Veterans Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are set to return for India's three-match ODI series against an upbeat England, aiming to lift the team's spirits after a dismal T20I performance.
Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler's brilliant partnership powers Gujarat Titans to a comfortable seven-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026.
Shubman Gill's move was a result of a deadly water contamination outbreak in Indore, which has resulted in 15 deaths in Bhagirathpura area.
VVS Laxman is reportedly being considered to replace Ajit Agarkar as the chief selector for the BCCI, whose extended tenure ends next month.
Shubman Gill feels working on specific technical areas and a minor tweak before a T20 series in New Zealand has worked wonders for his game.
India gears up for the second match of the three-game T20 series against Afghanistan in Indore on Sunday.
Gill was recently announced skipper of 2022 IPL champions Gujarat Titans
Uncapped off-spinner Saransh Jain has been named as the replacement for the injured Washington Sundar in India's Test squad for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka, while the availability of key players Jasprit Bumrah and Sai Sudharsan hinges on their fitness clearance.
Vaughan said one can argue but for him, the India opener is the next big thing in the longest format of the game.
Cameron Green's impressive 79 helped Kolkata Knight Riders reach 180 against Gujarat Titans in their IPL match, despite an early collapse.
Shubman Gill has been instrumental in Gujarat Titans' success, participating in 11 of the franchise's 13 century partnerships since 2022. His recent 70-run innings against Delhi Capitals, coupled with a 104-run stand with Washington Sundar, underscores his importance as a premier batter. Gill is also nearing 4,000 IPL runs.
India batter Shubman Gill doesn't see the role of a number three much different to an opener after deciding to bat lower down the order.
Shubman Gill has a 'smart cricketing brain' and can emerge as leader of the Gujarat Titans in the future due to his conduct and work ethics, said the IPL team's director of cricket Vikram Solanki.
While there are calls for changing the template of India's ODI batting, the Punjab youngster doesn't feel that 400 or 450 runs per innings would be an everyday phenomenon in coming times.
Rising sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has made a significant jump in the latest ICC Men's T20I Batting Rankings, climbing 230 places to 48th after an impressive Player of the Series performance against Zimbabwe. India teammate Ishan Kishan leads the T20I batting rankings with a career-best 910 points, the third-highest rating ever recorded.
Rohit Sharma faces intense scrutiny over his form and future as India prepares for the series-deciding third ODI against England. Despite BCCI assurances, his recent struggles have fuelled speculation, especially concerning his ability to last until the 2027 ODI World Cup. The match is crucial for both Rohit to regain form and for India to clinch the series.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru's pursuit of back-to-back Indian Premier League titles will run into the season's most disciplined bowling attack when they face Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 in Dharamsala on Tuesday, with a direct place in the final at stake.
Gill conceded that the third ODI was a bittersweet experience for him as he missed out on his maiden ODI hundred by just two runs
Youngsters Abhishek Sharma, Nitish Reddy and Riyan Parag got the nod after their impressive performances in IPL 2024 earlier this year.
Shubman Gill's knock was studded with two sixes and five fours.
England has named its playing XI for the first One-Day International against India at Edgbaston, with young left-hander Jacob Bethell set to open alongside Ben Duckett.
India's Jasprit Bumrah remains the top-ranked Test bowler in the latest ICC rankings, while Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill hold spots in the top 10 among batsmen.
Former India cricketer Deep Dasgupta said the IPL Qualifier 1 between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans could be decided early in the Powerplay, when GT's top order faces RCB'' new-ball attack led by Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood.
Gill, who donned the opener's role during India's unbeaten run to the Asia Cup trophy, mustered up 127 runs in seven appearances.
Former India leg-spinner Sairaj Bahutule has been appointed as the spin-bowling coach for the men's national team, commencing with the Test against Afghanistan. He brings extensive coaching experience from domestic cricket and the IPL.
Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant trained with former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni in Ranchi ahead of the challenging Test tour of Sri Lanka.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi attended the Wimbledon men's singles final, sharing the experience with Yuvraj Singh, Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson, marking his first visit to the iconic tournament.
Shubman Gill's loss has been Gujarat Titans' gain as the India opener played a key role in winning the title in their maiden appearance last season.
Post Kohli's departure following the pink-ball Test, Ajinkya Rahane is likely to take the skipper's position at number four while Hanuma Vihari will bat at number five.
'It is a passing phase'. 'He will bounce back'. 'He is a run machine; poor form is just temporary'. The vote of confidence in Gill was inspiring and reassuring, notes Sandeep Goyal.
Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player of IPL 2023.
Gill remained not out on 126 to help India post a massive 234 for 4 after electing to bat.
Basking in his team's success following the series-levelling draw at The Oval on Monday, Gill's style had the fans swooning.
India opener Shubman Gill's reign at the top of the ODI batters' list was short-lived as he was replaced by former Pakistani skipper Babar Azam in the ICC Player Rankings issued on Wednesday.
Shubman Gill Gill gifted Sarfaraz Khan a Casio G-Shock watch, which the Mumbai batter proudly showed off to his fans on social media.
GT's approach was not to dominate but control without making noise. When things did not go RR's way, they played safe but GT played smart.
The likes of Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer deserve patience amid their current poor run, said India batting coach Vikram Rathour on Wednesday, urging his wards to tackle England's aggression with intelligence in the second Test in Vishakhapatnam.
Rohit Sharma was dismissed for 48 by Rashid Khan, while Yashasvi Jaiswal's return to the ODI side ended in disappointment as he was out cheaply. Both Indian openers failed to convert their starts in the second ODI against Afghanistan in Lucknow.
The root cause was trying to play defensive game even when he felt set.
