Analysis

Shreyas Iyer's technical reset with Abhishek Nayar is a captaincy investment

Shreyas Iyer fixed technical issues with Abhishek Nayar's help before scoring his maiden T20I century.

Kapil Dev urges patience on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi selection

Kapil Dev cautioned against early predictions about Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, saying his future should be assessed after three more years rather than now.

Arshdeep Singh, Akeal Hosein and Axar Patel tipped for most wickets in West Indies T20I series

Mukesh Kumar's Irani Cup spell raises New Zealand selection question

Mukesh Kumar's 6 for 33 in the Irani Cup final has renewed debate over his place in India's Test squad for New Zealand.

What does Shubman Gill's fielding warning mean for India's 2027 plans?

Shubman Gill said India must settle its World Cup combination quickly and improve fielding and death bowling before 2027.

Gill's 223* and post-series criticism signal a captain unafraid to demand structural fixes

Gill's post-series criticism of India's bowling and fielding shows a captain empowered to demand structural improvements rather than accept mediocrity.

Gill's 223 not out shows India's ODI batting has shifted to high-volume accumulation

Gill's 223 not out completed India's second 400-plus run-chase in ODI history and highlighted a deliberate shift toward aggressive accumulation.

Jaffer backs left-hander to succeed Kohli at number three in ODIs

Jaffer identified a southpaw as the likely successor to Kohli at number three ahead of the 2027 World Cup.

Mukesh Choudhary takes five for 78 as Rest of India restrict Jammu and Kashmir to 278

Mukesh Choudhary claims first five-wicket haul in first-class cricket

Mukesh Choudhary recorded his maiden first-class five-wicket haul as Rest of India restricted Jammu and Kashmir to 278 in the Irani Cup.

Shubman Gill's contrasting ODI innings show two sides of his game

Gill demonstrated he can play both the anchor and the aggressor roles depending on match situations and team needs.

Sachin Rathi takes six for 27 as Tamil Nadu bundle out Rest of India U-23

Gill's 223 signals India's batting-first identity under his captaincy

Gill's record double century in a 406 chase marks a deliberate shift toward batting aggression as India's core identity.

'This is not cricket, this is only batting' — Gambhir after India's record ODI chase

Gautam Gambhir said the flat pitch in Guwahati that produced 811 runs was not cricket but only batting.

Australia A set India A target of 365 after day three

India's pace selection faces scrutiny ahead of 2027 World Cup

India have used ten pace options in 11 ODIs this year with injuries and role uncertainty mounting ahead of the 2027 World Cup.

Tahlia McGrath scores WNCL century for South Australia

Tahlia McGrath scored 154 as South Australia posted 290 for seven against Victoria in the WNCL.

Todd Murphy and Corey Rocchiccioli put India A under pressure in Puducherry

Australia A's spinners exploited helpful conditions to reduce India A to 122 for 5 by stumps on day two.

Why are flat pitches a problem for India's 2027 World Cup preparation?

Gambhir questioned flat pitches after the 406 chase. He said bowlers need contest to prepare for 2027 conditions.

India Women's A reach 351 for 9 on opening day against Australia A

Half-centuries from Tanisha Singh, Niki Prasad and Shubha Satheesh lifted India Women's A to 351 for 9.

Why is Jadeja no longer an automatic ODI pick?

Jadeja's recent ODI returns have placed his World Cup prospects under scrutiny as Axar Patel moves ahead in selection calculations.

Nitish Kumar Reddy's red-ball focus signals shift from Pandya model

Nitish Kumar Reddy's limited bowling workload in ODIs reflects India's cautious approach to developing him as a Pandya successor.

Why does Kuldeep remain a selection gamble despite match-winning returns?

India's wrist-spinner continues to face selection uncertainty despite proven match-winning ability in limited-overs cricket.

Why does Kuldeep keep proving his worth yet still face selection doubts?

Kuldeep Yadav's match-winning spells continue to force a reckoning with India's selection logic that prioritizes batsmen-friendly combinations over proven wicket-takers.