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Virat Kohli sets 2027 ODI World Cup condition only if he can add real value

Virat Kohli sets 2027 ODI World Cup condition only if he can add real value

Virat Kohli says he has “nothing left to prove” and will only consider playing the 2027 ODI World Cup if he believes he can contribute meaningfully to India. After retiring from T20Is following the 2024 World Cup and closing his Test career last year, he’s focused solely on ODIs. Kohli played 13 ODIs in 2024, scoring 651 runs, and has already struck three IPL centuries this season. He also bristled at doubts, urging clarity from selectors.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 16 May 2026
Team India holds ODI top spot as ICC update reshuffles qualification race for 2027 World Cup

Team India holds ODI top spot as ICC update reshuffles qualification race for 2027 World Cup

India have retained the No. 1 position in the latest ICC Men’s ODI Team Rankings after the annual update, but their cushion is now razor-thin. India sit on 118 rating points, slipping by one, while New Zealand remain second with 113. Australia stays third on 109. South Africa climbed to fourth with 102, overtaking Pakistan (98). The rankings heavily weight matches since May 2025 and shape direct qualification prospects for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 14 May 2026

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Ashwin backs Vaibhav Sooryavanshi saying he could play for India in all formats

Ashwin backs Vaibhav Sooryavanshi saying he could play for India in all formats

Ravichandran Ashwin has heaped praise on Rajasthan Royals teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, saying he would not be surprised to see the batter represent India across all three formats. Speaking on JioHotstar, Ashwin pointed to Sooryavanshi’s rising impact and suggested his trajectory could mirror India’s changing batting needs in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 10 May 2026
Sairaj Bahutule could become Team India spin coach as BCCI weighs request sources report

Sairaj Bahutule could become Team India spin coach as BCCI weighs request sources report

India’s senior management has reportedly asked the BCCI to bring Punjab Kings’ Sairaj Bahutule on board as the senior men’s team spin bowling coach. Sources say the former Indian spinner, currently working as a spin coach, has been proposed to strengthen India’s spin department—pending BCCI discussions and approvals.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 8 May 2026
Thomas Cup 2026 India beaten 3 0 by France falls short in semis wins bronze

Thomas Cup 2026 India beaten 3 0 by France falls short in semis wins bronze

France swept India 3-0 in the Thomas Cup 2026 semi-finals in Horsens, Denmark, ending India’s hopes of reclaiming the crown they last won in 2022. With the loss, India couldn’t reach the final and instead secured bronze for the 2026 edition, following their disappointing semifinal exit.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 3 May 2026
Thomas Cup 2026 India roars past Chinese Taipei 3-0 to seal semifinal and medal

Thomas Cup 2026 India roars past Chinese Taipei 3-0 to seal semifinal and medal

India, the 2022 Thomas Cup champions, produced a dominant display against higher-ranked Chinese Taipei to win 3-0 in the quarter-final at Horsens, Denmark. The convincing victory sends the team into the semifinals and also ensures they will finish with a medal at the Thomas and Uber Cup 2026. India’s sharp form leaves little doubt about their title momentum.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 1 May 2026

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Team India readies for Thomas Cup quarterfinal vs Chinese Taipei after group runner up finish

Team India readies for Thomas Cup quarterfinal vs Chinese Taipei after group runner up finish

Team India’s men’s badminton team faces Chinese Taipei in the Thomas Cup 2026 quarterfinals in Horsens, Denmark on Friday. After finishing as runners-up in Group A behind China, the squad now must sharpen its form against a tough opponent for a place in the next round. The match becomes a defining test for India’s title bid.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 1 May 2026
Ashwin rejects two Team India T20 squads arguing caps cannot be handed out for free

Ashwin rejects two Team India T20 squads arguing caps cannot be handed out for free

Ravichandran Ashwin has dismissed the proposal of fielding two separate India T20I teams, warning that caps at the senior level can’t simply be “distributed for free.” Instead, he backed the idea of strengthening the pathway through ‘A’ team tours, arguing it preserves the value and competitive purpose of international selection.

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