Squad Selection

When England’s national football team announced their squad, much debate was sparked again over the inclusion of a man who nearly always raises more questions than answers — Trent Alexander-Arnold. Thomas Tuchel's decision to drop the right-back was unexpected, especially given that he had overcome recent fitness concerns and hit form at Real Madrid. “It’s a sporting decision,” Tuchel said, making it clear that despite his quality other players are ahead of him at the moment. Yet the absence has resurrected divided views

In the lead-up to the T20 World Cup, India finds itself grappling with a familiar conundrum in its top-order strategy. As Rohit Sharma's stellar ODI World Cup performance raises expectations, questions arise about whether his form can translate into a turbocharged display in the T20 format. Meanwhile, the role of Virat Kohli becomes a central point of discussion, contemplating whether he can take on spinners in the middle overs or even open the innings to exploit field restrictions. Rohit Sharma, known for his