England coach Brendon McCullum voiced "worry and concern" for all-rounder Ben Stokes, who is unavailable for the second Test against New Zealand pending an investigation into a nightclub incident. McCullum focused on supporting Stokes, deferring questions about his future as captain.
Australian captain Sophie Molineux's leadership has been marked by unusual batting order decisions and a strong start with the ball. Despite batting low in the order, she opened the bowling effectively against South Africa, contributing to a significant win.
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.
Joe Root will captain England in the second Test against New Zealand after Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson were dropped for breaking team curfew. The ECB is investigating the incident, and Stokes is reportedly considering his future.
India's ODI team faces dressing room challenges as Shubman Gill's captaincy struggles and senior player roles remain uncertain ahead of the 2027 World Cup. Head coach Gautam Gambhir needs to assert authority in the ODI format.
England Test captain Ben Stokes involved in late-night altercation at Chelsea nightclub, ECB investigation underway
England captain Ben Stokes and teammate Gus Atkinson are under investigation by the ECB for allegedly breaking a midnight curfew after a win against New Zealand. The incident involved an altercation where a rugby player allegedly punched an ECB security guard. Stokes's past disciplinary issues have resurfaced, and his captaincy is now in serious doubt.
England Test captain Ben Stokes' future is uncertain after the ECB launched an investigation into a breach of team protocol involving Stokes and Gus Atkinson at a London nightclub, potentially affecting their participation in the second Test against New Zealand.
Sanjay Manjrekar questions Jasprit Bumrah's selective availability for India, citing concerns over his commitment to national team duties amid workload management and recent rest for T20I tours of Ireland and England.
Sanjay Manjrekar questions Jasprit Bumrah's selective availability for India, citing concerns over his commitment to national team duties amid workload management and recent rest periods.
Suryakumar Yadav, 35, has been dropped from India's T20I team due to declining form and the selectors' focus on the 2028 World Cup, despite recently leading the team to a T20 World Cup title.
Suryakumar Yadav, 35, has been dropped from India's T20I team due to declining form and the need for long-term planning ahead of the 2028 World Cup, despite leading the team to the 2026 T20 World Cup title.
Suryakumar Yadav congratulates Shreyas Iyer on becoming India's new T20I captain, after losing the role and his squad place despite leading India to the 2026 T20 World Cup title.
Suryakumar Yadav posts support for the Indian team on Instagram after being replaced as T20I captain by Shreyas Iyer. 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi becomes the youngest player ever selected for India, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's record.
Shreyas Iyer overcomes numerous challenges, including injuries and selection setbacks, to become captain of the Indian T20I team, highlighting his resilience and consistent performance.
Mohammad Kaif strongly backs Shreyas Iyer as the ideal candidate for India's T20I captaincy, citing his leadership credentials, successful association with Gautam Gambhir, and proven record as both captain and batter in IPL.
MSK Prasad suggests India should retain Surya as captain for a couple more series before considering a replacement, emphasizing the need to groom younger leaders like Axar Patel.
Former India cricketer Saba Karim believes Suryakumar Yadav's place in the T20 side is under scrutiny due to inconsistent form, potentially impacting India's plans for the 2028 T20 World Cup. Karim also backed Rajat Patidar for captaincy.
Former India cricketer Saba Karim believes Suryakumar Yadav's T20 place is uncertain for the 2028 World Cup due to inconsistent form. Karim backs Rajat Patidar for captaincy and highlights Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as a future prospect.
Suryakumar Yadav's T20 captaincy is reportedly under review by the BCCI due to recent batting struggles in the T20 Mumbai League and IPL 2026. Shreyas Iyer and Tilak Varma are emerging as potential successors, with the upcoming Ireland series being a crucial juncture.
India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav faces scrutiny over his form and captaincy. The selection committee is set to discuss his future, with potential successors like Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, Ishan Kishan, and Sanju Samson being considered.
Suryakumar Yadav's T20I captaincy is under scrutiny due to poor form. The selection committee, led by Ajit Agarkar and with coach Gautam Gambhir's input, is reportedly divided on his successor, with Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, Ishan Kishan, and Sanju Samson being considered.
Ali Brigginshaw has relinquished the Brisbane Broncos captaincy in her final NRLW season, citing a desire to support emerging leaders and enjoy her last year. The club also renamed a meeting room in her honor, a decision Brigginshaw believes she deserves.
Sanjay Manjrekar believes Rishabh Pant's batting slump in IPL 2026 is due to deeper issues than captaincy pressure. Pant was relieved of his LSG captaincy after the team finished last, scoring only 312 runs in 14 innings.
