India captain Shubman Gill, sidelined for two months due to injury, is focusing on the upcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand. The first match will be played on Sunday in Vadodara. Gill sees the series as crucial preparation for next year’s 50-over World Cup and wants to evaluate players under match conditions. The 26-year-old, […]
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Gill and Pandya fit, set to feature in India’s T20 opener
India captain Suryakumar Yadav has declared top-order batter Shubman Gill and all-rounder Hardik Pandya fit for Tuesday’s T20 series opener against South Africa. Gill recovered from a neck injury sustained during the opening Test, while Pandya returns after a quadriceps injury in September. Both players will strengthen India’s squad for the five-match series. Pandya’s return […]
Rabada, Gill miss second Test
GUWAHATI – South Africa will be without star fast bowler Kagiso Rabada for the second and final Test against India after he failed to recover from a rib injury. Rabada, who missed the first Test victory at Eden Gardens due to a rib bone stress injury sustained in training, will also miss the upcoming three […]
India struggle against spin as South Africa dominates Eden Gardens
KOLKATA: India’s batting woes were laid bare on a treacherous Eden Gardens pitch as South Africa secured a commanding victory in the opening Test of the series. The home side were bowled out for 93 while chasing 124, after captain Shubman Gill retired hurt with a neck injury and missed the second innings. South African […]
Rishabh Pant returns to India squad for South Africa Test series
BENGALURU – Star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has been named in India’s squad for the upcoming two-Test series against South Africa, marking his return from a foot fracture that had ruled him out of the West Indies tour. Pant, who sustained the injury during a Test match against England in September, missed India’s 2-0 victory over […]
All eyes on Gill as Indian legends return for ODI clash
India is set to face Australia in a high-stakes ODI match in Perth on Sunday. The spotlight is on cricket legends Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma as they return to international cricket. This marks their first national appearance since India’s Champions Trophy victory in March. Excitement is building among fans, with Perth Stadium nearing full […]
Shubman Gill named India’s new ODI captain, replacing Rohit Sharma
India’s cricket board announced on Saturday that Shubman Gill will replace Rohit Sharma as the ODI captain. Gill, 26, takes charge starting with the upcoming series in Australia, beginning October 19. Rohit Sharma, 38, and Virat Kohli, 36, remain part of the ODI squad despite stepping down from captaincy and retiring from T20Is and Tests. […]
Gill wins fourth ICC player of the month award
Indian cricketer Shubman Gill has achieved a big milestone. He has won the ICC Player of the Month award for the fourth time. This makes him the only player in history to win it so many times. Gill’s success shows his talent and dedication to cricket. In July 2025, Gill played very well during the […]
England win toss, bowl first against India in test opener at Headingley
England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and chose to bowl first against India in the opening Test at Headingley on Friday. The skies were clear and sunny, and while the pitch had a hint of green, it still looked good for batting. Stokes said England hoped to take early advantage of the conditions. “Headingley […]
Shubman Gill appointed India’s test captain: A new era begins
India has appointed Shubman Gill as the new Test captain, the cricket board announced on Saturday. Gill, aged 25, will lead the team in the five-Test series in England starting June 20. He replaces Rohit Sharma, who recently retired from Test cricket along with Virat Kohli, leaving a big gap in the squad. Gill, known […]