Facing intense scrutiny, Team India has finally addressed the controversy around Ayush Badoni’s maiden ODI call-up. Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak cited his consistent India A and IPL form, plus his value as a sixth bowling option, as key reasons for the surprise selection.
Former chief selector Krishnamachari Srikkanth has launched a scathing attack on the decision to call up Ayush Badoni for the India vs New Zealand ODI series, calling it ‘rubbish’ and questioning the selection criteria, while the team management defends it as a necessary like-for-like replacement.
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?
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.
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.