It remains uncertain whether the two players will be traded directly or if they might be released by their franchises to enter the auction pool.
With reports suggesting Samson has requested to be released by RR before the upcoming mini-auction.
They don't have a finisher at number six or seven tells Uthappa.
At the top of the T20I batting rankings is India opener Abhishek Sharma.
In the same update, Yashasvi Jaiswal slipped out of the top 10.
In the ICC ODI bowling rankings, West Indies pacer Jayden Seales made huge strides, jumping 24 spots to 33rd after his career-best performance of 6 for 18 against Pakistan.
The BCCI has stated that there is “no hurry” to decide the futures of both Rohit and Kohli following media reports suggesting the two might retire after the tour of Australia.
Rohit and Kohli last played ODI cricket during India’s victorious Champions Trophy campaign earlier this year.
Babar has slipped to No. 3 in the world rankings.
After touring England, Sundar praised Gambhir and Shubman Gill for their leadership, having played four Tests in which he contributed 284 runs from eight innings at an average of 47.33, including a century and a fifty.
Looking ahead, Sundar faces uncertainty regarding his inclusion in India’s T20I squad for the T20 Asia Cup 2025 in the UAE.
Tymal Mills, ex-RCB and MI pacer, became the first cricketer on OnlyFans, focusing on cricket and lifestyle content. The ECB banned its logo on his bat in The Hundred citing “family-friendly” concerns.
Mohammed Azharuddin criticised Jasprit Bumrah’s workload management after the pacer played only 3 of 5 Tests vs England. Despite Bumrah’s absence, Siraj, Akash Deep, and Prasidh Krishna shone. Bumrah returns for Asia Cup 2025, with fitness concerns still looming.
Harbhajan Singh has reiterated his call to boycott cricket with Pakistan, citing soldiers’ sacrifices and national security. He urged cricketers and media to avoid engagement with Pakistan. Despite his stance, India and Pakistan are set to face off in the Asia Cup on September 14 in Dubai.
Sourav Ganguly backs Abhimanyu Easwaran for India’s No. 3 Test batting spot after England series exposed weaknesses.
Despite 103 first-class matches and 7,841 runs, Easwaran has yet to make his long-awaited Test debut.
Easwaran’s father criticizes repeated omissions, revealing Gautam Gambhir assured his son a fair chance in the national team.
Virat Kohli last played the Vijay Hazare Trophy in 2010, captaining Delhi to a dominant win over Services.
Rohit Sharma’s last Vijay Hazare appearance came in 2018, helping Mumbai reach the final and lift the trophy.
Speculation grows over Kohli and Rohit’s ODI retirement, with the 2025 Australia series possibly their last before the 2027 World Cup.
Mohammad Rizwan was dismissed for a golden duck after leaving a Jayden Seales in-swinger that rattled his off stump, sparking viral memes and criticism.
Jayden Seales delivered a career-best spell of 6/18 as Pakistan collapsed to 92 all out, suffering a 202-run defeat in the series decider.
Shai Hope’s unbeaten 120 powered West Indies to 294/6, securing their first ODI series win over Pakistan in 34 years.
Shoaib Akhtar hails Saim Ayub as a “great talent” and urges Pakistan cricket to invest in his long-term growth.
The 23-year-old opener impressed with two half-centuries in the T20I series against West Indies after injury struggles.
Fans overwhelmingly back Ayub, with nearly 75% voting him “really good” in a recent poll.
Babar Azam’s century drought has extended to 72 innings, with his form sharply declining since 2023. Once among cricket’s elite, captaincy pressure, poor strike rate, and Pakistan’s struggles have hurt his performances, putting his ODI future under serious threat.
Karun Nair calls the viral ‘crying’ photo with KL Rahul during the India vs England Test series an AI-generated fake.
The right-hander made his Test comeback after eight years, scoring 205 runs in the 2-2 drawn series.
Nair cherished spending time with Karnataka teammates KL Rahul and Prasidh Krishna, praising India’s fighting spirit.
Pakistan crumbled to just 92 all out, suffering their heaviest ODI defeat to West Indies as Jayden Seales ripped through the top order with career-best 6-18.
Shai Hope’s unbeaten 120 off 112 balls powered West Indies to 294-6, setting up their first ODI series win over Pakistan since 1991.
West Indies clinched a 2-1 series victory, ending decades of frustration and exposing Pakistan’s fragile batting in foreign conditions.
ECB bans Tymal Mills from displaying the OnlyFans logo during The Hundred 2025 to protect the tournament’s family-friendly image.
Mills insists his OnlyFans content is safe and cricket-focused, offering behind-the-scenes insights and lifestyle updates for fans.
The decision reignites debate over athlete personal branding and sponsorship rules in modern cricket.
Roger Binny will remain BCCI President until the September AGM after the National Sports Bill raised the age limit for office bearers to 75.
The 1983 World Cup winner could secure a fresh term if BCCI state unit members and key stakeholders back his continuation.
BCCI now falls under the National Sports Bill but remains exempt from RTI, with leadership decisions expected to shape Indian cricket ahead of the 2028 Olympics.
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