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Ajit Agarkar Sent Loud Message By Overlooked 3-Format India Star On Test Snub

The competition for places in the Indian team doesn't seem to be easing even as some of the senior stars bid goodbye to the game. No matter the format, it's as tough as ever to seal a spot in the Indian team. Mukesh Kumar, who became a 3-format player for India on the tour of West Indies last year, sent a loud and clear message to the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee with a brilliant show in domestic competitions. First Duleep Trophy and then the Irani Cup, Mukesh has been knocking on the selectors' doors for a while.

Perth To Host Opening Test Of 2025-26 Ashes Series

Perth will stage the first Test in the 2025-26 Ashes, it was announced Wednesday, ending Brisbane's almost 40-year run of hosting of the opener of the Australia-England series. England's bid to win back the historic Ashes urn will begin at Perth Stadium on November 21, 2025, with the second day-night Test to be played at Brisbane's Gabba, Cricket Australia said. A pre-Christmas Test will be in Adelaide, before the traditional Boxing Day encounter in Melbourne and the new year match in Sydney. It will be the first time an Ashes Test, has been staged at the new Perth venue which replaced the old WACA ground, last used in 2017. Perth Stadium will become the eighth Australian venue to stage an Ashes Test in a rivalry that dates back to 1882.

India vs New Zealand LIVE, 1st Test, Day 1: Rain Returns In Bengaluru, Leaves Fans Disappointed

India vs New Zealand LIVE, 1st Test, Day 1: The toss for the first Test between India and New Zealand has been delayed due to rain in Bengaluru. India face New Zealand in what is a very crucial series for the Rohit Sharma-led side as they aim for a World Test Championship final berth.

Harmanpreet Kaur To Lose India Captaincy After Women's T20 World Cup 2024 Debacle? Report Makes Big Claim

India failed to qualify for the Women's T20 World Cup 2024 and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur has been facing a lot of criticism for the team's disappointing performance. India lost their matches against New Zealand and Australia to crash out of the competition and questions remain over whether Harmanpreet will retain her captaincy following the dismal run. According to a report by Indian Express, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is all set to take a call on whether the team needs a new captain. The report claimed that the BCCI will meet head coach Amol Muzumdar and the selection committee to discuss the future plan and whether Harmanpreet will continue as the captain of the side or not.