Author: Divyansh Mishra

Shubman Gill was selected as the captain of the ODI team for the Australia tour on Saturday (4 September), thereby signaling a major change in Indian cricket, which had been triggered earlier this year when Gill took over the Test captaincy from Rohit Sharma following the latter’s declaration to stop playing red-ball cricket. The announcement was made by BCCI’s chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar in a press conference minutes after India had won the first Test against the West Indies at Ahmedabad. In the same breath, Shreyas Iyer was named vice-captain for the ODIs while remaining out of the T20I…

Recently, reports confirmed that Shubman Gill is most likely to lead India for the upcoming ODI series against Australia. Earlier, PTI reported that Gill may be rested for the series; however, a fresh report from the Express Sports claimed the Punjab batter is in frame for ODI captaincy. The two great players, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, are being picked for the Indian squad for the Australia ODIs, says Express Sports. But when it came to the selectors having a word with the Test skipper Shubman Gill, who may be involved in his first ODI captaincy during the Australia tour.…

Announced by the Board of Control for Cricket in India on Saturday was the squad for the three-match One-Day International series starting October 19 in Australia. Gill has been named captain, taking over the ODI setup from Rohit Sharma, while Shreyas Iyer has been named the vice-captain. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who had retired from Tests earlier this year, have also found places in the one-day squad. The series in Australia will be the first ODI assignment for the Men in Blue after their Champions Trophy win in March this year. The series will be kicked off in Perth…

The orphans of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in ODIs are something of debate, but in any case, they are set to board the plane to Australia for the three ODIs starting from October 19 at Perth, with the national selectors being compelled to make a few changes in the Indian squad, either due to fitness issues or workload management concerns. The selectors are most likely to sit for the finalisation of the squads on Saturday itself-i.e., just the third day of the ongoing first Test against West Indies in Ahmedabad. However, clarity is still not available as to when…

The clash between Sri Lanka and Australia scheduled on October 4th at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, promises an exciting contest. The match will be underway and spread the stage for a battle between two teams who have experienced contrasting starts to their campaigns. It is scheduled to start at 3:00 PM IST, India Standard Time.  Recent Outings Sri Lanka Sri Lanka’s preparations have had a mixed bag. The first warm-up against Pakistan was washed out; then, in the one-off against Bangladesh, they lost by one run and highlighted finishing concerns. In the Tri-Nation series with India and South Africa, they…

Owing to Asia Cup 2025 heartbreak, Pakistan is gearing up for a powerful comeback against the high-stakes series against South Africa. Two Tests, three ODIs, and three T20s are on the list, promising the cricketing world an unmissable action show.  With the first Test kicking off on the 12th of October, Pakistan Cricket Board has gone all out with match officials. With some veteran match officials on the panel, the Men in Green are now ready to put out a spectacular performance on the home soil.  It is more than just icing on the cake for Pakistan fans, for, after…

Australian pacer Henry Thornton, who is presently with Australia-A on their India tour, had a health scare in Kanpur after an alleged bout of food poisoning. After having eaten at the team’s hotel, Thornton turned very ill, with a severe stomach infection, and was rushed into a private hospital. Doctors kept him under observation for two days, treating him for gastrointestinal ailments. According to Australian team officials, Thornton had developed mild stomach problems before reaching Kanpur, which exacerbated after reaching the city. At the onset, they kept an eye on him at the hotel, but when he didn’t get any…

In the realm of One Day Internationals for women, the South Africa Women side has often been regarded for strong performance and resilience. However, like any cricket team, they have had their moments when batting collapses have put them on the back foot. Whether against strong teams like New Zealand and England or against subcontinent sides like Bangladesh and Pakistan, these low totals tell the challenges of top-level cricket. Here is a look at South Africa Women’s five lowest ODI totals, the matches behind them, and the respective lessons learned. South Africa Women’s Lowest Scores in ODIs  ScoreOpponentYearVenueOversResult51/10New Zealand2009Bowral22.1NZ won…

KL Rahul became the first cricketer in Test history to be dismissed for 100 on two occasions in the same calendar year. Rahul slammed his 11th Test century on the 2nd day of the first Test against West Indies at Ahmedabad on Friday. It was his second Test hundred at home, but he was dismissed immediately upon reaching the milestone. For the second time in a row, Rahul has made a Test century and been out for exactly 100, following that Lord’s Test against England back in July. Since the inaugural Test match being played in 1877, no player has…

Is Ravindra Jadeja India’s very own rockstar all-rounder, spinning his web of deliveries or diving around the field? Or maybe he’s stepping up with the bat to deliver in crunch situations?  Jaddu has shown over the years that he’s nothing short of a full-blooded batsman, capable of hitting hundreds or just chipping in with crucial runs down the order to win the game for India. Let’s take a look at his centuries across formats and understand why he’s such an important player in the team. Ravindra Jadeja Hundred in international cricket Ravindra Jadeja has so far made 5 Test centuries.…