In the ongoing Ranji Trophy match against Karnataka, Punjab captain Shubman Gill proved himself as the backbone of his team after scoring a much-needed half-century in the second innings. This comes as a relief for Gill, who had been struggling to find his form after a disappointing outing in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. The knock also holds significance as India gears up for upcoming ODIs and the ICC Champions Trophy, where Gill's performance will be closely observed. In another match, Shardul Thakur's brilliant century for Mumbai sets a target of 205 runs for Jammu & Kashmir to win. Stay updated on all the latest cricket news and download our app for more updates.
Shubman Gill's tough day continued as Karnataka's Ravichandran Smaran's double century helped the hosts secure a commanding lead over Punjab in their Elite Group C Ranji Trophy match. Smaran's 203 runs was the highlight of the day, as Karnataka's batters dominated the field, with Haryana's Anuj Thakral also shining with 6/31 against Bengal. Gill will have to come up with a strong performance in the second innings if Punjab is to have any chance of a comeback.
Mumbai's Shardul Thakur once again came to the rescue of his struggling team in the Ranji Trophy match against Jammu and Kashmir. After saving Mumbai's first innings with a century, Thakur stepped up in the second innings, scoring another hundred with support from Tanush Kotian. Meanwhile, other Indian internationals like Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer, and Shubman Gill struggled in their respective matches.
The BCCI announced the Indian squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 and Rohit Sharma has been retained as the ODI skipper despite concerns about his form. He will lead the Men in Blue for the first time in the tournament, with Shubman Gill as his vice-captain. Jasprit Bumrah, recovering from a back spasm, has been included in the squad, with his fitness to be tested in the ODI series against England. Mohammed Shami and Kuldeep Yadav also make their return to the squad, while Virat Kohli's participation in the Ranji Trophy is doubtful due to a neck injury.
The Indian cricket team's recent announcement of their Champions Trophy squad has sparked controversy over the selection of Shubman Gill as the Vice-Captain. Former player Gautam Gambhir has voiced his support for Hardik Pandya, leading to conflicting opinions on team dynamics and performance. In addition, there is also a rift over the wicketkeeper-batter selection, with Gambhir advocating for Sanju Samson while the Captain and chief selector favour Rishabh Pant. This decision-making process has raised questions among fans about favouritism and the team's interest.
Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan expressed his disappointment over top order batter Sanju Samson not being included in the Indian cricket team for the upcoming ODI series against England and ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Despite his impressive performance in T20Is, Samson was overlooked in favor of Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul as keepers. Pathan also discussed the omission of fast bowler Mohammed Siraj and the rise of young talent Shubman Gill in the team.
On January 18, 2025, Indian opener Shubman Gill made history by becoming the first player from his country to score a double century in an ODI match. His magnificent knock of 208 runs off 149 balls included 19 fours and nine sixes, propelling India to a formidable total of 349/8 against New Zealand. Along with captain Rohit Sharma and other teammates, Gill held the fort and smashed consecutive sixes to reach his milestone in style. This epic knock will be remembered for years to come in the world of Indian cricket.
After much anticipation, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the 15-man squad for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy and ODI series against England. Rohit Sharma will lead the team, with Shubman Gill as the vice-captain, while key players like Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah have also been included. The absence of head coach Gautam Gambhir from the press conference has raised questions, but captain Rohit Sharma and chief selector Ajit Agarkar assured that his input was taken into consideration during team selection. Overall, the squad seems to be a well-balanced and formidable one for potential future tournaments.
Shehnaaz Gill, known for her popular stint on Bigg Boss, has shared a new dance video on social media featuring her in the flip version of the hit song Sajna Ve Sajna. While some fans were unimpressed with her moves, many others praised her sizzling dance performance and compared her to Bollywood star Katrina Kaif. Gill's fans were left in awe of her bold and beautiful avatar and could not stop raving about her dance skills.
As India continues to struggle in the ongoing test match against Australia, the spotlight is on Jasprit Bumrah who is on the verge of entering the record books. With one more wicket, the 28-year-old could surpass Sachin Tendulkar's record of most wickets taken by an Indian in a Test series played in Australia. Bumrah's remarkable rise in the past 5 years has made him one of the greatest fast bowlers of all time, and he will be looking to add to his already impressive tally of 22 wickets in the series.