Sidney Kiran

Considered the heir apparent to Virat Kohli since his early days with the Indian team, Gill was seated firmly on the throne when he was named the Test and ODI skipper in 2025.

India vs Afghanistan: Spin coach Sairaj Bahutule praised debutant Harsh Dubey after his three-wicket haul in the first ODI. The Vidarbha all-rounder impressed under pressure, while India may test more combinations in the second match.

In the opening ODI in Dharamsala last Saturday, India handed out debuts to pacer Gurnoor Brar and left-arm spinning all-rounder Harsh Dubey.

Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi made a surprise decision to bowl first despite the mercury touching 40 degrees Celsius.

The 26-year-old from Punjab, who started to play the sport with some seriousness only from his late teens, has 52 wickets in 18 first-class matches, 18 from 11 List A games, and 10 from 9 T20s.

Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar, during an interaction with select media on Monday, said playing according to the situation is very important in cricket rather than turning up with a preconceived idea.

DH's Sidney Kiran takes a look at the major wins and losses India have suffered under Gambhir.

India women’s team dropped 13 catches in five T20 World Cup games, costing them against South Africa and Australia. Fitness and fielding gaps exposed as coach Amol Muzumdar admits lapses. Former players call for urgent reforms to match elite standards.

India cricket: The disappointing UK tour has exposed weaknesses in India's batting, tactics and adaptability. Questions over Gautam Gambhir's approach, team selection and the transition phase have intensified after a string of poor performances.

Leading the charge in the Grade 1 race over ten furlongs is the overwhelming favourite Margaretta, the filly who has been in smashing form this season.