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Shubman Gill and Jasprit Bumrah rested from India’s Australia tour for workload management purposes. Experts’ reports suggest both stars will miss the ODI series starting October 19. The selectors want to keep them fresh after a packed cricket schedule recently. India plays three ODIs and five T20Is against Australia during this tour. Hardik Pandya and Rishabh Pant have already missed out because of their injury troubles. The squad announcement happens on October 4, with several changes expected from selectors. Why Rest Key Players Now Gill has been India’s top run-scorer in 2025 with 447 runs across formats. He’s played non-stop…

Rohit and Kohli set to return in ODI squad for the Australia tour this month. The BCCI will announce the squad this Saturday, October 4, ending the long wait. Neither legend has played for India since the Champions Trophy finished earlier this year. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli retired from T20Is after winning the 2024 World Cup. They also hung up their Test boots recently to focus on ODI cricket. Shubman Gill has been leading India’s batting during their absence in the ongoing series now. The Big Comeback Down Under Rohit and Kohli set to return in ODI squad brings…

Dhruv Jurel shines with maiden Test century in the IND vs WI 1st Test. The young keeper-batter grabbed his big chance in Ahmedabad on October 3, 2025. His first Test hundred came after facing 190 balls at number five. Jurel walked in with India already in a strong position. KL Rahul had set the tone with a century earlier. But Jurel had his own story to write. Building the Innings with Jadeja Dhruv Jurel played brilliantly and scored a fast 125 runs before getting out. He will always remember this knock as it comes on Indian soil. The IND vs…

This Indian best wicket keeper list have shaped cricket history with brilliant performances behind stumps. These legendary players combined sharp reflexes with solid batting skills throughout their careers. Their contributions went beyond just catching and stumping batsmen every single match. They won matches with both gloves and bat when the team needed them. Best 5 Indian Wicket Keepers in Tests NameSpanMatchInningsDissmissalsCatchesStumpsMS Dhoni2005-20149016629425638Syed Kirmani1976-19868815119816038Rishabh Pant2018-2025*479217115615Kiran More1986-1993499013011020Nayan Mongia1994-20014477107998 MS Dhoni remains a legendary figure who changed Test cricket with his mind. Dhoni retired way back, yet still, people call him the GOAT. Rishabh Pant broke several of Dhoni’s batting records, and many…

Ravindra Jadeja breaks MS Dhoni’s six-hitting record during the IND vs WI 1st Test in Ahmedabad. The all-rounder smashed his way past Dhoni’s total of 78 sixes in Tests. Jadeja hit four massive sixes in his quick-fire 50 runs against the West Indies bowlers. His total now stands at 79 sixes, making him India’s new six-hitting king forever. Jadeja walked in after KL Rahul got out following his brilliant century earlier. The Gujarat star wasted no time and started attacking from ball one itself. Jadeja’s Explosive Half-Century Ravindra Jadeja breaks MS Dhoni’s six-hitting record while racing to his fifty against…

KL Rahul smashed his way into the record books at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium. The Karnataka opener scored his 11th Test century against the West Indies on October 3. He resumed from 53 overnight and reached three figures off 190 balls brilliantly. India crossed 200 runs easily in reply to the West Indies’ poor total of 162. Rahul’s knock was special because it broke records held by Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir. He now has 10 Test centuries as an opener, more than both legends combined. Breaking the Long Wait at Home Rahul hadn’t scored a Test century in India…

Jasprit Bumrah breaks records again with his brilliant bowling performance at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium. The pace spearhead became India’s fastest bowler to grab 50 Test wickets at home. He reached this milestone in just 24 innings during the IND vs WI 1st Test. Bumrah returned to Indian cricket after missing several months due to injury concerns earlier. His speed and accuracy looked sharp right from the first spell he bowled. The Gujarat pacer grabbed three wickets in the West Indies’ first innings on Day 1. Bumrah’s Fastest 50 Wickets at Home Jasprit Bumrah breaks records by beating Mohammad Shami’s…

Ravindra Jadeja got a nice surprise when he learned about his vice-captaincy role. The all-rounder found out only after the BCCI announced the squad publicly. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar never called him beforehand to discuss this new responsibility. Jadeja will serve as vice-captain to Shubman Gill for the West Indies Test series. Rishabh Pant’s injury forced the selectors to restructure India’s leadership group completely here. The experienced all-rounder accepted this challenge with happiness and pride in his heart. How Jadeja Discovered His New Role The selection committee didn’t inform Jadeja personally about making him vice-captain before announcing it. He learned…

Ravi Shastri hypes Andy Pycroft during the IND vs WI 1st Test toss ceremony. The former coach cracked jokes about India’s “jersey curse” while welcoming Apollo Tyres on board. Shastri’s entertaining commentary made the pre-match buildup even more fun for cricket fans. The opening Test between India and the West Indies kicked off at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium. Shastri brought his usual energy and humour to the toss presentation as always. He didn’t miss the chance to roast previous sponsors who faced troubles after partnering. Introducing Match Referee Andy Pycroft Ravi Shastri hypes Andy Pycroft by giving him a special…

R Ashwin withdraws from ILT20 auction after no team picked him up. The legendary Indian spinner went unsold despite setting his base price at USD 120,000. This shocking result left cricket fans and experts completely stunned across social media platforms. Ashwin pulled his name out right after the auction ended without any bids. He recently quit the IPL, hoping to play in different T20 leagues worldwide. But the ILT20 snub hit him hard and changed his plans immediately. Simon Doull’s Surprise at Ashwin’s Decision Former New Zealand pacer Simon Doull couldn’t believe what happened at the auction. He said R…