Former India batter Aakash Chopra believes that Virat Kohli 'will definitely play' for champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2026.
The overwhelmingly bowler-friendly Melbourne pitch on which 20 wickets fell on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test has prompted Kevin Pietersen and Dinesh Kartik to point out the selective criticism of Indian tracks when spinners get wickets in a heap.
'As much as we may want, unka number itni aasani se nahi aayega (It's not going to be easy for Rahul)'
Indian cricketers - both past and present - have voiced strong support for the armed forces following a daring cross-border strike
'It wouldn't have happened if Salman Agha was playing on the 14th and the game is in the balance.'
'The whole country is behind him and watching his performances. You can't ignore a guy who's done so much for India.'
'For the first time India versus Pakistan tickets are available, no huge demands, no rise in ticket rates.'
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Shreyas merits Asia Cup spot based on IPL performance, reckons Aakash Chopra.
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Samson reminded everyone of his class with a 54 off 36 balls in a high-voltage friendly at Greenfield Stadium, guiding the KCA Secretary XI to a nail-biting win ahead of the Kerala Cricket League.
Harbhajan Singh sparked a social media storm with his controversial remarks on Mahendra Singh Dhoni's fan following, drawing comparisons with other cricketers.
On Wednesday, head coach Gautam Gambhir confirmed that they have yet to take a call on which Tests India will field Bumrah in the playing XI.
'I've never seen anything like it in my life.'
The injury-prone Bumrah played the first, third and fourth Tests in the Anderson-Tendulkar five-match series, skipping two matches with Mohammed Siraj leading the pace-bowling attack.
'If they had continued playing Test cricket and quit ODIs, then staying in the groove would have been a lot easier.'
former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra believes IPL teams should have full control over pitch conditions in their own backyard.
'No Aakash, nothing is lost in translation. In your 12-minute video, you have called me an agenda peddler because it didn't suit your narrative.'
Aakash Chopra believes Virat Kohli can rediscover his form if he shows patience at the crease
'Why let England know what's coming and what's not? Why not keep it under wraps and make them guess?'
'He's an absolute legend. Lots of love and respect,' Aakash Chopra complimented the megastar on X.
Former India batter Aakash Chopra believes Rishabh Pant will need to reassess his approach in T20 cricket after enduring a 'nightmare' IPL season.
Although Mumbai lost the game by three wickets -- Bumrah's efforts stood out as a beacon of brilliance.
Virat Kohli notably stayed away from the team huddle during the final timeout -- fueling further speculation about a rift in the leadership group.
'If they leave both T20Is and ODIs, only Tests will be left then. Will they go down that route?'
India's youngsters put their hands up in crucial situations to power the hosts to a five-wicket win over England. With the stellar victory over Ben Stokes and Co in Ranchi, India bagged the series with a game the spare.
In India's previpus tours of England, Rahane and Pujara have amassed 864 and 870 runs in 16 Test matches, respectively.
'Now the spin that will come will be Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra and Ajaz Patel. You should back yourselves.'
Members of the Indian cricket fraternity expressed deep sorrow and extended heartfelt condolences to the victims and their families on Thursday after a London-bound Air India flight crashed shortly after takeoff in Gujarat's Ahmedabad.
'His file has been closed. I have got no idea why they did that.'
'The way he is batting, you will feel it would be unfair if you do not take him.'
'At least one year on the job is absolutely important to review someone's performance.'
'This is one platform that can help you achieve your goal of playing for India.'
Rahane had, on May 2, said he would never give up on his "desire and hunger" to play for India again despite being out of reckoning for the past two years.
Former India opener Aakash Chopra feels that South African batter Aiden Markram has to perform consistently in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 in order to retain his place in SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) playing XI.
Gautam Gambhir broke into a rare smile, trading shayari with Navjot Singh Sidhu, and even (almost) breaking into a dance.
Chopra questions the sudden disappearance of a player who, not long ago, was considered for the World Cup team.
Samson had new batting batting coach Sitanshu Kotak and throwdown specialists for company.
Pant's slowing down the World Cup T20I final was what appealed to LSG Owner Sanjeev Goenka.
'Gautam Gambhir and Morne Morkel will need to provide Rohit with more inputs like whether to bowl bouncers or bowl round the wicket or whether we are allowing the game to drift.'
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