"We are only here for a short period....": Samson bids farewell to RR after trade to CSK
K L Rahul takes over the captaincy after regular skipper Shubman Gill missed the series because of a neck injury.
Jasprit Bumrah doesn't seem to be a long-term captaincy option given his nagging fitness concerns.
Ravindra Jadeja agreed to return to the Rajasthan Royals, where he played the first two IPL seasons, taking a pay cut from Rs 18 crore to Rs 14 crore.
Only three England captains have secured the urn in Australia in the last 50 years, with Andrew Strauss the last in 2010/11.
BCCI lauds Team India's incredible run at the ICC Champions Trophy
The T20 WC champions will look to enter this phase with clarity of intent as they refine roles, streamline combinations and settle the XI that will carry the weight of expectations in front of home crowds.
'He will have no problems playing under any captain, he will still give his 100 percent for the team.'
South Africa will aim for their first Test victory in India in more than 15 years.
As India gear up for the T20 World Cup at home, the selectors have backed a squad built on impact, and versatility.
According to the reports, Virat has been having regular conversations with the Board over the past month or so.
Sarfaraz Khan: No frustration at all, I don't think I need to change anything with my batting
He said one of the things the team lacked last season or in the last cycle was some explosiveness at the bottom order.
Former South African cricketer Jonty Rhodes said that Team India does not need to prepare turning wickets as they can bowl out their opponents with their pace line-up and having another spin-friendly wicket for the second Test against South Africa will be a "big test of their ability".
'Will any coach think of keeping out Rohit and Kohli from the ODI team? That means there is something going on within the team against the two players.' Manoj Tiwary, who played 12 ODIs and three T20Is for India, said iconic players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli deserve greater respect.
'Don't bring up this whole age issue that he is touching 40.' 'He's fit, batting well and catching brilliantly at slips.' 'What else do you need?'
The Pakistan Cricket Board announced that Shaheen Shah Afridi will lead Pakistan in the three-match ODI series against South Africa in Faisalabad from November 4-8.
At 21 years and 329 days, Jacob Bethell is the youngest man to captain England in international cricket.
Indian batter and former ODI skipper Rohit Sharma expressed his excitement for the tour to Australia and how much he loves playing against the current 50-over world champions.
Rohit Sharma has launched a scathing critique of cricket commentary and journalism in the country
Australia pace spearhead Cummins to lead SRH for 3rd consecutive season in IPL
The team's balance puzzle once again took centre stage on Tuesday night, even as individual performances from the ongoing series highlighted why leaving either out is a tough ask.
Has there existed another cricketer who has been hailed as a spinner, fielder, captain, umpire, selector, and above all, a consummate team man, asks K R Nayar.
On his birthday, Suryakumar transformed from a scrutinised captain into a leader in tune with his nation. His bat silenced critics, and his composure off the field earned respect beyond numbers
I certainly get drained mentally quicker than I've probably used to: Smith
Test cricket would have been a "far blander place" without Kohli: Vaughan
'His free-spirited character perfectly matches T20 cricket's essence, it's about freedom and expression.'
Brett Lee compared Gill's captaincy style to that of Australian legends Ricky Ponting and Steve Waugh, highlighting his ability to command respect and stand firm in challenging moments.
Ravindra Jadeja's omission from the India ODI squad for Australia tour raised a few eyebrows but the veteran all-rounder was not surprised as the selection committee and team management had "communicated" to him about their inability to pick him.
India captain Shubman Gill, head coach Gautam Gambhir along with Jasprit Bumrah, Washington Sundar and Axar Patel arrived in Kolkata late on Sunday ahead of the upcoming two-Test series against South Africa.
Rohit spent nearly a week at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru last month
South African captain Laura Wolvaardt said she "couldn't be prouder" of her team's campaign in the ICC Women's World Cup and promised to get stronger in the coming times after they lost to India in the title clash in Navi Mumbai on Sunday.
It's a bit of a shock to see Rohit not going to Australia as captain: Harbhajan
Ricky Ponting though added that captaincy will be the "hardest thing" for the premier fast bowler.
In the absence of regular skipper Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah led India to their most dominant win in Australia, in the series opener in Perth.
'My focus is to keep motivating the guys so that we continue playing positive cricket and turn around our current situation.'
Sidhu hit back at an X handle for falsely attributing quotes to him.
It's a colossal achievement, rate it bigger than any other title: Ashwin on women's WC triumph
Pat Cummins captured the sentiment perfectly, calling this potentially the 'last chance' for fans Down Under to witness these legends in action. With both stalwarts set to be 39 and 40 respectively by the 2027 World Cup, every appearance carries added significance. Ro-Ko have been the heartbeat of Indian cricket for over 15 years. Their return brings an emotional lift to the team and raises expectations for the series against the world champions.
India, South Africa pretty close on bowling, batters will face big test in getting runs: Amla
