R Ashwin advocates for Bhuvneshwar Kumar's return to India's national team for the 2027 ODI World Cup, citing his recent IPL success, experience, and versatility, amid concerns over the current pace attack's inexperience.
Indian cricket team's assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate and fast bowling coach Morne Morkel are reportedly considering leaving their roles after the current England tour concludes. BCCI is in discussions to retain them, with VVS Laxman set to lead a separate coaching staff for upcoming series.
15-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi trained with the senior Indian cricket team in Belfast, ahead of a potential T20I debut against Ireland. If selected, he would become the youngest Indian male international cricketer, breaking Sachin Tendulkar's record.
India and Pakistan cricket captains Harmanpreet Kaur and Fatima Sana did not shake hands at the toss before their T20 World Cup match. This follows a 'no-handshake' policy adopted by Indian teams since last year's Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor.
Shreyas Iyer overcomes numerous challenges, including injuries and selection setbacks, to become captain of the Indian T20I team, highlighting his resilience and consistent performance.
Sairaj Bahutule has been appointed as the spin-bowling coach for the Indian men's cricket team ahead of the one-off Test against Afghanistan. Bahutule, 53, brings extensive coaching experience from domestic and franchise cricket.
