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Mitchell Starc Returns as Australia Name Squad for India ODIs and T20Is 2025

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MItchell Starc

Australia have announced their squads for the upcoming white-ball series against India, featuring the return of pace spearhead Mitchell Starc and a fresh leadership stint for Mitchell Marsh, who will captain both the ODI and T20I sides. The three-match ODI series begins on October 19 in Perth, followed by a five-match T20I series starting October 29.

Starc, who sat out the ODI series against South Africa to manage his workload, makes his comeback as he eyes preparation for the Ashes beginning in November. The left-arm pacer, who has already retired from T20 internationals, will lead Australia’s bowling attack alongside Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Ellis, Ben Dwarshuis, and Xavier Bartlett.

Selectors have also rewarded in-form players Matthew Renshaw, Matt Short, and Mitchell Owen with ODI recalls. Renshaw, returning to the 50-over setup for the first time since 2022, earned his spot after a string of impressive performances for Australia A and Queensland.

Cummins, Labuschagne, and Maxwell Missing

Regular skipper Pat Cummins will skip the India tour to focus on his recovery from a lumbar bone stress injury ahead of the Ashes. Marnus Labuschagne, Sean Abbott, Aaron Hardie, and Matthew Kuhnemann, who featured in the South Africa ODIs, have missed selection this time.

Meanwhile, Glenn Maxwell continues to recover from a wrist injury sustained in training and remains unavailable for the T20Is. His absence opens opportunities for all-rounders like Marcus Stoinis, Cameron Green, and Cooper Connolly to step up.

Alex Carey to Miss First ODI

Wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey will miss the opening ODI in Perth due to domestic commitments with South Australia but is expected to return for the remaining two games. Josh Inglis, who has recovered from a calf strain, will handle the gloves during Carey’s absence.

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T20 Squad: Focus on World Cup Preparation

The first two T20Is will serve as key preparation for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Inglis and Ellis return to the T20 setup, while Tim David, Matthew Short, Marcus Stoinis, and Adam Zampa form part of a strong core.

Chief selector George Bailey stated that workload management and Test preparation were crucial in shaping both squads:

“We are trying to strike a balance to ensure we simultaneously prepare individuals for the Test series while keeping the T20 squad intact ahead of the World Cup next year.”

Australia’s Squads for India Series 2025

Aus ODI Squad

Mitchell Marsh (c), Xavier Bartlett, Alex Carey, Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matthew Renshaw, Matthew Short, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Mitchell Owen.

AUS T20I Squad

Mitchell Marsh (c), Sean Abbott, Xavier Bartlett, Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Matthew Short, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa, Mitchell Owen.

Bernard Julien, 1975 World Cup Winner, Passes Away at 75

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Bernard Julien, 1975 World Cup Winner

The cricketing world is in mourning as former West Indies all-rounder Bernard Julien, a member of the historic 1975 World Cup-winning team, passed away on October 5, 2025, at the age of 75 in Valsen, North Trinidad. Julien’s contributions to West Indies cricket, both with bat and ball, left a lasting legacy that will be remembered by fans and fellow cricketers alike.

Bernard Julien: Cricket Career Highlights and Stats

Bernard Julien represented the West Indies in 24 Test matches and 12 One-Day Internationals (ODIs). A talented left-arm medium-fast bowler and a dependable batsman, he took 68 international wickets and scored 952 runs, including two centuries in his career. His calm temperament and strategic approach made him a valued player on every team he represented.

Julien’s international cricket career also included stints with Kent County Cricket Club (1970–1977) in England, where he showcased his skills in county cricket before returning to the international arena.

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1975 World Cup Stats

Julien was one of the key figures in the West Indies squad that won the first-ever Men’s Cricket World Cup in 1975, led by captain Clive Lloyd. His remarkable performances during the tournament were instrumental in securing the championship:

  • Group Stage vs. Sri Lanka: 4 wickets for 20 runs
  • Semi-Final vs. New Zealand: 4 wickets for 27 runs
  • Final vs. Australia at Lord’s: 2 wickets and an unbeaten 26 runs

These contributions helped West Indies lift the trophy and cemented Julien’s place in cricketing history.

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Challenges and the 1982–83 Controversy

Julien’s international career ended abruptly when he participated in the 1982–83 South Africa tour, during the era of apartheid. At that time, South Africa faced a global sports boycott due to racial segregation policies. The West Indies players who joined the rebel tour were initially banned for life by the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) and ICC, effectively ending their international careers. This decision highlighted the political and ethical complexities that affected cricket during that period.

Why Number 17 Is Retired in Formula 1

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Why Number 17 Is Retired in Formula 1

In the fast-paced world of Formula 1, every number carries meaning. Some reflect history, others symbolize luck or personal milestones. But among all the digits on the grid, number 17 stands apart not because of a championship story, but because it was retired forever in honor of a young driver whose promising career was tragically cut short: Jules Bianchi.

Jules Bianchi F1 Career

Formula One World Championship CareerDetails
NationalityFrance
Active Years2013–2014
TeamsMarussia
Car Number17 (retired in his honour)
Entries34 (34 starts)
Championships0
Wins0
Podiums0
Career Points2
Pole Positions0
Fastest Laps0
First Entry2013 Australian Grand Prix
Last Entry2014 Japanese Grand Prix

Jules Bianchi’s passing deeply touched the Formula 1 community. Drivers, teams, and fans remembered him as both a talented racer and a kind person. His legacy inspired continued safety improvements in the sport. Even years later, tributes like Charles Leclerc’s helmet and a street named in his honor keep his memory alive.

Who Was Jules Bianchi?

Jules Bianchi was a French racing driver regarded as one of the most talented prospects of his generation. Born in Nice in 1989, Bianchi was part of the Ferrari Driver Academy, a program that nurtured future Formula 1 stars. His natural speed, smooth style, and calm personality made him stand out during his rise through the junior categories.

He joined the Marussia F1 Team (formerly Virgin Racing) in 2013 and quickly earned respect within the paddock for his ability to extract performance from one of the least competitive cars on the grid. Despite limited resources, Bianchi’s consistency and technical understanding made him a driver to watch.

CategoryYear / Details
Championship Titles2009 F3 Euro Series
2007 French Formula Renault
Awards2013 Autosport Rookie of the Year

A Moment That Made History

The highlight of Bianchi’s short but impactful F1 career came at the 2014 Monaco Grand Prix. Driving for Marussia, he finished ninth scoring the team’s first-ever championship points. That result remains one of Formula 1’s great underdog stories, proving how determination and talent could overcome the odds.

It was also during this period that Bianchi raced with car number 17, a number that would become symbolic in F1 history.

The 2014 Japanese Grand Prix

On October 5, 2014, the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka was held under extremely wet conditions caused by Typhoon Phanfone. Late in the race, Bianchi lost control of his Marussia while yellow flags were being waved and collided with a recovery vehicle that was removing another car.

The impact caused a severe head injury. He was immediately taken to a nearby hospital and placed in intensive care. After fighting for his life for nine months, Jules Bianchi passed away on July 17, 2015, at the age of 25.

His passing marked the first fatality directly linked to a race-weekend crash in Formula 1 since Ayrton Senna’s accident in 1994.

Why Number 17 Was Retired

Shortly after Bianchi’s death, the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile) announced that car number 17 would be permanently retired from Formula 1 competition.

The official statement confirmed that no driver will ever race with that number again, as a tribute to Bianchi’s memory and the mark he left on the sport.

Interestingly, when the FIA first introduced driver-chosen permanent numbers in 2014, Bianchi’s preferred choices 7, 27, and 77 were already taken by other drivers. His eventual selection of 17 became the number through which fans around the world now remember him.

The Safety Legacy of Jules Bianchi

Bianchi’s accident was a turning point for motorsport safety. The FIA conducted an in-depth investigation, which led to several important changes:

  • Introduction of the Virtual Safety Car (VSC): designed to control speed uniformly when there’s danger on track.
  • Stricter recovery-vehicle protocols: ensuring no heavy machinery is present while cars are circulating at high speed.
  • Improved helmet and cockpit protection: advancements that eventually inspired the halo device, now mandatory on all F1, F2, and F3 cars.

Each of these measures carries a silent tribute to the lessons learned from that tragic day.

How Formula 1 Remembers Him

Today, Jules Bianchi’s name remains etched in the hearts of fans and drivers alike. Many current drivers including Charles Leclerc, who considered Bianchi a mentor and family friend continue to speak of his influence.

Ferrari, Marussia, and the entire F1 community regularly pay tribute to him on race weekends, social media, and memorial events. The sight of the number 17 sticker on cars or helmets serves as a gentle reminder of the passion and potential Bianchi brought to Formula 1.

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More Than Just a Number

The decision to retire number 17 was not about statistics or symbolism; it was about respect. It demonstrated that behind the speed, engineering, and competition, Formula 1 is also a family one that never forgets its heroes.

Every time a new season begins and numbers fill the grid, the absence of 17 speaks volumes. It represents not loss, but remembrance the story of a driver who inspired many and whose legacy continues to shape the sport’s future.

India Women Beat Pakistan by 88 Runs | 2025 Women’s World Cup Highlights & Scorecard

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India Women Beat Pakistan

India’s women cricket team showcased a dominant performance at the 2025 Women’s World Cup, defeating Pakistan by 88 runs in R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. This victory marks India’s 12th consecutive ODI win against Pakistan and propels them to the top of the points table. Pakistan, on the other hand, remains winless in the tournament so far.

India’s Batting Highlights

India posted a competitive total of 247 on a challenging R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo pitch. Harleen Deol led the innings with 46 runs, while Richa Ghosh played a quickfire 35 off 20 balls* from the No. 8 position, providing crucial momentum to India’s total. Sneh Rana and Deepti Sharma contributed with vital runs, ensuring India had a strong finish despite regular wickets.

Smriti Mandhana struggled initially, scoring only 23 before being dismissed lbw, while captain Harmanpreet Kaur also fell cheaply. The team faced additional challenges, including a 15-minute delay due to insects on the field, but Indian batters adapted well and rotated the strike effectively.

Kranti Goud Shines with the Ball

India’s bowling was led by Kranti Goud, who picked up 3 wickets for 20 runs, maintaining tight lines and consistent pressure. Deepti Sharma and Sneh Rana supported well, picking key wickets at crucial moments. Pakistan’s lower-order batters were unable to build significant partnerships, making it easier for India to dominate the game.

Pakistan’s Struggles

Sidra Amin was the lone fighter for Pakistan, scoring 81 off 106 balls, but lacked adequate support from her teammates. Early run-outs, including the unusual dismissal of Muneeba Ali, and tight bowling from India kept Pakistan under pressure. The team was eventually bowled out for 159 in 43 overs, well short of the target.

Team Strategy and Performance

India’s win was a result of a balanced team effort, combining effective bowling, strong batting, and smart field placements. Spinners like Pakistan’s spinner tried to control the innings, but India’s lower-order batters capitalized on scoring opportunities and ensured a competitive total.

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India Women vs Pakistan Women – Scorecard (ODI, 2025 Women’s World Cup)

BatterRB4s6sSR
Pratika Rawal31375083.78
Smriti Mandhana23324071.88
Harleen Deol46654170.77
Harmanpreet Kaur (c)19342055.88
Jemimah Rodrigues32375086.49
Deepti Sharma25331075.76
Sneh Rana20332060.61
Richa Ghosh (wk)352032175
Shree Charani1502020
Kranti Goud8420200
Renuka Singh01000
Extras7 (b 1, lb 1, w 4, nb 1, p 0)
Total247 (10 wkts, 50 Ov)

Pakistan Women – Scorecard

BatterRB4s6sSR
Muneeba Ali21200016.67
Sadaf Shama6240025
Sidra Amin (c)811069176.42
Aliya Riaz281000025
Natalia Pervaiz (sub)33464071.74
Fatima Sana (c)21500013.33
Sidra Nawaz (wk)14221063.64
Rameen Shamim01000
Diana Baig9131069.23
Nashra Sandhu2900022.22
Sadia Iqbal020000
Extras8 (b 0, lb 1, w 7, nb 0, p 0)
Total159 (10 wkts, 43 Ov)

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George Russell Wins 2025 Singapore GP as McLaren Secures Constructors’ Championship | F1 Race Highlights & Standings

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George Russell Wins 2025 Singapore GP

George Russell delivered a brilliant drive under the Marina Bay lights to win the 2025 Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix, while McLaren sealed the Constructors’ Championship with six races still left in the season.

Starting from pole, the Mercedes driver controlled the race from the start and never looked under pressure. It was a special moment for Russell, who had crashed at the same venue in 2023 while chasing a podium. This time, he kept his focus to claim his second win of the year and a memorable victory for Mercedes.

Behind him, Max Verstappen finished second for Red Bull despite struggling with car issues, while Lando Norris took third to give McLaren another podium finish. Norris’ teammate Oscar Piastri came in fourth, helping McLaren confirm their dominance this season.

With 12 wins from 15 races, McLaren now stands as the second most successful constructor in Formula One history, only behind Ferrari. Team Principal Andrea Stella praised both drivers for their consistency and discipline, calling this championship “a reward for teamwork and dedication.

The race also brought tension between Norris and Piastri when the two made light contact early on, but both managed to complete the race strongly. After Singapore, Piastri continues to lead the Drivers’ Championship by 22 points over Norris, with Verstappen in third.

Interestingly, the weekend had started with drama during qualifying. Russell had crashed in Friday practice but bounced back to take pole position on Saturday, ahead of Verstappen and Piastri. Verstappen expressed frustration over Norris’ driving during qualifying, suggesting it affected his fastest lap but both drivers quickly moved on to focus on the race.

This year’s Singapore GP also became the first race officially designated as a “heat hazard” under new FIA rules, highlighting the extreme humidity and conditions faced by drivers.

With McLaren already crowned champions and Mercedes showing signs of revival, the final six races promise intense action as teams and drivers continue preparing for the new engine era beginning in 2026.

Drivers’ Championship Standings After Singapore GP 2025

PositionDriverPoints
1Oscar Piastri336
2Lando Norris314
3Max Verstappen273
4George Russell237
5Charles Leclerc173
6Lewis Hamilton127
7Kimi Antonelli88
8Alex Albon70
9Isack Hadjar39
10Nico Hulkenberg37
11Fernando Alonso34
12Carlos Sainz32
13Lance Stroll32
14Liam Lawson30
15Esteban Ocon28
16Yuki Tsunoda20
17Pierre Gasly20
18Gabriel Bortoleto18
19Oliver Bearman18
20Franco Colapinto0
21Jack Doohan0

Constructors’ Championship Standings After Singapore GP 2025

PositionConstructorPoints
1McLaren650
2Mercedes325
3Ferrari300
4Red Bull293
5Williams102
6Racing Bulls72
7Aston Martin66
8Kick Sauber55
9Haas46
10Alpine20

Top 10 Richest Indian Cricketers List 2025 – Net Worth and Income Sources

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Richest Indian Cricketers in 2025

Cricket is not just about the bat and ball in the field, it gives a player name and fame with it. All the cricketers get their match fees and the yearly contract money alongside brand endorsements and other promotional events. Other than these sources of money some of the talented minds use their investments and try new business ideas and other source of money growing their net worth.

All over the world there are many players that comes under these specifications but today we are going to know about some Indian cricketers with huge net-worth differentiating them from others.

Today we are going to talk about top 10 richest Indian cricketers of all time including their all sources of money.

List of top 10 richest cricketers

S. No.NameNet Worth (in Indian ₨)
1.Ajay JadejaRs 1,450 Crore
2.Sachin TendulkarRs 1,400 Crore
3.Virat KohliRs 1,050 Crore
4.MS DhoniRs 1,000 Crore
5.Saurav GanguliRs 700 Crore
6.Virendra Sehwag Rs 350 Crore
7.Yuvraj SinghRs 291 Crore
8.Gautam GambhirRs 265 Crore
9.Sunil GavaskarRs 262 Crore
10.Suresh RainaRs 215 Crore

*Note – These no. is just an estimated value of the above-named people’s net worth from different sources.

Now come and take a look at these cricketer’s different sources of income whether related to cricket field or from other businesses.

1. Ajay Jadeja

Ajay Jadeja is a former Indian cricket player, who played for India in international cricket from 1992 – 2000. After retiring from the cricket career, his career gone halt because of accusing of match fixing in a CBI enquiry. But he tried in different types of other professions including acting and coaching.

In 2025 he surpassed Sachin Tendulkar and became the Indian cricketer with highest net worth.

His source of income includes cricketing career, commentary work, real estate investments and most important is that he gained the throne of Jamnagar, giving significant value to his net worth making with an estimate of Rs 1,450 crore.

2. Sachin Tendulkar

No big thing for the god of cricket to be 2nd on this list making his appearance with an estimate of Rs 1,400 crore.

Sachin Tendulkar made his debut for India in 1989 and played his last match for India in 2013 made 100 international hundreds.

His sources of income are his cricket career, he invested in different business ventures. His earnings also include brand promotions and public event appearances.

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3. Virat Kohli

Not just to be said Virat is the true successor of Sachin Tendulkar not only in cricket but also in this list. Virat started his international career for Indian team in 2008 and serving for the nation in ODIs while being retired from Tests and T20Is after winning the T20 WC 2024.

He earns his main part of income from cricket participation in international games and domestic leagues. Also, he earns from brand endorsements and his business like one8 commune restaurant in different places and also, he owns teams in water sports. His estimated net worth is said to be Rs 1,050 crore.

4. MS Dhoni

One of the greatest captains and also known as the captain cool in cricket world. He became the captain of Indian cricket team and won three ICC trophies for India as a captain.

Very wide part of his net worth includes his cricketing career and brand endorsements like Indigo, Asian shoes, Go Daddy, Dream 11, Oreo and others. He also owns a sportswear brand called as SEVEN, all these make his estimated net worth approx. Rs 1000 crore.

5. Saurav Ganguly

Named as Dada in Indian cricket, from his iconic shirt off from Lord’s gallery to making a great future team lineup for India. He captained India for a specific time-period also being chairman of BCCI.

His net worth estimates around Rs 700 crore. This worth includes income and earnings from cricket career including playing, commentary, brand endorsements and other investments.

6.   Virendra Sehwag

One of the best and most attacking, aggressive opening batsman of Indian cricket history, Virendra Sehwag has an estimate net worth of  Rs 350 crore. This includes his incomes from cricketing tenures, commentary panels, and advertisements.

He also founded and owns Sehwag International School making his appearance in education industry.

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7. Yuvraj Singh

One of the great legends of Indian cricket who fought for his country even when fighting with the cancer during world cup.

Main earning of his net worth while he was preferring his cricket is all his cricketing ventures but now after retiring from the international cricket, he earns from different brand advertisements and his investments in his different business and startups like YouWeCan, EasyDiner, Healthians.

8. Gautam Gambhir

Gautam Gambhir was a well reputed player of Indian cricket team. Also served as a coach in different franchise in IPL and now serving as Indian cricket teams head coach.

This different cricketing posts are the main source of his earnings, is net worth also includes earnings as a MP during his political career, and other brand advertisements which makes his total net worth around Rs 265 crores.

9. Sunil Gavaskar

Sunil Gavaskar is one of the legends of the cricket and former opening batsman of Indian cricket team.

His wide part of income comes from his cricketing venture which includes commentary during international and IPL matches. Also, it includes brand advertisements and other businesses.

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10. Suresh Raina

Suresh Raina served the Indian cricket team during 2005 -2018. He is one of the aggressive and consistent batsmen and also a part-time off-spinner.

His net worths estimates around Rs 215 crores, which includes cricketing career as a player and then in commentary panel, brand endorsements like Maggi, Adidas, Timex, etc., and also investments in real estate and others.

Shubman Gill Captaincy Records in All Formats – T20I, ODI, Tests, IPL and Domestic Cricket

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Shubman Gill Captaincy Records

As the time going further, we are near to the end of Rohit Sharma’s captaincy era in every format as we don’t how long he is going to continue as a captain in ODI’s for India.

As the youngsters coming up with potential and skills in all formats Shubman Gill is one of the best of them in Batting and leadership skills.

Both the Board and selectors are seeing him not only as a player to continue the Indian batting legacy in all formats but also a captain to lead the Indian side in every format.

Shubman Gill is announced as the test captain of India team for England series going on. Now time tells how much the selectors are about his leadership skills, and everybody who loves cricket in India wants him to be a great captain in future.

Shubman Gill has been appointed as India’s new ODI captain, replacing Rohit Sharma ahead of the upcoming three match series against Australia. This will be Gill’s first assignment as ODI skipper, though he has already led India in Tests and T20Is. With only limited experience as captain in List A cricket, the BCCI’s decision reflects a long term vision, keeping the 2027 ICC ODI World Cup in mind.

Today we are going to see through his captaincy stats and records in every format till now.

FormatMatchesWinLostDrawWin %
T20I541–80
ODI–––––
Tests632150%
IPL271413–51.85
Domestic (SMAT)211–50
Domestic (1st Class)512220
List -A651–83.33

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Shubman Gill T20Is Captaincy

Debuted during India Vs Srilanka series at Wankhede on January 3, 2023.

He Captained Indian side during 5 match series between Zimbabwe and India last year in absence of senior players and won the series with 4-1.

MatchesWonLostDrawnWin Percentage
541080%

Shubman Gill ODIs Captaincy

Debuted during New Zealand Vs India series at Hamilton on January 31,2019.

He has beed made Vice captain in ODIs during Champions Trophy 2025. But till now he has not been announced as captain of Indian team as Rohit Sharma is present as the Captain of Indian ODI side.

Shubman Gill Test Captaincy

Shubman Gill debuted in Test team during Australia Vs India BGT series in Melbourne on December 26-29 2020.

He recently had been appointed as the 37th Captain of Indian test team as Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli took unexpected retirement from the most valuable and toughest format.

He started his test captaincy  career with almost a young team as Rishabh Pant as his Vice Captain in Anderson – Tendulkar  Trophy.

MatchesWonLostDrawnWin Percentage
632150%

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Shubman Gill IPL Captaincy

After winning 1st IPL trophy in his 1st season with Gujrat Titans with Hardik Pandya as the Captain in 2022.

He took GT’s Captaincy post after Hardik moved to Mumbai Indians. Since then, Shubman shown his leadership as well as batting capabilities with a mixed performance as a captain in IPL, unfortunately not winning the title till now. He played total 27 matches with 14 wins and 13 losses.

MatchesWonLostWin Percentage
28151354%

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Shubman Gill Domestic Captaincy

His domestic run as Captain is short and mix of wins, loses and draws he captain in 2 matches in SMAT trophy with 50% win as 1 win and 1 loose.

He lead in 1st Class Cricket with very low 20% win %.

His List-A captaincy includes 6 matches with 5 wins in them

  • He is a promising Captain in T20s and IPL especially.
  • He is new to the leadership and has no experience leading a test side big like India.
  • He matches the record of Virat Kohli to make a century in SENA country on Test captaincy debut.
  • 2nd most runs as a captain in a test series.
  • 3rd Indian batter to win player of the series in SENA country.

He have to prove his leadership and batting skills to the world in Tests also to continue the legacy of one of India’s greatest test captains like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

As the England series is still going on his test captaincy record will change.

Shubman Gill Named India’s New ODI Captain, Targets 2027 World Cup

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Shubman Gill ODI Captain

Indian cricket has entered a new era as Shubman Gill has been appointed India’s ODI captain, replacing Rohit Sharma. The 26-year-old opener will lead the side in the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia, marking his first assignment as skipper in the 50-over format. Gill already holds the role of Test captain and serves as vice-captain in T20Is, making him a central figure in India’s leadership group.

The decision, taken by the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee in consultation with head coach Gautam Gambhir, was made with the 2027 ICC ODI World Cup in mind. With ODIs being played less frequently compared to other formats, the selectors wanted to give Gill enough time to settle into the role and prepare well ahead of the tournament in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.

Despite stepping down as captain, Rohit Sharma has been named in the squad as a batter alongside Virat Kohli. Both senior players are returning to the ODI setup after the Champions Trophy earlier this year. Shreyas Iyer has been appointed vice-captain for the series.

Gill, though relatively inexperienced as a captain in List A cricket with just six games under his belt, has already shown promise in leadership. In his first Test series as captain, he guided India to a 2-2 draw in England and recently led the team to a dominant innings victory over West Indies. With 55 ODIs, 2775 runs, and eight centuries to his name, Gill has already established himself as one of India’s most consistent young batters.

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Shubman Gill ODI Stats

SpanMNORHSAvgSR100504s6s
2019-2025558277520859.0499.5681531359

Speaking after his appointment, Gill expressed pride in leading India in ODIs and highlighted the 2027 World Cup as his ultimate goal. “Captaining India in ODIs is a huge honor. Our biggest target is the 2027 World Cup, and every series from now will be part of that preparation,” he said.

India’s ODI Squad:

Shubman Gill (Captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Prasidh Krishna, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer (VC), Axar Patel, KL Rahul (WK), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh.

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India vs Australia ODI Series 2025 Schedule

ODIDateVenue
1st ODIOctober 19Perth Stadium
2nd ODIOctober 23Adelaide Oval
3rd ODIOctober 25SCG

India will face Australia in three ODIs from October 19 to 25, followed by a five-match T20I series from October 29 to November 8.

Shai Hope Captaincy Records in All Formats – T20I, ODI, Tests, CPL and Domestic Cricket

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Shai Hope Captaincy Records

Shai Hope is a Barbadian cricketer plays for West Indies cricket team as a wicket-keeper batsman. He is the current Captain of the West Indies team in ODI and T20 squads. Roston Chase is recently announced as the new Test captain of the West Indies team.

His full name is Shai Diego Hope, he is a right-handed wicket-keeper batsman of West Indies team. He debuted for West Indies national cricket team in tests against England in 2015 tour of England. He plays for West Indies in all three formats and since his debut he totally played 41 tests, 139 ODIs and 51 T20 matches for West Indies.   

Today we are going to see through his captaincy stats and records in every format till now.

Shai Hope Career Details

CategoryDetails
National SideWest Indies (2015-present)
Test Debut (Cap 302)May 1, 2015 VS England
T20I Debut (Cap 68)December 29, 2017 VS New Zealand
ODI Debut (Cap 175)November 16, 2016 VS Sri Lanka 
Test Jersey No.100
T20I Jersey No.4
ODI Jersey No.4

Shai Hope Stats as Captain of West Indies

  FormatMatches    Win     Lost    DrawWin %
T20I12210       –   16.6
ODI381819      1   47.3
Tests – –– – – 

Shai Hope led West Indies in overall 50 matches as captain along the formats winning 20 out them with the win percentage of 40%.

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Shai Hope ODIs RECORDS

Record / AchievementDetail
1000 Runs in a calendar yearScored 1000 international runs in a year
Fifty and 4 Dismissals in matchScored 68 runs and caught 4 catches
Highest 50 to 100 conversion rateHad a conversion rate of 38.30 with an average of 50.25
Highest batting averageHad a batting average of 50.25 with a strike rate of 79.32
Highest Opening StandsWith an individual score of 170 and making the opening stand of 365 against Ireland with Campbell (179)
Highest partnership A total of 365 with Campbell in the opening stand VS Ireland
Hundred and 3 Dismissals in MatchTwice with a score of 128* and 115 and caught 3 catches and 1 stump and 4 catches in respective matches
Hundred and 4 Dismissals in MatchA score of 128* and 115 and caught 3 catches and 1 stump and 4 catches in respective matches
Most Dismissals in a MatchCaught 4 catches and 1 stump, a total of 5 dismissals against Ireland
Partnership record365 runs against Ireland with Campbell
Player scoring most 4s in MatchMade 170 runs with the help of 22 fours against Ireland

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Shai Hope T20Is RECORDS

Record / AchievementDetail
Player Dismissed on First Ball of the MatchGot out on first ball by J.D Willey against England

Shai Hope Test RECORDS

Record / AchievementDetail
Player scoring 100 in both inningsScored 147 and 118* in 1st and 2nd innings respectively against England
  • Shai Hope scored a lot of runs for West Indies. Although he was an average Captain for West Indies in T20Is but his ODI career stats made West Indies clinch many Wins.
  • He is Known as white ball master because of his exceptional ODI records, consistency and temperament. He became the

Joint-fastest West Indies player to complete 5000 ODI runs.

  • He made a very high reputation in ODIs and has 18 ODI centuries and 29 half centuries with an average of 50.25 to his name.
  • He was included in the ICC ODI team of the year many times first in 2019 and then in 2022.
  • He was not just only exceptional in his batting skills but also very fast and has safe hands behind the wickets as a wicketkeeper. He caught 185 catches, stumped 17 times and his most catches and dismissals in an inning are 5 in his career.

These are the stats which indicate us how exceptional is Shai Hope in his career and how many times he won for his country and contributed in terms of batting, wicketkeeping and fielding. But there is still more left for his player to achieve and to know that follow Sportsclubindia to know about more of these stats.

List of Bowlers Who Took 4 Wickets in 4 Balls in T20 Internationals Cricket

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T20I (T20 International) is the smallest but the most entertaining format of the cricket in which is difficult for a player to be consistent to give their best.

But the great players make their way to pass the difficulties and mark their name in the history of the game by giving fabulous performances for their team.

In T20 internationals bowler get only 4 overs in an inning and sometimes less than 4, it is not easy for bowlers to make a huge impact by taking much wickets in a single inning, but some players are not depended on the conditions.

Today, we are going to know about some legends who given their best performance in T20 internationals by not only taking hat-trick but took 4 wickets in 4 balls in an inning for their respective team.

The first match of T20 international was played on 17 February 2005 between Australia and New Zealand, since then no bowler have made the record of taking 4 wickets on 4 balls in an inning till a Rashid Khan of Afghanistan gave a fabulous show of talent and determination towards the game of cricket in 2019 by taking 4 wickets on balls in 3rd T20I match against Ireland cricket team at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Dehradun.

List of Players to take 4 wickets in 4 balls in T20Is.

S. No.BowlerTeamMatchVenueDate
1.Rashid KhanAfghanistanAfghanistan Vs IrelandRajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Dehradun24 Feb 2019
2.S Lasith MalingaSri LankaSri Lanka Vs New ZealandPallekele International Cricket Stadium6 Sep 2019
3.Curtis CampherIrelandIreland Vs NetherlandsZayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi18 Oct 2021
4.Jason HolderWest IndiesWest Indies Vs EnglandKensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados30 Jan 2022

Let’s know some detailed information about these tremendous spells of these bowlers.

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Rashid Khan

    An Afghanistan bowling – allrounder, is the first bowler to register his name in history for taking 4 wickets on continuous 4 balls. He is the global Superstar from the Afghanistan Cricket team and one of the main reason behind the success of Afghanistan cricket team in international cricket. Started as a Spin bowler (basically leg-break googly) nowadays growing as a batsman also. He bowled his best spell in a T20I Inning for Afghanistan against Ireland in 3rd T20I at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Dehradun on 24 Feb 2019, making a world record to take 4 wickets on 4 balls for the first time.

    Rashid Khan’s bowling performance on 24 Feb 2019

    OverMaidenRunsWicketEconomy
    402756.75

    Wickets – 1. Kevin O’ Brien (C* Shafiqullah, B* Rashid Khan)

                      2. George Dockrell (C* Mohammad Nabi, B* Rashid Khan)

                      3. Shane Getkate (St* Shafiqullah, B* Rashid Khan)

                      4. Simi Singh (Lbw Rashid Khan)

                      5. Josh Little (B* Rashid Khan)

    Lasith Malinga

      Separamadu Lasith Malinga, former right arm fast bowler from Sri Lanka, famous for his strange and distinctive bowling action, made his name for deadly Inswinging Yorkers. He bowled many great spells in his career but the day when he matched the record of Rashid Khan a young talent from Afghanistan, by taking 4 wickets ion 4 balls was the day when he marked his name in cricket’s history by bold letters. He does that magic for Sri Lanka while bowling against New Zealand, on 6 Sep 2019 at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.

      Lasith Malinga’s bowling performance on 06 Sep 2019.

      OverMaidenRunsWicketEconomy
      41651.50

      Wickets – 1. Colin Munro (B* Lasith Malinga)

                        2. Tim Seifert (C* Gunathalika, B* Lasith Malinga)

                        3. Hamish Rutherford (Lbw Lasith Malinga)

                        4. Colin De Grandhomme (B* Lasith Malinga)

                        5. Ross Taylor (Lbw Lasith Malinga)

      Curtis Campher

      A young lad born in South Africa Playing for Ireland’s national Cricket team since 2020, after just 1 year of his debut he became the first player to take hat-trick in T20 international for Ireland, he doesn’t stopped there, and took 4 wickets on 4 balls by matching the record of Rashid Khan and Lasith Malinga, making entry in the elite list of bowlers. He given his best bowling performance while playing against Netherlands on 18 Oct 2021 at Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi.

      Curtis Campher’s bowling performance on 18 Oct 2021.

      OverMaidenRunsWicketEconomy
      402646.50

                 Wickets – 1. Colin Ackermann (C* Rock B* Campher)

                        2. Ryan Ten Doeschate (Lbw Campher)

                       3. Scott Edwards (Lbw Campher)

                       4. Roelof Van Der Merwe (B* Campher)

      Jason Holder

        Jason O Holder, former captain and player of West Indies team. A team known for their powerful batsman, but also some legendry bowlers. He is a right arm medium fast bowler played all the three formats, giving his best. Named many record after his name matching legends like Sir Garry Sobers. He gave his best T20 International performance while playing against England by taking 4 wickets on 4 balls on 30 Jan 2022 at Kingston Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados.

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        Jason Holder’s bowling performance on 30 Jan 2022

        OverMaidenRunsWicketEconomy
        2.502759.52

        Wickets – 1. Moeen Ali (C* Mayers, B* Holder)

                          2. Sam Billings (C* Sub {HR Walsh}, B* Holder)

                          3. Chris Jordan (C* Sub {HR Walsh}, B* Holder)

                          4. Adil Rashid (C* Smith, B* Holder)

                          5. Saqib Mahmood (B* Holder)

        Achieving 4 wickets in 4 balls in T20 internationals is one of the rarest and most memorable feats in cricket history. With bowlers like Rashid Khan, Lasith Malinga, Curtis Campher, and Jason Holder etching their names in the record books, these moments remind fans why cricket is called a game of glorious uncertainties. Such magical spells not only change the course of a match but also inspire future generations of cricketers to push beyond limits and create history in the shortest format of the game.

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