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The SA20 (South Africa's premier T20 cricket league) is getting ready for its fourth season and former South African all-rounder Chris Morris recently shared his views on the upcoming players auction, scheduled to take place on 9 September, 2025 in Johannesburg. With the recent rise of aggressive young talent in South African cricket, this year’s auction is expected to be the most competitive in the history of the tournament. A total of 84 spots are open and the league has added the RTM (Right to Match) card in the auction. The RTM card allows a team to retain a player they previously released by matching the highest bid for that player.&nbsp;Chris Morris, expressed his thoughts on the upcoming auctions and said that the auctions are always exciting, but the SA20 is the big one because many big players are back in the pool.&nbsp;“The auction is always exciting, no matter the tournament, but SA20 is the big one, with most of the players back in the pool. There have been a lot of retentions and several wild cards picked up, so it will be interesting to see how the teams go about building their squads. Some teams have plenty of money to spend, while others have already filled half their squads and don’t have much left in the purse.” he was quoted saying to SuperSport.&nbsp;This means a lot of domestic players will be putting their hands up this season, and they’re likely to get opportunities because of the financial dynamics at play. I’ve already started my homework, looking at the teams, the squads, and who’s available, and I have a few ideas of where players might land. It’s a great time of the year, and SA20 is going to be even bigger this season," he added.&nbsp;Morris further tipped about South African batter, Aiden Markram, who is not retained by Sunrisers Eastern Cape (his previous team in SA20) as one of the most in-demand players in the upcoming auction. “Sunrisers haven’t retained him, but they do have a right-to-match card, meaning they can match the final bid for him and retain his services. That opens the door for mind games — other teams could bid aggressively to push his price high enough to make it difficult for the Sunrisers to bring him back.”

"Two teams stand out to me: MI Cape Town, which would solve their captaincy question — not that Rashid Khan is doing a bad job — but having a successful local international captain at number four would be a big boost, especially since they’ve released Rassie van der Dussen, leaving a vacancy at number three. The other is Pretoria Capitals, who have one of the largest remaining purses. He’s a local player, would fill their captaincy role, slot in at number three, and bring strong leadership after Rilee Rossouw’s stint last year. Either way, Aiden Markram is going to be hot property," Morris added. According to reports, last year, about 600 players signed up for the auction, and it is expected that the number could be even higher this year. Several big names including Nicholas Pooran, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Jos Buttler and Jonny Bairstow are already confirmed by the teams for the tournament.

The 2026 SA20 auction will take place on September 9 in Johannesburg. Players have to register them before August 18 for the tournament.

The SA20 (South Africa's premier T20 cricket league) is getting ready for its fourth season and former South African all-rounder Chris Morris recently shared his views on the upcoming players auction, scheduled to take place on 9 September, 2025 in Johannesburg. With the recent rise of aggressive young talent in South African cricket, this year’s auction is expected to be the most competitive in the history of the tournament. A total of 84 spots are open and the league has added the RTM (Right to Match) card in the auction. The RTM card allows a team to retain a player they previously released by matching the highest bid for that player. Chris Morris, expressed his thoughts on the upcoming auctions and said that the auctions are always exciting, but the SA20 is the big one because many big players are back in the pool. “The auction is always exciting, no matter the tournament, but SA20 is the big one, with most of the players back in the pool. There have been a lot of retentions and several wild cards picked up, so it will be interesting to see how the teams go about building their squads. Some teams have plenty of money to spend, while others have already filled half their squads and don’t have much left in the purse.” he was quoted saying to SuperSport. This means a lot of domestic players will be putting their hands up this season, and they’re likely to get opportunities because of the financial dynamics at play. I’ve already started my homework, looking at the teams, the squads, and who’s available, and I have a few ideas of where players might land. It’s a great time of the year, and SA20 is going to be even bigger this season," he added. Morris further tipped about South African batter, Aiden Markram, who is not retained by Sunrisers Eastern Cape (his previous team in SA20) as one of the most in-demand players in the upcoming auction. “Sunrisers haven’t retained him, but they do have a right-to-match card, meaning they can match the final bid for him and retain his services. That opens the door for mind games — other teams could bid aggressively to push his price high enough to make it difficult for the Sunrisers to bring him back.”

The 2026 SA20 auction will take place on September 9 in Johannesburg. Players have to register them before August 18 for the tournament

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The Men's Asia Cup is a premier cricket tournament that started in 1984. It features top Asian teams such as India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan. The tournament is played in two formats - One Day Internationals (ODIs) and Twenty20 (T20). Currently, India is the most successful team in this tournament with eight titles (1984, 1988, 1990/91, 1995, 2010, 2016, 2018 and 2023). Sri Lanka follows closely with six titles (1986, 1997, 2004, 2008, 2014, and 2022), while Pakistan has lifted the trophy twice (2000 and 2012).&nbsp;The 2025 Men’s Asia Cup (T20) will feature eight teams and is going to start from September 9. Although India is the official host but still all the matches will be played in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The teams are divided into two groups, Group A includes India, Pakistan, UAE and Oman. While, Group B has Bangladesh, Hong Kong, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka.&nbsp;&nbsp;Over the years, many players have set many historic records and some have also reached new milestones in this tournament. But have you ever wondered who has taken the most wickets or scored the most runs in Asia Cup history? If no, then let’s take a look at the top players with most wickets and runs in Asia Cup.&nbsp;<h2>Which bowler has the most wickets in Asia Cup history?&nbsp;</h2>The former Sri Lankan pacer, Lasith Malinga, holds the record for the most wickets in the Asia Cup history (33 wickets). Following him on the second place is his teammate Muttiah Muralitharan, with 30 wickets. In fact, the list of top wicket-takers in Asia Cup is dominated by Sri Lankan bowlers. Lets check the top five bowlers with most wickets in Asia Cup.<ul><li>Lasith Malinga (SL) - 33 wickets in 15 matches&nbsp;</li><li>Muttiah Muralitharan (SL) - 30 wickets in 24 matches</li><li>Ravindra Jadeja (IND) - 29 wickets in 26 matches</li><li>Shakib-Al-Hasan (BAN) - 28 wickets in 25 matches</li><li>Ajantha Mendis (SL) - 26 wickets in 8 matches</li></ul><h2>Which batter has the most runs in Asia Cup history?&nbsp;</h2>Sanath Jayasuriya, also from Sri Lanka, has scored the most runs in Asia Cup history (1220 runs in 25 matches). India's current ODI skipper, Rohit Sharma, features next on the list, with 1210 runs in 36 matches.&nbsp;Five batters with most runs in Asia Cup&nbsp;<ul><li>Sanath Jayasuriya (SL) - 1220 runs in 25 matches&nbsp;</li><li>Rohit Sharma (India) - 1210 runs in 36 matches</li><li>Virat Kohli (India) - 1171 runs in 26 matches</li><li>Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka) – 1075 Runs in 26 Matches</li><li>Sachin Tendulkar (India) - 971 runs in &nbsp;23 matches</li></ul>

The 2025 Men’s Asia Cup (T20) will feature eight teams and is going to start from September 9. All the matches of the tournament will be played in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The Men's Asia Cup is a premier cricket tournament that started in 1984. It features top Asian teams such as India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan. The tournament is played in two formats - One Day Internationals (ODIs) and Twenty20 (T20). Currently, India is the most successful team in this tournament with eight titles (1984, 1988, 1990/91, 1995, 2010, 2016, 2018 and 2023). Sri Lanka follows closely with six titles (1986, 1997, 2004, 2008, 2014, and 2022), while Pakistan has lifted the trophy twice (2000 and 2012). The 2025 Men’s Asia Cup (T20) will feature eight teams and is going to start from September 9. Although India is the official host but still all the matches will be played in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The teams are divided into two groups, Group A includes India, Pakistan, UAE and Oman. While, Group B has Bangladesh, Hong Kong, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka. Over the years, many players have set many historic records and some have also reached new milestones in this tournament. But have you ever wondered who has taken the most wickets or scored the most runs in Asia Cup history? If no, then let’s take a look at the top players with most wickets and runs in Asia Cup. Which bowler has the most wickets in Asia Cup history? The former Sri Lankan pacer, Lasith Malinga, holds the record for the most wickets in the Asia Cup history (33 wickets). Following him on the second place is his teammate Muttiah Muralitharan, with 30 wickets. In fact, the list of top wicket-takers in Asia Cup is dominated by Sri Lankan bowlers. Lets check the top five bowlers with most wickets in Asia Cup. Lasith Malinga (SL) - 33 wickets in 15 matches Muttiah Muralitharan (SL) - 30 wickets in 24 matches Ravindra Jadeja (IND) - 29 wickets in 26 matches Shakib-Al-Hasan (BAN) - 28 wickets in 25 matches Ajantha Mendis (SL) - 26 wickets in 8 matches Which batter has the most runs in Asia Cup history? Sanath Jayasuriya, also from Sri Lanka, has scored the most runs in Asia Cup history (1220 runs in 25 matches). India's current ODI skipper, Rohit Sharma, features next on the list, with 1210 runs in 36 matches. Five batters with most runs in Asia Cup Sanath Jayasuriya (SL) - 1220 runs in 25 matches Rohit Sharma (India) - 1210 runs in 36 matches Virat Kohli (India) - 1171 runs in 26 matches Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka) – 1075 Runs in 26 Matches Sachin Tendulkar (India) - 971 runs in 23 matches

The 2025 Men’s Asia Cup (T20) will feature eight teams and is going to start from September 9. All the matches of the tournament will be played in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

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Struggling with form in red-ball cricket, Rohit’s numbers were sending worrying signs to him and the team heading into the Australian tour.

There was always more to just Rohit Sharma’s random Test retirement announcement sometime during IPL 2025. While it was always on the cards, considering how everything shaped up in the lead-up to that, Rohit’s former teammate and now a broadcaster, Irfan Pathan, has dropped a bombshell in the latest revelation. Barring Rohit’s poor form with the bat leading up to India’s away tour of Australia last winter, his decision to sit out of the final Test at the SCG and his infamous interview with Star Sports during the Sydney Test were where it all started. What happened in that interview? Star Sports presenter Jatin Sapru was hosting a mid-inning show from the ground, with Pathan joining him as the expert. Rohit joined them soon after for a quick interview, detailing why he sat out of the final Test. While many assumed that the selectors had dropped him for his horrible form on that tour, Rohit cleared the air, admitting that he decided to sit himself out (for the same reason), mentioning he wanted to prioritise the team benefit first. Although that did help him garner some social media attention, the Indian Team failed to take any advantage of the playing XI as they lost the match inside three days and surrendered the BGT for the first time in a decade. Also read | Sanju Samson IPL Trade Deal: Desperate Rajasthan Royals approach other teams after CSK reject first offer Struggling with form in red-ball cricket, Rohit’s numbers were sending worrying signs to him and the team heading into the Australian tour. Across eight Tests played in the home season, Rohit scored just 164 runs, including just one fifty. Even on the tour Down Under, Rohit managed 31 runs across five innings (three Tests), averaging just over six – the lowest by a visiting captain in Australia (min. five innings). Speaking on Lallantop, a video clip of which they shared on their social media handles on Wednesday (Aug 13), Pathan is on record saying, “Rohit Sharma is an amazing player in white-ball cricket, but his average in Test cricket that year was 6, so we said that if he was not the captain, he would not have had a place in the team, and this is true,” he said. Moreover, Pathan didn’t mince his words in admitting that, knowing how bad a form Rohit was in that series, which eventually cost India a chance to complete a hat-trick of series wins Down Under, he was among those who claimed that had Rohit not been the captain, he would not have made the playing XI. "People say that we supported Rohit Sharma more than necessary. Of course, when someone comes to interview on your broadcasting channel, you will not misbehave with them, right? You have invited him, so you will behave politely. When Rohit came to interview, we were, of course, polite, and we had to show that because he was our guest. So that was connected and said we were supporting him, but it was we who said...we had said that he should keep fighting, but that said, he should not have had a place in the playing XI. If he was not the captain of the team, he would have been dropped," Pathan continued.

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The Tendulkar family has grabbed headlines, and it’s not for cricketing heroics or any UNICEF ambassador duties. This time, all eyes are on Mumbai Indians’ left-arm pacer Arjun Tendulkar, who recently got engaged to Saaniya Chandok, granddaughter of well-known Mumbai industrialist Ravi Ghai.&nbsp;The engagement took place on Wednesday (Aug 13) in a private ceremony and has quickly become one of the most talked-about events in sports and other circles. While Arjun carries the cricketing legacy of his father, the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, Saaniya comes from a family with a powerful business background. Together, they make a dynamic young couple blending cricket and business. Now let's have at the net worth of this pair.<h2>Arjun Tendulkar’s Net Worth&nbsp;</h2>At 25, Arjun is making his cricketing career while playing IPL and domestic matches. His estimated net worth stands at around ₹22 crore. The majority of this comes from his Indian Premier League (IPL) earnings. Since 2022, he has been retained by the Mumbai Indians for ₹30 lakh per season, after first joining them in 2021 for ₹20 lakh.&nbsp;Beyond the IPL, Arjun also represents Goa in domestic tournaments like the Ranji Trophy, Vijay Hazare Trophy, and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, which together bring him roughly ₹10 lakh a year. Brand endorsements, media partnerships and sponsorships add further to his income.<h2>Saaniya Chandok’s Net Worth</h2>Saaniya’s roots are in one of Mumbai’s most influential business families. Her grandfather, Ravi Ghai, owns the Intercontinental Marine Drive Hotel and the popular Brooklyn Creamery ice cream brand. His net worth is estimated at ₹16 billion, even higher than Sachin Tendulkar’s reported ₹14 billion.&nbsp;Saaniya herself is an entrepreneur. A London School of Economics graduate, she launched ‘Mr. Paws’ in 2022 - a luxury pet spa and store with an initial investment of ₹90 lakh. While her exact personal net worth is not disclosed, her family’s wealth and her ventures comfortably place her ahead of Arjun.&nbsp;With their engagement, Arjun and Saaniya have united two worlds of glamour, cricket and business empire. The couple is expected to tie the knot soon.

Arjun carries the cricketing legacy of his father, the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, and Saaniya comes from a family with a powerful business background.

The Tendulkar family has grabbed headlines, and it’s not for cricketing heroics or any UNICEF ambassador duties. This time, all eyes are on Mumbai Indians’ left-arm pacer Arjun Tendulkar, who recently got engaged to Saaniya Chandok, granddaughter of well-known Mumbai industrialist Ravi Ghai. The engagement took place on Wednesday (Aug 13) in a private ceremony and has quickly become one of the most talked-about events in sports and other circles. While Arjun carries the cricketing legacy of his father, the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, Saaniya comes from a family with a powerful business background. Together, they make a dynamic young couple blending cricket and business. Now let's have at the net worth of this pair. Arjun Tendulkar’s Net Worth At 25, Arjun is making his cricketing career while playing IPL and domestic matches. His estimated net worth stands at around ₹22 crore. The majority of this comes from his Indian Premier League (IPL) earnings. Since 2022, he has been retained by the Mumbai Indians for ₹30 lakh per season, after first joining them in 2021 for ₹20 lakh. Beyond the IPL, Arjun also represents Goa in domestic tournaments like the Ranji Trophy, Vijay Hazare Trophy, and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, which together bring him roughly ₹10 lakh a year. Brand endorsements, media partnerships and sponsorships add further to his income. Saaniya Chandok’s Net Worth Saaniya’s roots are in one of Mumbai’s most influential business families. Her grandfather, Ravi Ghai, owns the Intercontinental Marine Drive Hotel and the popular Brooklyn Creamery ice cream brand. His net worth is estimated at ₹16 billion, even higher than Sachin Tendulkar’s reported ₹14 billion. Saaniya herself is an entrepreneur. A London School of Economics graduate, she launched ‘Mr. Paws’ in 2022 - a luxury pet spa and store with an initial investment of ₹90 lakh. While her exact personal net worth is not disclosed, her family’s wealth and her ventures comfortably place her ahead of Arjun. With their engagement, Arjun and Saaniya have united two worlds of glamour, cricket and business empire. The couple is expected to tie the knot soon.

Arjun carries the cricketing legacy of his father, the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, while Saaniya comes from a family with a powerful business background.

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Sanju captained RR in nine games the past season, scoring over 280 runs, with just one fifty to his name. Rajasthan stood at the ninth spot on the points table with four wins in 14 contested matches. 

Social media attraction around Sanju Samson’s IPL trade deal is making headlines all over, and there are now the latest developments emerging around it. Days after several publications reported that Sanju had asked his IPL team, Rajasthan Royals, to release him ahead of the next season, RR approached Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for a potential swap deal (including either of CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja or Shivam Dube), only for them to face outright rejection. Now that Sanju-CSK chapters seem to be behind us, the franchise has begun approaching other teams over a swap deal before the trade window closes. Cricbuzz, which first reported the fallout of the Samson-CSK deal, has also reported that RR lead owner Manoj Badale is said to be leading the negotiations with other teams. The latest report suggests that Badale has even singled out the players he wants at the Royals (from each franchise) in exchange for Sanju Samson, with RR may have already reached or be closing in on an agreement with one of the teams. Also read | How Virat Kohli ‘quietly’ dismissed retirement rumours with just one Instagram post like However, concerning the Super Kings, Rajasthan is speculated to have asked for either Gaikwad or Jadeja for Samson, something CSK wasn’t willing to entertain. Besides, reports of Shivam Dube being part of that conversation also popped up, with the five-time winners showing no interest in trading either of them for Sanju. As much as Sanju joining CSK makes more sense for all parties concerned, they are unwilling to let go of any of their marquee players in this potential trade deal. As things stand, the Samson-CSK trade deal looks unlikely to go ahead unless RR decides to put Sanju’s name in the auction and CSK releases several players to prepare the budget to chase him. Tight situation between RR and Samson The reports have also stated that it all went the wrong direction after RR decided not to retain their marquee opener and top T20 batter Jos Buttler, instead choosing to retain Shimron Hetmyer at last year’s mega auction. "Letting him go has been one of the most challenging decisions for me. During the England series, I told him over dinner that I was still not over it. If I could change one thing in the IPL, I would change the rule of releasing players every three years," Samson had said in a chat with Star Sports before last IPL season. Samson, however, informed the franchise of parting ways just after the conclusion of IPL 2025.

Sanju captained RR in nine games the past season, scoring over 280 runs, with just one fifty to his name. Rajasthan stood at the ninth spot on the points table with four wins in 14 contested matches.&nbsp;

Sanju Samson IPL Trade Deal: Desperate Rajasthan Royals approach other teams after CSK reject first offer

Virat Kohli is going nowhere. In a boost to Indian cricket and its fans, their batting stalwart has quietly dismissed rumours of his international retirement with a like on an Instagram post, suggesting that he will feature in the forthcoming ODI series against Australia Down Under. Speculations were that Kohli and India’s One-Day captain Rohit Sharma would hang up their ODI boots following the conclusion of the Aussie One-Dayers, scheduled in October, with several reports stating that the BCCI have cleared their intentions of not having them in their plans for the next ODI World Cup. All that, however, has gone down the drain.&nbsp;A Dainik Jagran report sent shockwaves among the fans, with one of its reports suggesting that both batting greats might call time on their ODI careers sometime around the Australia ODIs. With the rumours doing the rounds on social media, Kohli, an internet sensation too, snubbed all that aside by liking a fan page’s post on Instagram, which featured Kohli standing alongside IPL franchise Gujarat Titans (GT) assistant coach Naeem Amin, with its caption reading, ‘Virat Kohli prepping for the Aussie ODIs’.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/ouch-rizwan-s-leave-of-the-year-clean-bowled-moment-goes-viral-watch-1755085825478">Ouch! Rizwan's 'Leave of the Year' clean-bowled moment goes viral | WATCH</a> &nbsp;Taking to his Instagram handle earlier, Kohli posted the same photo with Amin, writing, ‘Thanks for helping out with the hit, brother. Always lovely to see you.’<h3>Team India after Kohli, Rohit's T20I and Tests retirements&nbsp; &nbsp;</h3>Moments after helping India win the T20 World Cup in the Americas last year, Kohli, Rohit and star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja announced their respective T20I retirements. However, what followed later not only broke the internet but also a billion hearts as Rohit and Kohli stepped aside from Test cricket. &nbsp;While Rohit’s Test retirement was always on the cards, given how everything shaped up on the tour Down Under, Kohli’s retirement announcement shocked the cricket world to the core, with countless fans flooding his Instagram post with likes and comments. &nbsp;As a result, neither was part of the recently-concluded England Test series, which India drew (2-2) following a win in the final Test at the Oval.&nbsp; &nbsp;Kohli, however, will return to the Indian Team for the three-match ODIs against Australia, with Rohit also assuming his duties as the ODI skipper.&nbsp;

Kohli last featured for India during the 2025 Champions Trophy in the UAE. 

Virat Kohli is going nowhere. In a boost to Indian cricket and its fans, their batting stalwart has quietly dismissed rumours of his international retirement with a like on an Instagram post, suggesting that he will feature in the forthcoming ODI series against Australia Down Under. Speculations were that Kohli and India’s One-Day captain Rohit Sharma would hang up their ODI boots following the conclusion of the Aussie One-Dayers, scheduled in October, with several reports stating that the BCCI have cleared their intentions of not having them in their plans for the next ODI World Cup. All that, however, has gone down the drain. A Dainik Jagran report sent shockwaves among the fans, with one of its reports suggesting that both batting greats might call time on their ODI careers sometime around the Australia ODIs. With the rumours doing the rounds on social media, Kohli, an internet sensation too, snubbed all that aside by liking a fan page’s post on Instagram, which featured Kohli standing alongside IPL franchise Gujarat Titans (GT) assistant coach Naeem Amin, with its caption reading, ‘Virat Kohli prepping for the Aussie ODIs’. Also read | Ouch! Rizwan's 'Leave of the Year' clean-bowled moment goes viral | WATCH Taking to his Instagram handle earlier, Kohli posted the same photo with Amin, writing, ‘Thanks for helping out with the hit, brother. Always lovely to see you.’ Team India after Kohli, Rohit's T20I and Tests retirements Moments after helping India win the T20 World Cup in the Americas last year, Kohli, Rohit and star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja announced their respective T20I retirements. However, what followed later not only broke the internet but also a billion hearts as Rohit and Kohli stepped aside from Test cricket. While Rohit’s Test retirement was always on the cards, given how everything shaped up on the tour Down Under, Kohli’s retirement announcement shocked the cricket world to the core, with countless fans flooding his Instagram post with likes and comments. As a result, neither was part of the recently-concluded England Test series, which India drew (2-2) following a win in the final Test at the Oval. Kohli, however, will return to the Indian Team for the three-match ODIs against Australia, with Rohit also assuming his duties as the ODI skipper.

Kohli last featured for India during the 2025 Champions Trophy in the UAE.&nbsp;

How Virat Kohli ‘quietly’ dismissed retirement rumours with just one Instagram post like

Here are the 6 players with most runs in career but no century. Only one active player in the list

Scoring a century is every batter’s dream, but some pile up impressive runs without ever getting there. These six players have amassed the most career runs without a single hundred — and only one of them is still active

From fastest 10000 runs to most ODI hundreds, here is a list of five unbreakable records of Virat Kohli. The list of records also includes the most runs in a single IPL season and the most runs in a single ODI World Cup tournament.

From fastest 10000 runs to most ODI hundreds, here is a list of five unbreakable records of Virat Kohli. The list of records also includes the most runs in a single IPL season and the most runs in a single ODI World Cup tournament.

From fastest 10000 runs to most ODI hundreds, 5 unbreakable records of Virat Kohli

From 1983 ODI World Cup to 2024 T20 World Cup, here is a glance at Indian cricket team's greatest post-independence moments. The list also contains India's 2011 ODI World Cup win alongside the 2001 Kolkata Test, where Sourav Ganguly's side beat Australia. 

From 1983 ODI World Cup to 2024 T20 World Cup, here is a glance at Indian cricket team's greatest post-independence moments. The list also contains India's 2011 ODI World Cup win alongside the 2001 Kolkata Test, where Sourav Ganguly's side beat Australia.&nbsp;

From 1983 ODI World Cup to 2024 T20 World Cup, a glance at Indian cricket team's greatest post-independence moments

From Rohit Sharma to Martin Guptill, here's a look at the top five batters to be dismissed on 97 in T20 Internationals

From Rohit Sharma to Martin Guptill, here's a look at the top five batters to be dismissed on 97 in T20Is.&nbsp;

From Rohit Sharma to Martin Guptill, 5 batters to be dismissed on 97 in T20Is

Former World Cup winner and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) spin legend Ravichandran Ashwin has finally broken the silence on his exit rumours as speculations have been fuelled after a recent media report. Ashwin, now in his second stint with CSK, could be traded or released by the franchise as they look for a revamp for the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) season. However, Ashwin has thrown the ball in CSK’s court, stating it is the franchise’s responsibility to communicate with the player over his exit.<h2>Ashwin addresses CSK exit rumours</h2>"I played three years for RR," Ashwin said on his YouTube show. "After my 1st year, I got an email from the CEO saying this is your performance, this is our expectation and we're renewing your contract. It's one plus one plus one - the contract renewal. After every season, it's the responsibility of the franchise to communicate to the player if they're retaining or releasing him," said Ashwin.&nbsp;As things stand, Ashwin occupies a significant portion of the salary and price; he was bought for INR 9.75 crore in the mega auctions held in November 2024. His return was a welcome boost for the franchise, but did no favours to an already ageing squad. The veteran spinner is already 38, and by the time the next auctions arrive, he will turn 40. On the other hand, CSK already have players like MS Dhoni (44) and Ravindra Jadeja (36) who have passed their peak and contribute to the already ageing squad.&nbsp;&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a>&nbsp;On the performance side, Ashwin has been a great servant to all the franchises he has played in the past. However, with nine matches played and seven wickets taken in IPL 2025, he is clearly not someone the franchise can trust for a long time. He announced retirement from international cricket in December 2024, marking the end of an era in Indian cricket, which means he will have less competitive cricket to play in the build-up to IPL 2026.&nbsp;&nbsp;On the other hand, CSK are also yet to comment on the situation, meaning the exit talk remains a hot rumour.

Ravichandran Ashwin has been a great servant to all the franchises he has played in the past. However, with nine matches played and seven wickets taken in IPL 2025, he is clearly not someone the franchise can trust for a long time. 

Former World Cup winner and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) spin legend Ravichandran Ashwin has finally broken the silence on his exit rumours as speculations have been fuelled after a recent media report. Ashwin, now in his second stint with CSK, could be traded or released by the franchise as they look for a revamp for the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) season. However, Ashwin has thrown the ball in CSK’s court, stating it is the franchise’s responsibility to communicate with the player over his exit. Ashwin addresses CSK exit rumours "I played three years for RR," Ashwin said on his YouTube show. "After my 1st year, I got an email from the CEO saying this is your performance, this is our expectation and we're renewing your contract. It's one plus one plus one - the contract renewal. After every season, it's the responsibility of the franchise to communicate to the player if they're retaining or releasing him," said Ashwin. As things stand, Ashwin occupies a significant portion of the salary and price; he was bought for INR 9.75 crore in the mega auctions held in November 2024. His return was a welcome boost for the franchise, but did no favours to an already ageing squad. The veteran spinner is already 38, and by the time the next auctions arrive, he will turn 40. On the other hand, CSK already have players like MS Dhoni (44) and Ravindra Jadeja (36) who have passed their peak and contribute to the already ageing squad. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) On the performance side, Ashwin has been a great servant to all the franchises he has played in the past. However, with nine matches played and seven wickets taken in IPL 2025, he is clearly not someone the franchise can trust for a long time. He announced retirement from international cricket in December 2024, marking the end of an era in Indian cricket, which means he will have less competitive cricket to play in the build-up to IPL 2026. On the other hand, CSK are also yet to comment on the situation, meaning the exit talk remains a hot rumour.

Ravichandran Ashwin has been a great servant to all the franchises he has played in the past. However, with nine matches played and seven wickets taken in IPL 2025, he is clearly not someone the franchise can trust for a long time.&nbsp;

Ravichandran Ashwin addresses CSK exit rumours, says 'it's franchise's responsibility to...'

Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam’s poor run with the bat continued after he was dismissed for a duck in the second ODI against the West Indies on Sunday (August 10) in Trinidad &amp; Tobago. Since then it's been over 700 days and 71 innings for him, without the magical three-figure mark in any international match. Babar who was once considered to be Virat Kohli’s successor in ODI cricket is enduring a poor form across formats. After his latest dismissal, netizens trolled Babar's form, as he has not scored an international century since August 2023.&nbsp;&nbsp;In the first ODI against West indies on Friday (August 7), the 30-year-old fell three runs short of half-century and in the second match, West Indies pacer Jayden Seales bowled him out for a duck. The match itself was disappointing for the Pakistan team as other players also failed to contribute much to the team.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/top-5-bowlers-with-best-bowling-economy-in-wi-vs-pak-odis-malcolm-marshall-curtly-ambrose-courtney-walsh-abdul-qadir-roger-harper-1754650655925">- Top five bowlers with best bowling economy in WI vs PAK ODIs, only one Pakistani bowler is on list</a>&nbsp;In a rain-shortened 37-over game at the Brian Lara Stadium, Pakistan scored only 171 runs for the loss of 7 wickets. Not only Babar but captain Mohammad Rizwan also struggled against the West Indies bowling and made just 16 runs off 38 balls. Overall no Pakistani batter crossed 40-run mark.&nbsp;&nbsp;The home side would later chase the 184-run target in 33.2 overs after it was reset due to rain. While West Indies batters chased the DLS-set target to win by five wickets, it was the former Pakistan captain who made the headlines.&nbsp;&nbsp;Seeing this performance of Pakistan's team, social media was quick to react and specifically pointed out Babar for his current form. One user wrote, “no Zimbabwe, no Nepal, no party for Babar Azam". Another pointed out, “Babar Azam has now gone 71 innings and 712 days without an international century. Last ton was vs Nepal in Asia Cup 2023.”&nbsp;&nbsp;Third user wrote, “ With Babar Azam not being at his best for a while now. I am beginning to ask this question? Is he out of form or just past his prime ?”.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">No Zimbabwe, No Nepal, No Party for Babar Azam. <a href="https://t.co/3cmwjQvMAl">pic.twitter.com/3cmwjQvMAl</a>&mdash; Heisenberg (@rovvmut_) <a href="https://twitter.com/rovvmut_/status/1954551444628967452?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Babar Azam has now gone 71 innings and 712 days without an international century. Last ton was vs Nepal in Asia Cup 2023. Lots of hype, maybe Babar isn’t as clutch as people think. 🤷‍♂️ <a href="https://t.co/2khtbp6L6E">pic.twitter.com/2khtbp6L6E</a>&mdash; Lalit Kaur Dhillon (@LalitKaur) <a href="https://twitter.com/LalitKaur/status/1954783340529320313?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 11, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">With babar Azam not being at his best for a while now I am beginning to ask this question Is he out of form or just past his prime ? <a href="https://t.co/XXOZCJsDFm">pic.twitter.com/XXOZCJsDFm</a>&mdash; kashif farid (@kash8778) <a href="https://twitter.com/kash8778/status/1954782742497144966?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 11, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

It has been more than 700 days and 71 innings for Babar Azam, without an international century, as his poor form is a concern for Pakistan ahead of the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 in the UAE.

Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam’s poor run with the bat continued after he was dismissed for a duck in the second ODI against the West Indies on Sunday (August 10) in Trinidad & Tobago. Since then it's been over 700 days and 71 innings for him, without the magical three-figure mark in any international match. Babar who was once considered to be Virat Kohli’s successor in ODI cricket is enduring a poor form across formats. After his latest dismissal, netizens trolled Babar's form, as he has not scored an international century since August 2023. In the first ODI against West indies on Friday (August 7), the 30-year-old fell three runs short of half-century and in the second match, West Indies pacer Jayden Seales bowled him out for a duck. The match itself was disappointing for the Pakistan team as other players also failed to contribute much to the team. Also Read - Top five bowlers with best bowling economy in WI vs PAK ODIs, only one Pakistani bowler is on list In a rain-shortened 37-over game at the Brian Lara Stadium, Pakistan scored only 171 runs for the loss of 7 wickets. Not only Babar but captain Mohammad Rizwan also struggled against the West Indies bowling and made just 16 runs off 38 balls. Overall no Pakistani batter crossed 40-run mark. The home side would later chase the 184-run target in 33.2 overs after it was reset due to rain. While West Indies batters chased the DLS-set target to win by five wickets, it was the former Pakistan captain who made the headlines. Seeing this performance of Pakistan's team, social media was quick to react and specifically pointed out Babar for his current form. One user wrote, “no Zimbabwe, no Nepal, no party for Babar Azam". Another pointed out, “Babar Azam has now gone 71 innings and 712 days without an international century. Last ton was vs Nepal in Asia Cup 2023.” Third user wrote, “ With Babar Azam not being at his best for a while now. I am beginning to ask this question? Is he out of form or just past his prime ?”.

It's been more than 700 days and 71 innings for Babar Azam, without an international century, as his poor form is a concern for Pakistan ahead of the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 in the UAE.

'Missed century by 100 runs': Netizens troll Babar Azam as Pakistan batter slumps to new low in WIndies defeat

From Virat Kohli to Sanath Jayasuriya, here is a list of five batters to score fastest hundreds in Asia Cup history. The list also includes star names like Shahid Afridi, Suresh Raina and Iftikhar Ahmed. 

From Virat Kohli to Sanath Jayasuriya, here is a list of five batters to score fastest hundreds in Asia Cup history. The list also includes star names like Shahid Afridi, Suresh Raina and Iftikhar Ahmed.&nbsp;

From Virat Kohli to Sanath Jayasuriya, 5 batters to score fastest hundreds in Asia Cup history (ODIs + T20Is)

From Haris Rauf to Wanindu Hasaranga, here's a look at the top five bowlers fastest to 100 wickets in T20 Internationals.

From Haris Rauf to Wanindu Hasaranga, here's a look at the top five bowlers fastest to 100 wickets in T20 Internationals.

From Haris Rauf to Wanindu Hasaranga, 5 bowlers fastest to 100 wickets in T20Is - No.4 will surprise you

India’s star all-rounder Hardik Pandya will head to the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru as he prepares for the Asia Cup 2025. According to a media report, Pandya is all set to feature for the Indian team in the Asia Cup, which will start on September 9 in the UAE. To prepare for the tournament, he has been practicing indoors in Mumbai and will now head to the NCA for further assessment.&nbsp;<h2>Panyda to head to the NCA</h2>The 31-year-old is in no mood to risk his chances to participate in the Asia Cup and wants to be fully fit. He has not played any competitive cricket since the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) Playoffs, where Punjab Kings beat Mumbai Indians. Since then, Hardik has spent time in Mumbai focusing on his fitness, a report from The Indian Express stated.&nbsp;&nbsp;He will be a key member of the India team, considering he played a pivotal role in India’s T20 World Cup triumph in 2024. While being fit, the all-rounder has struggled with injuries at times, so he is in no rush to take any risk. He had to leave the 2023 ODI World Cup at the midway point, having been injured during the Bangladesh contest.&nbsp;On the other hand, he is one of the names in consideration for the vice-captain role in the T20I format. Suryakumar Yadav is all set to retain the captain’s armband, while the expected return of Shubman Gill could be a competition for Pandya in the deputy role. Axar Patel is another player in the frame for the vice-captain’s role, but he is down the pecking order.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a><h2>When is the Asian Cup 2025?</h2>The Asia Cup 2025 will start on September 5 in the UAE as part of the neutral venue agreement despite India being the hosts. Eight teams will participate in the tournament, with them being divided into two groups of four teams each. Each team will play every other team in the group in a round robin format. The top two teams from each group will qualify for the Super Four stage, where the four teams will again play in a round robin format.&nbsp;&nbsp;The top two teams from the round robin format will qualify for the final, which takes place on September 21. The entire tournament will be played in a T20I format.

Hardik Pandya is one of the names in consideration for the vice-captain role in the T20I format. Suryakumar Yadav is all set to retain the captain’s armband, while the expected return of Shubman Gill could be a competition for Pandya in the deputy role.

India’s star all-rounder Hardik Pandya will head to the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru as he prepares for the Asia Cup 2025. According to a media report, Pandya is all set to feature for the Indian team in the Asia Cup, which will start on September 9 in the UAE. To prepare for the tournament, he has been practicing indoors in Mumbai and will now head to the NCA for further assessment. Panyda to head to the NCA The 31-year-old is in no mood to risk his chances to participate in the Asia Cup and wants to be fully fit. He has not played any competitive cricket since the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) Playoffs, where Punjab Kings beat Mumbai Indians. Since then, Hardik has spent time in Mumbai focusing on his fitness, a report from The Indian Express stated. He will be a key member of the India team, considering he played a pivotal role in India’s T20 World Cup triumph in 2024. While being fit, the all-rounder has struggled with injuries at times, so he is in no rush to take any risk. He had to leave the 2023 ODI World Cup at the midway point, having been injured during the Bangladesh contest. On the other hand, he is one of the names in consideration for the vice-captain role in the T20I format. Suryakumar Yadav is all set to retain the captain’s armband, while the expected return of Shubman Gill could be a competition for Pandya in the deputy role. Axar Patel is another player in the frame for the vice-captain’s role, but he is down the pecking order. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) When is the Asian Cup 2025? The Asia Cup 2025 will start on September 5 in the UAE as part of the neutral venue agreement despite India being the hosts. Eight teams will participate in the tournament, with them being divided into two groups of four teams each. Each team will play every other team in the group in a round robin format. The top two teams from each group will qualify for the Super Four stage, where the four teams will again play in a round robin format. The top two teams from the round robin format will qualify for the final, which takes place on September 21. The entire tournament will be played in a T20I format.

Hardik Pandya is one of the names in consideration for the vice-captain role in the T20I format. Suryakumar Yadav is all set to retain the captain’s armband, while the expected return of Shubman Gill could be a competition for Pandya in the deputy role.

Hardik Pandya to undergo fitness assessment at NCA in build-up to Asia Cup 2025

The Indian squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 (T20) is yet to be officially announced, but the rumours and leaks regarding the tournament have already started. One of the biggest pieces of the leaked news is that Indian Test captain, Shubman Gill, is likely to become the new T20I vice-captain, probably replacing Hardik Pandya and Axar Patel. India will begin their Asia Cup 2025 campaign on September 10 against the UAE in Dubai, and will follow it with a high-voltage clash against Pakistan on September 14.&nbsp;Gill recently impressed the BCCI and its selectors by helping India draw 2-2 in the five-match Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy in England. Gill's last T20I appearance was against Sri Lanka in July 2024 and it will be interesting to see whether he is handed the captain's armband ahead of the Asia Cup.&nbsp;While Gill is in frame for the deputy role, the management will likely trust Suryakumar Yadav for the captain's role in the Asia Cup. He is expected to be fit for the continental showpiece in the UAE, having recently undergone sports hernia surgery.&nbsp;&nbsp;“With Suryakumar Yadav set to be fit for the tournament, which will be played in T20 format this year, Gill is likely to deputise for him. This will not only mark Gill’s return to the T20I setup but also enhance his status as a growing leader in the Indian dressing room across formats,” a report from RevSportz said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/batters-with-most-runs-in-t20-asia-cup-virat-kohli-mohammad-rizwan-rohit-sharma-babar-hayat-ibrahim-zadran-1754728492315">From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, 5 batters with most runs in Asia Cup (T20)</a>&nbsp;According to some other media reports, batting star Shreyas Iyer might also make a comeback to the T20I side. Iyer, who was part of India's Champions Trophy-winning squad earlier this year, last played a T20I against Australia in 2023. &nbsp; Other key players, including Rishabh Pant, are expected to miss the Asia Cup after fracturing his toe during the fourth Test against England in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. Speedster, Jasprit Bumrah, might also be rested for this tournament to manage his workload, although his absence is still uncertain.&nbsp;<h2>India's predicted squad for Asia Cup 2025</h2>Suryakumar Yadav (C), Shubman Gill (VC), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (WK)/Jitesh Sharma, Tilak Varma, Shreyas Iyer, Hardik Pandya, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav and Ravi Bishnoi.

India will kick off their Asia Cup journey on September 10 against the UAE in Dubai, and followed it by a high-profile match against their arch rivals, Pakistan on September 14.

The Indian squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 (T20) is yet to be officially announced, but the rumours and leaks regarding the tournament have already started. One of the biggest pieces of the leaked news is that Indian Test captain, Shubman Gill, is likely to become the new T20I vice-captain, probably replacing Hardik Pandya and Axar Patel. India will begin their Asia Cup 2025 campaign on September 10 against the UAE in Dubai, and will follow it with a high-voltage clash against Pakistan on September 14. Gill recently impressed the BCCI and its selectors by helping India draw 2-2 in the five-match Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy in England. Gill's last T20I appearance was against Sri Lanka in July 2024 and it will be interesting to see whether he is handed the captain's armband ahead of the Asia Cup. While Gill is in frame for the deputy role, the management will likely trust Suryakumar Yadav for the captain's role in the Asia Cup. He is expected to be fit for the continental showpiece in the UAE, having recently undergone sports hernia surgery. “With Suryakumar Yadav set to be fit for the tournament, which will be played in T20 format this year, Gill is likely to deputise for him. This will not only mark Gill’s return to the T20I setup but also enhance his status as a growing leader in the Indian dressing room across formats,” a report from RevSportz said. Also Read: From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, 5 batters with most runs in Asia Cup (T20) According to some other media reports, batting star Shreyas Iyer might also make a comeback to the T20I side. Iyer, who was part of India's Champions Trophy-winning squad earlier this year, last played a T20I against Australia in 2023. Other key players, including Rishabh Pant, are expected to miss the Asia Cup after fracturing his toe during the fourth Test against England in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. Speedster, Jasprit Bumrah, might also be rested for this tournament to manage his workload, although his absence is still uncertain. India's predicted squad for Asia Cup 2025 Suryakumar Yadav (C), Shubman Gill (VC), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (WK)/Jitesh Sharma, Tilak Varma, Shreyas Iyer, Hardik Pandya, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav and Ravi Bishnoi.

India will kick off their Asia Cup journey on September 10 against the UAE in Dubai, and followed it by a high-profile match against their arch rivals, Pakistan on September 14.

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From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, here is a look at five Indian batters with the most runs in India vs Pakistan T20Is. The list also includes star names like Yuvraj Singh, Gautam Gambhir and Rishabh Pant. 

From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, here is a look at five Indian batters with the most runs in India vs Pakistan T20Is. The list also includes star names like Yuvraj Singh, Gautam Gambhir and Rishabh Pant.&nbsp;

From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, 5 Indian batters with the most runs in India vs Pakistan T20Is

From Sachin Tendulkar to Yuvraj Singh, here is a list of five Indian batters with the most runs in India vs Pakistan. The list also contains legendary names like Rahul Dravid, Mohammad Azharuddin and Sourav Ganguly. 

From Sachin Tendulkar to Yuvraj Singh, here is a list of five Indian batters with the most runs in India vs Pakistan. The list also contains legendary names like Rahul Dravid, Mohammad Azharuddin and Sourav Ganguly.&nbsp;

From Sachin Tendulkar to Yuvraj Singh, 5 Indian batters with the most runs in India vs Pakistan ODIs

India’s upcoming tour to Australia in October could be a defining one for the futures of veteran stars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, as reports have surfaced regarding their potential retirement from international cricket. Already retired from T20Is and Test cricket, reports have suggested that Virat and Rohit's tour Down Under in Australia will be their last with the Indian team on Sunday (August 10). However, those reports have now been put on hold after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has hinted that the apex body is currently undecided on the duo’s future.<h2>BCCI still not decided on Virat, Rohit</h2>“Obviously, if they (Rohit and Kohli) have something in mind, they would tell the BCCI brass like they did before the England Test tour. But from an Indian team's perspective, the next big assignment is the T20 World Cup in February and preparations before that. The immediate focus will be on sending the best team for the Asia Cup T20 tournament, hoping all players are fit and available,” a BCCI source privy to the developments told PTI on condition of anonymity.&nbsp;On Sunday, it emerged that neither Rohit nor Virat will be in the plans for the 2027 ODI World Cup set-up, as preparations are already underway to build a team. The Dainik Bhaskar report stated that Rohit and Virat are likely to announce their retirements from the ODI format and, therefore, altogether from international cricket in the Australia tour, which begins on October 19.&nbsp;&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a>&nbsp;However, those reports are temporarily on hold as BCCI has refused to comment on the situation, while the source suggests the focus is now on the T20 World Cup.&nbsp;Interestingly, India were earlier scheduled to play Bangladesh as both Virat and Rohit would have played in the home series. Unfortunately for the duo, the series was postponed to 2026, meaning the Aussie tour remains India’s next ODI series. In case the retirement rumours are true, then neither Rohit nor Virat will get a home farewell.

On Sunday, it emerged that neither Rohit nor Virat will be in the plans for the 2027 ODI World Cup set-up, as preparations are already underway to build a team.

India’s upcoming tour to Australia in October could be a defining one for the futures of veteran stars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, as reports have surfaced regarding their potential retirement from international cricket. Already retired from T20Is and Test cricket, reports have suggested that Virat and Rohit's tour Down Under in Australia will be their last with the Indian team on Sunday (August 10). However, those reports have now been put on hold after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has hinted that the apex body is currently undecided on the duo’s future. BCCI still not decided on Virat, Rohit “Obviously, if they (Rohit and Kohli) have something in mind, they would tell the BCCI brass like they did before the England Test tour. But from an Indian team's perspective, the next big assignment is the T20 World Cup in February and preparations before that. The immediate focus will be on sending the best team for the Asia Cup T20 tournament, hoping all players are fit and available,” a BCCI source privy to the developments told PTI on condition of anonymity. On Sunday, it emerged that neither Rohit nor Virat will be in the plans for the 2027 ODI World Cup set-up, as preparations are already underway to build a team. The Dainik Bhaskar report stated that Rohit and Virat are likely to announce their retirements from the ODI format and, therefore, altogether from international cricket in the Australia tour, which begins on October 19. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) However, those reports are temporarily on hold as BCCI has refused to comment on the situation, while the source suggests the focus is now on the T20 World Cup. Interestingly, India were earlier scheduled to play Bangladesh as both Virat and Rohit would have played in the home series. Unfortunately for the duo, the series was postponed to 2026, meaning the Aussie tour remains India’s next ODI series. In case the retirement rumours are true, then neither Rohit nor Virat will get a home farewell.

On Sunday, it emerged that neither Rohit nor Virat will be in the plans for the 2027 ODI World Cup set-up, as preparations are already underway to build a team.

BCCI undecided over Virat, Rohit future in ODIs amid reports of international retirement during Australia tour

The West Indies beat Pakistan by five wickets on Sunday as Roston Chase and Justin Greaves led the charge with the bat to level the one-day series between the sides. Chase had 49 runs and Greaves was not out for 26 with a thrilling selection of fours and sixes in a game shortened by rain delays in Tarouba.&nbsp;Earlier, West Indies' poor start was steadied by Sherfane Rutherford's 33-ball 45 to put the home side back in the driving seat.&nbsp;Chase sealed the deal by steering a delivery from Hasan Ali through cover for four and he punched the air in celebration.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a>&nbsp;"I'm happy with the win. We had to come in and level the series, so very pleased," Chase, who was named man of the match, said.&nbsp;The decisive third match of the series takes place at the same venue on Tuesday.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Roston Chase had 49 runs and Justin Greaves was not out for 26 with a thrilling selection of fours and sixes in a game shortened by rain delays in Tarouba.

The West Indies beat Pakistan by five wickets on Sunday as Roston Chase and Justin Greaves led the charge with the bat to level the one-day series between the sides. Chase had 49 runs and Greaves was not out for 26 with a thrilling selection of fours and sixes in a game shortened by rain delays in Tarouba. Earlier, West Indies' poor start was steadied by Sherfane Rutherford's 33-ball 45 to put the home side back in the driving seat. Chase sealed the deal by steering a delivery from Hasan Ali through cover for four and he punched the air in celebration. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) "I'm happy with the win. We had to come in and level the series, so very pleased," Chase, who was named man of the match, said. The decisive third match of the series takes place at the same venue on Tuesday. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Roston Chase had 49 runs and Justin Greaves was not out for 26 with a thrilling selection of fours and sixes in a game shortened by rain delays in Tarouba.

WI vs PAK: West Indies level ODI series with Pakistan as Roston Chase, Justin Greaves star

From Yuvraj Singh to Virat Kohli, here's a look at the top five Indian players with most Player of the Match awards in international cricket.

From Yuvraj Singh to Virat Kohli, here's a look at the top five Indian players with most Player of the Match awards in international cricket.

From Yuvraj Singh to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian players with most Player of the Match awards in international cricket

How destiny sometimes rings for you is surprising. A technical glitch has recently resulted in some of the greatest cricket players, including Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers, calling on one of RCB captain Rajat Patidar’s old phone numbers, only for a Chhattisgarh youth to answer it, much to everyone’s amusement. In a routine telecom company practice, a mobile number that usually remains inactive for nearly six months is reallocated to someone else; the same happened with one of Patidar’s unused numbers, which is now in the name of a 21-year-old Manish Bisi from Madgaon village in Chhattisgarh.&nbsp;The incident came to light after Manish Bisi began receiving a flurry of calls from some high-profile names from the cricketing world, Gariaband SP Nikhil Rakhecha said in an official statement. He said it was a WhatsApp number that wasn’t used for some time but has now been reallocated to the original owner, the RCB skipper.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/end-of-road-for-virat-kohli-rohit-sharma-as-batting-duo-unlikely-for-2027-world-cup-report-1754818980608">End of the road for Virat and Rohit as batting pair do not fit in plans for 2027 ODI World Cup – Report</a> &nbsp;“It was a WhatsApp number and had probably not been in use for the last six months. As per company rules, a number that remains unused for over six months is allotted to other customers, which might have led to the allotment to the Devbhog youth. We have now returned the number to cricketer Rajat Patidar,” the SP said. &nbsp;Meanwhile, Manish, who claims to be a massive Virat Kohli fan, purchased the SIM from a Devbhog mobile shop in June. A week later, one of his friends, Khemraj, helped him install WhatsApp on his mobile, where Patidar’s picture automatically came up as the profile photo.&nbsp; &nbsp;They initially thought it was a glitch as soon as calls began coming in from numbers claiming it to be Patidar’s current and former teammates, including Virat, AB de Villiers, among others, all addressing him as ‘Rajat’.&nbsp;&nbsp;Thinking of this as a prank, Manish and his friends also chatted with the callers for about a fortnight before the matter escalated. Patidar, unable to access his old number, contracted the Madhya Pradesh Cyber Cell, which then reached out to the Gariaband Police. &nbsp;The police then reached out to the village, tracking the number and recovered the SIM, which has now been reallocated to Patidar.&nbsp;

In a routine telecom company practice, a mobile number that usually remains inactive for nearly six months is reallocated to someone else

How destiny sometimes rings for you is surprising. A technical glitch has recently resulted in some of the greatest cricket players, including Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers, calling on one of RCB captain Rajat Patidar’s old phone numbers, only for a Chhattisgarh youth to answer it, much to everyone’s amusement. In a routine telecom company practice, a mobile number that usually remains inactive for nearly six months is reallocated to someone else; the same happened with one of Patidar’s unused numbers, which is now in the name of a 21-year-old Manish Bisi from Madgaon village in Chhattisgarh. The incident came to light after Manish Bisi began receiving a flurry of calls from some high-profile names from the cricketing world, Gariaband SP Nikhil Rakhecha said in an official statement. He said it was a WhatsApp number that wasn’t used for some time but has now been reallocated to the original owner, the RCB skipper. Also read | End of the road for Virat and Rohit as batting pair do not fit in plans for 2027 ODI World Cup – Report “It was a WhatsApp number and had probably not been in use for the last six months. As per company rules, a number that remains unused for over six months is allotted to other customers, which might have led to the allotment to the Devbhog youth. We have now returned the number to cricketer Rajat Patidar,” the SP said. Meanwhile, Manish, who claims to be a massive Virat Kohli fan, purchased the SIM from a Devbhog mobile shop in June. A week later, one of his friends, Khemraj, helped him install WhatsApp on his mobile, where Patidar’s picture automatically came up as the profile photo. They initially thought it was a glitch as soon as calls began coming in from numbers claiming it to be Patidar’s current and former teammates, including Virat, AB de Villiers, among others, all addressing him as ‘Rajat’. Thinking of this as a prank, Manish and his friends also chatted with the callers for about a fortnight before the matter escalated. Patidar, unable to access his old number, contracted the Madhya Pradesh Cyber Cell, which then reached out to the Gariaband Police. The police then reached out to the village, tracking the number and recovered the SIM, which has now been reallocated to Patidar.

In a routine telecom company practice, a mobile number that usually remains inactive for nearly six months is reallocated to someone else

Rajat Patidar’s old SIM lands with Chhattisgarh youth who received calls from Kohli, De Villiers

All six players mentioned here were part of the 2023 ODI World Cup, where India fell shy of a title in the final against Australia.

All six players mentioned here were part of the 2023 ODI World Cup, where India fell shy of a title in the final against Australia.

Here are 6 Indian players who might not play 2027 ODI World Cup, last name to shock everyone

In a shocking development coming out of Indian Cricket, the star duo of ODI captain Rohit Sharma and batting great Virat Kohli have lost their rights to be an automatic choice in the 50-over format, especially for the 2027 ODI World Cup. The batting pair of Kohli and Rohit, who have retired from two formats (Tests and T20Is), only remains available for selection in the One-Dayers. Despite their credentials, history, and even considering their role in helping Indian cricket taste success at the top level, both will have to tick a few parameters to stay in contention for a spot in India’s WC squad.&nbsp;A Dainik Jagran report states that Virat and Rohit do not fit in BCCI’s plan for the next ODI World Cup, beginning more than two years later. Since both are in their late 30s and do not play more than just one format, the BCCI and the decision makers are concerned about them maintaining their fitness and form leading into the major ICC event. The report further states that for both to stay in line for a World Cup spot, they must feature in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, or the doors are likely closed.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/when-gautam-gambhir-shubman-gill-paid-no-heed-to-match-referee-threat-in-quest-for-oval-test-win-ind-vs-eng-2025-1754745371057">When Gambhir, Gill paid no heed to match referee’s threat in quest for Oval Test win</a> &nbsp;"Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma do not fit in our plans for the ODI World Cup 2027," the report quoted an Indian cricket team source as saying. &nbsp;There is more to it.&nbsp; &nbsp;The report also states that both were keen on playing the England Test series, but after learning about the selectors' plans, they decided to announce their Test retirements. &nbsp;However, with India’s next ODI assignment scheduled against Australia in October, Virat and Rohit could decide to hang up their boots around then, bringing curtains down on their respective international careers as both are unlikely to feature in the domestic tournaments.<h3>What is next for India’s ODI cricket? &nbsp;</h3>With all the onus on Virat, Rohit and their potential retirement calls, the BCCI seemed to have locked in newly-appointed Test captain Shubman Gill as Rohit’s successor in the ODIs. Since his almost successful first stint as the Test skipper on the recently concluded England tour, the BCCI looks up to him as the long-term captain across formats.&nbsp; &nbsp;Meanwhile, India’s next white-ball assignment is the 2025 Asia Cup, scheduled for a September 9 start in the UAE, to be played in the T20 format.&nbsp;

Since both are in their late 30s and do not play more than just one format, the BCCI and the decision makers are concerned about them maintaining their fitness and form leading into the major ICC event.

In a shocking development coming out of Indian Cricket, the star duo of ODI captain Rohit Sharma and batting great Virat Kohli have lost their rights to be an automatic choice in the 50-over format, especially for the 2027 ODI World Cup. The batting pair of Kohli and Rohit, who have retired from two formats (Tests and T20Is), only remains available for selection in the One-Dayers. Despite their credentials, history, and even considering their role in helping Indian cricket taste success at the top level, both will have to tick a few parameters to stay in contention for a spot in India’s WC squad. A Dainik Jagran report states that Virat and Rohit do not fit in BCCI’s plan for the next ODI World Cup, beginning more than two years later. Since both are in their late 30s and do not play more than just one format, the BCCI and the decision makers are concerned about them maintaining their fitness and form leading into the major ICC event. The report further states that for both to stay in line for a World Cup spot, they must feature in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, or the doors are likely closed. Also read | When Gambhir, Gill paid no heed to match referee’s threat in quest for Oval Test win "Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma do not fit in our plans for the ODI World Cup 2027," the report quoted an Indian cricket team source as saying. There is more to it. The report also states that both were keen on playing the England Test series, but after learning about the selectors' plans, they decided to announce their Test retirements. However, with India’s next ODI assignment scheduled against Australia in October, Virat and Rohit could decide to hang up their boots around then, bringing curtains down on their respective international careers as both are unlikely to feature in the domestic tournaments. What is next for India’s ODI cricket? With all the onus on Virat, Rohit and their potential retirement calls, the BCCI seemed to have locked in newly-appointed Test captain Shubman Gill as Rohit’s successor in the ODIs. Since his almost successful first stint as the Test skipper on the recently concluded England tour, the BCCI looks up to him as the long-term captain across formats. Meanwhile, India’s next white-ball assignment is the 2025 Asia Cup, scheduled for a September 9 start in the UAE, to be played in the T20 format.

Since both are in their late 30s and do not play more than just one format, the BCCI and the decision makers are concerned about them maintaining their fitness and form leading into the major ICC event.

End of the road for Virat and Rohit as batting pair do not fit in plans for 2027 ODI World Cup – Report

Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson broke his silence on his equation with his IPL franchise amid rumours of him handing in a transfer request ahead of the next season. The latest reports suggest that Samson has asked RR to release him before the IPL 2026 trade window closes, with the keeper-batter seeking life elsewhere in this cash-rich league. Part of the Royals family since making his IPL debut for them in 2012, Samson, who also played for Delhi Daredevils in the meantime, now captains the team, having led them to an IPL final in 2022.&nbsp;He even led Rajasthan Royals this season, although he sat out of five matches due to a side strain, with Riyan Parag assuming the captaincy duties in his absence. In IPL 2025, he played nine games and scored 285 runs with just one fifty-plus score (66). However, due to regular shuffling in the leadership group and a failed team effort throughout, RR stood ninth on the points table, winning just four out of 14 contested matches. &nbsp;Meanwhile, in a recent chat with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on his YouTube channel, Samson spoke his heart out on his relations with his IPL team.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-how-vaibhav-suryavanshi-arrival-forced-sanju-samson-to-part-ways-with-rajasthan-royals-1754750063741">IPL 2026: How Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s arrival forced Sanju Samson to part ways with Rajasthan Royals</a> &nbsp;"RR has meant the world to me. A small child coming from a village in Kerala, wanting to show his talent. And then Rahul (Dravid) sir and Manoj Badale sir gave me a stage to get up and show the world what I am made of," Samson recalled while speaking with Ashwin.&nbsp; &nbsp;"That time, they trusted me throughout. The journey with RR has been really great, and I’m very grateful to have been in a franchise like that. It really means a lot to me,” Samson said of RR backing him during his early years in the league. &nbsp;Meanwhile, RR appointed Samson the full-time captain in 2021, with his team succeeding under his leadership, while also nurturing several young talents, who later represented India across different formats.&nbsp; &nbsp;Ahead of the last IPL 2025 mega auction, Rajasthan retained Sanju for a whopping INR 18 crore, alongside five other players, including Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer and Sandeep Sharma.&nbsp;

In a recent chat with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on his YouTube channel, Samson spoke his heart out on his relations with his IPL team. 

Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson broke his silence on his equation with his IPL franchise amid rumours of him handing in a transfer request ahead of the next season. The latest reports suggest that Samson has asked RR to release him before the IPL 2026 trade window closes, with the keeper-batter seeking life elsewhere in this cash-rich league. Part of the Royals family since making his IPL debut for them in 2012, Samson, who also played for Delhi Daredevils in the meantime, now captains the team, having led them to an IPL final in 2022. He even led Rajasthan Royals this season, although he sat out of five matches due to a side strain, with Riyan Parag assuming the captaincy duties in his absence. In IPL 2025, he played nine games and scored 285 runs with just one fifty-plus score (66). However, due to regular shuffling in the leadership group and a failed team effort throughout, RR stood ninth on the points table, winning just four out of 14 contested matches. Meanwhile, in a recent chat with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on his YouTube channel, Samson spoke his heart out on his relations with his IPL team. Also read | IPL 2026: How Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s arrival forced Sanju Samson to part ways with Rajasthan Royals "RR has meant the world to me. A small child coming from a village in Kerala, wanting to show his talent. And then Rahul (Dravid) sir and Manoj Badale sir gave me a stage to get up and show the world what I am made of," Samson recalled while speaking with Ashwin. "That time, they trusted me throughout. The journey with RR has been really great, and I’m very grateful to have been in a franchise like that. It really means a lot to me,” Samson said of RR backing him during his early years in the league. Meanwhile, RR appointed Samson the full-time captain in 2021, with his team succeeding under his leadership, while also nurturing several young talents, who later represented India across different formats. Ahead of the last IPL 2025 mega auction, Rajasthan retained Sanju for a whopping INR 18 crore, alongside five other players, including Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer and Sandeep Sharma.

In a recent chat with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on his YouTube channel, Samson spoke his heart out on his relations with his IPL team.&nbsp;

IPL 2026: Sanju Samson breaks silence on his equation with Rajasthan Royals amid transfer request rumours

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