With the IPL mega auction approaching, the Gujarat Titans have announced their plan to retain key players from their team. Captain Shubman Gill, star spinner Rashid Khan, and left-handed batter Sai Sudharsan are all set to return to the team, along with uncapped players Rahul Tewatia and Shahrukh Khan. The franchise is looking to build a strong team for the upcoming season, with the retention of these players expected to bring success on the field.
IPL franchise team Gujarat Titans announced their list of retained players for the upcoming IPL auction, with superstar all-rounder Rashid Khan and young captain Shubman Gill among the five players retained. The Titans, who have a purse of Rs. 69 crore, will enter the auction with a strong squad featuring talented players like Sai Sudharsan, Shahrukh Khan and Rahul Tewatia. With the auction yet to happen, fans are eagerly waiting to see which players the Titans will add to their roster.
In the world of entertainment, social media never sleeps, especially when it comes to the lives of celebrities. Indian cricketer Shubman Gill recently shared a picture on Instagram from a recent ad shoot with Bollywood actress Ananya Panday. The picture went instantaneously viral, prompting fans to start speculating about the rumored crush Riyan Parag has on Ananya. This sparked a new trend on social media as fans hilariously speculated and commented on the dynamic between the three. The fun and light-hearted banter didn't fail to make people laugh and remind them that sometimes, it's the simple things that can bring joy.
Follow the live updates of the first match between India A and India B in the Duleep Trophy 2024, taking place at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. With the likes of Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, and Rishabh Pant in the teams, it is expected to be a thrilling competition. Keep an eye on key bowlers Khaleel Ahmed and Kuldeep Yadav as well as the Jaiswal brothers from India B.
In a nail-biting 3rd T20I match, India emerged as the victors against Sri Lanka, winning the series with a 3-0 sweep. After a tense tied match, India dominated the Super Over and easily achieved the target of three runs for victory. Despite a rocky start at 48/5, Shubman Gill and Riyan Parag's partnership helped stabilize India's innings before Washington Sundar's quickfire 25 pushed them towards a defendable total. Sri Lanka put up a strong fight, with newcomer Chamindu Wickramasinghe and spin bowler Wanindu Hasaranga impressing, but it wasn't enough to stop India's new era under captain Suryakumar Yadav from kicking off with a successful series win.
Former CSK captain MS Dhoni may continue as a player in IPL 2025 if BCCI allows 5-6 retentions ahead of the mega auction. After passing on the captaincy baton in IPL 2024 due to knee issues, Dhoni is now expected to return as captain for 2025. Dhoni has reportedly discussed his future with CSK owner N Srinivasan and if the BCCI's retention rules change, Chennai is likely to retain Dhoni for the next season.
The Indian cricket team, along with their families, takes a break from the T20I series against Zimbabwe to visit a wildlife sanctuary in Harare. The BCCI organized the tour in collaboration with Zimbabwe Cricket and Zimbabwe Tourism. The team will be joined by Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, and Yashasvi Jaiswal, who were part of India's T20 World Cup-winning campaign. The team is currently tied 1-1 with Zimbabwe in the five-match series.
Samson, the backup wicketkeeper batter, has been named as the vice-captain for India's third T20I against Zimbabwe as the team makes several changes in their playing XI. This is the first time Samson has been part of the leadership group for the senior men's team. With the Indian spinners expected to play a key role on a slow and dry surface, the competition is expected to be intense.
The new-look Indian cricket team faced a shocking loss against Zimbabwe in the first T20I match in Harare. Despite a strong bowling performance, the Indian batters could not chase down the target of 115 runs and were all out for just 102. Indian captain Shubman Gill blames his team's poor fielding and his own batting failure for the defeat, while Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza credits his team's bowlers and the energy of the crowd for their victory.
A young Indian cricket team, led by Shubman Gill, left for Zimbabwe to play a five-match T20I series, coached by National Cricket Academy head VVS Laxman. Youngsters Riyan Parag and Abhishek Sharma will also make their maiden India appearances, while Gill will join the team directly from the US. The BCCI shared photos of the team boarding the flight on X, including other rising stars like Ruturaj Gaikwad and Ravi Bishnoi.