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Virat Kohli hopes to help India win the 2027 ODI World Cup, which he has described as his last. The former captain dreams of playing a match-winning knock while chasing in the final but says winning the trophy matters most

Actor Suniel Shetty recalled his lifelong love for cricket and said he has followed Rohit Sharma since the cricketer was around 16. He also compared Rohit with Sir Viv Richards, while Rohit remembered meeting Suniel during an Indian Oil match

India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak said the experience of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli remains invaluable to youngsters preparing for next year’s ODI World Cup. He said senior players regularly share their knowledge as India builds towards the global tournament

Rohit Sharma recalled his successful opening partnership with Shikhar Dhawan, saying Dhawan’s aggressive natural game allowed him to take his time at the crease. Rohit also revealed that their casual conversations while batting helped them release pressure during matches

India pacer Prasidh Krishna says adaptability and bowling partnerships are crucial to Test success. Reflecting on his experiences in five-match series and lengthy injury rehabilitation, he also stressed workload management and mental resilience ahead of the Australia series

India head coach Gautam Gambhir reflected on his two-year tenure, saying he cherishes successes across formats while accepting failures. He also acknowledged the challenges of Test cricket’s transition following the departures of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravichandran Ashwin

India head coach Gautam Gambhir spoke about his long-standing relationship with Rohit Sharma, saying their understanding goes beyond the captain-coach dynamic. Gambhir also praised Rohit, Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill for putting Indian cricket and the team first

India T20I captain Shreyas Iyer sees the Asian Games as an opportunity to adapt to unfamiliar conditions, build team synergy and carry momentum from the 3-0 Afghanistan series win. He also praised Abhishek Sharma and the team's positive dressing-room culture

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said no decision had been taken on Ajit Agarkar's future as chairman of selectors, noting that his contract expires on October 4. Saikia also denied requests to shift the Ranchi Test and discussed junior selectors

BCCI member units have authorised the board's office-bearers to decide whether chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar will receive an extension or be replaced. His contract ends on October 4. The board is also looking to fill all five junior selection committee positions

Devdutt Padikkal says leading India A against Australia will be a valuable learning experience and could further improve his batting. The Karnataka batter, who has been in good form, is also looking forward to adapting to New Zealand conditions

Ajinkya Rahane backed Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan to retain India’s top-three spots against Afghanistan, saying Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will get his opportunities in time. He also urged the 15-year-old to remain aggressive and mentally balanced

The BCCI has again invited applications for its vacant Head of Sports Science and Medicine post at the Bengaluru Centre of Excellence. The board previously advertised the position in September 2025 but failed to find a suitable candidate

Punjab and Sunrisers Hyderabad batter Salil Arora is targeting strong performances in the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and IPL as he pursues his dream of playing for India. The 23-year-old impressed in domestic cricket and IPL 2026

Mohammed Shami said his motivation has not dipped despite being away from India duty since March 2025. After helping East Zone win the Duleep Trophy, the veteran pacer said he remains focused on improving and contributing at every opportunity

Ishan Kishan extended his unbeaten record as a first-class captain to 16 matches after leading East Zone to their third Duleep Trophy title. Kishan scored 350 runs in the final and credited his team’s collective effort for the victory

East Zone captain Ishan Kishan credited team unity and collective effort for their Duleep Trophy triumph over South Zone. Kishan starred with 270 and 80 in the final and said his time away from the national team helped him mature

Rohit Sharma remained non-committal about playing the 2027 ODI World Cup, saying the event is still far away. The former India captain's comments come amid speculation over his future after his retirement from T20I and Test cricket

India pacer Arshdeep Singh says he is doing everything within his control to be ready for a Test call-up despite limited first-class exposure. He also spoke about workload management, adapting to spin-friendly pitches and the strengths of Punjab players

Devdutt Padikkal says consistent run-scoring and contributing to India’s wins will be crucial to retaining his Test spot. The top-order batter, who impressed during the Sri Lanka tour, also credited Rahul Dravid for shaping his approach to long-format batting