The USA cricket team’s T20 World Cup dreams hang in the balance as four key players of Pakistani origin remain in visa limbo. Despite completing appointments at the Indian High Commission in Colombo, their participation is uncertain due to heightened scrutiny. Here’s what’s happening behind the scenes.
As India battles a mounting injury crisis, all eyes are on Virat Kohli in the 2nd ODI against New Zealand. His imperious batting has become the team’s primary weapon, but can it be enough to secure the series?
Ravindra Jadeja, once untouchable, is now under intense scrutiny as India’s team management tests alternatives like Axar Patel for the crucial No. 5 all-rounder role ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Fresh off a narrow win in the first ODI, Team India faces a tactical headache ahead of the Rajkot clash as Washington Sundar’s injury exposes vulnerabilities in spin and new-ball bowling—forcing a major rethink just days before the crucial second match against New Zealand.
In a major revelation, India’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has confirmed that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are actively strategizing with head coach Gautam Gambhir for the 2027 ODI World Cup—fueling speculation about their final chapter in international cricket.
Ahead of the second ODI against New Zealand, Indian wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul delivered a heartfelt and hard-hitting message to aspiring cricketers across the country: ‘Don’t give up, stay ready.’ Drawing from his own rollercoaster career—marked by comebacks, criticism, and resilience—Rahul emphasized that success in cricket isn’t about instant glory, but about unwavering patience, relentless self-improvement, and seizing your moment when it arrives.