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Jasprit Bumrah Set To Lead India In England, These 2 Stars Captaincy Back-Ups: Report

Jasprit Bumrah is the frontrunner to replace Rohit Sharma as India's Test captain going forward but the peerless pacer doesn't seem to be a long-term option given his nagging fitness concerns, the latest being a back spasm which has rendered him doubtful for next month's Champions Trophy. Indian selectors are hopeful that he still might have some role in the Champions Trophy since it's a swelling, but when one looks at the bigger picture the question arises whether he can be deemed a permanent skipper in Tests, now that Rohit's days in whites look as good as over. If Bumrah is fit and ready to lead the Test side in England, chief selector Ajit Agarkar and his four colleagues need to have a strong name as vice-captain so that in case of an unforeseen scenario, the deputy is good enough to take charge.

"Is Gautam Gambhir Happy With Current Players?": Virat Kohli's Long-Term Teammate Asks

Pressure is piling on Gautam Gambhir and there's no denying that. He was appointed as the head coach of the Indian team after a title-winning Indian Premier League-winning season with Kolkata Knight Riders. But, results have gone awry as Gambhir's tenure has progressed. After the recent 1-3 defeat to Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Gambhir found himself in the line of fire. Even during the BCCI meeting on Saturday, the head coach had to face some tough questions. Even Dinesh Karthik, Virat Kohli's long-term teammate in the Indian team and Royal Challengers Bengaluru feels the time is tough for Gambhir.

India's Champions Trophy Squad: BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla Says Team To Be Announced After...

After India announced their squad for their upcoming five-match T20Is against England, the entire focus has shifted to their yet-to-be-announced team for ODIs against the side and the Champions Trophy 2025. While India's one-dayers against England begin on February 6, the ICC event is set to start on 19th of the month. The wait for the squads to be announced continues and BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla has given a big update on that. During an interaction with media on Sunday, Shukla informed that the selection meeting for the Champions Trophy will be held on January 18 or 19.

"Never Seen Him...": Ex-India Star Debunks Big Myth About MS Dhoni

Former India player Robin Uthappa has debunked a big myth regarding legendary captain MS Dhoni in a recent interview. There had been a belief that Dhoni loved to drink milk. During the start of his international career, some media houses even claimed that the player drank around four litres of milk everyday. While speaking on the matter, Uthappa, who has been teammates with Dhoni, cleared that he never saw the player drinking milk. During the interview, he also talked about an "irritating habit" of the cricketing great.

'I Abused Kapil Dev, Wanted To Put A Bullet Through His Head': Yograj Singh's Chilling Revelation

Yuvraj Singh's father Yograj Singh has made a chilling revelation from his playing days. Yograj, who played one Test and 6 ODIs for India during 1980-81, said that he once wanted to kill Kapil Dev for the then captain dropping him from the team. Giving details of the incident in a recent interview, Yograj revealed that he went to the former India catpain's house with his pistol but changed his mind, showing mercy on latter's mother. Yograj also said that he abused Kapil.

"Not Doing Any PR": Ex India Star Fumes Over Rishabh Pant's Omission From T20I Squad

India's squad for the T20Is against England did spring a few surprises, with the names of top players like Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill, and Yashasvi Jaiswal missing. The trio wasn't given the nod by the selection committee, with some younger players preferred for the 5-match assignment. While it is being said that the three stars were rested after a gruelling 5-match Test series against Australia, former India cricketer Aakash Chopra isn't happyto see Dhruv Jurel being preferred over Pant for the shortest format side.

'Sanju Samson Over Rishabh Pant': Ex-India Star Weighs In On India's Champions Trophy Squad

Former cricketer Harbhajan Singh feels Axar Patel is ready to fill in Ravindra Jadeja's shoes for the all-rounder role for India. He also pondered India's wicketkeeping options and felt Sanju Samson being picked ahead of Rishabh Pant could be a possibility for the Champions Trophy. After months of uncertainty, the Champions Trophy is almost a month away from returning after seven years. Speculations have been building around the possible players who could feature in the list of players that the BCCI decides to put its faith in.

"If Yuvraj Singh Had Died And India Won The World Cup, I Would've Been Proud": Father Yograj Singh

One of the finest middle-order batters in the history of the game, Yuvraj Singh's commitment to Indian cricket remains unparalleled. Despite battling cancer, Yuvraj played a crucial role in India's triumph at the 2011 World Cup. He was also named the Player of the Series for his exemplary performances over the course of the tournament. It was only after the conclusion of the tournament that Yuvraj was diagnosed with cancer. His career with the Indian team never saw the same heights afterwards.

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Jasprit Bumrah Set To Lead India In England, These 2 Stars Captaincy Back-Ups: Report

"Is Gautam Gambhir Happy With Current Players?": Virat Kohli's Long-Term Teammate Asks

India's Champions Trophy Squad: BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla Says Team To Be Announced After...

"Never Seen Him...": Ex-India Star Debunks Big Myth About MS Dhoni

'I Abused Kapil Dev, Wanted To Put A Bullet Through His Head': Yograj Singh's Chilling Revelation

"Not Doing Any PR": Ex India Star Fumes Over Rishabh Pant's Omission From T20I Squad

'Sanju Samson Over Rishabh Pant': Ex-India Star Weighs In On India's Champions Trophy Squad

"If Yuvraj Singh Had Died And India Won The World Cup, I Would've Been Proud": Father Yograj Singh