Life after Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma: Stern test awaits selectors, head coach Gautam Gambhir and the BCCI | Cricket News

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (Getty Images) With India’s two stalwarts moving away from Test cricket, a stern test awaits Ajit Agarkar-led men’s senior selection committee and head coach Gautam Gambhir. Rohit Sharma’s retirement and Virat Kohli’s impending announcement now presents the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) with no option but to…

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‘Test cricket needs Virat Kohli’: Brian Lara urges Indian star not to retire | Cricket News

Virat Kohli and Brian Lara NEW DELHI: Cricket legend Brian Lara has come out strongly in support of Virat Kohli, amid reports suggesting the Indian superstar may be contemplating retirement from Test cricket. On Saturday, the West Indian great expressed firm confidence that Kohli will continue to play the longest format, insisting that his presence…

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BCCI will restart IPL after consultations with stakeholders, govt nod in next 48 hours: Devajit Saikia

MUMBAI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will consult all the stakeholders over the next two days and seek government nod before resuming IPL 2025, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia told TOI on Saturday. Even though US President Donald Trump announced the ceasefire between India and Pakistan on Saturday, the on-ground situation was…

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‘I can walk away without any regrets’: Virat Kohli says Test cricket is ‘tough’ – WATCH | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Several former cricketers, including West Indies great Brian Lara, have urged Virat Kohli to reconsider his reported decision to retire from Test cricket. According to TOI reports, Kohli has conveyed his desire to step away from the longest format of the game—a development that has sent ripples through the Indian cricketing community.But what…

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‘India is a winner on and off the battlefield’: Harbhajan Singh lauds ceasefire, slams terrorism | Cricket News

Harbhajan Singh (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Following the agreement between India and Pakistan on a full and immediate ceasefire — effectively ending three days of intense cross-border firing — former India spinner Harbhajan Singh welcomed the move. Harbhajan, who represented India in 103 Tests, 236 ODIs, and 28 T20Is, shared his thoughts in a message…

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‘Would never go to Pakistan again’: Frightened NZ cricketer told Bangladesh’s Rishad Hossain after PSL evacuation to Dubai | Cricket News

Bangladesh leg-spinner Rishad Hossain has revealed the terrifying ordeal faced by overseas cricketers in the wake of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 being suspended amid growing tensions between India and Pakistan. Speaking from Dubai on Saturday, Rishad confirmed that all foreign players, including himself, had been safely evacuated to the UAE after the Pakistan…

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RCB confirms safe return of players to Bengaluru amid IPL pause | Cricket News

RCB players Yash Dayal, Virat Kohli and Josh Hazlewood (RCB Photo) Following the temporary suspension of IPL 2025 due to heightened tensions at the India-Pakistan border, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) announced on Saturday that their entire contingent has safely reached Bengaluru. Subsequently, team members have proceeded to their respective home locations.The scheduled fixture between RCB…

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