In the wake of the dramatic Asia Cup 2025 final, Pakistani authorities are reportedly preparing to honor Mohsin Naqvi, the country’s Interior Minister, PCB Chairman, and ACC President, with a prestigious gold medal for his “principled stance” during the trophy-handover controversy. The decision has stirred fresh debate across cricket and diplomatic circles, reflecting how sport...
The decision to replace Rohit Sharma as India’s ODI captain with Shubman Gill has sparked intense debate—behind the scenes, the shift was far from abrupt. The transition reflects careful planning, internal introspection, and mood shifts at the top of Indian cricket. Concurrently, the future of Virat Kohli—long a pillar of India’s white-ball setup—is now equally...
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has explained its decision to replace Rohit Sharma with Shubman Gill as captain of the Indian men’s One Day International (ODI) team, calling it a move taken in the “interest of the team.” This leadership transition is part of a larger reshuffle aimed at reducing captaincy...
In a surprising move that drew attention across cricketing circles, Jasprit Bumrah has been omitted from India’s ODI squad for the upcoming series against Australia. While no public announcement has clearly spelled out the reasons, multiple sources and cricket analysts point toward a combination of fitness concerns, workload management, and strategic planning as factors behind...
In a significant development for Indian cricket, the selectors have announced the squad for the upcoming ODI series against Australia, with Shubman Gill appointed as the new captain. The 25-year-old opener replaces senior batter Rohit Sharma, marking a major leadership transition in the national team setup. The decision signals a generational shift, as selectors look...
As India prepares for its upcoming One Day International series in Australia, fresh reports suggest that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selectors plan to engage directly with Rohit Sharma regarding his future role as captain. The deliberations may be among the defining moments of squad selection, especially considering Rohit’s recent reentry...
In a surprising turn of events, veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin—recently retired from the Indian Premier League—remained unsold in the International League T20 (ILT20) Season 4 auction, dealing a blow to his aspirations in franchise cricket. Ashwin, who announced his IPL retirement recently, was listed under the USD 120,000 base price bracket in the auction. Despite...
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has strongly reacted to the trophy controversy that marred India’s Asia Cup 2025 triumph in Dubai. After the Indian team refused to accept the trophy from Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chairman and Pakistan minister Mohsin Naqvi, the post-match ceremony ended in chaos. Now, the BCCI has...
India’s commanding victory over Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 final in Dubai was overshadowed by a dramatic display of national pride and power when the Men in Blue refused to accept the trophy from Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chairman and Pakistan minister Mohsin Naqvi. India Stands Firm on Principle Moments after the final whistle,...
Former Delhi cricketer Mithun Manhas has been appointed as the new President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). His appointment was confirmed during the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Board, making him only the third former cricketer to take up this top post after Sourav Ganguly and Roger Binny. Manhas...