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India, having sealed the T20I series against Afghanistan, are expected to test their bench strength in the final match in New Delhi. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Washington Sundar and Yash Thakur could get opportunities, while Jasprit Bumrah's workload remains a key question
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Abhishek Sharma climbed to second in the ICC T20I batting rankings after his 82 against Afghanistan, while Ishan Kishan retained the top spot. Sanju Samson, Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh also gained places, alongside notable movements in ODI and Test rankings.
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India skipper Shreyas Iyer said Jasprit Bumrah needs game time to regain confidence and match sharpness after his injury lay-off. Ahead of the T20I opener against Afghanistan, Iyer backed Bumrah and highlighted the squad's strong preparation and depth
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Afghanistan captain Ibrahim Zadran said his team has devised specific plans to counter returning India pacer Jasprit Bumrah in Sunday's T20I opener. Zadran also backed his side's preparation, fitness and process as they target a first series win over India
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Former India pacer Vivek Razdan believes Jasprit Bumrah's return in the T20I series against Afghanistan will help him rebuild match fitness after a knee injury. Razdan also cautioned captain Shreyas Iyer about the immense pressure of leading India
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Fit-again Washington Sundar trained hard during India’s afternoon net session in Delhi ahead of the Afghanistan series. Jasprit Bumrah and Nitish Reddy will join the team on Friday, while pace-bowling coach Morne Morkel remains absent due to visa renewal
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Former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth has criticised India’s full-strength squad for the Afghanistan T20I series, saying selectors should have used the opportunity to test youngsters. He also questioned the match-fitness of returning players Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana and others.
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Australia pacer Mitchell Starc has become the No. 1 Test bowler in the ICC rankings for the first time after his 10-wicket haul against Bangladesh. Jasprit Bumrah slipped from the top spot, while several Indian and international players made significant gains
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West Indies all-rounder Justin Greaves and captain Hayley Matthews have won the ICC Player of the Month awards for July. Their victories mark the first time West Indies players have claimed both monthly awards and only the fifth such instance overall.
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India captain Shubman Gill hinted that Prasidh Krishna could partner Mohammed Siraj with the new ball against Sri Lanka. Gill praised rookie Gurnoor Brar but said selecting between the two pacers would be difficult ahead of the opening Test in Galle
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Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi’s long wait for an India Test call-up ended after he was drafted into the squad as Jasprit Bumrah’s replacement against Sri Lanka. Nabi said patience, consistent performances and his family’s support helped him realise his dream
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Jasprit Bumrah's absence from the Sri Lanka Test series has reportedly exposed communication gaps between the BCCI Centre of Excellence and selectors. Concerns over injury management, rehabilitation protocols and player fitness are expected to feature prominently in an upcoming BCCI review meeting
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Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of India's Test series against Sri Lanka after failing to recover from a knee injury. Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi has received his maiden senior India call-up following an impressive domestic season and India A performances.
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Jasprit Bumrah is likely to miss India's two-Test series against Sri Lanka after failing to resume bowling following a left knee injury. The BCCI medical team has prioritised his recovery, with Jammu & Kashmir all-rounder Auqib Nabi emerging as the leading replacement
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Jasprit Bumrah has been cleared by the BCCI Centre of Excellence to play India's two-Test series against Sri Lanka after recovering from an impact injury. His return boosts India's hopes as the team chases crucial World Test Championship points
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The BCCI will announce India’s Test squad for the August tour of Sri Lanka by Tuesday. Devajit Saikia confirmed the timeline as selectors evaluate fitness updates on Jasprit Bumrah and Washington Sundar ahead of the two WTC Test matches
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Jasprit Bumrah's knee recovery will be monitored as India prepare to name their squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka. Meanwhile, veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is set to return to the Shubman Gill-led side
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Indian fast bowler Yash Thakur revealed that mastering death-overs bowling is his ultimate goal. Citing Jasprit Bumrah as his benchmark, Thakur aims to become a reliable, all-format match-winner capable of delivering under pressure across every phase of the game
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Former India cricketer Saba Karim praised India's batting performance following the England ODI series but warned that settling on a pace attack without Jasprit Bumrah and identifying a middle-overs wrist spinner must remain top priorities for upcoming assignments
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Former India wicketkeeper Saba Karim praised India's batting despite their 2-1 ODI series defeat to England. However, he urged management to fix pace combinations in Jasprit Bumrah's absence and prioritize a wicket-taking wrist spinner ahead of future tours