Will use New Delhi game as a stepping stone to improve in Tests, says WI skipper Chase

IANS | October 14, 2025 2:52 PM

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) West Indies’ captain Roston Chase believes his team’s spirited performance in the second Test against India could mark the beginning of a more competitive phase for the Caribbean side in red-ball cricket. On Tuesday, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, West Indies’ suffered a seven-wicket defeat to India and lost the series 2-0.

Gambhir turns 44; receives warm wishes from teammates and BCCI

IANS | October 14, 2025 2:15 PM

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) Former Indian opener and current men’s team head coach Gautam Gambhir turned 44 on Tuesday and the cricket world came together to celebrate! Adding to the excitement, India sealed a commanding Test series whitewash against the West Indies, with the second Test win coming at the Arun Jaitley Stadium — where Gambhir has a stand named in his honour.

'It's important to stay in present': Gambhir's blunt take on Rohit-Kohli's ODI future

IANS | October 14, 2025 1:28 PM

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) Head coach Gautam Gambhir gave his blunt reply when asked about the ODI future of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma with the ODI World Cup 2027 in mind, saying it is important for the team to stay in the present. He, however, expressed hope that the duo will have a successful ODI tour of Australia, which starts on October 19 in Perth.

Shameful to target Rana for the sake of your YouTube channel: Gambhir

IANS | October 14, 2025 12:45 PM

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) India head coach Gautam Gambhir on Tuesday slammed former player and ex-chief selector Kris Srikkanth for claiming that fast-bowling all-rounder Harshit Rana was selected for the upcoming ODI series in Australia due to his personal rapport with Gambhir.

Kohli returns to India to join ODI squad for Australia tour

IANS | October 14, 2025 12:36 PM

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) Indian batting stalwart Virat Kohli returned to the country on Tuesday after four months abroad, ahead of the national team’s departure for the upcoming ODI series of the white-ball tour of Australia, starting on Sunday.