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India Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- India Today
Indian team support staff confirms exit, Mohammed Siraj pens heartfelt goodbye
Indian cricket team's strength and conditioning coach Soham Desai announced his departure on Saturday, May 31. Desai, who has been at the helm of the team since Ravi Shastri's time, penned a long note announcing that he is moving on from the national a detailed post on Instagram, Desai thanked the Indian team management and listed the incredible achievements that he had been a part of with the Indian team. It was earlier reported that multiple members of the staff were sacked by the Board of Control for Cricket in India in the aftermath of the team's disastrous show in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024– win in the Champions Trophy 2025 apparently did not save the jobs of multiple staff members, as they were let go at the end of their tenure. India's assistant coach joined the Indian Premier League side Kolkata Knight Riders midway through the IPL 2025, and now Desai has announced his departure from the team."What an honour and privilege it's been to serve Indian Cricket over the years. From day one, the vision was crystal clear — break mental barriers, chase global excellence, stay true to my values, never fear failure. Keep showing up, no matter what," Soham Desai wrote on Instagram."Forever grateful to @ravishastriofficial and @ for backing a 29-year-old coming onto the world stage with a dream. To #RahulDravid and @rohitsharma45 — What can I say? Your faith, support, and trust have shaped every step of this journey. Can't thank you guys enough," he big shoutout to the physios, sports therapists, operations team and team doc — I could only do what I did because of your relentless support. Thank you for always being there," concluded the strength and conditioning coach. Mohammed Siraj took to his social media channels to pen a heartfelt note for the former member of the staff, thanking him for everything that he had done to keep him fit."It's never easy to say goodbye to someone who's been more than a coach, who's been a guide, a mentor, a brother. This is not the end but see you later. Your impact will stay with me forever. Your absence will be felt in the dressing room, in the gym, and in every sprint we run," he added. The BCCI are yet to announce the next strength and conditioning coach. But they are expected to name the new personnel soon as the team leaves for their 5-match Test tour of England in a week or so. The role of the assistant/batting coach is expected to be taken by Sitanshu Kotak, who was roped in by the BCCI ahead of the Champions Watch
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
From Australia to England: What's changed in India's Test squad
Shubman Gill (C) and Rishabh Pant (VC & WK) India have ushered in a new era in Test cricket, naming 25-year-old Shubman Gill as captain for the upcoming five-match series against England. Gill replaces Rohit Sharma, who announced his retirement from the longest format on May 7. He becomes India's 37th Test captain and will lead the side in the first Test at Headingley, Leeds, starting June 20. Gill made his Test debut against Australia in Melbourne in 2020 and has since played 32 matches, scoring 1893 runs with five centuries and seven half-centuries. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! The squad marks a generational shift with several senior players stepping away. Alongside Rohit, veteran batter Virat Kohli and off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin have also retired from Test cricket. Their absence signals a new beginning for Indian cricket in the red-ball format. Rishabh Pant has been named vice-captain and first-choice wicketkeeper. The batting unit includes young and promising names like Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, and Karun Nair. Dhruv Jurel has been retained as the backup wicketkeeper, while Nitish Kumar Reddy continues as a batting all-rounder. Shubman Gill story: From a remote village near the border to India's Test captain The bowling department sees continuity and fresh inclusions. Jasprit Bumrah leads the pace attack alongside Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep and Arshdeep Singh. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo Spin duties will be handled by Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar and Kuldeep Yadav. Shardul Thakur returns as a seam-bowling all-rounder. Quiz: Who's that IPL player? From the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024 to the England tour in 2025, India's Test squad has undergone significant changes. Senior players Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and R Ashwin have all retired from the format, marking the end of an era. Additionally, Sarfaraz Khan and Harshit Rana have been dropped, while Devdutt Padikkal and Tanush Kotian miss out due to injury concerns. In their place, the selectors have brought in fresh faces and experienced names looking for comebacks. Karun Nair returns to the red-ball setup, while promising batters like Sai Sudharsan and all-round options such as Shardul Thakur and pacer Arshdeep Singh have been included. Left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav also finds a spot, adding variety to the spin department as India heads into a challenging five-match series in England. Who is in : Karun NairSai Sudharsan Shardul Thakur Arshdeep Singh Kuldeep Yadav Who is out : Rohit Sharma (Retired) Virat Kohli (Retired) Ravichandran Ashwin (Retired) Sarfaraz Khan (Dropped) Harshit Rana (Dropped) Devdutt Padikkal (Injured) Tanush Kotian (Injured) India's squad for the England Test series: Shubman Gill (Captain), Rishabh Pant (Vice-Captain & Wicketkeeper), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Dhruv Jurel, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
NDTV
12-05-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
Virat Kohli's 12-Year-Old Interview Viral As His Lifelong Dream Remains Unfulfilled
The uncertainty around Virat Kohli's Test career ended on Monday as the iconic batter announced his retirement from the longest format of the game with an emotional post on Instagram. When the news started to emerge on social media first, it was also reported that the BCCI had urged Kohli to reconsider his decision. However, Virat decided to call it quits, saying it was the right time for him to bring an end to an illustrious chapter of his career. As the news takes the cricket world by storm, an old interview of Kohli has resurfaced on the internet. In the interview, Kohli can be seen speaking about his ambitions in Test cricket, stating that he wants to reach 10,000 runs in the longest format of the game. "I don't keep track of records at all. When I score a century in a match, I find out afterwards that it was the quickest to 10 centuries or something like that. So I only get to know about it after the match. Before the match, my focus is not on things like, 'I have five innings left, and if I score three more centuries, I'll set a record.' I don't think that way. My aim is to score 10,000 runs in Test cricket, and that's something I really want to achieve," Kohli said in 'Seedhi Baat' in a 2013 interview. Kohli, however, ended his Test career 770 runs shy of the milestone of 10,000 Test runs, having suffered a slump in form in recent years, which has also seen his average in the format drop below 50. In fact, it is at the lowest it has been in over a decade. Kohli managed just 190 runs across five Test matches in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25 against Australia, more than half of which came in a single innings when he struck a century in the first Test at Perth. The batter wanted to reach the 10,000-run milestone in Test cricket, as he himself said 12 years ago. But that dream remained unfulfilled. Listen to the latest songs, only on
Business Upturn
07-05-2025
- Sport
- Business Upturn
Jasprit Bumrah likely to captain India in Test cricket as Rohit Sharma announces retirement
By Aditya Bhagchandani Published on May 7, 2025, 19:41 IST Just minutes after confirming his retirement from Test cricket, Rohit Sharma's exit has reignited the leadership debate in India's red-ball setup, with Jasprit Bumrah emerging as the likely frontrunner to take over as Test captain. Rohit, in a heartfelt Instagram post featuring his India Test cap, said: 'It's been an absolute honour to represent my country in whites. Thank you for all the love and support over the years. I will continue to represent India in the ODI format.' The announcement came shortly after reports surfaced that the BCCI had decided to move on from Rohit's Test captaincy, following a string of poor results — including five losses in India's last six Tests under his leadership. According to The Indian Express , the selectors held a series of meetings and are believed to have informed Rohit and senior BCCI officials of the decision. In Rohit's absence, Jasprit Bumrah has previously captained India — notably in the 2022 rescheduled Test against England at Edgbaston. He remains the only fast bowler after Kapil Dev to lead India in Tests and is now widely tipped to take over full-time. However, no official announcement has been made yet. He also led in the previously player Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024 as Rohit was rested out. Shubman Gill is also being viewed as a long-term leadership option, especially given his age and consistent performances across formats. But with Bumrah's seniority and calm demeanour, he appears the most likely candidate to step in during the England tour. With India set to tour England soon and the WTC cycle heating up, an official decision from the BCCI is expected in the coming weeks. Aditya Bhagchandani serves as the Senior Editor and Writer at Business Upturn, where he leads coverage across the Business, Finance, Corporate, and Stock Market segments. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to journalistic integrity, he not only contributes insightful articles but also oversees editorial direction for the reporting team.
NDTV
02-05-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
"When One Has Played More Than 100 Tests...": Cheteshwar Pujara Makes Big Revelation
Ignored Indian cricket team batter Cheteshwar Pujara expressed his disappointment at not featuring for the national side in the recent past. Pujara, who was hailed as a strong contender for the No. 3 spot in the batting order, has not played for India since June 2023. Although he was being considered for a return in Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024 against Australia, the selectors ended up not going through with it. Pujara said that he is still motivated due to the love of the game and is ready to play whenever needed. "When one has been successful at the highest level and played more than 100 Test matches and are still not a part of the team, you carry on the hard work that has been the reason behind getting the success. Not getting the opportunity is a big disappointment, but I keep myself ready and motivated because of my love for this game. And out of that love, I keep myself close to the game and routine without expecting much, and through any opportunity I get, be it domestic or county," Pujara said on Backstage with Boria. India's next assignment will be the Test series against England in June and the series is extremely important for Rohit Sharma and co following the disappointing results against New Zealand and Australia. Pujara said that he would like to give his best for the side in the upcoming series. "Team India has been quite competitive, but has not won a series in England for around 20 years now, so given an opportunity, I would like to give the best from my end and grab the opportunity if the team needs me. This would be the perfect opportunity to contribute when a win is much needed in England." Listen to the latest songs, only on
