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Kohli, Rohit ‘Unlikely’ For India A: Early Return On Hold For Australia ODIs

Kohli, Rohit ‘Unlikely’ For India A: Early Return On Hold For Australia ODIs

A report says Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma won’t be pushed to play India A before the Australia ODIs. Fitness is fine; the early return now looks optional.

The Cricket Standard Desk 12 Sept 2025 2 min read
T20 World Cup 2026 Final Venue: Ahemdabad or Colombo?

T20 World Cup 2026 Final Venue: Ahemdabad or Colombo?

India and Sri Lanka will co‑host T20 World Cup 2026. If Pakistan reach the final, the title match could shift from Ahmedabad to Colombo. Dates, format, and teams so far.

The Cricket Standard Desk 11 Sept 2025 1 min read
World Cup
Dewald Brevis Becomes SA20’s Costliest As Pretoria Capitals Pay R 16.5m

Dewald Brevis Becomes SA20’s Costliest As Pretoria Capitals Pay R 16.5m

Pretoria Capitals sign Dewald Brevis for a record R16.5m at the SA20 auction, eclipsing Aiden Markram’s R14m deal. Season 4 begins December 26.

The Cricket Standard Desk 11 Sept 2025 2 min read
Hardik Pandya’s Richard Mille Steals The Show—And The Headlines

Hardik Pandya’s Richard Mille Steals The Show—And The Headlines

Hardik Pandya’s rare RM 27‑04 watch is valued at Rs 15–20 crore, reportedly more than the Asia Cup winner’s purse. The real story: he’s closing in on twin T20I milestones.

The Cricket Standard Desk 11 Sept 2025 3 min read
Why Shreyas Iyer Turned Down Nike’s Invite To Wimbledon 2025

Why Shreyas Iyer Turned Down Nike’s Invite To Wimbledon 2025

Shreyas Iyer explains why he skipped Nike’s Wimbledon invite, his low‑key meet with Carlos Alcaraz, and why his focus is firmly back on cricket.

The Cricket Standard Desk 10 Sept 2025 1 min read
“She Was Crying”: Rinku Singh Says Five Sixes Strengthened His Bond With Priya Saroj

“She Was Crying”: Rinku Singh Says Five Sixes Strengthened His Bond With Priya Saroj

Rinku Singh reveals how his five-sixes finish changed his life and deepened his relationship with fiancée Priya Saroj—“overnight everything changed.”

The Cricket Standard Desk 10 Sept 2025 1 min read
Team India's Coach Hints This Spinner Entry After Choosing Pitch

Team India's Coach Hints This Spinner Entry After Choosing Pitch

Morne Morkel says India will choose their spin combo after inspecting a green Dubai square—and hails Kuldeep Yadav’s “attitude since England” despite no Asia Cup game yet.

The Cricket Standard Desk 09 Sept 2025 2 min read
Rohit Sharma’s Late‑Night Hospital Visit Sparks Concern: What We Know?

Rohit Sharma’s Late‑Night Hospital Visit Sparks Concern: What We Know?

Rohit Sharma was seen at a Mumbai hospital with no reason given. Here’s the context, why it matters before the Australia ODIs, and what to watch next.

The Cricket Standard Desk 09 Sept 2025 1 min read
Four overs for Dube? India’s Asia Cup plan hints at a bigger bowling role

Four overs for Dube? India’s Asia Cup plan hints at a bigger bowling role

Morne Morkel’s hint points to a bigger bowling role for Shivam Dube as India aim for flexible line‑ups, sharper match‑ups, and late pitch calls in Dubai.

The Cricket Standard Desk 09 Sept 2025 2 min read
‘Pick Him, Weight Or Not’: Chris Gayle backs Sarfaraz Khan for India Tests

‘Pick Him, Weight Or Not’: Chris Gayle backs Sarfaraz Khan for India Tests

After shedding 17 kg, Sarfaraz Khan has made his case. Chris Gayle urges Ajit Agarkar to pick him on runs, not weight—just in time for India’s home Tests.

The Cricket Standard Desk 09 Sept 2025 2 min read
 From Nightclub To Orange Cap: Chris Gayle’s 2011 RCB Twist

From Nightclub To Orange Cap: Chris Gayle’s 2011 RCB Twist

Unsold to unstoppable—Chris Gayle reveals the late-night call that took him to RCB in 2011 and sparked an IPL run for the ages.

The Cricket Standard Desk 09 Sept 2025 2 min read
IPL 2026
Siraj’s Oval roar earns ICC Player of the Month nod for August

Siraj’s Oval roar earns ICC Player of the Month nod for August

Nine wickets at The Oval put Mohammed Siraj on the ICC’s August shortlist, alongside Matt Henry and Jayden Seales. Why his spell mattered—and what’s next.

The Cricket Standard Desk 09 Sept 2025 2 min read
Duleep Trophy Final: Central Zone make four changes for South Zone clash

Duleep Trophy Final: Central Zone make four changes for South Zone clash

Central Zone add Nachiket Bhute, Kumar Kartikeya, Kuldeep Sen and Ajay Singh Kukna for the Duleep Trophy final in Bengaluru. See the full updated squad.

The Cricket Standard Desk 09 Sept 2025 1 min read
Domestic
SA20 Auction: Dewald Brevis tipped as hottest pick, says Ryan Rickelton

SA20 Auction: Dewald Brevis tipped as hottest pick, says Ryan Rickelton

With Season 4 squads to be set, Ryan Rickelton backs Dewald Brevis to headline the SA20 auction as franchises chase power, balance, and big‑game impact.

The Cricket Standard Desk 09 Sept 2025 1 min read
Arshdeep’s Rhythm, Bumrah’s Continuity: Bharat Arun’s Asia Cup checklist

Arshdeep’s Rhythm, Bumrah’s Continuity: Bharat Arun’s Asia Cup checklist

Bharat Arun says India need Arshdeep Singh in match rhythm fast and Jasprit Bumrah playing straight through. On Kuldeep, Harshit, and a tempting three‑spinner call.

The Cricket Standard Desk 09 Sept 2025 2 min read