Ishan Kishan ruled out of the Duleep Trophy 2025; Abhimanyu Easwaran named East Zone captain for 2023.
Ishan Kishan has been ruled out of the East Zone squad for the upcoming Duleep Trophy 2025 due to injury, with Aasirwad Swain named as his replacement. Kishan, who was set to captain the side, will now miss the tournament, handing over the leadership role to vice-captain Abhimanyu Easwaran. Duleep Trophy 2025: The 26-year-old wicketkeeper-batter from Jharkhand has been away from the national team setup since 2023, making this tournament an important opportunity for his comeback. Recently, Kishan featured in England’s county circuit with Nottinghamshire. With his absence, Odisha’s promising wicketkeeper-batter Swain gets a golden opportunity to step up on the big stage. East Zone Announces Updated Squad for Duleep Trophy 2025-26 Duleep Trophy 2025 Squad: Abhimanyu Easwaran (C), Aasirwad Swain (WK), Sandeep Patnaik, Virat Singh, Denish Das, Sridam Paul, Sharandeep Singh, Kumar Kushagra, Riyan Parag, Utkarsh Singh, Manishi, Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal, Mukesh Kumar, Mukhtar Hussain, Mohammed Shami. Duleep Trophy 2025 Standbys: Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Swastik Samal, Sudip Kumar Gharami, Rahul Singh. In recent developments during the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025, Rishabh Pant missed the final Test at The Oval due to a foot injury. Ishan Kishan was considered as a replacement but could not join the squad because of his own injury. Eventually, N Jagadeesan received his maiden Test call-up. The Duleep Trophy 2025-26 will kick off India’s domestic season, starting on August 28 with a total of five matches. Six teams—East Zone, North Zone, South Zone, West Zone, Central Zone, and North East Zone—will compete in the tournament. All matches will be held at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground B in Bengaluru. East Zone will take on North Zone in the first quarter-final on August 28, while the previous edition’s finalists, South Zone and West Zone, will advance directly to the semi-finals. Sign Up Fast For E2bet And Enjoy A Free Bonus On Your First Registration
BCCI’s Stern Warning to Rohit Sharma & Virat Kohli: Play Vijay Hazare Trophy or Quit ODIs – Australia Series Might Be Their Last
Rohit Sharma & Virat Kohli Likely to Feature in ODIs vs Australia – Future Hinges on Domestic Play. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are expected to be part of India’s ODI squad for the upcoming series against Australia. However, their long-term future in the 50-over format now rests largely in their own hands. Following their retirement from Test cricket, speculation has been rife about the duo’s ODI plans. Several reports even suggested that the three-match series in October could mark their farewell from the format, despite both expressing interest in playing the ICC Cricket World Cup 2027. Fresh updates indicate that the road to the 2027 World Cup won’t be simple for the two stalwarts. To remain in contention, they will likely need to participate in domestic one-day cricket, particularly the Vijay Hazare Trophy. If they skip it, the Australia ODIs could be their final appearance in the format. BCCI’s Possible Shift from Rohit & Kohli Driven by Young Talent Depth The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly considering phasing out Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from the national setup, with the rise of a new generation of talented players influencing the decision. Selectors are said to be planning with the ICC Cricket World Cup 2027 cycle in mind. The upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025–26, scheduled for December, will likely feature both senior stalwarts, as the BCCI has asked them to participate. Earlier this year, after India’s tour of Australia, both were urged to play the Ranji Trophy, but a few months later, they stepped away from the format. If the BCCI does move on from them, it would mark a major shift for Indian cricket, given that Rohit and Kohli have been the backbone of the batting lineup for over a decade. Their most recent ODI appearance came in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, where they played pivotal roles in India’s title win. Following the ODI series against Australia, India is set to face South Africa at home in December. The 2026 ODI calendar includes series against New Zealand (January), Afghanistan (June), England (July), the West Indies (September), and another series against New Zealand (October). Sign Up Fast For E2bet And Enjoy A Free Bonus On Your First Registration
“A Fifty That Felt Like a Hundred” – Fans Applaud Akash Deep’s Gritty Batting Cameo at The Oval Test
Akash Deep Shines with the Bat, Slams Maiden Test Fifty at The Oval. Indian pacer Akash Deep showcased his batting prowess in the fifth Test against England at The Oval, London, by smashing a memorable half-century in the second innings. Sent in as a nightwatchman at number four late on day two, Akash stunned the hosts with an aggressive knock. The right-hander played a fluent innings, hammering 12 boundaries on his way to 66 runs off 94 balls. His gritty performance earned a standing ovation from teammates and fans alike when he reached his maiden Test fifty during the first session of day three. Akash stitched a vital 107-run partnership for the third wicket alongside opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, tightening India’s grip on the match. His fine knock eventually came to an end when he was dismissed by England pacer Jamie Overton. Fans Applaud Akash Deep’s Stunning Batting Cameo at The Oval Indian pacer Akash Deep became a trending sensation on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) after his unexpected batting heroics in the ongoing Test at The Oval. Fans flooded the platform with praise and memes, celebrating his entertaining knock. Akash Deep's batting masterclass comes to an end . a memorable knock filled with grit and determination. https://t.co/CVTtbvpug1 pic.twitter.com/kmitl8EAkV — Team India (@FCteamINDIA) August 2, 2025 We are ready for Akash Deep's masterclass. pic.twitter.com/8fCR2J8CY6 — Team India (@FCteamINDIA) August 2, 2025 Fifty that felt like a hundred! 💯⁰Nightwatchman turned game-changer.⁰Akash Deep — take a bow 👏~ What's your take on this 🤔 #INDvsENG #ENGvIND https://t.co/cEuoupXf27 — Kavya Maran (@Kavya_Maran_SRH) August 2, 2025 Akash Deep for India pic.twitter.com/e46fiBSsZU — Binod (@wittybinod) August 2, 2025 You did so much, well played Akash Deep 🛐 pic.twitter.com/aAvH4vW6F5 — Suprvirat (@Mostlykohli) August 2, 2025 While Akash didn’t have a standout bowling performance—finishing with 1/80 from 17 overs—his contributions across three Tests have been noteworthy, with 12 wickets at an average of 32.42. Unfortunately, a groin injury ruled him out of the fourth Test. As for the match itself, England won the toss and chose to bowl first. India struggled with the bat, managing just 224 runs in the first innings. Karun Nair top-scored with a gritty 57. Zak Crawley (64) and Harry Brook (53) struck quickfire fifties to help England post 247 in their first innings, securing a 23-run lead. For India, Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna ripped through the hosts’ batting lineup, claiming four wickets each. In reply, Yashasvi Jaiswal registered a half-century in India’s second innings. Sign Up Fast For E2bet And Enjoy A Free Bonus On Your First Registration
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Jofra Archer sidelined from West Indies ODI series because of thumb injury.
Luke Wood has been called up to replace Jofra Archer in England’s squad. Pacer Jofra Archer has been ruled out of the upcoming ODI series against the West Indies due to a right thumb injury. He will receive treatment from England’s medical team. England will host the West Indies for a three-match ODI series. The first ODI is scheduled for May 29 at Edgbaston, Birmingham, followed by the second on June 1 at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. The series will conclude with the third ODI at Kennington Oval, London, on June 3. After the ODIs, the West Indies will also play a three-match T20I series in England. Harry Brook, England’s new white-ball captain, will lead the team throughout both series. Luke Wood Replaces Jofra Archer in England’s ODI Squad Left-arm pacer Luke Wood has been named as Jofra Archer’s replacement in England’s ODI squad. The 29-year-old Wood has featured in two ODIs and five T20Is for England since making his international debut in September 2022. Below is the updated England squad for the upcoming ODI series against the West Indies: England’s squad for West Indies ODI series:Harry Brook (C), Gus Atkinson, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler, Tom Hartley, Will Jacks, Saqib Mahmood, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Ben Duckett, Matthew Potts, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Jamie Smith, Luke Wood. Meanwhile, Jofra Archer was part of the Rajasthan Royals (RR) squad in the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL). However, the right-arm pacer returned to England after the BCCI suspended the IPL for a week. Following the resumption of the tournament, Archer did not rejoin the RR camp. Jofra Archer took 11 wickets in 12 matches for RR, maintaining an economy rate of 9.47. Jofra Archer ended the season as one of RR’s joint-highest wicket-takers alongside Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana. Despite his efforts, Rajasthan Royals did not qualify for the IPL 2025 playoffs. Sign Up Fast For E2bet And Enjoy A Free Bonus On Your First Registration