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"Father Had Heart Attack Two Days Before I Got Dropped, Didn't Tell Him": India Star Shafali Verma

As the Indian women's cricket team shatters records in Ireland, explosive batter Shafali Verma can only watch the girls from her home on television. Touted as the next big thing in the Indian women's team, Shafali was dropped from the squad over a poor run of form. But, the batter has shown great intent to learn from her mistakes and emerge as a better player. Recalling the setback when she was dropped from the team, Shafali said that she didn't break the news to her father as he had a heart attack just two days before her omission from the team.

India Squad For Champions Trophy: RCB Star Jumps Ahead Of Virat Kohli, Makes Selection Case

Left-handed India batter Devdutt Padikkal heads a list of elite Indian cricketers in 50-over cricket, even above ODI great Virat Kohli. Padikkal boasts a sensational statistic that puts him miles clear of Kohli, Rohit Sharma and other greats of the 50-over game. The 24-year-old, who represents Karnataka in domestic cricket, boasts a stunning List A (50-over cricket) batting average of 82.52, well ahead of any other Indian. What makes Padikkal's record even more special is that he has already amassed over 2,000 List A runs at such a high average.

"Bhai Mera Raasta Mat Roko": Virat Kohli Frustrated By Fans On His Way To Alibaug. Video

Virat Kohli doesn't like to roam around the streets in India, and there's a big reason behind this. On multiple occasions, the Indian cricket team icon has explained how much he fancies staying overseas because of the crazy fan behaviour he has to tolerate in India. Back in Mumbai, Kohli was once again left frustrated by fans who surrounded him for selfies. The cricketer, in a frustrating tone, had to urge the fans to not block his way. A few days ago, a similar incident took place when Kohli was with his wife Anushka.

After Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's Below Par Show, BCCI Ponders New Batting Coach

The BCCI may add a new batting coach for the Indian cricket team in the aftermath of the 3-1 drubbing in the Border Gavaskar Trophy. While the bowlers, put up a decent show Down Under, the batters flopped big time. Two seniors Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma failed to live up to their billing and flopped. According to a report in Cricbuzz, BCCI seems to have received 'strong suggestions' in adding a batting coach to bolster the unit.

Not Head, Cummins, Starc Or Smith. R Ashwin Names Australia Star Who Cost India Test Series

Ravichandran Ashwin retired from international cricket in the middle of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25, with the series poised at 1-1. With games in Melbourne and Sydney to come, many even fancied India to win the series. However, the comeback of a certain player for the final two Tests swung the tide in favour of the hosts, leading to a 3-1 series win in the end. That player was pacer Scott Boland. Looking back, Ashwin felt that had Boland not played, India would've won the series.

Harsha Bhogle's Clear Verdict On Reports Of BCCI To Limit Families' Presence. Says "Ban..."

In the aftermath of India's loss to Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy last week, reports have been rampant on social media, claiming that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to implement stricter protocols during tours. ESPNcricinfo reported that the BCCI will limit the players spending time with their families on tours, adding that the family members can't can only be with them for not more than 14 days during a tour comprising of 45 days.

Rules From Virat Kohli's Captaincy Back? BCCI Planning Big U-Turn Amid Slump In Form: Report

Team India's struggles on the international circuit since the arrival of head coach Gautam Gambhir haven't gone down well with the board. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly keen to bring back the old rules over fitness tests that were applicable during Virat Kohli's captaincy days. The board had done away with the mandatory yo-yo fitness Test considering the workload and frequency of travel for the players. But, a report has claimed that the rule could be brought back.

Jasprit Bumrah Breaks Silence On "Bed Rest" Report Amid Champions Trophy Concerns

Team India pacer spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has rubbished reports claiming that he has been advised for bed rest ahead of the Champions Trophy. Earlier on Wednesday, the Times of India (TOI) reported that Bumrah has been advised to rest at home, raising doubts over his participation in the Champions Trophy, which will get underway on February 19. The report also claimed that Bumrah will have to report to BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru, but the date of his check-in couldn't be confirmed.

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"Father Had Heart Attack Two Days Before I Got Dropped, Didn't Tell Him": India Star Shafali Verma

India Squad For Champions Trophy: RCB Star Jumps Ahead Of Virat Kohli, Makes Selection Case

"Bhai Mera Raasta Mat Roko": Virat Kohli Frustrated By Fans On His Way To Alibaug. Video

After Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's Below Par Show, BCCI Ponders New Batting Coach

Not Head, Cummins, Starc Or Smith. R Ashwin Names Australia Star Who Cost India Test Series

Harsha Bhogle's Clear Verdict On Reports Of BCCI To Limit Families' Presence. Says "Ban..."

Rules From Virat Kohli's Captaincy Back? BCCI Planning Big U-Turn Amid Slump In Form: Report

Jasprit Bumrah Breaks Silence On "Bed Rest" Report Amid Champions Trophy Concerns