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New Delhi, June 09, 2025.Team India is scheduled to play a Test series against the West Indies and a series across all formats against South Africa during its home season this year. The Caribbean team will tour India for the first two Test matches, starting on 2 October in Ahmedabad. South Africa’s tour of India will commence on 14 November. Venue changes have been announced for matches in both these home Test series. However, the reason behind these changes has not been disclosed. Let’s find out what changes have been made to the schedule.The second Test against the West Indies has been shifted from Kolkata’s Eden Gardens to the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, to be played from 10 to 14 October. The first Test of the India vs South Africa series has been moved from New Delhi to...

New Delhi, March 28, 2025.The hunt for Indian cricket's next spin bowling architect has begun, as the BCCI's Centre of Excellence (COE) in Bengaluru seeks to fill the void left by Sairaj Bahutule's departure to Rajasthan Royals (RR).The position, vital for shaping India's next generation of spin wizards, has remained vacant since Bahutule's exit earlier this year. The successful candidate will work under cricket legend VVS Laxman, who heads the recently rebranded facility, formerly known as the National Cricket Academy."We are looking for someone who can nurture talent across all formats and age groups," BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia told reporters. "From the senior men's and women's teams to our under-15 squads, this role is crucial in maintaining India's rich spin bowling leg...

New Delhi, March 15, 2025.The Champions Trophy triumph has added to the aura of Rohit Sharma and it won't be a surprise if he continues as Test captain and travels to England as leader of the pack even as the selectors are yet to make a decision on the tour, starting June 20.Rohit was under pressure to perform in Dubai, especially after a 1-3 series defeat in Australia accentuated his own poor form.The triumphant run in Dubai has certainly given the skipper breathing space and elbow room.