Team Strategy and Selection Gujarat Titans have built a balanced squad for IPL 2026, combining explosive batting, versatile bowling, and tactical depth. The team’s strategy focused on smart selections during the auction, emphasizing classy openers, power hitters, spinners, and death-over specialists. The squad includes Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, an

The IPL 2026 playoff battle intensifies as Gujarat Titans take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in a high-pressure clash at Ahmedabad with both teams fighting for a top-two finish.   The IPL 2026 playoff race is entering its most dramatic stage, and Tuesday’s blockbuster clash between Gujarat Titans and Sunrisers Hyderabad in Ahmedabad could heavily influence the final top-four standings. With Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Gujarat Titans all locked

GT Outclass RR by 77 Runs to Climb Into IPL 2026 Top Four Gujarat Titans delivered a dominant all-round performance to defeat Rajasthan Royals by 77 runs in IPL 2026 at Jaipur. Led by captain

Punjab Kings opened their IPL 2026 campaign with a tense victory over Gujarat Titans on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 (IST) in Match 4 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh. The contest, which marked the first appearance of the season for both teams, delivered a dramatic finish as Punjab overcame a late collapse to secure two crucial points. After winning the toss and electing to field, Punjab Kings executed their bowling plans eff

India's T20 World Cup 2026 journey has hit a rough patch after a heavy 76-run loss to South Africa in their Super 8 opener. While the team’s future in the tournament remains uncertain, their coach, Gautam Gambhir, is now under intense scrutiny for his handling of key decisions. Critics, including 1983 World Cup winner Krishnamachari Srikkanth, have raised concerns about Gambhir's strategies, particularly his team selection choices. Srikkanth expressed doubts over Gambhir’s role,

Bigg Boss Kannada 12 concluded on a grand and emotional note with Gilli Nata emerging as the winner of the widely followed reality show. After months of intense competition, emotional challenges, and strategic gameplay, Gilli Nata lifted the coveted trophy and secured a cash prize of ₹50 lakh along with a brand-new SUV. His victory marked the culmination of one of the most engaging seasons in the show’s history, drawing strong audience participation and widespread attention. Hos

India’s Test captain Shubman Gill has been ruled out of the upcoming Duleep Trophy 2025 due to illness, according to multiple reports. The tournament is set to begin on August 28 at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground in Bengaluru. Gill, who was originally named captain of the North Zone squad, is recovering at his home in Chandigarh after undergoing a medical evaluation. The report submitted to the BCCI confirmed that he would not be fit in time for th

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is preparing for a significant shake-up in its national selection committee just days after unveiling India’s Asia Cup 2025 squad. The board has opened applications for two vacant positions in the senior men’s selection panel, signaling a move towards restructuring ahead of the packed cricket calendar. Despite these changes, Ajit Agarkar will continue as the chief selector until 2026, given his succ

Shubman Gill has been appointed vice-captain of India’s T20I squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, with Suryakumar Yadav leading the team. Jasprit Bumrah also returns to the squad, bolstering India's pace attack for the Asia Cup, which will be held in the UAE from September 9-28, 2025. The 15-member squad was announced on August 19, 2025, by BCCI selection chief Ajit Agarkar. India will kick off their campaign against the hosts UAE on September 10, f

As the highly anticipated Asia Cup 2025 approaches, speculation has intensified over the inclusion of Shubman Gill in India’s squad. Despite his stellar performance in the recently concluded England Test series, reports suggest that the in-form batter might not make the cut for the upcoming tournament. Set to begin on September 9, 2025, the Asia Cup will be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where India is expected to field a team with significant e

Shubman Gill, India’s Test captain, has proven his commitment to the game by choosing to lead North Zone in the 2025-26 Duleep Trophy. Despite having just completed a physically demanding five-match Test series against England, where he scored an impressive 754 runs, second only to Sunil Gavaskar’s record, Gill is setting an example for his fellow cricketers by opting to play in domestic tournaments. Thi

Shubman Gill, India’s Test captain and batting sensation, stunned cricket fans with a mammoth 754-run tally in the recently concluded five-match Test series against England. His consistency at the crease made him the highest run-scorer of the series and earned him the prestigious Player of the Series award for India. Gill’s total is now the second-highest ever by a captain in a single Test series—only behind Don Bradman’s record of 801

Sourav Ganguly, the former Indian cricket team captain, has spoken out about the absence of cricketing giants Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in India’s recent Test series against England. With both players announcing their retirements just before the series, Ganguly’s verdict on the Shubman Gill-led team, which managed to level the series despite these voids, was clear: "Indian cricket stops for no one."

In a surprising and costly mistake, Shubman Gill, the Indian cricket team's captain, was dismissed in a blunder during Day 1 of the 5th Test against England. The incident occurred in the 28th over of India's innings when Gill, after defending a full delivery from Gus Atkinson, impulsively called for a risky single. This decision caught Sai Sudharsan off guard, who initially declined the call, but Gill was already halfway down the pitch. With Atkinson

The third Test between India and England at Lord's ended with a narrow defeat for India, with the team falling short by 135 runs on Day 5. Despite a valiant effort from Ravindra Jadeja, India could not manage to recover after losing four wickets early in the session. India started Day 5 with six wickets in hand and the target of 135 runs in sight. However, the collapse of top-order batters left the team struggling, with England's bowlers – Ben St

India captain Shubman Gill had a cheeky moment during the post-match press conference following his team’s historic 336-run win over England at Edgbaston. As the press assembled to speak with the young skipper, Gill looked around the room and asked with a grin, “Where's my favourite journalist?” a clear reference to the English reporter who had highlighted India’s dismal record at Edgbaston during the pre-match media interaction.

India surged to the fourth position in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) standings after a commanding 336-run win over England in the second Test at Edgbaston. This victory marks a historic milestone for Indian cricket, as it is their first-ever win at the Birmingham venue, ending a long-standing winless streak that included seven losses and a draw. With this result, the five-match series now stands level at 1-1.

Rishabh Pant continues to make history in the cricketing world. On Day 4 of the second Test against England at Edgbaston, Birmingham, the India vice-captain shattered yet another monumental record. After coming to the crease following KL Rahul's dismissal, Pant wasted no time and struck England pacer Josh Tongue for a six, marking his 22nd six in Tests in England. With this powerful shot, Pant set the record for the most sixes by any batter in Test matches

Shubman Gill's stellar performance on Day 1 of the second Test against England at Edgbaston, Birmingham, has made headlines. The Indian Test captain and opening batter scored a century, adding several impressive feats to his cricketing career. With his brilliant knock, Gill became just the second Indian captain, after batting legend Virat Kohli, to score a hundred at Edgbaston in a Test match. Gill's remarkab

India’s team management is facing scrutiny as opinions divide over player selections for the second Test against England. The focus has shifted to Kuldeep Yadav, a talented left-arm wrist spinner who has struggled to cement his place in India's Test squad despite his undeniable ability. Following Ravichandran Ashwin's retirement, the expectation was that Kuldeep would get more opportunities, but that hasn’t materialized yet, and some believ