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Kohli warns selectors he won’t play if he’s forced to prove his worth

Kohli warns selectors he won’t play if he’s forced to prove his worth

Virat Kohli says he still wants to play the 2027 World Cup, but only if he’s valued without needing to constantly prove his worth. Speaking on RCB’s podcast, the 37-year-old warned against an “environment” that questions his value, stressing that he prepares intensely and stays only when the team setup believes he adds value. With his ODI appearances now scarce, he pointed to his recent Vijay Hazare return—scoring a hundred—and framed it as playing for love, not to silence critics.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 15 May 2026
AB de Villiers pushes Vaibhav Sooryavanshi toward Tests and ODIs after explosive IPL

AB de Villiers pushes Vaibhav Sooryavanshi toward Tests and ODIs after explosive IPL

After a stunning IPL surge, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has drawn major attention from AB de Villiers, who believes the batter should expand beyond T20 cricket. With 440 runs in 11 innings at a strike rate of 236.55, including two centuries, Sooryavanshi’s fearless batting against top pacers has sparked calls for a faster track into India’s national setup.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 13 May 2026

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AB de Villiers backs RR prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for India debut but warns of a rocky road

AB de Villiers backs RR prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for India debut but warns of a rocky road

AB de Villiers has praised Rajasthan Royals prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, saying that exposure to ODI and Test cricket could help the 15-year-old develop both mentally and physically. While De Villiers is confident in the talent, he cautioned that the journey to India selection will not be smooth and could be rocky as the youngster adjusts to top-level demands.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 13 May 2026
India keeps ODI summit spot as South Africa climbs into elite top four

India keeps ODI summit spot as South Africa climbs into elite top four

India has retained the top position in the ICC Men’s ODI team rankings after the annual update, with Australia staying third. South Africa has surged into the top four. The rankings carry major weight for direct qualification to the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027, with the top eight teams by March 31, 2027 automatically qualifying.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 11 May 2026
India stays No 1 in ICC men’s T20I rankings after historic title retention

India stays No 1 in ICC men’s T20I rankings after historic title retention

India has retained the top spot in the ICC Men’s T20I Team Rankings, following its historic achievement of becoming the first team to keep the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup title. With rankings calculated from matches since May 2025, the update places India at pole position under captain Suryakumar Yadav, underscoring their dominance across the period.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 5 May 2026
India Women T20 World Cup quest for maiden title banks on familiar core under Harmanpreet

India Women T20 World Cup quest for maiden title banks on familiar core under Harmanpreet

India’s Women’s T20 World Cup squad, captained by Harmanpreet Kaur, leans on a trusted batting core and a slow-bowling mix as it chases a maiden title. Recent struggles against South Africa have provided sharp lessons, but injuries to allrounders Amanjot Kaur and Kashvee Gautam force changes to India’s bowling depth and balance.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 2 May 2026

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Modi Celebrates India’s Maiden Women ODI World Cup Win With Proud Mann Ki Baat Moments

Modi Celebrates India’s Maiden Women ODI World Cup Win With Proud Mann Ki Baat Moments

In a fresh nod to India’s sporting surge, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the women’s cricket team for winning their maiden World Cup on home soil. Speaking on his Mann Ki Baat programme, he also recalled moments of pride tied to earlier achievements, highlighting both the women’s historic triumph and the men’s Champions Trophy success.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 24 Apr 2026
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