Author: CT Staff
Ajit Agarkar gets a suggestion for Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s immediate inclusion in India’s senior cricket squad. The experts believe this 14-year-old talent deserves a bigger stage now. His recent performances have caught everyone’s attention across Indian cricket. Suryavanshi isn’t your ordinary teenager playing cricket. He’s already broken records that seasoned players dream about. His IPL debut for Rajasthan Royals left fans speechless. Breaking Records Like It’s Nothing The youngster smashed the fastest IPL century by an Indian batter. He reached three figures in just 35 balls during his debut season. That’s faster than most established stars have ever managed. His England…
Dilip Vengsarkar wants the BCCI to drop Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma from India’s ODI team. The former India captain questioned why selectors picked both legends for the Australia tour now. He urged Ajit Agarkar to make a tough call about their future roles. Vengsarkar thinks both stars got selected based on past glory rather than current form. Rohit and Kohli now only play ODIs. They have retired from Tests and T20Is. Problems With Single-Format Players Vengsarkar pointed out how difficult it is to assess players who appear in only one format. Long gaps between ODI matches make tracking form…
MCC criticises Pakistan for making a fuss over Muneeba Ali’s run-out in the Women’s World Cup 2025. The Marylebone Cricket Club backed the third umpire’s call as spot-on and correct. Deepti Sharma ran out Muneeba on the fourth over’s last ball. This happened right after Muneeba dodged an LBW appeal against her just moments before. Her bat touched the crease briefly but then popped up off the ground. Deepti’s throw smashed the stumps while Muneeba’s bat was still hanging in the air. What Actually Happened Muneeba Ali touched her bat down inside the crease for a split second. But her…
Rohit Sharma faces performance pressure after losing the ODI captaincy to Shubman Gill. The BCCI made this shocking decision just weeks before the Australia series starts. Rohit knew about his sacking weeks before the official announcement came out publicly. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar called this a tough call, given Rohit’s excellent record. The opener won 42 out of 56 ODIs with just one ICC tournament loss. But selectors are now looking ahead to the 2027 World Cup instead, clearly. Why BCCI Replaced Rohit Rohit Sharma faces performance pressure because of his long break from competitive cricket recently. The board worried…
Questions about Kane Williamson’s retirement have surfaced after his recent absence. The star batter hasn’t confirmed his plans for New Zealand’s home season yet. Fans are waiting nervously to hear what their star batsman decides. Williamson missed the T20I series against Australia recently. His silence has worried supporters across the country. Nobody knows if he’ll play in the upcoming matches or not. Coach Walter Stays Calm Head coach Rob Walter isn’t panicking about the situation. He believes Williamson deserves time to make his choice. Walter respects his star player’s need for careful thinking. “Kane, we’re still in conversations as to…
Rohit Sharma’s captaincy can risk team culture, according to a new BCCI report today. The board replaced Rohit with Shubman Gill as ODI captain before the Australia series. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar explained that this decision was necessary to maintain team stability. The selectors worried about having Rohit lead in a format he plays sparingly now. His senior status and strong personality could create dressing room issues, they believed. According to board officials, having three different captains across formats was no longer practical. Concerns About Leadership Dynamics Rohit Sharma’s captaincy can risk team harmony because of his influential presence in…
Mohammed Siraj opened up about valuable life lessons he learned from MS Dhoni recently. The Indian pacer shared how Dhoni taught him to handle criticism like a pro. Siraj explained that fans praise you after good performances but troll you badly otherwise. The fast bowler faced severe online hate throughout his career despite taking crucial wickets. Trolls even told him to “go ride the auto with your father” after poor matches. Siraj’s father drove an auto-rickshaw, which trolls used to mock him cruelly back then. Dhoni’s Wise Words on Handling Criticism MS Dhoni advised Siraj to completely ignore what random…
Sunil Gavaskar says Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s Australia Tour has a clear agenda behind it. The legendary opener believes both stars want revenge for the 2023 World Cup final. Australia beat India in that 2023 final, which still hurts both senior players deeply. Gavaskar pointed out they’re playing because it’s Australia and not some weaker opponent. If India faced West Indies or Zimbabwe instead, their availability might’ve been different. The tour includes three ODIs starting on October 19, followed by five T20Is later. Agenda Behind Their Comeback Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s Australia Tour is all about settling an…
The India vs Pakistan match stopped for 15 minutes because of a massive fly swarm. The Women’s World Cup 2025 game at Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium faced this weird problem. Players from both teams couldn’t focus properly with thousands of flies buzzing around them. Pakistan won the toss and put India in to bat first today. India reached 136 for 3 after 30 overs when the fly situation got worse. Players kept swatting insects away constantly, which affected their concentration levels badly here. Players Struggle With Fly Invasion Pakistan spinner Nashra Sandhu was seen fighting off flies throughout her bowling…
Rajeev Shukla issues an emergency statement defending food safety at Hotel Landmark in Kanpur. Several Australia A players fell sick with stomach infections during their India tour. Four players, including captain Jack Edwards, were affected, while one needed hospital treatment badly. Henry Thornton was hospitalised after the Australia A players health crisis worsened during matches. The BCCI Vice-President jumped in quickly to address concerns about food quality there. Shukla strongly defended the hotel facilities and meal arrangements provided to visiting teams. BCCI’s Defence of Food Standards Rajeev Shukla issues an emergency statement saying the hotel food was completely safe for…