Since taking charge, chief selector Ajit Agarkar’s decisions have drawn sharp criticism for inconsistent call-ups, overlooked domestic stars, and confusing handling of established players—raising serious questions about India’s talent pipeline.
Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj has strongly criticized Air India Express after being stranded for hours in Guwahati due to a last-minute flight cancellation, calling it the “worst airline experience” of his life. The airline has since issued a public apology.
Despite India’s historic 0–2 home Test series loss to South Africa, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia insists the board will stick to its long-term vision—urging batters to adapt to diverse pitch conditions and reaffirming faith in a rebuilding phase.
India’s hopes of reaching the 2027 World Test Championship final are hanging by a thread after a humiliating 2–0 home series loss to South Africa. Now ranked fifth in the WTC standings, Shubman Gill’s team faces a near-impossible climb.
In a major boost ahead of India’s ODI series against South Africa, Rohit Sharma has reclaimed the No.1 spot in the ICC ODI batting rankings—surpassing New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell in a tightly contested race.
The ICC has awarded a ‘very good’ rating to the Perth Ashes Test pitch—even though the match lasted just two days and yielded 32 wickets. Critics question if modern pitches are becoming too bowler-friendly, while others defend the surface as fair and true.