As Virat Kohli turned 37 on November 5, 2025, Yuvraj Singh led the flood of birthday wishes pouring in from across the cricketing world.
IPL 2026 will feel like a fresh start for players like Prithvi Shaw, Jofra Archer and Rishabh Pant, it's not only about numbers on the scoreboard anymore but it's about getting their story back on track.
Overall, in his IPL career, Ravi Bishnoi has picked up 72 wickets in 77 games at an economy rate of 8.21.
'We would like to believe and back ourselves to know these conditions or adapt to these conditions a lot faster even if we find them slightly different, as compared to, say, somebody who is brought up in Johannesburg and has played all his cricket at the Wanderers ground.'
The Indian cricket fraternity shared their views on India's T20I World Cup squad, which threw up several surprises with the return of Rinku Singh and Ishan Kishan, while Jitesh Sharma missed out and Shubman Gill was dropped.
'The No. 3 spot can't become a game of musical chairs.'
Former India batter Aakash Chopra believes that Virat Kohli 'will definitely play' for champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2026.
'As much as we may want, unka number itni aasani se nahi aayega (It's not going to be easy for Rahul)'
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.
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.'
Shreyas merits Asia Cup spot based on IPL performance, reckons Aakash Chopra.
Mithun Manhas: Street-Smart cricketer, who was always at the right place at right time
"He needs to rotate strike, keep the scoreboard moving": Pathan on Virat ahead of 3rd Sydney ODI
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.
'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.'
'I've never seen anything like it in my life.'
former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra believes IPL teams should have full control over pitch conditions in their own backyard.
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.'
Aakash Chopra believes Virat Kohli can rediscover his form if he shows patience at the crease
'He's an absolute legend. Lots of love and respect,' Aakash Chopra complimented the megastar on X.
'Why let England know what's coming and what's not? Why not keep it under wraps and make them guess?'
Former India batter Aakash Chopra believes Rishabh Pant will need to reassess his approach in T20 cricket after enduring a 'nightmare' IPL season.
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.
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?'
'Now the spin that will come will be Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra and Ajaz Patel. You should back yourselves.'
In India's previpus tours of England, Rahane and Pujara have amassed 864 and 870 runs in 16 Test matches, respectively.
'The way he is batting, you will feel it would be unfair if you do not take him.'
'His file has been closed. I have got no idea why they did that.'
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.
'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.
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