'If it was in my hands, I'd have avoided. Don't think it was needed': Ex-India opener criticises BCCI's captaincy call

Team India will return to action on August 18 when the side takes on Zimbabwe in a three-match ODI series. While Shikhar Dhawan was named the captain of the team earlier, the BCCI confirmed earlier this week that KL Rahul is fit to return to the side, and will also take over the leadership reins for the Zimbabwe ODIs. Certain eyebrows were raised over the decision and former India cricketer Aakash Chopra believes that this could have been avoided.

'Offered my services to Dravid. He said I was...': Ex-India star reveals why India head coach refused to work with him

The former India cricketer made a big revelation on why India head coach Rahul Dravid refused to work with him as part of the support staff.

Rohit Sharma's unapologetic five-word statement on 'workload management' during IPL 2023: 'Franchises own them...'

Rohit Sharma made a huge remark on workload management during IPL amid a series of injury concerns to star players.

'You are born and brought up on these wickets...': Rohit Sharma slams India batters after stunning series loss

Only Virat Kohli managed to score a half century as India failed to chase down a target of 270 and lost the three-match series against Australia 2-1.

Rohit to open with Ishan, Archer to lead bowling attack: A look at Mumbai Indians' strongest possible XI for IPL 2023

India's all-format captain Rohit Sharma will lead the batting charge of the Mumbai Indians (MI) at IPL 2023. MI suffered a massive blow ahead of the IPL as pace ace Jasprit Bumrah was ruled out of the entire season. England pacer Jofra Archer will be leading MI's pace attack in the IPL 2023.

Watch: Kohli bursts into standing ovation, Rohit impressed after Shubman Gill's glorious four vs Starc in 3rd ODI

Shubman Gill looked in great touch during his brief stay at the crease in the third and final ODI of the series against Australia on Wednesday.

'Don't rest him every second game': Brett Lee's stern message to Rahul Dravid, Rohit Sharma about Umran Malik

Umran Malik was surprisingly not given a game in the three-match ODI series against Australia.

'Of course, IPL starts now. India make mistakes of forgetting such losses...': Gavaskar's warning for Rohit, Dravid

India were swatted aside by Australia's spinners as the hosts' winning streak of eight home series came to an end.

Watch: Virat Kohli deliberately collides with Marcus Stoinis during 3rd ODI, Australia star gives unforeseen reaction

Stoinis understood Kohli's intentions. He had a wry smile walking and continuing to walk back to his mark. The videos of the Kohli-Stoinis' friendly and intentional collision went viral on social media.

Watch: Virat Kohli bursts into laughter after Steve Smith's 'sheepish' DRS call 'embarrasses' Australia in 3rd ODI

Virat Kohli could not help but break into laughter seeing replays on the big screen following Steve Smith's ‘embarrassing’ DRS call in the 3rd ODI in Chennai.

Rohit Sharma joins Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli in elite list with blazing knock against Australia during 3rd ODI

Achieving a spectacular feat during the series decider between India and Australia on Wednesday, Indian captain Rohit Sharma has joined Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar and batting icon Virat Kohli on an elite list.

‘Give the man respect’: Gavaskar's message to Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli on tackling Mitchell Starc

Legendary India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar, who has tackled many such menacing spells of fast bowlers around the world, advised Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and others to "give respect" to Mitchell Starc.

'Smith's career-ending series': Twitter roasts Australia captain after Hardik stages India's epic comeback in 3rd ODI

Capping off a forgetful tour of India on Wednesday, Australia's Steve Smith was dismissed for a duck in the 3rd ODI by an on-song Hardik Pandya.

Watch: Kuldeep turns his back on Rohit, Kohli, Kishan on DRS call, India captain can't believe it after seeing replays

Rohit was seen having a quick word with Kohli, who too seemed perplexed. Rohit then flung his hands before expressing his disappointment at Kuldeep.

Watch - 'Your standards…': Gavaskar's on-air retaliation after Siraj drop catch makes Jadeja scream in anguish

Veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was absolutely livid with teammate Mohammed Siraj after the star pacer dropped a tough catch during the 3rd ODI between India and Australia. Coming out the in the support of pacer Siraj, legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar issued a noteworthy statement during the match commentary.

Big blow for KKR as Shreyas Iyer likely to miss IPL 2023, Indian batter all but out of WTC final reckoning: Reports

According to multiple reports, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Shreyas Iyer will miss the upcoming edition of the cash-rich league due to a recurring back injury.