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October 1, 2026 10:38 AM

India vs WI 2nd ODI: Gautam Gambhir rues batting-friendly pitches after record chase

India coach Gautam Gambhir said the batting-friendly pitch in Guwahati was unfair on bowlers after his side completed the second-highest successful chase in one-day international history on Wednesday. India overhauled West Indies' 405-7 with an eight-wicket victory to seal the series, but Gambhir said the run-fest underlined the need for a fairer contest between bat and ball. "There has to be a bit more of a contest between bat and ball, because I think you talk about cricket - but this is not...

October 1, 2026 10:34 AM

Rohit Sharma becomes second fastest batter to enter 12,000 ODI runs club, first to hit 200 sixes in one country

India opener Rohit Sharma added two more milestones to his illustrious ODI career on Wednesday, becoming only the third Indian batter to score 12,000 runs in the format and the first batter in ODI history to hit 200 sixes in a single country. Rohit reached the 12,000-run mark during India’s second ODI against the West Indies at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. He achieved the milestone with a single off Roston Chase in the 16th over, reaching the landmark with his 73rd run of the in...

October 1, 2026 12:18 AM

2nd ODI: Gill’s unbeaten 223, Rohit’s century sets up India’s record chase of 406

Skippers usually ask for the heavy roller after enduring 50 overs of absolute leather-hunting in humid conditions as a matter of routine, but Shubman Gill asked for it and clearly knew what was coming. What followed over the next three-and-a-half hours at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati was an absolute, unmitigated carnage of historical proportions. Driven by a record-shattering unbeaten 223 off 133 balls by skipper Gill and a vintage 75-ball 101 from his opening partner Rohit Sharma, India pulled ...

August 5, 2026 12:18 PM

India’s silent battle off the field: Injury concerns cloud a busy cricket calendar as key players race against time

India's men's cricket team is heading into a crucial phase of the international calendar with a worrying problem that extends beyond form or selection — an increasingly long list of injuries. The team faces a demanding run of fixtures, with a packed schedule set to test its fitness levels and squad depth. Starting with the Sri Lanka Test series from August 15, India will also compete at the Asian Games in Japan before hosting Sri Lanka and travelling to New Zealand for an all-format tour. Cap...

June 18, 2026 9:59 AM

Centurions Gill and Kishan lead India to series win over Afghanistan

Captain Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan led the way with centuries as they set up India's massive 170-run victory over Afghanistan on Wednesday, sealing the three-match one-day international (ODI) series with two straight wins. Gill and Kishan added 224 runs for the third wicket as India scored 402 ‌after being put in to bat first in Lucknow. Afghanistan could only reach 232-9 in reply, with Darwish Rasooli retiring hurt. After Yashasvi Jaiswal (4) fell early and Rohit Sharma (48) was bowle...

June 10, 2026 3:45 PM

Brook overtakes Root to regain No.1 Test ranking; Gill moves up to eighth place

England's Harry Brook has reclaimed the No. 1 position in the ICC Test batting rankings, overtaking teammate Joe Root, while India captain Shubman Gill moved up two places to eighth after his century against Afghanistan. Brook returned to the top after scoring 56 in England's 115-run win over New Zealand in the ICC World Test Championship match at Lord's. The knock, one of only two half-centuries in the match, helped him leapfrog Root, who managed scores of one and eight and slipped to third in...

June 6, 2026 12:34 PM

India win toss and opt to bat in one-off test against Afghanistan

India captain Shubman Gill won the toss and opted to bat in a one-off test against Afghanistan on Saturday at the New PCA Stadium in New Chandigarh. India head into the match after a difficult couple of years in test cricket, which have included defeats by New Zealand, South Africa and Australia and seen them slip to sixth place in the World Test Championship standings. Afghanistan, meanwhile, are seeking their fifth test win in 13 matches. Bowling all-rounder Manav Suthar will be making his ...

January 4, 2026 11:49 AM

Shubman Gill back as Team India’s captain in ODI series with New Zealand

Shubman Gill will be back as India's captain in this month's three one-day internationals (ODIs) against New Zealand, while batsman Shreyas Iyer is expected to return from a two-month injury layoff subject to a fitness clearance, the Indian cricket board (BCCI) said on Saturday. All-rounder Hardik Pandya and fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah have not been named in the 15-man squad for the 50-over matches at home on January 11, 14 and 18. Gill, who injured his foot in training last month, has been exc...

December 9, 2025 12:26 PM

India captain Suryakumar Yadav declares Gill and Pandya fit for T20 series opener vs South Africa

Top-order batter Shubman Gill and all-rounder Hardik Pandya are fit and available for Tuesday's T20 series opener against South Africa, India captain Suryakumar Yadav said on the eve of the match. Gill, who had been thrown out of action with a neck injury sustained during the opening test against the Proteas, was included in the T20 squad for the five-match series subject to his fitness. Pandya, who has been active in domestic cricket, is set to return to action after suffering a quadriceps in...

November 21, 2025 10:01 AM

India vs South Africa: Shubman Gill doubtful for second test due to neck injury

India captain Shubman Gill could miss the second test against South Africa if there is any concern about a recurring neck spasm, batting coach Sitanshu Kotak said on Thursday. Gill, who retired hurt in the first innings of the Kolkata test which India lost by 30 runs, travelled with the team to Guwahati on Wednesday. "He is definitely recovering really well. Now, the decision (whether to play him or not) will be taken tomorrow evening," Kotak told reporters. "If we have a guarantee that very ...