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Jay Shah - Greg Barclay - India Set To Launch World Test Championship Final 2027 Bid. But There Is A 'Pakistan' Issue - sports.ndtv.com - Zimbabwe - India - Pakistan - county Kings

India Set To Launch World Test Championship Final 2027 Bid. But There Is A 'Pakistan' Issue

The BCCI is contemplating to host the World Test Championship (WTC) final of the 2025-2027 cycle in India, and a proposal in this regard will be formalised at a later date. England has hosted both the WTC title clashes till now in 2021 and 2023 at Hampshire and at the Oval respectively. The PTI has learned that discussions in this regard was held during the ICC's chief executives committee in Zimbabwe last month, where the BCCI was represented by IPL chairman Arun Dhumal. Jay Shah, the former BCCI secretary, is the current ICC Chairman after taking over from Greg Barclay in December 2024.

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Virat Kohli - Rohit Sharma - BCCI Official Breaks Silence On Virat Kohli Considering Test Retirement: "Requested..." - sports.ndtv.com - Australia - India

BCCI Official Breaks Silence On Virat Kohli Considering Test Retirement: "Requested..."

In a move that has sent ripples through the Indian cricketing fraternity, talismanic batter Virat Kohli has reportedly expressed his desire to retire from Test cricket. According to sources close to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the 36-year-old stalwart recently communicated his intention to step away from the longest format of the game. Kohli, who made his Test debut in 2011, has been a cornerstone of India's red-ball resurgence over the past decade. His aggressive captaincy, prolific batting and unmatched intensity have helped transform India into a formidable Test side both at home and abroad. With over 9,000 runs and 30 centuries in the format, Kohli's presence at the crease has been nothing short of iconic.

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Virat Kohli - Rohit Sharma - Virat Kohli Says He Wants To Retire From Test Cricket. Report Reveals BCCI's Response - sports.ndtv.com - India

Virat Kohli Says He Wants To Retire From Test Cricket. Report Reveals BCCI's Response

Indian cricket team star batter Virat Kohli has told BCCI that he wishes to retire from Test cricket ahead of the England Test series but top officials has asked him to reconsider his decision, according to a report by The Indian Express. Kohli's decision came just days after Rohit Sharma decided to retire from Test cricket. According to media reports, the selectors will be meeting in a few days to decide the squad for the five-match Test series against England and if both Virat and Rohit are not available, they will have a huge task at hand. The report further claimed that Kohli has been contemplating retirement since the end of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy where his disappointing show earned him a lot of criticism.

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Rohit Sharma - Sanjay Manjrekar - "Rohit Sharma's Days As Test Opener Were Over": Ex-India Star's Sensational Claim - sports.ndtv.com - India - Bangladesh - Pakistan

"Rohit Sharma's Days As Test Opener Were Over": Ex-India Star's Sensational Claim

Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar has made a massive claim on social media, days after star player Rohit Sharma called time on his Test career. Manjrekar took to X, formerly Twitter, to highlight the recent performance of Rohit, who served as an opening batter for India in the format for around six years before calling it quits. The right-handed batter, who remains active in ODI cricket, had a poor run of late in Tests. Focussing on that performance, Manjrekar said that Rohit's "days as Test opener were over".

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Hardik Pandya - Star India - Devajit Saikia - "Grateful To Our Armed Forces": MI Skipper Hardik Pandya Lauds Indian Army - sports.ndtv.com - India - Pakistan

"Grateful To Our Armed Forces": MI Skipper Hardik Pandya Lauds Indian Army

Star Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya on Friday expressed support for the Indian Armed Forces amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, thanking them for their courage and service. In an Instagram story, the 31-year-old cricketer wrote, "Proud and grateful to our armed forces for the courage and sacrifices they've made. Thank you for protecting and keeping everyone in our country safe." Several tournaments were suspended or postponed in India on Friday due to the recent escalating cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan.

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Rohit Sharma - Anil Kumble - Jasprit Bumrah - Shubman Gill - "Not Easy Being...": Anil Kumble Wants This Player To Lead India In Upcoming England Test Series - sports.ndtv.com - Australia - India

"Not Easy Being...": Anil Kumble Wants This Player To Lead India In Upcoming England Test Series

Rohit Sharma called time on his Test career on Wednesday. It was a surprising announcement by the right-handed batter, who was the Test captain of the side by the last series that India played in the format. Rohit's retirement leaves a big void that the Indian cricket team needs to fill. Not only the batter, but India need a captain as well to replace him in the format. The side begins its World Test Championship campaign with a five-match series against England on latter's home soil, starting June 20. While the selection committee is yet to reveal who would be the leader during the outing, former India player Anil Kumble feels that the team should go ahead with Jasprit Bumrah.

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Sourav Ganguly - Devajit Saikia - "I Am Sure...": Ex-BCCI President Sourav Ganguly Reacts To Suspension Of IPL 2025 Amid India-Pakistan Tension - sports.ndtv.com - Uae - India - Pakistan - county Kings

"I Am Sure...": Ex-BCCI President Sourav Ganguly Reacts To Suspension Of IPL 2025 Amid India-Pakistan Tension

Sourav Ganguly, former India capain and also an ex-BCCI president, has reacted to the suspension of Indian Premier League 2025. Notably, the tournament has been halted mid-season as tension between India and Pakistan continue to escalate following Operation Sindoor. The match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was abandoned midway due to security reasons on Thursday and the following day saw the event being suspended for seven days. Ganguly showed his belief in the BCCI and said that the Board will complete the tournament.

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Rohit Sharma - Manoj Tiwary - 'Retired On Social Media...': Ex-Teammate Slams BCCI For Not Giving Farewell To Rohit Sharma - sports.ndtv.com - Australia - New Zealand - India

'Retired On Social Media...': Ex-Teammate Slams BCCI For Not Giving Farewell To Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from Test cricket on social media, following reports that he wouldn't captain India in their upcoming five-match away Test series against England in June. It drew the curtains on a career of 67 Tests, out of which he led in 24, and even took India to a World Test Championship (WTC) final. Former India cricketer Manoj Tiwary has expressed his surprise at the fact that Rohit announced his retirement on social media, and is not going to get a farewell Test.

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