The International Cricket Council has not only rejected Mahendra Singh Dhoni's request for wearing keeping gloves which had a dagger insignia but also refused West Indies opener Chris Gayle permission to use 'Universe Boss' logo on his bat.

World Cup: Not just MS Dhoni's, ICC rejected Chris Gayle's request too

Rohit Sharma, the vice-captain of Indian cricket team refused to comment on the ongoing Mahendra Singh Dhoni gloves controversy saying that he has no idea about the fiasco.

'I don't know what's happening,' says Rohit Sharma on MS Dhoni gloves controversy

In this segment of WION, We exclusively in conversation With Bhaswati Mukherjee, Former Diplomat To WION.

WION Exclusive: In Conversation With Bhaswati Mukherjee, Former Diplomat To India

PM Modi addresses in Maldives' Parliament Majlis. He said, ''Maldives is one of the close friends to India.'' PM Modi gifts cricket bat to Maldivian President. 'Ardent Cricket Fan' Solih gets team India signed on bat. Cricket bat has been signed by India's World Cup Team. Watch this video to know more.

Maldives: PM Modi's Majlis Parliament Address

PM Modi gifts cricket bat to Maldivian President. 'Ardent Cricket Fan'Solih gets team India signed on bat. Cricket bat has been signed by India's World Cup Team. Watch this video to know more.

Maldives: PM Modi's Cricket Diplomacy

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has given a tribute to Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli ahead of India's World Cup opener match against South Africa. Virat is currently the number one batsman in One-Day International format as per the ICC's ranking.

'King Kohli': ICC's tribute to Virat Kohli ahead of India's World Cup opener

India cricketers are likely to sport orange jerseys instead of the usual blue in selected games of the ongoing World Cup, including the one against hosts England on June 30.

Orange to be new blue: Team India to sport alternate jersey in selected World Cup matches

Bangladesh will play a series in India for the first time when they tour the neighbouring nation in November for three T20s and two Tests. In a first, the BCCI on Monday announced the schedule of the entire home season which will comprise five Tests, nine ODIs and 12 T20s.

BCCI announces Team India's home season schedule for 2019/20

Indian skipper Virat Kohli has made a witty remark on his bowling skills, saying that no one in the team takes his bowling seriously except himself. In a recent practice session, Kohli was seen bowling in the nets ahead of India's World Cup campaign opener against South Africa on June 5.

'No one in the team believes in my bowling,' says Virat Kohli

India were dealt a major injury scare before their World Cup opener against South Africa on Wednesday when skipper Virat Kohli hurt his thumb during a training session at the Ageas Bowl here.

Injury scare for India, skipper Virat Kohli hurts thumb during training

Ahead of their World Cup campaign opener, Team India was seen honing their fielding skills as Yuzvendra Chahal, Jasprit Bumrah and Bhuvneshwar Kumar practised throws and catch including the skipper Virat Kohli and wicket-keeper MS Dhoni.

Watch: Indian team practice ahead of their campaign opener

Renowned wax museum Madame Tussauds on Wednesday unveiled India captain Virat Kohli's statue at Lord's Cricket Ground here to mark the launch of the ICC World Cup.

Virat Kohli's wax statue unveiled at Lord's to mark ICC World Cup launch

Before leaving for the Cricket World Cup 2019, Indian team captain Virat Kohli said that there ain't a bigger motivation that Indian Army after the former Indian cricketer Mohinder Amarnath had motivated the Indian cricketers to play the World Cup this year for the armed forces.

'There's no bigger motivation than Indian Army,' says Virat Kohli ahead of Cricket World Cup 2019

Former cricketer Gautam Gambhir, who won the Lok Sabha 2019 election from East Delhi constituency, said losing two points by not playing against Pakistan is nothing compared to lives of our soldiers.

'All the best to team India,' says Gautam Gambhir ahead of Cricket World Cup 2019

Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav took a jibe at his teammate Mahendra Singh Dhoni's falter decisions and jokingly said that no one can say anything to him. Kuldeep, who is expected to play a vital role in India's World Cup campaign in England, said that former Indian captain, who is known decisive and accurate decision behind the stumps, sometimes goes wrong.

Even MS Dhoni makes mistakes: Kuldeep Yadav teases MSD for his rare errors

Weeks ahead of the start of the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup in England and Wales, the Indian side has lifted the trophy. Only that this is a far younger Indian side, and this is the Street Child Cricket World Cup where 10 national teams, consisting of girls and boys represented their respective countries.

Team from India wins Street Child Cricket World Cup in England

The BCCI Selection Committee, along with India captain Virat Kohli and head coach Ravi Shastri, met in Mumbai on Monday to select India's 15-member squad for the ICC World Cup to be played in England and Wales.

KL Rahul and Dinesh Karthik in, Rishabh Pant out as India's ICC World Cup squad announced

After months of speculations, the much-awaited announcement of the Indian squad for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 was finally announced. The named squad had many surprising inclusions, as players whom everyone thought will be inducted have actually been omitted.

Twitterati express Rishabh Pant's mood in Bollywood style after being excluded from ICC World Cup squad

India's national cricket team selector MSK Prasad on Monday named Vijay Shankar, Dinesh Karthik and KL Rahul in the squad for the upcoming 2019 ICC World Cup in England and Wales.

Vijay Shankar is three dimensional, looking at him for no 4: MSK Prasad after naming India's World Cup squad

The Indian cricket team wanted to show "solidarity" with the country's Army in the wake of the Pulwama terror attack, bowling coach Bharat Arun said Monday, defending the decision to wear camouflage military caps during the third ODI in Ranchi.

Team India wanted to show solidarity with Indian Army: Bowling coach Bharat Arun

India snatched defeat from the jaws of victory as England beat the hosts by one run in the third and final women's Twenty20 International, completing a series whitewash here Saturday.

England beat India by 1 run in 3rd women's T20 match; win series 3-0

Indian wicketkeeper-batsman MS Dhoni's hometown Ranchi will be hosting the third One-day International (ODI) of the ongoing five-match series against Australia, on Friday.

Watch: MS Dhoni turns driver and host for Team India, Chahal thanks the veteran on Twitter

Indian skipper Manpreet Singh has been honoured with the 2018 Player of the Year award by the Asian Hockey Federation while women's team striker Lalremsiami bagged the Rising Player of The Year prize.

Manpreet Singh named 2018 Player of the Year by Asian hockey body

Virat Kohli-led team has displayed diligent efforts at the nets on the eve of the opening T20 International series against Australia. The seven-match series, comprising two T20I and five One-Day Internationals against an Australian side, will be India's last international assignment before the World Cup which will start from May 30 in England and Wales.

India vs Australia: Focus on Vijay Shankar at India nets

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