Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif has delivered a scathing assessment of Ravindra Jadeja’s current white-ball form, boldly declaring that Axar Patel is the superior all-rounder for India’s limited-overs setup. We break down the stats, the selection debate, and what it means for Team India’s future.
Ahead of the crucial series-deciding ODI in Indore, pacer Mohammed Siraj has thrown his full support behind Ravindra Jadeja, insisting that the all-rounder is just one breakthrough away from a roaring comeback.
After India’s seven-wicket defeat to New Zealand in the second ODI, questions are mounting over the continued exclusion of left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh from the playing XI. Despite being a consistent wicket-taker across formats and conditions, the Punjab speedster is watching from the sidelines—a decision that’s sparking intense debate among fans, analysts, and former players alike.
The Indian selectors have pinned their hopes on Nitish Kumar Reddy as the long-term successor to Hardik Pandya, grooming him for a crucial all-rounder role in the 2027 ODI World Cup. But with consistently underwhelming performances and a lack of trust from his own teammates, including captain Shubman Gill, is this high-stakes plan built on shaky ground?
Once a key figure in Gautam Gambhir’s new vision for Indian cricket, Riyan Parag is making strong progress in his recovery from a shoulder injury at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence—resuming full-intensity batting and bowling as India faces an all-rounder crisis.
Veteran spinner R Ashwin has openly criticized the Indian team management for omitting Arshdeep Singh from the first two ODIs against New Zealand, calling the move baffling and damaging to player confidence.