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Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Cricket Australia plots 'send off' for Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma; fuels 'end of era' emotions: 'Might be last time...'
Having retired from the T20Is last year and the Tests last month, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will next be seen in action during the month of August, for the tour of Bangladesh for a three-match series, with the contest still uncertain, followed by travel to Down Under in October for a three-match series against Australia. With the ODI retirement looming large, which will mark the 'end of an era', Cricket Australia are already planning a farewell ceremony for Kohli and Rohit, reckoning it might be their last tour of Australia. It has been largely speculated that the two senior batters will end their international career after the 2027 ODI World Cup. "This might be the last time that we get to see Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma play in our country. And if that is the case, who knows, it might not be, but if it is, we wanna make sure we give them a great send-off and a reflection of the incredible contribution they've made to international cricket," Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg said. Cricket Australia will also use the opportunity of the India series to continue persuading the BCCI to allow Indian players to participate in the Big Bash League. The Indian board has a strict policy of not allowing contracted players to feature in overseas leagues, unless they cut all ties with the BCCI. "That's certainly some conversations that we will continue to have with the BCCI. I mean, I would love to see, Virat Kohli playing in the BBL this year. That would certainly create some interest in crowds and ratings, I'm sure. But at the moment, that's not happening, but we do have our ambitions to do those types of things. And as you're seeing all over the world, t 20 leagues are going down a lot of the private investment opportunities. We're seeing that in England recently with the hundred. A number of the IPL franchises are now taking ownership stakes in the hundred. We've got to continue to evolve and innovate the way we run our business here in Australia and making sure that we have an open mind to new things. But the short answer to that question is if we could find opportunities for Indian cricketers, either retired, recently retired, or current players to play in the BBL, they'd be very welcome, and it's a conversation we'll continue to have," Greenberg said.
The Hindu
26-05-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
ENG-W vs WI-W: England Women blank West Indies 3-0 in T20 series
The England women's team new era under skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt started on a bright note as the host blanked West Indies 3-0 in a Twenty20 International series after registering a 17-run win in the third match at County Ground in Chelmsford on Monday. Chasing 145, West Indies was on course to pull off a consolatory win after England took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series at Hove. However, left-arm spinner Linsey Smith triggered a collapse in the 17th over by nabbing Shabika Gajnabi and Jahzara Claxton off consecutive deliveries as West Indies could only manage 127 for eight in 20 overs after coasting at 109 for three. West Indies captain Hayley Matthews' 71 off 54 balls was the only significant contribution from any of the visiting batters, and her dismissal in the 18th over, with 32 still needed for the win, was the final nail in the coffin. Earlier, after being asked to bat, England rode on former skipper Heather Knight's unbeaten 66 and Sciver-Brunt's sedate 37 off 40 balls to post a serviceable 144 for five after being reduced to 21 for two inside five overs. Matthews was also the star with the ball for West Indies, picking three for 32. Following the T20Is, England and West Indies will lock horns in three ODIs, starting from May 30.
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Business Standard
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Business Standard
BCCI appoints Shubman Gill as India's new Test captain for England series
Shubman Gill has been appointed as the new Test captain on Saturday of the Indian cricket team, succeeding Rohit Sharma, who announced his retirement from Test cricket in May 2025. Gill will lead 18-man squad for India's tour of England, starting June 20. The 25-year-old opener, known for his calm demeanor and impressive batting skills, has been a consistent performer in the longest format, amassing over 1,800 runs in 32 Tests. His leadership credentials have been bolstered by his role as captain of the Gujarat Titans in the IPL, where he demonstrated tactical acumen and composure under pressure. Gill's appointment marks the beginning of a new era for Indian Test cricket. Gill's first Test assignment as red ball captain will be a challenging one, going up against England on British soil. The 5-match Test series will begin from June 20 onwards in what will be the first series without India's two Test legends Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Big moment for Indian cricket The announcement by chief selector Ajit Agarkar marks a defining moment in Indian cricket, as Shubman Gill is named the new Test captain—becoming the youngest to take on the role since Virat Kohli in 2014. Already viewed as a natural successor, Gill steps into the leadership role with prior captaincy experience in T20Is and the Indian Premier League (IPL), where he currently leads the Gujarat Titans. Under his captaincy, GT have impressed this season, holding a top spot on the points table with just a few league matches left. Since making his Test debut in the 2020 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, Gill has played 32 matches, amassing 1,893 runs at an average of 35.05, including five centuries. Alongside young talents like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant, Gill is seen as a key figure in shaping India's red-ball future. India's upcoming tour of England also marks the beginning of their campaign in the 2025–27 ICC World Test Championship cycle. The five-match series, to be played at iconic venues including Headingley, Edgbaston, Lord's, Old Trafford, and The Oval, symbolizes the start of a new chapter. With the captaincy baton now in Gill's hands, India embarks on this new era full of hope, high expectations, and the excitement of what lies ahead. Before the five-Test series against England begins, India will play a warm-up match against India 'A' in Beckenham. The team last toured England during the 2021–22 season, when the two sides competed in a five-match Test series that concluded in a 2-2 draw. India squad for England series: Shubman Gill (c), Rishabh Pant (WK & VC), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Eswaran, Karun Nair, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, Shardul Thakur, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav.
India Today
23-05-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma for 2027 World Cup? Gautam Gambhir on ODI futures
India head coach Gautam Gambhir has clarified that the team management is not yet focusing on the 2027 ODI World Cup when asked about the potential involvement of veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Speaking in an interview with News18, Gambhir reflected on the duo's recent Test retirements and emphasized that the team's immediate focus is on the 2026 T20 World Cup, which will be hosted in Rohit and Kohli's Test retirement, 10 months after they exited T20Is post India's 2024 T20 World Cup win, there has been growing speculation around their future in the ODI format. While the 2027 World Cup is the next major ODI event, Gambhir insisted that planning for it would be premature. He reiterated that the 2026 T20 World Cup is the team's current priority.'We still have a T20 World Cup before that, and that is again a huge tournament, which is going to happen in India in February-March. So, the entire focus at the moment—after England—will be on the T20 World Cup. And November-December 2027 is still two-and-a-half years away,' Gambhir said. 'I've always said one thing—if you keep performing, age is just a number,' he and Kohli's last ODI appreaence came in India's Champions Trophy triumph earlier this year, but their next white-ball international tournament is still under both players had quiet outings during India's Border-Gavaskar Trophy defeat to Australia earlier this year, questions were raised about their Test futures. Just before India's away series against England, both Kohli and Rohit decided to step away from red-ball cricket, marking the beginning of a new era in Indian Test on the duo's retirement calls, Gambhir acknowledged the significance of the moment but also called on the rest of the Test squad to step up in the absence of India's two most seasoned players. Leadership decisions will also be crucial, as selectors consider names like Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant to take the captaincy mantle from Rohit.'I think when you start the game and when you want to finish, it's a very individual decision. No one has the right—be it the coach, the selector, or anyone in this country—to tell someone when to retire and when not to retire. It comes from within,' Gambhir added.'And yes, we've got to be without two senior players—two really experienced players. Sometimes, I believe that it's an opportunity for someone else to put their hand up and say, 'Okay, I'm ready for it.' So yes, it will be tough, but there will be players putting their hands up for sure. This question was asked to me before the Champions Trophy as well, when Jasprit Bumrah wasn't there. I said exactly the same thing: someone missing out might give another person an opportunity to do something special for the country. Hopefully, there will be other guys waiting for that opportunity.'advertisementWith the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) likely to announce the squad on May 24 following a meeting between the selectors led by Ajit Agarkar and Gambhir, all eyes will be on who steps into the shoes of Rohit and for the ODI future of the two legends, Gambhir said no final call has been made yet. Until there's official word, uncertainty around their 50-over careers Watch
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
If Shubman Gill is India's next Test captain, who will be his deputy?
Shubman Gill (Getty Images) New Delhi: Vice-captaincy is a curse in Indian cricket. In recent times, Hardik Pandya is the one who has felt the brunt of being the heir-apparent. Hardik went from being the T20 World Cup final's game-changer, designated vice-captain, captain-in-waiting, to a powerless foot-soldier in Suryakumar Yadav's new unit in the T20Is. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! In Test cricket, as R Ashwin mentioned on his Hindi YouTube channel "Ash Ki Baat," with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli stepping away , there is a big void in leadership. Earlier this month, reported that the Ajit Agarkar-led India men's senior selection committee is set to pick Shubman Gill as India's next Test captain , and his first challenge will be the upcoming five-match Test series in England, starting from June 20. However, has learned that the selection committee, head coach Gautam Gambhir, and the BCCI are not in sync with whom they will appoint as Shubman's deputy. The names that have been thrown into the mix are Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul, and Rishabh Pant. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jasprit Bumrah stole the show in India's Perth win Interestingly, Bumrah was believed to be next in line to take over the mantle from Rohit Sharma. He was the vice-captain during the tour of Australia in December-January and even led in Rohit's absence in Perth and Sydney. But his recurring back injury and the inclination to focus on his workload has seemingly cost him the job. KL Rahul, who was once unofficially touted as the guy around whom the Test squad would be built, has gone down the ladder. KL Rahul has led India in three Test matches, with two wins and one loss. But at 33, with age not on his side, will he be the appropriate guy for the job? Poll Who do you think should be the next vice-captain of India's Test team? Jasprit Bumrah KL Rahul Rishabh Pant Shreyas Iyer In an ideal world, Rishabh Pant, in the 43 Tests he has played for India, is a generational Test talent and should be India's next captain in the red-ball format . by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Glicemia alta? Pingue isso na água antes de dormir Saúde Melhor Idade Veja agora Undo He has single-handedly won matches for India. He can turn the tide in a session or two in Test cricket. Along with Jasprit Bumrah, Pant is probably among the handful of match-winners left in the Indian Test squad. Although the Indian Premier League (IPL) is a small sample to judge captaincy, and is a different format, both Rahul and Pant have struggled as skippers for different franchises. KL Rahul has come into his own for Delhi Capitals, where he is not captaining anymore, and at the same time, Pant is having a miserable time both with the bat and as captain for the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Can Shreyas Iyer and Ricky Ponting finally bring PBKS their maiden IPL title? Amidst all this debate, the one name that has been overlooked is Shreyas Iyer. The 30-year-old has featured in 14 Tests, last played in February 2024 against England. His Test career was perhaps halted too soon. He could have been a leader in that team and could have reduced the void R Ashwin was talking about. Gill's rumoured promotion to captaincy has not sat well with former cricketers. Former India openers Krishnamachari Srikkanth and Wasim Jaffer have questioned his credentials and have raised doubts about whether he is a certainty in India's Test XI. But those who are tracking the developments believe that the captaincy debate has been sorted, and Gill will walk out for toss at Leeds wearing the captain's blazer . Poll Who do you think is the most deserving candidate for the Test captaincy? Shubman Gill Rishabh Pant KL Rahul Jasprit Bumrah But again, who will be his deputy? While the vice-captain is officially second-in-command, this role doesn't assure a seamless transition to captaincy. Instead, vice-captaincy often serves as a symbolic title without a clear path to leadership, offering limited authority and no guaranteed succession. In Indian cricket, it has been a game of musical chairs. The likes of Virender Sehwag, Yuvraj Singh, Gautam Gambhir, Ajinkya Rahane, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, and Jasprit Bumrah have, over the past decade, come close to sealing their spot at the top but have failed and even lost their places in the playing XI entirely. Over the years, vice-captaincy in Indian cricket has been a fancy designation. They play the waiting game, where the wait is actually endless. It will be interesting to see whether the next vice-captain of India's Test team will be able to buck the trend and the curse that comes with it. 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.
