The Latest Breaking News from Nitish Kumar Reddy

1st ODI: India eye game-time for young names, Ro-Ko readiness against West Indies

India will begin a three-match ODI series against West Indies, focusing on player readiness for the World Cup. Young talents like Yashasvi Jaiswal will be evaluated alongside established players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. With series planned before the World Cup, consistent performances are crucial for selection. Bowling coach Morne…

The Economic Times · Sep 26

'Toss up between Jaiswal, Gaikwad': Aakash Chopra on WC2027 reserves

Aakash Chopra discussed India's 2027 World Cup reserve players. He expects a close competition between Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad. Rishabh Pant's white-ball prospects appear diminished after his recent omission. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are expected to score runs and win matches. All-rounders like Ravindra Jadeja must seize opportunities…

The Economic Times · Sep 19

India announces West Indies ODI squad: Who’s in, who’s out as Rohit, Kohli return

India's ODI squad for the West Indies series features Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal, with Shubman Gill retaining the captaincy. Hardik Pandya and Rishabh Pant are absent, while Auqib Nabi and Naman Dhir receive maiden call-ups. Shreyas Iyer will lead the T20I side as India prepare for three…

The Economic Times · Sep 17

India vs Afghanistan 1st T20I: Tough choice between Samson and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as team face tricky Afghan 'test'

India faces a selection dilemma for the opening T20I against Afghanistan. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's aggression competes with Sanju Samson's experience and flair. The team management must decide between the two for the top order. Afghanistan's strong spin and pace attack will test the Indian lineup. This series serves as crucial preparation…

The Economic Times · Sep 12

Yash Thakur replaces Harshit Rana in India's squads for Afghanistan T20Is, Asian Games

Yash Thakur is stepping in for the injured Harshit Rana in the Indian squads for the upcoming Afghanistan series and Asian Games. Rana's injury occurred during a recent match simulation. Thakur, who has made his T20I debut recently, has an impressive domestic track record.

The Economic Times · Sep 10

India vs Afghanistan T20I: Sony Pictures Networks bags TV rights for three-match series

Sony Sports Network has secured exclusive broadcast rights for the upcoming India-Afghanistan T20I series. The three-match series will commence on September 13 at the Arun Jaitley stadium. India's squad is led by Shreyas Iyer, while Afghanistan is captained by Ibrahim Zadran. Afghanistan's strong spin attack features Rashid Khan and experienced…

The Economic Times · Sep 8

Afghanistan vs India T20I Series 2026: Full schedule, squads, dates, timings, venue and key players to watch

In September 2026, India will welcome Afghanistan for an exciting three-match T20I series, all set to take place at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. Kicking off on September 13 and wrapping up on September 17, both teams have announced their rosters. It's imperative for players to secure fitness…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

Players play through injuries during IPL due to franchise, financial pressures, then are dumped onto unsuspecting COE physios: BCCI CoE Source

A source at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) has raised concerns over players playing through injuries during the Indian Premier League (IPL) due to franchise and financial pressures before being sent to the national cricket board's rehabilitation facility, making the task of managing their return to international cricket increasingly…

The Economic Times · Aug 9

"Conversation with Nitish is....": CoE head VVS Laxman on injured all-rounder's rehab

VVS Laxman addressed player injuries and workload management at the BCCI Centre of Excellence. He emphasized understanding player rehabilitation and the mental aspects of recovery. Managing an all-rounder's workload requires continuous fitness improvement and productive use of breaks. New fitness tests, including the Bronco test, are being implemented for contracted…

The Economic Times · Aug 9

CoE under scanner: Bumrah's unavailability for Lanka Tests leaves selectors red-faced

A communication gap exists between sports science and the selection committee. Jasprit Bumrah's absence highlights issues with injury management and rehabilitation timelines. Questions arise about the sports science team's effectiveness and player fitness assessments. Physio Kamlesh Jain's role is also under review following numerous player injuries. A comprehensive review meeting…

The Economic Times · Aug 3