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"Young Or Matured...": Ignored India Star Cheteshwar Pujara's Big Verdict On Shubman Gill Becoming Test Captain

Test veteran Cheteshwar Pujara on Sunday said it will be a challenge for a youngster like Shubman Gill to captain India in tough conditions in England but a big opportunity and confidence booster for him if he achieves success as a leader in the marquee series. Gill was named new Test captain on Saturday, succeeding Rohit Sharma. The move officially began a new era in the Indian red-ball set-up after the shock retirements of Rohit and Virat Kohli. Rohit and Kohli announced their Test retirements within a span of one week this month.

Kidambi Srikanth Finishes Runner-Up In Malaysia Masters

Kidambi Srikanth suffered a loss in the final of the Malaysia Open 2025, losing 11-21, 9-21 to China's Li Shi Feng in just 36 minutes on Sunday. Despite a strong run through the tournament, Srikanth was unable to mount any real challenge in the title clash. The 32-year-old Indian had reached his first BWF final in nearly six years, having last finished runner-up at the India Open in 2019. “It has been a pretty good week. It's my third tournament. I played decently well in the first two as well, but couldn't really win those matches. But pretty happy with the way it went so far," Srikanth said after the match.

Who Will Replace Virat Kohli At No. 4 Against England? Ajit Agarkar Says "Once They Get..."

Right-handed batter Shubman Gill has been appointed as India's 37th Test captain as chief selector Ajit Agarkar announced the 18-member squad on Saturday for the crucial five-match tour of England, starting on June 20. Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has been named as the vice-captain. The Agarkar-led selection committee, along with BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia as the meeting convener, picked the squad in a meeting at the BCCI HQ in Mumbai, before announcing it in a formal press conference addressed by him and Shiv Sunder Das. "We discussed every option that's there, over the last year or so, we've looked at Shubman at various times. Taken a lot of feedback from the dressing room. Very young, but there's been improvement.”

Kidambi Srikanth Enters First Final In Six Years At Malaysia Masters

Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth stormed into his first men's singles final of a BWF event in six years with a straight-game win over Japan's Yushi Tanaka at the Malaysia Masters Super 500 badminton tournament in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday. The 32-year-old, a 2021 World Championships silver medallist, dished out a superlative game, showing glimpses of his vintage self with sharp net play and attacking flair to outwit world number 23 Tanaka 21-18 24-22 in a thrilling contest. "I'm pretty happy. It's been a while," Srikanth said after the win.

Shubman Gill's 1st Reaction After Becoming India Test Captain: "As A Young Kid..."

India's newly-appointed Test captain Shubman Gill opened up about the opportunity and called it a huge honour. Gill was appointed captain for the upcoming Test series against England with Rishabh Pant becoming his deputy. Gill, who has played as an opener as well as No. 3 for the Indian cricket team in the format, will succeed Rohit as the India captain. Gill said that it was his dream as a young kid to captain India in Tests one day and added that it will be a massive responsibility for him.

"It's The Last Stage...": MS Dhoni Drops Big Hint On Future In Chat With Ravi Shastri

Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni won the toss and elected to bat against Gujarat Titans in their Indian Premier League match on Sunday, in what could potentially be his last match in the T20 league. Speaking to Ravi Shastri at the time of the toss, Dhoni answered some tricky questions around his physical well-being, ability to play cricket at the age of 43. While Shastri didn't directly ask if this would be Dhoni's final season in the IPL, the CSK icon decided to drop a hint himself.

Adriyan Karmakar Bags Bronze In Men's 50m Rifle 3P; India Continue To Top Tally

Adriyan Karmakar won a bronze in the 50m rifle 3 positions (3P), his second medal of the tournament, as India maintained their top spot in the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Junior World Cup on Friday. The 20-year-old Adriyan, who was making his world cup debut, finished with 446.6 as Olympian and former prone junior world champion Romain Aufrere of France took the gold. Two-time prone junior world champion Jens Oestli won the silver with 459.1. Adriyan had won a silver in the 50m rifle prone event on Tuesday.

"Why Are You Thinking About Next Youngster?": KL Rahul Hits Out At 'Decision Makers'

Team India has rolled into a new chapter in Test cricket, with Shubman Gill being made the side's captain, while Rishabh Pant takes the role of his deputy. The transition comes after the retirement of stalwarts like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravichandran Ashwin. The Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee, in a press conference on Saturday, made it clear that the focus is to groom the next generation. Though another veteran India batter, KL Rahul, is part of the Test squad, he isn't entirely onboard with the rush to groom the next generation of talent.

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"Young Or Matured...": Ignored India Star Cheteshwar Pujara's Big Verdict On Shubman Gill Becoming Test Captain

Kidambi Srikanth Finishes Runner-Up In Malaysia Masters

Who Will Replace Virat Kohli At No. 4 Against England? Ajit Agarkar Says "Once They Get..."

Kidambi Srikanth Enters First Final In Six Years At Malaysia Masters

Shubman Gill's 1st Reaction After Becoming India Test Captain: "As A Young Kid..."

"It's The Last Stage...": MS Dhoni Drops Big Hint On Future In Chat With Ravi Shastri

Adriyan Karmakar Bags Bronze In Men's 50m Rifle 3P; India Continue To Top Tally

"Why Are You Thinking About Next Youngster?": KL Rahul Hits Out At 'Decision Makers'