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The ODI World Cup 2027 is still more than a year away. While permutations and combinations will change leading up to the marquee event, there seems to be instability surrounding the side source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/can-someone-say-rahul-dravid-did-something-without-planning-r-ashwin-on-how-road-to-world-cup-2027-should-shape-up-11803284#publisher=newsstand

The BCCI has made a significant change to the playing conditions ahead of the 2026-27 domestic season source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/bcci-makes-five-changes-to-playing-conditions-ahead-of-2026-27-domestic-season-11802975#publisher=newsstand

A day after slamming a sensational 138, the highest score by an Indian at Lord's, Rohit Sharma spoke about the 'outside noise'. The reason: the buzz surrounding his potential 'last ODI', which spread like wildfire before the third India vs England ODI source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/without-fire-there-is-no-smoke-ravichandran-ashwin-decodes-rohit-sharmas-outside-noise-claim-after-138-vs-england-11798252#publisher=newsstand

Kemar Roach recently became only the fifth West Indies and the second player from Barbados to reach the coveted 300-wicket landmark. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/kemar-roach-to-receive-special-honour-from-cricket-west-indies-for-300-test-wickets-milestone-11797383#publisher=newsstand

Rohit Sharma has played many memorable knocks in his career. He has three double centuries in ODIs, 33 centuries - seven of those coming in World Cups. Yet his 34th ODI ton, which came against England at Lord's on Sunday, was probably his most important century source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/shubman-gill-asked-asked-about-rohit-sharmas-last-odi-buzz-after-138-vs-england-his-reply-11793466#publisher=newsstand

India's batting heavyweights Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli added another remarkable milestone to their glittering careers on Sunday, becoming the first Indian pair to feature together in 400 international matches. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rohit-sharma-virat-kohli-achieve-huge-record-as-a-duo-not-even-sachin-tendulkar-sourav-ganguly-managed-11792065#publisher=newsstand

The last couple of days in Indian cricket have been all about one man - Rohit Sharma. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rohit-sharma-slams-statement-century-days-after-last-odi-buzz-slams-feat-that-even-sachin-tendulkar-virat-kohli-doesnt-have-11793052#publisher=newsstand

The former Pakistan batter hinted that if the selectors pressure Rohit Sharma out, Virat Kohli's departure could follow next. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rohit-sharma-lords-retirement-talk-triggers-massive-virat-kohli-warning-from-ex-pakistan-star-11789751#publisher=newsstand

In his last two ODI innings, Rohit Sharma has struggled to get going, putting uncertainty over his international future. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/that-is-something-rohit-sharma-would-be-concerned-about-ex-india-coach-ahead-of-3rd-england-odi-11789438#publisher=newsstand

Former Indian cricket team batter Mohammed Kaif weighed in on the chatter surrounding Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's futures with the 2027 ODI World Cup in focus. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/lionel-messi-namedropped-in-big-verdict-on-rohit-sharma-virat-kohlis-future-people-are-talking-11787293#publisher=newsstand

Former Australia head coach Darren Lehmann has backed his compatriot Justin Langer to clinch the vacant position of England's men's Test head coach. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/justin-langer-gets-backing-from-ex-australia-coach-to-take-up-england-test-gig-hed-be-really-good-11789580#publisher=newsstand

Former India head coach and renowned commentator Ravi Shastri offered a heartfelt reaction to reports of veteran batter Rohit Sharma's retirement. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rohit-sharma-last-odi-chatter-reaches-press-box-ravi-shastri-narrates-what-he-saw-11783948#publisher=newsstand

Under the revised format, the tournament will still feature 14 teams but will begin with a newly introduced three-team round-robin 'Super Series' involving the lowest-ranked qualifiers. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/less-opportunities-icc-slammed-over-controversial-world-cup-qualification-shake-up-11785023#publisher=newsstand

Joe Root dug deep into his reservoir of experience for an unbeaten 99 off 133 balls, anchoring England's series-levelling four-wicket win over India in the second ODI source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/joe-root-digs-in-as-england-level-series-with-four-wicket-victory-over-india-11781946#publisher=newsstand

Former Indian cricket team opener Sadagoppan Ramesh believes that there are many good options to replace Stephen Fleming as the Chennai Super Kings head coach. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/who-will-become-new-csk-head-coach-india-legend-picked-as-best-candidate-11776263#publisher=newsstand

Smriti Mandhana is more suited to lead India in the longer formats after Harmanpreet Kaur's tenure ends while the much younger Shafali Varma can be handed the reins of the T20 side, Mithali Raj said. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/mithali-backs-smriti-for-odi-captaincy-shafali-for-t20-11780547#publisher=newsstand

Moises Henriques, the most capped player in Australian domestic cricket history, has announced his retirement from New South Wales and the Sydney Sixers. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/australia-star-who-played-16-odis-set-to-play-for-portugal-in-t20-world-cup-qualifiers-11778054#publisher=newsstand

Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin backed the International Cricket Council's (ICC) changes to the fixture formats for the 2027 ODI World Cup and 2028 T20 World Cup. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/icc-format-changes-make-sense-from-competitiveness-standpoint-ravichandran-ashwin-11778079#publisher=newsstand

With just over a month remaining before the start of a three-match series against Pakistan, the ECB faces a race against time to finalise a replacement, while also keeping an eye on next year's home Ashes series. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ipl-coaches-in-demand-as-england-shortlist-9-candidates-to-replace-brendon-mccullum-report-11776240#publisher=newsstand

As per a report, the PCB has been accused of extortion for demanding a last-minute, unbudgeted $25,000 (approx. Rs. 24 lakh, approx. PKR 69 lakh) per player from the franchises for the NOC. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/mohsin-naqvi-accused-of-extortion-pakistan-players-set-to-face-ban-from-this-t20-league-report-11771486#publisher=newsstand

Brendon McCullum has apologised to English cricket fans for his results as the national test coach and accepted "it's time for someone else to have a go." source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/brendon-mccullum-says-sorry-to-england-fans-after-being-axed-as-test-coach-11766583#publisher=newsstand

Heather Knight and Tammy Beaumont marked the end of their international careers as India capped a dominant all-round performance with a massive 270-run victory over England in the one-off Women's Test at the iconic Lord's. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/heather-knight-tammy-beaumont-bid-farewell-to-international-cricket-as-india-crush-england-in-lords-test-11766044#publisher=newsstand

England head coach Brendon McCullum said his players had earned the opportunity to celebrate after completing a 4-0 T20I series sweep over India, confirming that he would ease the team's recently introduced alcohol guidelines for one night. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/anyone-who-wants-a-beer-can-have-brendon-mccullum-relaxes-englands-alcohol-policy-after-4-0-india-whitewash-11761379#publisher=newsstand

In the recent T20I series against England, the shuffle in the opening combination of India became a talking point. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/handling-of-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-and-sanju-samson-far-from-professional-ex-india-star-11761493#publisher=newsstand

Sam Curran and Adil Rashid's bowling masterclass outclassed India in the fifth and final T20I as England sealed a 56-run victory at The Rose Bowl in Southampton on Saturday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/india-lose-number-1-spot-in-t20i-rankings-after-1-605-days-11759430#publisher=newsstand

Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has lauded Rohit Sharma's leadership during some of the team's most difficult moments. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rohit-sharma-never-threw-anyone-under-the-bus-ex-india-coach-abhishek-nayars-big-statement-11758052#publisher=newsstand

The 'Sanju Samson or Vaibhav Sooryavanshi' debate rages on amid Team India's disastrous T20I form. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/gautam-gambhir-made-emotional-decision-by-picking-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-ex-india-stars-major-question-11755010#publisher=newsstand

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's initiation into international cricket has been tough. In the two matches he has played, he got starts but fell for scores of 13 and 14 in the India vs England T20I serie source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/have-seen-where-he-struggles-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-given-reality-check-by-england-star-with-t20i-series-on-line-11750375#publisher=newsstand

Senior Pakistan Cricket Board selector Aaqib Javed has blamed sacked Test captain Shan Masood and the team management for the recurring leadership and game-management issues. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/why-did-babar-azam-replace-shan-masood-as-pakistan-test-captain-explosive-details-emerge-11745625#publisher=newsstand

MS Dhoni recently celebrated his 45th birthday. The legendary India captain retired from international cricket long ago but continues to be part of the Chennai Super Kings side in the IPL. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/i-am-old-i-struggle-to-walk-ms-dhonis-gesture-during-3rd-india-vs-england-t20i-decoded-by-internet-11746230#publisher=newsstand

Kapil Dev, one of India's greatest cricketers ever, and Yograj Singh were contemporaries. They were mentored by the same coach, Desh Prem Azad, and went on to play for India, albeit with different levels of success. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/kapil-dev-finally-responds-to-yograj-singhs-controversial-remarks-on-him-sends-clear-message-11745993#publisher=newsstand

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi got a taste of the fact that international cricket isn't always child's play as England pacers Jofra Archer and Josh Tongue were fast and furious in clinically decimating India by a record 125 runs in the third T20 International on Tuesday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/3rd-t20i-india-collapse-to-record-heaviest-loss-as-england-win-by-125-runs-to-take-2-0-lead-11741187#publisher=newsstand

Dinesh Karthik, who was on commentary duty, was left baffled by the decision and questioned the management's faith in Dube. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/are-you-serious-gautam-gambhir-blasted-over-harshit-rana-batting-call-in-record-loss-to-england-11741247#publisher=newsstand

India outing in Nottingham marked an abject surrender as they were bowled out for 76 in just 11.4 overs while chasing 202. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/atrocious-unacceptable-shreyas-iyer-tears-team-india-apart-after-humiliating-loss-vs-england-11741215#publisher=newsstand

Former Indian skipper and "Captain Cool" MS Dhoni turns 45 on Tuesday. Dhoni has one of the most inspiring journeys in sports history. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/captain-cool-turns-45-looking-back-at-ms-dhonis-extraordinary-career-11736201#publisher=newsstand

FIFA chief Gianni Infantino on Monday defended the decision to reprieve US World Cup star Folarin Balogun after Donald Trump said he had appealed directly to the head of world football's governing body over the issue. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/fifa-chief-gianni-infantino-forced-to-defend-folarin-balogun-world-cup-reprieve-11736015#publisher=newsstand

Anvay Dravid, son of legendary Rahul Dravid, displayed his potential with a 67-ball 87, but opener Dimantha Mahavithana made an unbeaten 155 to guide Sri Lanka U19 to an eight-wicket win over India U19 in the second Youth ODI on Monday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/anvay-dravids-87-in-vain-as-dimantha-mahavithanas-155-leads-sl-u19-to-win-over-india-u19-11734245#publisher=newsstand

Justin Greaves and Shai Hope compiled centuries and guided West Indies to 406-5 in reply to Sri Lanka's 549-9 declared on the fourth morning of the second Test. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/justin-greaves-and-shai-hope-tons-have-west-indies-trailing-by-143-vs-sri-lanka-on-day-4-11735606#publisher=newsstand

The ex-India star particularly criticised the 17th over, where Ravi Bishnoi conceded 29 runs, citing the importance of disciplined bowling in modern T20 cricket. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/a-no-ball-crime-ex-india-star-blasts-ravi-bishnoi-after-loss-in-2nd-t20i-vs-england-11732703#publisher=newsstand

India dropped Sanju Samson in the second T20I vs England to hand 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi his international debut. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/samson-dropped-are-you-kidding-me-ex-india-star-as-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-makes-international-debut-11730043#publisher=newsstand

Australia thrashed England by seven wickets to win a record-extending seventh women's T20 World Cup title in a sold-out final at Lord's on Sunday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/beth-mooney-phoebe-litchfield-star-as-australia-hammer-england-in-womens-t20-world-cup-final-11731048#publisher=newsstand

Ravi Bishnoi became the perfect party pooper on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's much-hyped debut, conceding 29 runs in an over as England romped home by four wickets against India in the second T20I. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/2nd-t20i-ravi-bishnoi-gifts-england-easy-win-on-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-debut-11727783#publisher=newsstand

A masterful 168 by left-handed batter B Sai Sudharsan helped India A take a commanding 175-run first-innings lead against Sri Lanka A on day three of the second unofficial Test in Galle on Saturday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sai-sudharsan-hits-magnificent-168-as-india-a-take-175-run-lead-against-sri-lanka-a-11726997#publisher=newsstand

The Pakistan star is facing the country v club debate, and he will have to decide whether to join the national team for red-ball cricket or his franchise for white-ball cricket. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pakistan-spinner-abrar-is-in-a-fix-as-west-indies-tests-clash-with-the-hundred-11724356#publisher=newsstand

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is expected to make his senior India debut in the 2nd T20I of the 5-match series against England. His social media activity suggests so. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/vaibhav-sooryavanshi-to-make-india-debut-15-year-old-drops-big-hint-with-cryptic-post-11725138#publisher=newsstand

Former India cricketer Parthiv Patel sent a clear message to the Gautam Gambhir-led Indian team management on the need to communicate correctly with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/gautam-gambhir-sent-blunt-message-on-how-to-manage-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-tell-him-he-wont-play-11723388#publisher=newsstand

England men's team have announced their playing 11 for the second T20I of the ongoing five-match series against India, set to take place on Saturday at Manchester's Old Trafford stadium. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/england-announce-playing-11-for-2nd-t20i-against-india-11723910#publisher=newsstand

England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt led from the front on her return from injury with a superb 75 in a 40-run Women's T20 World Cup semi-final thrashing of South Africa at the Oval on Thursday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/nat-sciver-brunt-heather-knight-help-england-set-up-womens-t20-world-cup-final-against-australia-11720210#publisher=newsstand

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has quite literally divided the cricket world on the topic: whether the Indian team is holding back the teenager source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ab-de-villiers-goes-against-team-indias-thinking-on-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-in-a-divided-cricket-world-11719930#publisher=newsstand

Rajasthan-born Jai Moondra, who recently headlined Ireland's historic T20 series victory over India, was picked by Rotterdam Dockers during the inaugural ETPL Player Draft on Thursday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/india-born-ireland-pacer-jai-moondra-joins-t20-franchise-side-co-owned-by-john-abraham-11719649#publisher=newsstand

Ishan Kishan got run out in India's first T20I against England after a mix-up with Abhishek Sharma. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/kya-kar-raha-hai-abhishek-sharmas-reaction-viral-after-ishan-kishans-run-out-sunil-gavaskar-puts-clear-blame-11715001#publisher=newsstand

July 1 did not bring the much-awaited good news for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. India yet again left out the 15-year-old prodigy for the first T20I of the five-match T20 series against England source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/it-will-put-him-under-more-pressure-sunil-gavaskar-blunt-as-vaibhav-sooryavanshis-wait-for-debut-continues-11714887#publisher=newsstand

England's chase of 190 remained a non-starter after the heavens opened up during the innings break. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rain-abandons-1st-t20i-between-india-and-england-after-shreyas-iyer-abhishek-sharma-shine-11714963#publisher=newsstand