At the time of announcing the squad, chief selector MSK Prasad said that Vijay Shankar is being viewed as a number four batsman. Ambati Rayudu was seen as a potential number four batsman, but Shankar was given a nod ahead of him in the final squad due... read more

The number four position has been a bone of contention after Ambati Rayudu failed to make the cut despite being given an extended run in the run up to the tournament. read more

According to ICC rules, a team can name its replacement till May 23. However, the Indian selectors refrained from taking a call on the replacement when they met to pick India A squad. read more

Syed Kirmani also said that he would prefer Kedar Jadhav in the No. 4 position instead of Vijay Shankar and in case Kedar is not fit for the tournament, Rayudu should be included in the squad as his replacement. read more

The umpire took his time to make the decision as the camera angles created confusion as to whether a small part of Dhoni’s bat was over the crease or not. read more

IPL 2019 Qualifier 1, MI vs CSK: Chennai Super Kings managed 131 for 4 against Mumbai Indians in the first Qualifier of the Indian Premier League on Tuesday read more

Shankar was an important member for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the middle order, Ambati Rayudu held the key for Chennai Super Kings. read more

Chennai Super Kings predicted XI: Dhoni, who has been struggling with his back, could sit out and regain full fitness before the playoffs. read more

Laxman also spoke about the Indian team combination, the Dhoni factor, and why this World Cup will be a high-scoring affair. read more

Here’s a look at the turning point of the IPL 2019 match between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians. read more

MS Dhoni’s superb 48-ball-84 went in vain as RCB beat CSK by one run to stay afloat in the league. read more

Gautam Gambhir expressed his displeasure at Ambati Rayudu missing out on a berth in India’s squad for ICC World Cup 2019 and said that it is ‘disgusting’ that Rayudu is being judged on his IPL form. read more

After attracting selectors’ attention with a splendid season for Delhi in domestic cricket, the 26-year-old has impressed with his pace and bounce for RCB in the IPL. read more

IPL 2019: Out of the players tried at No. 4 by the India team management since the 2015 World Cup, Rahane has the third best average of 46.88, scoring 375 in nine matches. read more

The 3D reference came a day after chairman of selectors MSK Prasad cited Shankar’s “three-dimensional qualities” to justify his selection. read more