Cricket Leadership News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Harry Brook appointed as England's new white-ball captain
London, April 7: Young batter Harry Brook was announced as England's new white-ball captain following Jos Buttler's resignation from the position following a dismal and winless ICC Champions Trophy campaign.
IPL 2025: Chahal calls Shreyas Iyer 'open minded' skipper, says he listens to everyone's advice
New Delhi, April 6: Punjab Kings and India spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has hailed Shreyas Iyer as an "open-minded captain," highlighting that he is receptive to advice from everyone in the team. The highest wicket-taker in IPL history also mentioned that Iyer is a captain who is approachable, and any player can go to him whenever they need to.
IPL 2025: Watson backs Dhoni to lead CSK in Gaikwad's absence
New Delhi, April 5: Former Australia and Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Shane Watson has backed legendary wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni to lead CSK if regular skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad doesn’t recover in time from his elbow injury.
I take full ownership: Hardik Pandya after MI's defeat to LSG
Lucknow, April 5: Mumbai Indians (MI) captain Hardik Pandya admitted that his side fell short in key moments as they went down by 12 runs against Lucknow Super Giants in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) clash held in Lucknow on Friday.
IPL 2025: 'I'm looking at Gill as a captain who will take GT forward', says head coach Nehra
New Delhi, April 4: Gujarat Titans head coach Ashish Nehra backed captain Shubman Gill for the long-term leadership role of the franchise. The No. 1 ranked ODI batter is leading the franchise in the second straight IPL season following the departure of former captain Hardik Pandya before the start of the last edition.
PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi appointed as ACC president
Dubai, April 3: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi has been appointed as the president of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), announced the governing body of cricket in the continent on Thursday.
Michael Clarke backs Rohit Sharma, says should continue to lead India in England series
New Delhi, April 2: Former Australia captain Michael Clarke has thrown his weight behind Rohit Sharma, stating that the Indian captain should not only be part of the Test squad for the series in England later this year but also continue to lead the side. Speaking on Backstage with Boria Season 6, Clarke emphasized Rohit's importance across formats and dismissed any doubts about his future in red-ball cricket.
His thought process is always different: Piyush Chawla Praises Shreyas Iyer's Leadership
New Delhi, April 2: Former Indian spinner Piyush Chawla praised Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer's leadership in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Speaking on Jio Hotstar, he highlighted Iyer's strategic thinking and the team's well-balanced squad.
West Indies enters new era as Kraigg Brathwaite steps down as Test captain; Shai Hope takes over white-ball leadership
Saint John's, March 31: As the West Indies Senior Men's team prepares for a new chapter, Cricket West Indies (CWI) announced leadership transitions across formats ahead of a crucial home season. The upcoming home series will mark the start of the new ICC World Test Championship cycle with Test matches against Australia, while the tour to England and Ireland will see a new T20 captain settle into the role ahead of the campaign for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka, as per the official website of CWI.
IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer is a calm leader who empowers bowlers, says PBKS pacer Kuldeep Sen
New Delhi, March 29: Punjab Kings (PBKS) pacer Kuldeep Sen believes skipper Shreyas Iyer’s composed leadership style makes him a strong captaincy contender for the future of the Indian team.
Everyone knows what to do under a new leader: Riyan Parag on leading Rajasthan Royals
Guwahati, March 26: Rajasthan Royals' stand-in skipper Riyan Parag is confident about leading the team in the absence of regular captain Sanju Samson, stating that the transition has been smooth with strong support from senior players and coaches. Ahead of their crucial clash against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Parag addressed the media before the game.
Got clear thoughts about how he wants to captain: Williamson on Gill
New Delhi, March 24: Former New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson firmly believes that Shubman Gill has the qualities to become a good captain.
Told him, 90 pc you will lead next season: Dhoni on Rituraj Gaikwad emerging as CSK skipper
New Delhi March 24: Former Indian captain MS Dhoni has explained the reasons for the team management choosing Ruturaj Gaikwad to lead Chennai Super Kings (CSK), saying he has been part of the squad for quite some time, is calm and composed and the team management was confident about his ability to deliver.
IPL 2025: Gill has all the qualities of a great leader, says Williamson
New Delhi, Match 24: New Zealand's batting maestro Kane Williamson has heaped praise on Shubman Gill, calling him a natural leader with a sharp cricketing brain.
'Gaikwad was making 99 pc decisions,' Dhoni brushes off speculations of taking on-field calls for CSK skipper
Chennai, March 24: Former skipper MS Dhoni clarified that all crucial decisions, such as bowling changes and field placements, were solely made by captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, with his role being limited to offering guidance following his decision to pass the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captaincy to Gaikwad.
IPL 2025: Hardik's belief in himself to do things differentiates him from others, says Harbhajan
New Delhi, March 21: Though Hardik Pandya will miss Mumbai Indians' opening game in IPL 2025 against Chennai Super Kings on Sunday in Chennai due to a one-match suspension carrying forward from last year's IPL, former India spinner Harbhajan Singh believes the all-rounder's belief in himself to do things separates him from others.
Lucky to have three captains playing with me: Hardik Pandya on leadership support at Mumbai Indians
Mumbai, March 19: Mumbai Indians (MI) captain Hardik Pandya has expressed his gratitude for having seasoned leaders by his side as he takes charge of the five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions in the upcoming season after a terrible season last year.
IPL 2025: Rajat Patidar will lean a lot on Virat Kohli's captaincy skills, says Robin Uthappa
New Delhi, March 19: Former India batter Robin Uthappa believes Rajat Patidar will lean on leadership skills of Virat Kohli and would have to contend with the batting stalwart's superstardom while leading the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in IPL 2025.
'I want to be proactive': Pant shares most important aspect of being a captain
New Delhi, March 18: Ahead of their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 campaign, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) skipper Rishabh Pant shared about the most important aspect of being a skipper in the tournament and said that he wants to be proactive, which he has been learning in the last couple of years.
IPL 2025: Kohli backs Patidar to lead RCB for a long time
Bengaluru, March 17: Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli has expressed his full support for Rajat Patidar, the newly appointed Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain, stating that he has all the qualities to lead the franchise successfully for a long time.
Let the experience flow....: Pant's message to LSG during team meeting
Lucknow, March 17: After arriving at the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) camp ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, franchise's skipper Rishabh Pant had a team meeting with his teammates, where he shared the message of expressing themselves freely on the field and "letting the experience" flow in the group through interaction of senior stars with youngsters.
Super proud of him: Mohit Sharma on Axar Patel being announced skipper of Delhi Capitals for IPL 2025
New Delhi, March 16: Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, Delhi Capitals (DC) seamer Mohit Sharma shared his thoughts after all-rounder Axar Patel was announced the skipper of the franchise for the upcoming season.
As a captain, I see how he led from the front Sanju Samson shares his thoughts on Rahul Dravid
New Delhi, March 14: Indian batter and Rajasthan Royals(RR) captain Sanju Samson has shared his IPL journey and has also talked about how Rahl Dravid spotted him the trails back in 2013.
Lot to learn from him as a character: RR skipper Sanju Samson on Rahul Dravid's leadership
Jaipur, March 13: Rajasthan Royals (RR) captain Sanju Samson hailed the former Indian skipper and head coach Rahul Dravid's leadership ability and opened up on what he is trying to learn from it, the franchise's official site reported.
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.