India's upcoming tour of Australia will see a change in captaincy as Shubman Gill takes over from Rohit Sharma for the ODIs. The BCCI has also announced the 15-man squad for the ODIs and T20Is, with Rohit and Virat Kohli making their return to the Indian setup after a long break. Despite being relatively inexperienced in ODI captaincy, Gill's impressive record in List-A cricket and recent success as Test captain make him a promising leader for India's future. However, injured players like Pandya and Pant will be missed in the T20I squad, which will be led by Suryakumar Yadav.
As fans eagerly await the next season of IPL, former teammates and players continue to share interesting insights about MS Dhoni's leadership style. One such revelation came from Tamil Nadu spinner R Sai Kishore, who joined Chennai Super Kings and witnessed Dhoni's aversion to using mobile phones. Despite facing several challenges, Dhoni's leadership has been steady and inspiring, with his focus on keeping to the basics and controlling controllable variables. With his retirement from international cricket, the upcoming IPL 2026 season may be Dhoni's final appearance in the tournament, but his legacy and unique approach to technology will always be remembered.
"India Releases Official Squad for Upcoming 2025 Tour of Australia" The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has finalized the official squad for the highly-anticipated tour of Australia in 2025. The team is set to face off against the Australian cricket team in a series of matches beginning in October of that year. The BCCI has reaffirmed their commitment to respecting copyrights and protecting the privacy of the players, as well as providing regular updates and live coverage of the tour on their official website. Fans can also stay connected and up-to-date by following the BCCI on social media.
Indian opener KL Rahul made headlines on Friday as he scored his 10th Test century against the West Indies in Ahmedabad. In doing so, he surpassed the record of Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma, who both have nine Test centuries to their name as openers for the Indian team. Rahul's century also puts him in third place for the most Test centuries as an opener for India, with Sunil Gavaskar and Virender Sehwag ahead of him. This is only Rahul's second Test century at home, with his last one being scored in 2016 against England.
India's chief selector Ajit Agarkar announced that star pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah will be taking a break from the ODI series against Australia in order to manage his workload after a demanding schedule of recent matches. With Bumrah struggling with fitness in England and missing the final Test, the team is looking to prevent any further risk of injury for the crucial player. Additionally, all-rounder Hardik Pandya will also be absent from the squad due to an injury sustained before the Asia Cup, and his return timeline is uncertain as he begins rehab.
After leading India to multiple victories in the past, Rohit Sharma's time as ODI captain comes to an end as BCCI hands the reins over to Shubman Gill for the upcoming series against Australia. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar explains the reasoning behind this change and the need to give Gill enough time to acclimatize as captain before the ODI World Cup 2027. Meanwhile, Rohit has been informed about the change in leadership and the focus remains on the upcoming T20 World Cup.
Former assistant coach of the Indian Cricket team, Abhishek Nayar, has lauded captain Rohit Sharma for his exceptional leadership skills and recent weight loss. As India gears up for their upcoming ODI series against Australia, Nayar reveals that Rohit has lost 10 kgs and is putting in the hard yards to lead the team to victory. Nayar also praises Rohit's captaincy during the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, calling him a "crazy" and "genius" leader. After a successful stint with Mumbai Indians in the 2025 IPL, Rohit underwent fitness tests at BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru and is all set to take on the challenge from Australia.
In a surprising move, BCCI has left out star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja from India's ODI squad for the upcoming series against Australia. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar has clarified that the decision is purely tactical, with the team opting for one left-arm spinner in the squad – Washington Sundar. The series being played in Australia also played a role in the selection, with the management prioritizing balance and conditions.
Shubman Gill, at the age of 26, has been named as the new ODI captain for India, taking over from Rohit Sharma. This marks the end of Rohit's successful four-year tenure, during which India reached the ODI World Cup final in 2023 and won the Champions Trophy in 2025. Gill, who was also recently appointed as India's Test captain, will lead the team in the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia.
Without their star players for seven months, the Indian Cricket Team is back with a bang for the upcoming ODI series against Australia. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli make their international return while Shubman Gill takes the role of captain. Along with seasoned players, young talents like Shreyas Iyer and Yashasvi Jaiswal also make it to the squad. The team will be led by Hardik Pandya, while other players like KL Rahul and Kuldeep Yadav are expected to perform at their best.
The Indian cricket team dominated the first test of the ongoing series against the West Indies, registering a brilliant win by an innings and 140 runs. Bowlers Mohammed Siraj and Ravindra Jadeja were the stars of the match, with the former taking four wickets in the first innings and the latter taking four in the second innings. KL Rahul, Dhruv Jurel, and Ravindra Jadeja all scored centuries for India, with the team posting a massive total of 448 runs in the first innings. The win gives India the lead in the two-game series, setting them up for potential victory in the next match.