Ravichandran Ashwin has criticised India’s selection strategy over Yashasvi Jaiswal’s ODI omission, calling it unfair. He urged selectors and team management to provide the young batter with opportunities to maintain confidence and prepare for the 2027 World Cup.
Dinesh Karthik praised Rohit Sharma’s measured 92 against West Indies, saying the former captain’s ability to absorb pressure before accelerating highlighted why his experience could prove crucial for India at the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa
India’s women’s rugby sevens team finished sixth at the Asian Games after losing 0-20 to Kazakhstan in the fifth-sixth classification match. Earlier, India defeated Singapore 22-5, but the loss ended their rugby campaign at the Games
Former South Africa captain Shaun Pollock believes the 2027 ODI World Cup could be the final major tournament for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Brian Lara backed South Africa, while Aaron Finch highlighted India-Pakistan and Lungi Ngidi warned against underestimating Zimbabwe
Yuvraj Singh believes India have the squad strength to challenge for the 2027 ODI World Cup and wants the team management to settle on a core group well in advance. Suresh Raina also praised India’s current playing style and depth.
India fast bowler Prasidh Krishna is looking forward to the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, saying the conditions will provide an exciting challenge for pacers. He also discussed India’s upcoming New Zealand series and its demands.
Rinku Singh hopes Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma feature in India’s 2027 ODI World Cup campaign and help the team win the title. The batter also expressed his ambition to play Test cricket and establish himself across all three formats
Rohit Sharma’s future and differences with VVS Laxman over injured players and India A scheduling emerged as key factors behind Ajit Agarkar’s exit as chairman of selectors, with his absence from a crucial BCCI review meeting further widening the rift
The BCCI dismissed speculation over Rohit Sharma's ODI future, saying the veteran opener remains in top form. Secretary Devajit Saikia also ruled out discussions on Ajit Agarkar's tenure, selection committee changes or a director of cricket for the men's team
Rohit pointed out the dramatic transformation in the sport over the years, particularly in the shorter formats, where batting approaches and scoring patterns have changed significantly since his debut
