Cricket Leadership News - Latest Updates & Headlines
IPL 2025: Axar Patel likely to be appointed as new Delhi Capitals skipper, say sources
New Delhi, March 11: After playing a pivotal role in India's 2025 Champions Trophy triumph with his all-round skills, Axar Patel is now likely to be appointed as the new Delhi Capitals (DC) skipper for the 2025 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
More than Rohit's fitness, Team India needs his leadership, says Pravin Amre
Mumbai, March 10: Amid the controversy regarding captain Rohit Sharma's fitness, former India batter Pravin Amre feels that more than the opener's fitness, Men in Blue need his leadership skills after he led the country to the third Champions Trophy title.
Ben Stokes in contention to assume leadership of England's white-ball team
New Delhi, March 6: England's white-ball cricket is at a crossroads following Jos Buttler's resignation as captain after a dismal Champions Trophy campaign. With managing director Rob Key determined to find the “best person” to take over, discussions have sparked over whether Test captain Ben Stokes could also assume leadership in ODIs.
I think he's a fantastic leader, Vernon Philander backs Temba Bavuma
New Delhi March 6: Former South African veteran fast bowler Vernon Philander has backed South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma to continue leading the side in ODIs. South Africa lost the 2nd semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy to New Zealand, falling short of 50 runs chasing 363 at Lahore.
MS Dhoni came up to me and said....: Ruturaj Gaikwad on how legend approached him for CSK captaincy role
Mumbai, March 5: Ahead of the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Ruturaj Gaikwad opened up on how legendary five-time IPL-winning and World Cup-winning Indian skipper MS Dhoni approached him for captaincy ahead of the previous season and assured him that he will be getting to make his own calls.
KKR announce Ajinkya Rahane as captain, Venkatesh Iyer as vice-captain for 2025 IPL
Kolkata, March 3: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) announced Ajinkya Rahane as captain and Venkatesh Iyer as vice-captain for the upcoming 2025 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Monday.
'Great sadness': Buttler reflects on quitting England's captaincy role
New Delhi, March 3: After stepping down as England white-ball captain following an early exit from the Champions Trophy, Jos Buttler said he was left with "great sadness" after relinquishing his leadership role which he felt was an immense honour.
'If it's two different people, then great too': McCullum hints at split ODI, T20I captaincy
Karachi, March 2: England will now have to make crucial leadership decision after their disappointing Champions Trophy campaign as head coach Brendon McCullum addressed the captaincy issues, hinting that England may opt for multiple skippers or identify one player to handle the captaincy of both the ODI and T20I teams.
Nasser Hussain backs Harry Brook as England's next white-ball captain
New Delhi, March 1: Former England captain Nasser Hussain has thrown his support behind Harry Brook to take over as England's next white-ball captain, urging the team to make the transition “as soon as possible.”
As a leader, he knows when to be lenient and when to pull back: Shikhar Dhawan hails Rohit Sharma's captaincy
New Delhi, February 28: Ahead of India's clash against New Zealand in Dubai, former opener Shikhar Dhawan spoke about his own 2013 Champions Trophy journey, his 9-year-long opening partnership with Rohit Sharma, which also began at the same tournament, and his thoughts on Rohit Sharma as a captain in a special series.
Am I part of the problem or solution?, Buttler to consider 'all possibilities' about captaincy future
Lahore, Feb 27: England's captain Jos Buttler has admitted that his team's white-ball leadership will come under scrutiny following their early exit from the ICC Champions Trophy and said he needs to "consider all possibilities" about his captaincy future.
Future of Indian cricket...: Gujarat Titans COO Arvinder Singh waiting for Shubman Gill to lead India
By Parv Anand, New Delhi, February 16: Gujarat Titans COO Colonel Arvinder Singh is waiting to see one of the franchise's most prized assets, Shubman Gill, don the captaincy role of the Indian men's team in the future.
Future of Indian cricket...: Gujarat Titans COO Arvinder Singh waiting for Shubhman Gill to lead India
By Parv Anand, New Delhi, February 16: Gujarat Ttians COO Colonel Arvinder Singh is waiting to see one of the franchise's most prized assets, Shubman Gill, don the captaincy role of the Indian men's team in the future.
Virat Kohli doesn't need captaincy title to lead: RCB Director of Cricket
Bengaluru, February 13: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Director of Cricket, Mo Bobat, on Thursday said that the talisman batter Virat Kohli doesn't need a captaincy title to lead a franchise.
Champions Trophy: Mehidy Hasan Miraz named Bangladesh vice-captain
Dhaka, Feb 13: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced Mehidy Hasan Miraz as the vice-captain of Bangladesh men's cricket team ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy to be played in Pakistan and the UAE from February 19. The 27-year-old allrounder, who has been one of Bangladesh's most consistent performers across formats, will serve as deputy to Najmul Hossain Shanto for the marquee tournament set to begin on February 19.
He has all the qualifications to lead: RCB head coach Andy Flower backs Rajat Patidar's captaincy
New Delhi, February 13: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has ushered in a new era with the appointment of Rajat Patidar as their captain for the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. The decision has been met with praise from RCB head coach Andy Flower, who expressed his confidence in Patidar's leadership qualities.
Rajat Patidar takes helm as RCB's new captain for IPL 2025
Bengaluru, February 13: Rajat Patidar has been appointed as the new captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, marking a new era for the franchise.
Chris Dehring begins tenure as Chief Executive Officer of Cricket West Indies
Saint John's, February 4: Cricket West Indies (CWI) officially welcomed Chris Dehring as he began his tenure as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on Monday.
After Axar's promotion, T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav assures Hardik Pandya remains part of leading group
Kolkata, January 21: India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav assured that there is no shift in the dynamics between him and Hardik Pandya after the shift in the leadership hierarchy.
He's a great leader: Ricky Ponting excited to work with Shreyas Iyer again
New Delhi, January 13: The newly appointed head coach of Indian Premier League (IPL) side Punjab Kings (PBKS), Ricky Ponting, expressed his enthusiasm and pride in naming Shreyas Iyer as the new captain of the team. Ponting praised Iyer's leadership and experience, noting his impressive track record.
'I might struggle to get over there', says Cummins on his availability for Sri Lanka tour
Sydney, Jan 5: Australian captain Pat Cummins has admitted that it's unlikely he'll be part of his side’s tour of Sri Lanka later this month as he is expecting the birth of his second child.
I have stood down, not going anywhere: Rohit Sharma breaks silence on missing out Sydney Test
Sydney, January 4: At lunch on Day 2 of the fifth and final Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy between Australia and India on Saturday, opener and right-hand batter Rohit Sharma revealed the reason behind missing out on the last Test of the series in a conversation with host broadcaster Star Sports.