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Grooming Jaiswal and Gill: is India easing out its seniors too soon?

Nov 2, 2026, 16:15 IST

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Team India now has eleven competing opening options.

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Jaiswal should prepare for red-ball cricket instead of playing first three ODIs.

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Selectors prefer Ishan Kishan because versatility suits India’s ODI backup requirements.

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Young players cannot guarantee fitness or form for the 2027 World Cup.

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Rohit Sharma may be phased out to protect Yashasvi Jaiswal’s prime.


The next Sachin? The hype around Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Nov 2, 2026, 15:22 IST

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Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli dominate coverage despite simultaneous India matches.

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A young cricketer, shorter than the stumps, plays on an alley-like pitch.

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Gautam Gambhir says India’s coach must deliver results, not make popular decisions.

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MS Dhoni may have already played his final IPL season.

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Indian cricket audiences increasingly attend matches specifically to watch Vaibhav Suryavanshi.


Should Sooryavanshi be fast-tracked ahead of Samson and Abhishek?

Nov 2, 2026, 13:59 IST

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Vaibhav Suryavanshi merits selection as an opening batter on performance.

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Sanju Samson has averaged about 20 across roughly 20 games since the T20 World Cup.

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India has won the series against New Zealand despite losing one match.

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Vaibhav Suryavanshi is being denied a place in India’s T20 team.

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Vaibhav Suryavanshi should open because his inclusion strengthens any team.


Kuldeep in or out? India's spin selection puzzle

Nov 1, 2026, 16:11 IST

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New Zealand comfortably chased India's 191 in the fifth T20I.

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Kuldeep Yadav has taken 198 wickets in 119 innings across modern white-ball cricket.

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Kuldeep Yadav received 25 overs but was expected to take wickets.

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Kuldeep Yadav could be crucial in middle overs of the ODI decider.

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Kuldeep Yadav is a high-quality wrist-spinner known for exceptional bowling control.


Can Test and ODI cricket survive the T20 era?

Oct 31, 2026, 16:30 IST

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Global T20 leagues have weakened bilateral international cricket series.

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Cricket did not need a new format; red-ball Test cricket needed revival.

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Flat pitches are increasingly appearing across T20I, ODI, and Test cricket.

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Imran Khan, Kapil Dev, and Ben Stokes represent increasingly rare genuine all-rounders.

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Modern fast bowlers seem weaker despite better nutrition, technology and physiotherapy.


India vs Pakistan: when the hype outgrows the contest

Oct 30, 2026, 19:00 IST

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India-Pakistan matches no longer generate the same excitement and emotion.

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India is far ahead of Pakistan in cricket.

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POV: You're hyped for the India vs Pakistan match, but it turns out the real competition is who can make the best WhatsApp status! Like, bro, is it cricket or a social media showdown?


No handshakes, no bilateral Tests: should politics decide India-Pakistan cricket?

Oct 30, 2026, 18:32 IST

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Kapil Dev prioritises national and cricket board policy over personal preferences.

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Kapil Dev says players should follow government and cricket board decisions.

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India's experience, killer instinct, and balance helped defeat Pakistan in close matches.

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India-Pakistan hockey players shook hands before their 2026 FIH World Cup match.

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Political differences prevent India and Pakistan from playing bilateral Test series.


Three formats or longevity? IPL overload and India's injury crisis

Oct 30, 2026, 15:37 IST

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Modern cricket’s year-round league schedule leaves fast bowlers less preparation time.

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Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah's injuries make four more years uncertain.

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Rohit Sharma may regain IPL captaincy before next year's World Cup.

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India's next WCL match against West Indies is a do-or-die contest.

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Jasprit Bumrah should not play 13 consecutive matches because injuries can occur.


Rohit Sharma at 2027: India's best bet or blocking the future?

Oct 29, 2026, 14:30 IST

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Rohit Sharma should be preferred over Yashasvi Jaiswal for India’s 2027 team.

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Rohit Sharma wants to win the 2027 World Cup for India.

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Rohit Sharma’s 2027 World Cup prospects cannot be predicted from current expectations.

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Rohit Sharma’s century was the second-fastest ODI century of the career.

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Rohit Sharma’s century strengthens his case for India’s 2027 World Cup squad.