Pakistan: Inside BCCI’s ‘Invisible Boycott’ And What It Really Means

Reports say top officials will avoid cameras for IND vs PAK, a low‑profile stance that keeps the Asia Cup game on while acknowledging public sentiment. Here’s the why and what next.

The Cricket Standard Desk 14 Sept 2025 2 min read
Inside India’s New ‘Goalkeeper’ Fielding Drill Before Pakistan: How T Dilip Is Cutting Gaps

Inside India’s New ‘Goalkeeper’ Fielding Drill Before Pakistan: How T Dilip Is Cutting Gaps

India unveiled a goalkeeper-style catching drill before the Pakistan game—new balls, fast angles, and two sets of five catches each—to turn half-chances into outs and shave runs.

The Cricket Standard Desk 14 Sept 2025 3 min read
Harbhajan Singh Backed For BCCI Role After PCA Nomination: What It Means

Harbhajan Singh Backed For BCCI Role After PCA Nomination: What It Means

Harbhajan Singh’s PCA nomination for the BCCI AGM puts the former India great in play for a key board role. Here’s what it signals, the posts at stake, and how the next leadership slate could take shape.

The Cricket Standard Desk 14 Sept 2025 2 min read
“No Agenda”: India Explain Arshdeep Omission—And The XI They’re Building

“No Agenda”: India Explain Arshdeep Omission—And The XI They’re Building

Sitanshu Kotak says India’s Asia Cup XI was picked for conditions, not personalities. Why Arshdeep sat out, Samson’s new brief, and how the team reads Dubai.

The Cricket Standard Desk 13 Sept 2025 2 min read
India Breaks Silence On ‘Boycott Pakistan’ Calls: Policy, Process, And Pure Cricket

India Breaks Silence On ‘Boycott Pakistan’ Calls: Policy, Process, And Pure Cricket

As ‘boycott’ calls grow, India’s staff say the team follows government and board policy and focuses on cricket. Why the fixture stands, and what it means for the XI.

The Cricket Standard Desk 13 Sept 2025 2 min read
“Kicked Out After Coffee”: Jemimah Rodrigues’ Four-Hour Café Story With Virat Kohli And Anushka Sharma

“Kicked Out After Coffee”: Jemimah Rodrigues’ Four-Hour Café Story With Virat Kohli And Anushka Sharma

Jemimah Rodrigues recounts a New Zealand café chat with Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma that ran past closing—cricket talk, life lessons, and an inspiring message.

The Cricket Standard Desk 13 Sept 2025 2 min read
Inside India’s Practice Session: Players Took Bronco Test Before Pakistan Game

Inside India’s Practice Session: Players Took Bronco Test Before Pakistan Game

India ran the grueling Bronco Test on camera in Dubai. Adrian Le Roux explains what it is, why it beats the Yo‑Yo for continuous stamina, and how it readies the squad for Pakistan.

The Cricket Standard Desk 12 Sept 2025 3 min read
Play Hard, Play Fair: Why Rahane Backed SKY’s Appeal Withdrawal

Play Hard, Play Fair: Why Rahane Backed SKY’s Appeal Withdrawal

Suryakumar Yadav withdrew a run-out appeal vs UAE after a towel distraction. Rahane calls it the right blend of law and spirit; critics warn about consistency.

The Cricket Standard Desk 12 Sept 2025 3 min read
Sanju Samson’s Batting Demotion Explained: The ‘Shreyas Iyer Plan’ And India’s Middle-Order Math

Sanju Samson’s Batting Demotion Explained: The ‘Shreyas Iyer Plan’ And India’s Middle-Order Math

Why Sanju Samson was moved to No. 5, what it signals about India’s plans, how Shreyas Iyer fits into the picture, and what to watch as the Asia Cup heats up.

The Cricket Standard Desk 12 Sept 2025 3 min read
Suryakumar–Salman Agha Handshake: What Happened And Why It Blew Up

Suryakumar–Salman Agha Handshake: What Happened And Why It Blew Up

A short clip fueled “no handshake” claims. Longer angles show SKY and Salman Agha did greet. Here’s what happened, the buzz, the reality, and the context.

The Cricket Standard Desk 12 Sept 2025 1 min read