India's spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule has backed veteran opener Rohit Sharma, emphasizing his experience and leadership despite recent form dips and age concerns. Bahutule also praised KL Rahul's adaptability and consistent performance across formats.
India's top-order batters, including Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma, trained intensely in Lucknow ahead of the second ODI against Afghanistan. Coach Sairaj Bahutule backed Rohit's experience, while Gill showed impressive form. Spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Harsh Dubey also practiced.
India's top-order batsmen, including Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma, underwent rigorous net sessions at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, preparing for their upcoming match against Afghanistan. Concerns over Rohit's fitness were addressed by spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule, who emphasized his invaluable experience and leadership.
India aims to clinch the ODI series against Afghanistan in Lucknow on June 17, leading 1-0. The match will be played under extreme heat, with a slow pitch expected to favor spinners. Both teams have announced their probable playing XIs.
Debutante Gurnoor Brar impressed with a 3/27 spell and captain Shubman Gill scored an unbeaten 84 as India defeated Afghanistan by seven wickets in the rain-curtailed first ODI in Dharamsala. Rahmanullah Gurbaz scored 102 for Afghanistan.
Debutante Gurnoor Brar impressed with a 3/27 spell and captain Shubman Gill scored an unbeaten 84 as India defeated Afghanistan by seven wickets in the rain-curtailed first ODI in Dharamsala, taking a 1-0 lead in the series.
Members of the Indian men's cricket team, including Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, and Ishan Kishan, have sent messages of support to the Indian women's team ahead of their T20 World Cup opener against Pakistan. They urged the 'Women in Blue' to play fearlessly and bring home the trophy.
Members of the Indian men's cricket team, including Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, and Ishan Kishan, have sent messages of support to the women's team ahead of their T20 World Cup opener against Pakistan. They urged the 'Women in Blue' to play fearlessly and bring home the trophy.
Members of the Indian men's cricket team, including Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, and Ishan Kishan, have sent messages of support to the women's team ahead of their ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 opener against Pakistan. They urged the players to be fearless and bring home the trophy.
Gautam Gambhir's animated reaction to KL Rahul's stunning six against Afghanistan in the first ODI became a talking point. Rahul's unbeaten 39 and Shubman Gill's 84* guided India to a comfortable seven-wicket victory.
Shubman Gill revealed Rohit Sharma was unfazed by his run-out during the first ODI against Afghanistan, stating the veteran opener accepted it after seeing the replay. Gill's unbeaten 84 guided India to a seven-wicket win.
India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy paused his post-match press conference to take a call from his mother after India's victory over Afghanistan. The heartwarming moment, shared by BCCI, overshadowed his valuable contributions with the ball.
Gurnoor Brar took his first international wicket with Shubman Gill catching the batsman off his bowling. Brar, who was once erratic, learned from his IPL debut and received crucial guidance from Gill, leading to his selection for the Indian team and a promising debut performance.
Shubman Gill's unbeaten 84 guided India to a seven-wicket victory against Afghanistan in the first ODI. Gill anchored the chase of 195, showcasing his mastery in ODI cricket despite a rain-truncated match and debutant Gurnoor Brar's impressive bowling.
Shubman Gill became the fastest Indian to reach 3,000 ODI runs against Afghanistan. Debutants Harsh Dubey and Gurnoor Brar impressed with three wickets each as India restricted Afghanistan to 194.
Shubman Gill became the fastest Indian to score 3,000 ODI runs in his 61st innings, surpassing Shikhar Dhawan's record. He is the second-fastest globally, behind Hashim Amla.
Indian captain Shubman Gill took a stunning one-handed catch in the rain-shortened first ODI against Afghanistan in Dharamshala. Afghanistan collapsed to 194 all out, despite Rahmanullah Gurbaz's 102 off 51 balls, with Indian bowlers Arshdeep Singh, Gurnoor Brar, and Harsh Dubey taking multiple wickets.
India handed ODI caps to debutants Harsh Dubey and Gurnoor Brar ahead of their match against Afghanistan. The game was reduced to 25 overs per side due to weather concerns, with India electing to field first after winning the toss.
India handed ODI caps to debutants Harsh Dubey and Gurnoor Brar ahead of their match against Afghanistan. The game was reduced to 25 overs per side due to weather concerns, with India electing to field first after winning the toss.
Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan are building a strong partnership for India against Afghanistan. Gill reached his 18th ODI half-century and 3000 ODI runs, while Kishan also contributed with boundaries. India reached 116/1 in 12.4 overs.
Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan are building a crucial partnership for India in their chase, with Gill reaching his half-century and crossing 3000 ODI runs. Despite a wicket falling, India remains on track to reach their target.
Rohit Sharma, 39, is facing an audition for his ODI future in the upcoming series against Afghanistan. Despite a strong record, he needs to prove his fitness and form to convince the management he can endure elite cricket demands. Captain Shubman Gill faces a decision on whether to continue with Sharma or pair with Yashasvi Jaiswal.
Virat Kohli has been ruled out of India's upcoming three-match ODI series against Afghanistan due to a hamstring injury. The series, which begins on Saturday in Dharamsala, marks the start of India's preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup. Kohli's absence is a significant blow, especially given his recent strong form in the 50-over format.
Former India opener Aakash Chopra believes Shubman Gill needs to improve his ODI captaincy record, noting India's poor results under his leadership. Despite Gill's batting success, Chopra highlighted that India has won only two out of six ODIs led by Gill.
