Former India captain Ajinkya Rahane has singled out a bowler he considers especially difficult to face in practice, placing the focus on the intensity and challenge of India’s net sessions. The NDTV report’s headline frames the choice as neither Jasprit Bumrah nor Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
Gurnoor Brar’s rise as an India fast-bowling prospect has been shaped by a late commitment to cricket, a fascination with Dale Steyn and guidance from Morne Morkel. His career-best 4/30 in Wellington against New Zealand has brought renewed attention to the 26-year-old Punjab pacer’s pace, bounce and
Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings have reportedly agreed to a high-profile IPL 2027 trade involving Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh. The move is still subject to BCCI ratification, with Hardik expected to join Punjab as a player under captain Shreyas Iyer.
Former RCB captain Faf du Plessis believes Lucknow Super Giants, Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians could appoint new leaders for IPL 2027. He named Aiden Markram or Mitchell Marsh for LSG, Rinku Singh or a possible Hardik Pandya arrival for KKR, and Rohit Sharma or Jasprit Bumrah for MI.
Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja are set to feature in India A’s final four-day match against New Zealand A in Lincoln from November 7, as India sharpen their preparations for the two-Test series. Rishabh Pant is set to miss the fixture while recovering from a side strain.
India pacer Gurnoor Brar explained how he adjusted his length during the first ODI against New Zealand, pulling it back to a hard length after conceding a six. Advice from Arshdeep Singh and Anshul Kamboj helped him use his height to extract extra bounce in Auckland.
Ravichandran Ashwin believes Mumbai Indians would want CSK youngster Ayush Mhatre included in any deal for Hardik Pandya, while outlining alternative player packages involving Shivam Dube and Nathan Ellis.
India will rotate bowlers across a packed New Zealand tour and keep backup options available for the two-Test series, with Arshdeep Singh among the names under consideration, bowling coach Morne Morkel said.
Ajinkya Rahane has named his all-time India Test XI, selecting Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar and MS Dhoni while leaving out Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah. The former India batter’s team was framed around players he had shared the field with.
India have named Jasprit Bumrah in their Test squad for the two-match New Zealand series, while Rishabh Pant and Prasidh Krishna are included subject to fitness clearance. Shubman Gill will captain the side, with KL Rahul as vice-captain.
Sanju Samson has called Jasprit Bumrah a once-in-a-generation bowler after India’s 24-run defeat to West Indies in Hyderabad. While acknowledging Bumrah’s importance, Samson backed Arshdeep Singh and Prince Yadav, saying India’s young bowlers need more opportunities and support to develop.
Shubman Gill and Shafali Verma have won the ICC Men’s and Women’s Player of the Month awards for September 2026. Gill claimed his fifth monthly award after a record-breaking ODI double-century, while Shafali was recognised for her influential performances in the Women’s Asia Cup and Asian Games.
