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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is most likely to announce the squads for the India vs England series on January 12. We might as well have a provisional squad for the ICC Champions Trophy as well. But before that, the rumours and reports are just continuing to give. The day started off with the rather unsurprising news that Rohit Sharma will continue as captain despite his poor recent form. Apart from this, many ex-cricketers want Sanju Samson over Rishabh Pant as a backup keeper to KL Rahul. We had an update on IPL 2025 as well, with RCB head coach talking about Virat Kohli. And who is “Mr. Fix-it” of the Indian team? On that note, here are the top eye-catching stories from Thursday, January 10.
Kohli or KL Rahul the “Mr. Fix-it”?
A recent report suggested that a senior Indian player has positioned himself as an interim captaincy option, dubbing himself “Mr. Fix-It.” Former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa believes this player is likely a senior member of the team, narrowing it down to Virat Kohli or KL Rahul. With Rohit Sharma’s future as Test captain uncertain, Kohli and Rahul are both contenders to take over the role. Uthappa emphasized that while the report is speculative, there’s often no smoke without fire in the Indian team.
Sanju Samson > Rishabh Pant?
The debate is heating up over who should be India’s first-choice wicketkeeper for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy. While Rishabh Pant is the undisputed number one in Tests, his ODI form has been patchy. Former cricketers Sanjay Manjrekar and Sanjay Bangar believe KL Rahul should be the primary keeper, with Sanju Samson as the backup option. In fact, they’ve dropped Pant from their 15-member squad, citing his lack of form in ODI cricket but included Samson.
Virat Kohli to lead RCB at IPL 2025?
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captaincy for IPL 2025 is still up in the air. Despite speculation that Virat Kohli might take over as captain again, head coach Andy Flower says no decision has been made. AB de Villiers has backed Kohli to lead the team, but Rajat Patidar has also expressed interest in the role. Flower has hinted that the decision will be part of a new three-year cycle for the team, so Kohli could be a safe option.
Rohit Sharma to captain at ICC Champions Trophy
Despite his poor form in 2024, Rohit Sharma is set to continue as India’s ODI captain for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy. Contrary to reports suggesting he might be replaced by Hardik Pandya, Rohit is highly certain to lead the team. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will announce the squad by January 12, and Rohit’s captaincy is expected to be confirmed.
Smriti Mandhana-led side beat IRE
India Women secured a comprehensive win over Ireland, chasing down 239 with 15.3 overs to spare. Gaby Lewis (92) and Leah Paul (59) anchored Ireland’s innings, but sloppy Indian fielding couldn’t prevent them from being restricted to 238/7. Priya Mishra (2/56) and Deepti Sharma stood out with the ball. In reply, India’s openers gave a brisk start, with Pratika Ghosh leading the chase with 89 off 96 balls. Despite losing wickets in the middle, India maintained control as Ireland’s bowlers failed to apply pressure. Aimee Maguire’s 3/57 wasn’t enough to stop India’s dominant win, marking their 13th successive victory. Mandhana completed her 4,000 ODI runs as well in the match and also became the fastest Indian to do so.
Tickets for IND vs ENG T20I available!
Tickets for the India vs England 2nd T20I in Chennai on January 25 are now available. Fans can book tickets exclusively on the District app by Zomato or on the website district.in. Ticket prices range from ₹1,500 to ₹15,000. Booking opens on January 12 at 11:00 AM. The match will be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, with the first ball scheduled to be bowled at 7:00 PM IST.
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