Author: Divyansh Mishra

Barring a few changes, Team India has been undergoing a metamorphosis following the sudden retirement of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from Test cricket. This news came just before the squad for the England series was announced, with reports from Dainik Jagran, relayed by Hindustan Times, stating that head coach Gautam Gambhir sits at the fulcrum of this transformation: he intends to shake up Indian cricket, getting rid of the superstar culture.  Gambhir has asked the BCCI to give him more say in matters related to the cricket team’s decisions. He has submitted a 10-point plan, which encourages players to…

Another setback for Delhi Capitals, as Jake Fraser-McGurk from Australia has withdrawn from joining the team after the interim break. The 18th season of IPL gets restarting on May 17 after a week off due to rising tensions between India and Pakistan. According to ESPN, Fraser-McGurk would be the second overseas player to withdraw from the IPL 2025 onward after Jamie Overton of Chennai Super Kings (CSK). DC bought Fraser-McGurk for INR 9 crore, but he does not want to come back to the team now. The 23-year-old right-handed batter was a key player toward the end of IPL 2024…

Great news for Mumbai Indians – it seems Trent Boult is back with the team for the remainder of IPL 2025. Boult had to leave India due to the ongoing conflict with Pakistan, but now it looks likely he will be joining the team for their remaining matches. He had been significant for MI, with 18 wickets in 12 games at a terrific strike rate of 14. His performances against SRH, LSG, and RR displayed his value after MI rated him in last year’s auction. In peak form, this will provide a boost for MI going into their next match…

The PSL is trouble-laden with the restart being around the corner, with opposition to Williamson returning to Pakistan from security concerns. The 16th edition of the PSL started off in Karachi on April 11 and had 37 foreign players. May 8 would have seen Peshawar Zalmi take on Karachi Kings but was postponed in the wake of a drone attack near Rawalpindi Stadium last Thursday. Moving the tournament to the UAE was on the cards initially but got cancelled on Friday. Former Australian player, Warner, revealed to the Sydney Morning Herald that he plans to head back to Pakistan to…

Virat Kohli’s withdraw from Test cricket has been difficult for the entire fan base. At the age of 36, he remains one of the best players around. In fact, it was unheard of for this particular player to hang up his boots for that format, especially considering his passion for it being second to none. The lyricist wanted Kohli to reconsider his decision as Indian cricket prepares for an era without him coming: “Sure, Virat knows what he’s doing but, I’m a fan and very disappointed for this sudden retirement in Tests. I believe he has a lot more cricket…

The shocking news about Virat Kohli retiring from Test cricket truly confused the fans and players. Everyone was busy pouring out their emotions, but one tribute stood out from the rest. This was a tribute by Shreyanka Patil, the 22-year-old all-rounder playing for RCB.  She posted a heartfelt message on Instagram about the man she so sorely missed during her growing years. Shreyanka summed it up pretty well: “It’s been 24 hours and seeing everyone post about it has only made me more emotional… knowing I won’t see Virat Kohli in whites again is tough. I honestly can’t say how…

The time has come to seriously think about who Shubman Gill should be named the Test captain of India, says the former Indian cricketer and BCCI selector Kris Srikkanth. When Rohit Sharma stepped away from Tests, there had already been talk of Gill taking over as captain. Srikkanth is perplexed by the very suggestion since he believes that Gill still isn’t a Test regular and that having the additional pressure of being captain should not be on his shoulders yet.  He suggested the BCCI entertain the name of Jasprit Bumrah as captain, but if he is unable to play, then…

The Arun Jaitley Stadium Situated in Delhi, is said to be a possible venue for some of the IPL 2025 Playoffs. The BCCI, meanwhile, has come out with the new schedule, with the tournament resuming from May 17, after its stop was imposed due to the situation at the border between India and Pakistan. Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai and Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad are, for the moment, best choices for the playoffs. Mumbai will host at least one playoff game, while Ahmedabad is thought to host the final scheduled for June 3. If speculations hold true, we can expect…

After fixing the date first for 13th May, now Mumbai Pradesh Cricket Association has announced a new date, that is, 16th May Friday at 4 PM IST for inaugurating the Rohit Sharma Stand at Wankhede Stadium. This change comes after the BCCI suspended IPL-2025 in view of the mounting tension along the India-Pakistan border.  To ensure the safety of all, the league was put on hold for a week. Thank God for the ceasefire; life is getting back on track, and IPL shall resume on May 17 with the match between RCB and KKR. The Rohit Sharma Stand at Wankhede…

The South African head coach Shukri Conrad made it pretty clear that players involved in the IPL must adhere to their original return dates for national duties. The day IPL 2025 “resumes” after being interrupted due to the conflict between India and Pakistan is May 17. Earlier it was supposed to last only until May 25, but now it will step into June 3. Eight South African players participating in the IPL have been selected for the World Test Championship final. From June 3 to 6, they shall be engaged in a warm-up game against Zimbabwe, after which they shall…