Amidst speculation over India's next Test captain, Wasim Jaffer suggests Shubman Gill should lead during the England tour whenever Jasprit Bumrah rests. Jaffer advocates for Bumrah as the primary choice, with Gill as vice-captain to gain experience. Bumrah's fitness concerns and past injuries make him an uncertain choice for all five Tests.
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Jadeja, at 36 years of age, will be one of India's most experienced players going into the England series. Will the CSK man be named captain or not is a question yet to be answered. However, his message of gratitude on Instagram has sparked discussion and debate on whether the record-holder in tests deserves control of the team.
Mumbai Indians secured the final IPL playoff spot, defeating Delhi Capitals in a crucial match. They join Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and Punjab Kings in the knockouts, marking their 11th playoff appearance. With this victory, MI reached 16 points, eliminating DC from contention, while the battle for the top-two positions intensifies among GT, RCB, and PBKS.
James Hopes credits Ricky Ponting's relaxed environment and Shreyas Iyer's tactical captaincy for Punjab Kings' playoff success after 11 years. Hopes praises Arshdeep Singh's coachability and believes both Iyer and Singh deserve spots in the Indian squad for the England tour. He also highlights the team's focus on making impactful moments rather than dwelling on high scores.
Gujarat Titans have signed Kusal Mendis as a replacement for Jos Buttler, who will depart on May 26, 2025, for national duties. Mendis, acquired for Rs 75 Lakh, brings international experience after a stint in the Pakistan Super League 2025. Buttler's exit leaves a void despite GT's strong position atop the IPL standings, having won eight of eleven matches.
MS Dhoni's fans can rejoice as sources suggest he may not retire after the current season. Despite CSK's struggles and external doubts, Dhoni hasn't indicated this is his last year. Insiders believe his presence is vital to guide the young core and restore the team's championship caliber.
Hrishikesh Kanitkar has been appointed as the head coach for the India A team's England tour, commencing on May 30. Rajib Dutta will serve as the bowling coach, and Joydeep Bhattacharya as the fielding coach. Abhimanyu Easwaran will captain the side in three matches, including two against England Lions and one against the senior India squad.
Mumbai's Ayush Mhatre, 17, will captain the India Under-19 team for their England tour, joined by Bihar's 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi. Both impressed in their IPL debuts. Abhigyan Kundu from Mumbai is the vice-captain. Mhatre's leadership skills have been praised, drawing comparisons to Prithvi Shaw. The tour includes One-Day matches and Multi-Day games against England Under-19, starting June 24.
Mitchell Starc will not participate in the remainder of the IPL 2025, informing Delhi Capitals of his decision. As the team resumes practice, they anticipate the arrival of Faf du Plessis, Tristan Stubbs, and mentor Kevin Pietersen. With several players unavailable due to international duties, franchises are making temporary replacements, including Delhi Capitals signing Mustafizur Rahman.
Rivaba Jadeja expressed her pride as Ravindra Jadeja became the longest-reigning No.1 Test all-rounder, a moment of honour for their family and Indian cricket fans. She acknowledged India's progress in sports and thanked the Indian team's players and coaches. As per the latest ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings, Jadeja holds the top spot with 400 points, comfortably ahead of Bangladesh’s Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who sits second with 327 points.
Mumbai Indians secured their IPL playoff spot with a dominant 59-run victory over Delhi Capitals, eliminating DC from the competition. Suryakumar Yadav's explosive 73 propelled MI to 180/5, while Delhi collapsed to 121 all out. A post-match interaction between Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul went viral. KL Rahul has scored 504 runs from 12 matches at an impressive average of 56, including a century and three fifties.