The daily brief
News, context, clarity.
All news stories and reports tagged with #captaincy.
Bigg Boss 19's new captain is Farhana Bhatt. Since becoming captain, Farhana's strong personality has been on display. She fearlessly confronts contestants one by one. The makers have shared a new...
The latest episode of Bigg Boss 19 continues to deliver drama and shifting alliances. The game is in full swing, with friendships transforming into rivalries. Contestants are employing various...
Newly appointed Pakistan ODI captain Shaheen Afridi has set a clear objective for his team ahead of the upcoming three-match series against Sri Lanka. Following a crucial series victory over South...
Haridwar Elmas clinched the Uttarakhand Premier League 2025 title, defeating Nainital Tigers in the final by 4 wickets. The victory was largely due to the outstanding performance of their captain,...
The Indian cricket team has been undergoing a period of transformation, especially regarding leadership changes. Following the shift in Test cricket, the captaincy of the ODI format has also been...
The era of 'Number 45' in Team India appears to be drawing to a close. Number 45, representing captain Rohit Sharma, has made this number synonymous with Indian cricket. Even at this stage of his...
The Asia Cup 2025 concluded with India's victory over Pakistan in the final match, securing a 5-wicket win. Following the championship, Captain Suryakumar Yadav and Player of the Tournament Abhishek...
The Australia A team is currently touring India and is playing a two-match unofficial Test series against India A. The first match ended in a draw. The second match is scheduled to be played at the...
Rajat Patidar continues to showcase his batting prowess in domestic cricket, even if he hasn't made a comeback to the Indian team. He's now demonstrating his leadership skills, guiding his team...
Preparations for the Asia Cup 2025 are in full swing, with Team India's training underway. The Indian team has set up a camp in Dubai, where all 15 players selected for the Asia Cup are...
Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has sparked significant discussion after making critical remarks about MS Dhoni, leading to widespread circulation of his comments. Pathan's statements alluded...
Hardik Pandya's journey in Indian cricket is a remarkable rags-to-riches story. From humble beginnings, surviving on Maggi noodles and facing financial hardships, to becoming a captain in the Indian...
Speculation is rife regarding Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) potential acquisition of KL Rahul during the IPL 2025 trade window. Reports indicate that KKR is keen to secure the services of the...
Rohit Sharma, recognized as one of the best captains in the world, led the Indian team to an ICC trophy after an 11-year drought. He captained the team, with Rahul Dravid as coach, to victory in the...
Ajinkya Rahane, the veteran batsman who led Team India to a Test victory in Australia, has decided to relinquish his captaincy before the Asia Cup. He has informed the association of his decision.
The upcoming IPL 2026 Trade Window is already generating significant buzz, with the potential movement of Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson at the forefront. Reports suggest Samson is seeking a...
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced its squads for the white-ball series against South Africa and the T20I matches against Ireland. England will play 3 ODIs and an equal number of...
Following the announcement of Test retirement by Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, Shubman Gill was appointed as the captain of the Test team. Former Indian...
The Asia Cup, a stage for intense rivalries and memorable performances, transitioned to the T20 format in 2016, mirroring the global shift toward shorter formats. As the 2025 edition approaches on...
While the Indian cricket team is currently inactive, cricket action continues in India. Various T20 leagues are underway in different states. One such league is being played in Delhi, from which...
The departure of Hardik Pandya from Gujarat Titans to Mumbai Indians before the IPL 2024 season sent shockwaves through the cricketing world. This unprecedented trade has sparked similar speculation...
In a stunning series, Team India, without Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, managed to draw the five-match Test series against England 2-2, surprising everyone. Captain Shubman Gill's leadership has been...
Young Indian Test cricket team captain Shubman Gill captivated cricket fans with his captaincy and batting during the England tour. He was entrusted with the Test team's leadership before the tour,...
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are reportedly making a strong effort to secure KL Rahul ahead of the 2026 IPL season. Rahul, currently in excellent form with the bat, has attracted significant interest,...
Following India's defeat to England in the first Test at Headingley, where England successfully chased a target of 371, Shubman Gill's captaincy faced scrutiny. Many cricket analysts questioned his...
Najmul Hossain Shanto has resigned as Bangladesh's Test captain following the team's defeat to Sri Lanka in the second and final Test match at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo. Sri Lanka...
India's batting coach, Sitanshu Kotak, expressed immense admiration for Shubman Gill following his stellar century in his inaugural match as captain in the first Test against England at Headingley....
India is set to compete in a five-match Test series against England, with the first match commencing on June 20 at Headingley. With Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli having retired, Shubman Gill has...
The Indian Test team is embarking on a new chapter with Shubman Gill as captain and Rishabh Pant as his deputy, marking the start of a new World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. This transition follows...
Shubman Gill is set to lead the Indian team in the five-match Test series against England, with the first Test commencing on June 20 at Headingley. This will be a challenging assignment for the young...
The much-anticipated five-Test series between India and England begins at Headingley. This series marks a new chapter for both teams in their red-ball careers. India is stepping into a post-Virat...
Jasprit Bumrah has revealed that he was the preferred choice of the selection panel, led by Ajit Agarkar, for India's Test captaincy. However, he declined the offer due to concerns about his...
With the upcoming five-match Test series drawing near, discussions have sparked regarding Shubman Gill's appointment as India's Test captain. Given Jasprit Bumrah's previous leadership during the...
Former Indian cricketer and commentator Dinesh Karthik has expressed reservations about Shubman Gill's preparedness to captain the Indian Test team, particularly ahead of the upcoming series against...
Following his retirement from Test cricket and T20Is, veteran Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma's future in ODI cricket is now under scrutiny. Reports suggest that his participation in the 2027 ODI World...
KL Rahul dropped a bombshell by stating he discovered Washington Sundar's injury only after arriving for the toss. 'It was a total surprise,' Rahul remarked during the post-match briefing. This lack...
JP Duminy has tipped Tristan Stubbs to become one of the most successful captains in the history of the SA20 league. In a recent interview, the veteran all-rounder highlighted Stubbs' sharp cricket...