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Karthik Backs Flower for England Job but Doubts Availability
Dinesh Karthik calls Andy Flower one of the best coaches but questions if he can juggle IPL commitments with the England Test role.

India Must Pick Four Pacers, Drop Shivam Dube for England ODIs
With Hardik Pandya and Nitish Kumar Reddy injured, India's lack of reliable pace-bowling all-rounders makes it better to field an extra seamer than rely on Dube's weak bowling.

Ravichandran Ashwin Emerges as Frontrunner for England Test Coach Role
The former Indian all-rounder is reportedly in discussions with the ECB to replace Brendon McCullum, who was dismissed as Test coach but retained for white-ball sides.

Rohit Sharma Faces Make-or-Break ODI Series for 2027 World Cup Berth
India's three-match ODI series against England begins at Edgbaston, with several players, including former captain Rohit Sharma, needing strong performances to secure their spots for the 2027 World Cup.

Sanjay Manjrekar Blames IPL's 'Heavy Makeup' for India's T20I Woes
Former India cricketer says batting-friendly IPL pitches give a false sense of ability to Indian batters, leading to overseas failures.

Three Indian Players Face 2028 T20 World Cup Axe After England Rout
India's transition under new captain Shreyas Iyer hits a rocky start with a 4-0 series loss to England, putting several players' spots in doubt for the 2028 T20 World Cup.

Yastika Bhatia Scripts History with Maiden Test Ton at Lord's
The Indian wicketkeeper-batter becomes the first woman to score a Test century at the iconic venue.

Heather Knight's Two Defining Innings Before Retirement
As Heather Knight prepares to retire, we revisit two of her finest international performances.

McCullum Loosens Alcohol Rules After England's India Series Win
Head coach allows players to celebrate with a beer, but urges responsibility.

Shai Hope's Shift to No.4 Sparks ODI Dominance
The West Indies captain has thrived since moving to the middle order, averaging over 57 with a strike rate above 95.

ICC Retains 50 Overs, No New Teams in WTC
No plans to reduce ODI overs or expand World Test Championship, while suspensions on USA and Canada continue.

England Dethrones India as No. 1 T20I Team After Four-Year Reign
India's historic 1,605-day streak atop the ICC T20I rankings ends with a 0-4 series loss to England.
