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Rest of India captain Rishabh Pant said a tactical shift to fuller bowling in the second innings helped his side defeat Jammu and Kashmir by 167 runs and win the Irani Cup after conceding a 41-run first-innings lead

KL Rahul said his unbeaten 129 against the West Indies gave him valuable time in the middle as India continue to prepare for the 2027 World Cup. Despite losing the third ODI, India won the three-match series 2-1

Yuzvendra Chahal has announced his retirement from first-class cricket after a 17-year career, ending his hopes of earning a Test cap. The veteran leg-spinner said he remains determined to continue playing white-ball cricket and represent India again

West Indies posted their highest-ever ODI total of 405/7 against India in the second ODI, powered by centuries from Amir Jangoo, Shai Hope and John Campbell. The visitors crossed 400 for the first time in ODI history

Sanju Samson has described India as “very, very fortunate” to have Virat Kohli, praising the former captain’s influence and performances. Samson also credited India’s strong domestic cricket structure and IPL for helping produce talent and maintain the team’s depth

Ruturaj Gaikwad said moving from his familiar opening role to the middle order in international cricket brings different challenges, including strike rotation and tactical adjustments. He also admitted feeling nervous after a long gap between international appearances.

Virat Kohli has moved to second in the ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings after his unbeaten 139 against the West Indies, closing the gap on top-ranked Shubman Gill. Keshav Maharaj and Kuldeep Yadav also climbed the ODI bowling rankings

Sakshi Rao’s switch from medium pace to off-spin and eventually left-arm spin has shaped her cricketing journey. After impressive spells for Hyderabad, including six for 13 in the 2024 BCCI Under-23 Trophy, she now hopes to push for higher honours

Virat Kohli said personal records cannot sustain a long international career, stressing that his focus has always been helping India win. After crossing 15,000 ODI runs, he also discussed his camaraderie with Shubman Gill and their successful batting partnership

India fast bowler Prasidh Krishna praised Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 139 in India’s eight-wicket win over the West Indies, calling the performance unbelievable. He also discussed his own consistency, team communication, IPL camaraderie and competition for fast-bowling spots

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