Suresh Raina said repeated questions to the captain and coaching staff failed to provide clarity on his place in the team during the Virat Kohli-led era.
Suresh Raina has opened up about the uncertainty surrounding his final years with the Indian cricket team. Speaking to former India opener Aakash Chopra, Raina reflected on his struggle to regain his place in the side during the Virat Kohli-led era. The former India batter said he and Yuvraj Singh had worked their way back to fitness and produced strong domestic performances.
Raina retired from international cricket in 2020 at the age of 33 after being left out of India's squad for the 2019 ODI World Cup in England. He said repeated questions to the captain and coaching staff failed to provide the clarity he was looking for.
The revelation highlights the selection challenges that faced several senior players during that period. Raina was 33 when he stepped away from the game.
Fatima Sana received an ICC sanction after her send-off to Shafali Verma, while India completed a seven-wicket win in 8.4 overs.
Pakistan captain Fatima Sana was fined 10% of her match fee and given a demerit point by the ICC. The incident occurred during Pakistan's Women's Asia Cup match against India in Dubai.
Fatima took three wickets including Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal. Shafali became the fastest player to reach 3,000 runs in Women's T20Is, achieving the milestone in 2,182 balls.
India chased Pakistan's total of 55 in 8.4 overs to win by seven wickets. Shafali also became the first player to hit a six off the first ball of a WT20I innings on multiple occasions.
Verma reached the landmark during India's dominant seven-wicket victory.
Shafali Verma became the fastest and youngest player to reach 3,000 runs in Women's T20 Internationals during India's seven-wicket win over Pakistan in Dubai. She achieved the milestone in 2,182 balls.
India bowled Pakistan out for 55, their lowest T20I total, with Shree Charani and Prema Rawat taking three wickets each. Harmanpreet Kaur's side chased the target in 8.4 overs.
Pakistan captain Fatima Sana took three wickets but could not prevent the collapse. The result leaves Pakistan needing a strong result in their final group match against Hong Kong to reach the semi-finals.
Rohit Sharma's promotional video for his upcoming television show has revived his famous on-field remark 'Garden Se Reporting Live'. The former India captain will host Family Full House with Rohit Sharma, which premieres on September 19.
The show marks Rohit's entry into entertainment programming while his future in the 2027 ODI World Cup remains uncertain. The promo has drawn attention online for its playful nod to his cricket persona.
Rohit has not confirmed whether he will continue playing ODIs after the current cycle.
Suresh Raina said Abhishek Sharma should play Test cricket and questioned whether IPL structures discourage red-ball careers.
Former India cricketer Suresh Raina said Abhishek Sharma should play Test cricket. Raina made the comments during an interview on Aakash Chopra's YouTube channel. He argued that the opener's aggressive batting style could translate to the longest format with the right adjustments.
Raina also highlighted Rishabh Pant as an impressive asset in white-ball formats. The former India all-rounder questioned whether IPL owners and state associations are discouraging young players from pursuing red-ball careers. He expressed confidence in Abhishek's potential to succeed in Test cricket.
Abhishek Sharma turns 26 on Friday and is set to feature in India's upcoming T20I series against Afghanistan.
Shree Charani took 3 for 7 and Prema Rawat claimed 3 for 9 as India bowled Pakistan out for 55 and won by seven wickets in a Women's Asia Cup group match. The victory took India through to the semi-finals unbeaten.
Pakistan reached 27 for 0 before losing six wickets for nine runs. India chased the target in 8.4 overs with 68 balls to spare.
Shafali Verma became the youngest and fastest player to 3000 Women's T20I runs during the chase. Harmanpreet Kaur remained not out on 18.
Pakistan's 55 all out highlighted the gap in depth between the two sides in the shortest format.
Pakistan were bowled out for 55 in their Women's Asia Cup group match against India at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on September 5. India chased the target in 8.4 overs to win by seven wickets.
Shree Charani took 3 for 7 and Prema Rawat claimed 3 for 9 as India's spinners triggered a collapse of six wickets for nine runs. The total was Pakistan's lowest in T20Is.
The result left Pakistan needing a strong performance in their final group match against Hong Kong to stay in semi-final contention.
Sai Kishore claimed 5 for 20 from 18 overs as Derbyshire were bowled out for 105 while chasing 319 at Bristol.
R Sai Kishore took five for 20 from 18 overs as Gloucestershire beat Derbyshire by 213 runs in the County Championship. Derbyshire were bowled out for 105 while chasing 319 at Bristol on the final day.
The left-arm spinner finished with match figures of seven for 79. Gloucestershire's win came inside four days and strengthened their position in Division Two.
Sai Kishore's performance adds to his case for a recall to the India squad after being overlooked in recent selections.
Pakistan suffered their lowest T20I score as India's spinners triggered a dramatic collapse in Dubai.
India's spinners ripped through Pakistan's middle order in Dubai, taking six wickets for nine runs after the openers had put 27 on the board. Shree Charani finished with 3 for 7, Prema Rawat took 3 for 9, and Pakistan were all out for 55 — their lowest T20I total.
India knocked off the target in 8.4 overs for a seven-wicket win that booked their semi-final spot with a match to spare.
At the toss, Pakistan captain Fatima Sana and Harmanpreet Kaur didn't shake hands.
Leicestershire avoided defeat at Trent Bridge thanks to a 106-run stand between Tom Scriven and Josh Davey.
Leicestershire saved the follow-on and secured a draw against Nottinghamshire through a last-wicket partnership of 106 between Tom Scriven and Josh Davey. The stand rescued the Foxes after they trailed badly on first innings.
The result drops defending champions Nottinghamshire to second place in Division One. Leicestershire move off the bottom and gain valuable points.
The match at Trent Bridge ended with both sides sharing the points after four days of play.
Arshdeep Singh and Samreen Kaur got tattoos of each other's handwritten initials in Bengaluru.
Arshdeep Singh and actor-model Samreen Kaur got tattoos of each other's handwritten initials at Aliens Tattoo studio in Bengaluru. Each chose the other's script and added a small red heart.
Arshdeep confirmed the relationship on social media after weeks of speculation. The couple had kept the romance private before the public confirmation.
The tattoos were done ahead of India's T20I series against Afghanistan and mark the first public step in their relationship since Arshdeep introduced Samreen to his followers online.
Bharat Arun criticised selectors for dropping Shami despite his strong first-class record and called for a review of his case.
Former India coach Bharat Arun said selectors should not have closed the door on Mohammed Shami. Shami is set to play his 100th first-class match in the Duleep Trophy final in Chennai.
Shami has not played for India since the Champions Trophy final in Dubai last year. Arun argued the pacer's consistent performances and durability in red-ball cricket made the exclusion premature.
The BCCI has been urged to assess Shami's fitness rather than write him off. Shami turned 36 this month and remains available for selection.
Bharat Arun believes BCCI selectors prematurely dropped Mohammed Shami, despite his consistent performance and durability in red-ball cricket.
Former India bowling coach Bharat Arun questioned the BCCI selectors' decision to exclude Mohammed Shami from the national team despite his consistent performances. The 36-year-old seamer is set to play his 100th first-class match in the Duleep Trophy final but has not played for India since the Champions Trophy final last year.
Arun said selectors should not have closed the door on Shami given his durability and ability to perform in red-ball cricket. The pacer has played 64 matches for India, 23 for Bengal, seven for India A and five for East Zone in the Duleep Trophy.
Shami described the milestone of reaching 100 first-class matches as a proud and special moment. His exclusion has prompted debate about selection criteria and the balance between current form and past achievements in Indian cricket.
Harmanpreet Kaur captained India for the 150th time in T20Is during their seven-wicket win over Pakistan in Dubai.
Harmanpreet Kaur led India in her 150th T20I on Saturday in Dubai, a Women's Asia Cup group match against Pakistan. She's been captain since 2016 and took over the full-time job across formats in 2022 when Mithali Raj stepped aside.
India bowled Pakistan out for 55 — their lowest T20I total — then knocked off the runs in 8.4 overs for a seven-wicket win. Harmanpreet finished unbeaten on 18. Shree Charani and Prema Rawat each claimed three wickets.
Afterwards she said the team had been ruthless. She's now captained India in T20Is for nearly a decade.
Harmanpreet Kaur reached 150 T20Is as captain during India's Asia Cup group match against Pakistan in Dubai on September 5.
Harmanpreet Kaur became the first player in men's or women's cricket to lead a national side in 150 T20Is during India's Women's Asia Cup group match against Pakistan at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on September 5. She reached the landmark in her 150th T20I as captain.
India named an unchanged eleven for the fixture. Harmanpreet and Pakistan captain Fatima Sana did not shake hands at the toss. India have won six of their seven previous T20 Asia Cup meetings with Pakistan.
The milestone extends Harmanpreet's record as the longest-serving captain in the women's game across all three formats.
Lara and Cummins have urged independent medical assessments and dignified treatment for Imran Khan in custody.
Brian Lara has joined other former captains in asking Pakistan authorities to arrange independent medical checks for Imran Khan and make sure the former prime minister gets proper care while he remains in custody.
Khan's supporters say his vision has deteriorated, and Lara and Pat Cummins have pressed the point that treatment shouldn't wait for the outcome of the corruption case. Khan denies the charges, which his backers call politically driven.
Sahibzada Farhan scored 89 off 53 balls as Pakistan chased down Sri Lanka's 182 for eight to win the first T20I by four wickets in Rawalpindi on Friday. Maaz Sadaqat added 50 off 29 balls in a 92-run second-wicket stand with Farhan.
Lahiru Udara top-scored for Sri Lanka with 91 off 55 balls after the visitors lost early wickets. Pakistan's new-look pace attack, including debutants Mohammad Imran and Razaullah, restricted Sri Lanka in the powerplay. Farhan was named player of the match.
The win gives Pakistan a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. The second T20I is scheduled for the same venue on Sunday.
Wahab Riaz defended Pakistan after their record loss to India in the Women's Asia Cup, insisting the team remains the best side in the tournament. The former Pakistan captain spoke after India bowled his side out for 55 and won by seven wickets.
Pakistan reached 27 for 0 before losing six wickets for nine runs. Shree Charani took 3 for 7 and Prema Rawat claimed 3 for 9 as India completed the chase in 8.4 overs.
Pakistan now sit second in Group A with a win and a loss from two matches. Their semi-final hopes depend on the final group fixture against Hong Kong.
Chahal's nine wickets included a sharp-turning ball that dismissed Ben Stokes in Northamptonshire's match against Durham.
Yuzvendra Chahal claimed a five-wicket haul in the second innings for Northamptonshire and finished with nine wickets in the County Championship Division Two match against Durham. He also produced a sharply turning delivery that bowled Ben Stokes in the first innings.
Chahal's figures came in a four-day fixture where spin played a significant role on a wearing surface. Northamptonshire used his variations across both innings to restrict Durham's scoring options.
The performance adds to Chahal's first-class experience in England while he remains outside the current Indian squad.
Suresh Raina revealed MS Dhoni's surprised reaction after both players retired from international cricket on the same day in August 2020.
Suresh Raina said MS Dhoni reacted with surprise when told that Raina would also retire from international cricket on 15 August 2020. Dhoni had announced his retirement earlier that morning. Raina described the exchange in recent interviews marking the anniversary of both retirements.
The two players had shared dressing rooms at India and Chennai Super Kings for more than a decade. Raina recalled Dhoni's measured reply and the close bond that developed across their careers. Both players ended their international careers within hours of each other after beginning with India's 2007 World Twenty20 triumph.
Raina said the decision stunned everyone involved. He described Dhoni's first words as a simple question about the timing of the announcement.
