Meet Predicted Wicket-Keepers Of CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, PBKS, GT, LSG, DC, RR, SRH For IPL 2026: MS Dhoni To Rishabh Pant; Check Full List
After the recently concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini-auction in Abu Dhabi, all ten franchises have finalised their best possible squads for the upcoming season. The much-awaited IPL 2026 will kick off on March 26 and the teams are already plotting how to use their resources in the best possible manner to get the desired results.
Interestingly, despite the recent IPL 2026 auction, wicket-keeper roles are relatively stable across franchises, with most of them likely continuing from IPL 2025 unless impacted by new signings, availability issues or injuries.
Here's the predicted first-choice wicket-keeper for every franchise for IPL 2026 season:
Dec 25, 2025, 18:11 PM IST
India's Predicted Playing XI For 2nd Test Against South Africa: Shubman Gill, Axar Patel OUT; Devdutt Padikkal IN
After their crushing loss against South Africa in the first Test in Kolkata, India will look to bounce back in the second and last match of the two-match series at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, starting on Saturday, November 22. Shubman Gill, who captained India in the first Test, retired hurt on Day 2 of the Kolkata Testdue to a neck injury, has been advised to rest, making his participation doubtful. If Gill misses out, Rishabh Pant is expected to take over as captain for the second Test.
The second Test match holds immense importance for India to keep their World Test Championship (WTC) hopes alive and playing XI selection for the second Test will be heavily influenced by fitness concerns.
Here's India's predicted Playing XI 2nd Test against South Africa in Guwahati:
Nov 18, 2025, 18:57 PM IST
Explained: Why BCCI Released Nitish Reddy from India Squad Ahead of 1st Test vs South Africa
BCCI has released all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy from India’s squad for the first Test against South Africa, assigning him to India A’s ODI series in Rajkot before his return for the second Test in Guwahati.
Nov 13, 2025, 11:05 AM IST
India Coach Backs Dhruv Jurel To Start Kolkata Test Vs South Africa, Rishabh Pant To Play Supporting Role
In a significant team decision ahead of the first Test against South Africa, Indian wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel is set to feature in the playing XI despite the much-anticipated return of Rishabh Pant.
Nov 12, 2025, 17:15 PM IST
India's Predicted Playing XI For Test Series Against South Africa: Rishabh Pant Set For Return, Dhruv Jurel OUT, Kuldeep Yadav IN - Check
India is set to take on South Africa in a two-match Test series, with the opening game scheduled from November 14 to 18 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Let’s take a look at India’s strongest possible playing XI for the upcoming Test series against the WTC 2025 champions, South Africa.
Nov 09, 2025, 14:23 PM IST
Dhruv Jurel Slams Unbeaten Century, Puts India A On Top Against South Africa A In Unofficial Test
Dhruv Jurel's unbeaten 127 rescued a floundering India A innings for the second time in the game, guiding them to 382 for 7 declared, and setting South Africa A a daunting target of 417 to win in a little over three sessions.
Nov 08, 2025, 20:15 PM IST
Dhruv Jurel Picked Over Sanju Samson As Backup Wicketkeeper For ODIs: Ajit Agarkar Explains
India’s selection committee has chosen Dhruv Jurel as the backup wicketkeeper for the upcoming ODI series against Australia, a decision that has sparked conversations among cricket fans and experts.
Oct 05, 2025, 12:34 PM IST
'Whenever I Feel Something, I Go To Him And...': After Maiden Test Century, Dhruv Jurel Reveals Joe Root's Role In Improving His Batting
Dhruv Jurel has been travelling with the squad for the last couple of series, but remained on the bench due to the team's combination. While bidding his time on the sidelines, the 24-year-old took insights from Joe Root during their time together in IPL outfit Rajasthan Royals and India's tour of England earlier this year.
Oct 04, 2025, 01:25 AM IST
Dhruv Jurel's Special Celebration For Father Goes Viral, Dedicates Maiden Test Century To Indian Army - WATCH
After completing his century off 190 balls, Dhruv Jurel mimicked an army march drill with his bat, a grand gesture that carried a powerful personal resonance.
Oct 03, 2025, 20:45 PM IST
Dhruv Jurel Smashes Maiden Century, Joins Elite List Of Farokh Engineer And Wriddhiman Saha
India tightened their grip on the opening Test against West Indies in Ahmedabad as Dhruv Jurel, KL Rahul, and Ravindra Jadeja all struck centuries on Day 2, taking the hosts to a commanding first-innings lead.
Oct 03, 2025, 19:18 PM IST
1st Test, IND vs WI: KL Rahul, Dhruv Jurel, Ravindra Jadeja Slam Centuries; Extend India's Lead To 286 Runs At Stumps On Day 2
After centuries from KL Rahul, Dhruv Jurel, and Ravindra Jadeja, India now hold a firm grip on the contest heading into Day 3 of the first Test against West Indies in Ahmedabad.
Oct 03, 2025, 19:01 PM IST
India's Predicted Playing XI For 1st Test Against West Indies: KL Rahul-Yashasvi Jaiswal To Open, Jasprit Bumrah Set For Comeback, Shubman Gill To Bat At...
Shubman Gill-led India will face Roston Chase's West Indies in the first Test of the two match series at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on October 2. With the series at home on spin-friendly pitches, India is expected to prioritize a spin-heavy attack while maintaining balance with all-rounders and a solid batting order.
Premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah is fit and available for the Test series against West Indies but India will miss the services of star wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant, who is still recovering from his injury. On the other hand, Devdutt Padikkal has earned a recall for the series.
Here's India's predicted Playing XI for 1st Test against West Indies:
Sep 29, 2025, 23:38 PM IST
Devdutt Padikkal, Dhruv Jurel Slam Centuries As India-A Play Draw Against Australia A In Lucknow
In batting-heavy contest, both teams - India-A and Australia A piled on centuries - four in total across the game - as the bowlers toiled on a flat surface
Sep 19, 2025, 22:53 PM IST
India's Predicted Playing XI For Test Series Against West Indies: Shreyas Iyer IN, Karun Nair OUT; Jasprit Bumrah To Be Rested, Rishabh Pant Likely To Miss Out
Shubman Gill-led India will face Roston Chase's West Indies in the upcoming two-test series, which will be played in Ahmedabad and Delhi from October 2. The upcoming India vs West Indies series is a part of the ICC World Test Championship and will be crucial for both sides.
With the series at home on spin-friendly pitches, India is expected to prioritize a spin-heavy attack while maintaining balance with all-rounders and a solid top order. Jasprit Bumrah is likely to be rested due to his workload management, while Shreyas Iyer might make his Test comeback. On the other hand, eyes will also be on Rishabh Pant's fitness for the upcoming home series.
Here's India's predicted Playing XI for the Test series against West Indies:
Sep 19, 2025, 18:03 PM IST
Dhruv Jurel Ruled Out Of Duleep Trophy Semis, Akshay Wadkar Replaces; RCB Star Named Captain
Central Zone has been dealt a major blow ahead of their Duleep Trophy 2025 semifinal clash against West Zone, as wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel has been ruled out after being diagnosed with dengue.
Sep 03, 2025, 18:53 PM IST
5 Indian Players Who Are Not Playing Duleep Trophy 2025 Due To Injury Or Illness: Shubman Gill, Dhruv Jurel And...
The Duleep Trophy 2025, one of India's premier first-class cricket tournaments, started on Thursday, August 28, 2025, featuring a competitive lineup of Indian cricketers. However, several top Indian cricketers are absent from the tournament due to injury or illness.
Here's list of Indian players who are not playing Duleep Trophy 2025:
Aug 28, 2025, 22:45 PM IST
IPL Stars From RCB, KKR, DC, SRH, MI, RR Who Are Playing In Uttar Pradesh T20 League 2025 - Check In Pics
The third edition of the UP T20 League will be played from August 17 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, also known as Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. The UP T20 League 2025 will feature six teams and many prominent IPL players are playing in the league, which is being organised by the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA).
Here's list of IPL stars who are set to play in UP T20 League 2025:
Aug 17, 2025, 23:48 PM IST
India's Predicted Playing XI For 5th Test Against England: Rishabh Pant, Jasprit Bumrah OUT; Dhruv Jurel, Kuldeep Yadav IN
Shubman Gill-led India will face Ben Stokes' England in the fifth and last Test of the five-match series for the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy from July 31 at The Oval, London. Once again, the focus will be on the workload management of Jasprit Bumrah which will influence India's lineup. Kuldeep Yadav is also likely to finally get a chance to play in the series.
With an aim to secure a win at Oval and draw the series, India are likely to make key changes to their playing XI in the fifth Test.
Here's India's predicted Playing XI for the 5th Test against England:
Jul 29, 2025, 20:57 PM IST
4 Players Rajasthan Royals Might Release Before IPL 2026 Auction: Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer And...
Rajasthan Royals (RR) had a challenging IPL 2025 season as they finished ninth with 8 points from 14 matches and failed to qualify for the playoffs. The inaugural champions Rajasthan Royals retained their star players Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer and Sandeep Sharma but they flattered to deceive in IPL 2025 season.
After their disappointing performance in the 2025 season, Rajasthan Royals are likely to release several under-performing players before the IPL 2026 auction and buy some impactful performers.
Here's list of players Rajasthan Royals might release before the IPL 2026 auction:
Jul 21, 2025, 18:49 PM IST
Rishabh Pant Injured At Lord’s: Dhruv Jurel Shines Behind Stumps, But Can He Also Bat? MCC Rules Explained
Rishabh Pant suffered a finger injury during the Lord’s Test against England, prompting Dhruv Jurel to replace him behind the stumps—but under current cricket laws, Jurel cannot bat in Pant’s place.
Jul 11, 2025, 11:11 AM IST