"I'm sure BCCI might just put something out from the physio itself. It's better it comes from the medical department than me trying to explain what exactly is wrong with Jasprit Bumrah," Ajit Agarkar said in a press conference.
Mohammed Siraj was the biggest name missing India's squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The star bowler was part of India's last ODI series against Sri Lanka in August 2024 but failed to find a place in the latest team upon the return of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami.
The T20 world champions Indian side are set to host the former champions England in the five-match T20I series starting on January 22. Mohammed Shami is making his long-awaited return to international cricket in the first match in Kolkata.
Saqib Mahmood's visa was delayed after his travel document was not processed on time for England's upcoming tour of India. The fast bowler was forced to miss England's pre-tour training camp in the United Arab Emirates.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) issued new guidelines for all the players. The new policy made it compulsory for all the cricketers to feature regularly in domestic cricket and also shared rules to follow during home or away series.
"Any exceptions or deviations must be pre-approved by the Chairman of the Selection Committee and Head Coach. Non-compliance may lead to disciplinary action as deemed appropriate by the BCCI," the Board policy states.
The in-form captain Karna Nair scored a quickfire unbeaten fifty and openers Yash Rathod and Dhruv Shorey registered impressive fifties each to help Vidarbha post a huge total of 380 for 3 while batting first against Maharashtra in the second semi-final of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25.
After a disappointing Test series defeat against Australia, the Indian men's cricket team is set to host England in the white-ball series starting on January 22 and will be joined by the former first-class cricketer Sitanshi Kotak as a new batting coach.
Former England international Kevin Pietersen is said to be 'available' to coach India after reports emerged of BCCI looking to add a new member to the coaching team, who can particularly help the batting unit.
Star Indian bowler Jasprit Bumrah suffered a minor back injury during India's recent Test match against Australia in Sydney and remains on the sidelines. However, speculation about Bumrah's inclusion in India's squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 grows stronger by the day.
Pakistan will take on New Zealand in the opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on February 19 while India will begin their campaign against Bangladesh at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on February 20.
India made five changes to their previous T20I squad ahead of the upcoming five-match series against England on Saturday. The in-form all-rounder Nitish Reddy and Washington Sunar returned to the T20I setup after missing the previous assignment against South Africa.
Mohammed Shami has been included in India's squad for the five-match T20I series against England starting on January 22. Suryakumar Yadav leads the young Indian side with spin all-rounder Axar Patel being his deputy.
Varun Aaron played nine Tests and as many ODIs in his international career after making his debut in 2011. He last donned the India jersey in the Test match against South Africa in November 2015 but was actively playing domestic cricket all these years.
"I understand the curiosity surrounding recent events, particularly about my personal life. However, I have noticed certain social media posts speculating on matters that may or may not be true," Yuzvendra Chahal wrote.
Opener Abhijeet Tomar scored a brilliant century and captain Mahipal Lomror added another fifty to help Rajasthan knock out giants Tamil Nadu in the pre-quarterfinal game of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25 on Thursday.
Mohammed Shami is expected to make the Indian team for the upcoming white-ball series against England after a successful comeback in the recent domestic tournaments. The star bowler is also tipped to gain full fitness ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025.
Virat Kohli endured a poor Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 with just 190 runs in nine innings and witnessed a big drop in his ICC Test batting rankings on Wednesday. The star Indian cricketer scored just one Test century in 2024.
Australia defeated India in the Sydney Test by six wickets to book their place in their second successive World Test Championship final. The Aussies are looking to defend their WTC title. Australia have shattered a world record of India in ICC tournaments.
"For the Indian team in 2024, in the first innings where you basically set up the match, Virat Kohli’s average is 15. And if you consider his average over the last five years, it's not even 30. Does the Indian team deserve its senior player?" Irfan Pathan said.
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