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.
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.
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.
With Team India’s upcoming tour of Australia just around the corner, national selectors are faced with key decisions regarding the squad announcement. While some star players, including Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, are expected to be included, concerns over fitness and workload management have sparked speculation about potential adjustments. Chief among them is the decision to have Shubman Gill replace Rohit Sharma as captain for the three-match ODI series, with Rishabh Pant still recovering from a foot fracture sustained during the Test series against England.
Shreyas Iyer and Priyansh Arya's outstanding performances led India A to a historic total of 413/6 against Australia A in the rescheduled one-day match in Green Park, Kanpur. Despite rain delaying the match by a day, Shreyas and Priyansh's centuries propelled India A to their highest total at home and also the highest score ever made against Australia A.
Amid concerns over Rohit Sharma's fitness and the upcoming leadership shift, Shubman Gill is being considered to take the reins as India's ODI captain for the Australia tour. While the move may seem sudden, Gill's previous proxy-captaincy roles and leadership potential make him a strong candidate. Should he be appointed, it would signal a bold long-term vision for Indian cricket's evolving leadership transition.
Indian wicket-keeper batsman Dhruv Jurel dedicated his first Test century to the Indian Army, something he had been planning for a long time. Jurel, who was standing in for the injured Rishabh Pant, scored a brilliant 125 runs against West Indies on Day 2 of the first Test in Ahmedabad. His unique celebration was a nod to his father who served in the Indian Army and is a Kargil war veteran. Meanwhile, India continued to dominate with KL Rahul scoring a hundred and Ravindra Jadeja remaining unbeaten on 104 at stumps.