India is set to begin their two-match Test series against Sri Lanka in Galle on August 15, but former Sri Lankan all-rounder Farveez Maharoof believes the visitors will have a major challenge to overcome in the form of veteran spinner Prabath Jayasuriya. Maharoof has identified Jayasuriya as Sri Lanka’s biggest threat to the Indian batting […]

India all-rounder Washington Sundar is unlikely to recover in time for the second Test against Sri Lanka as he continues his rehabilitation from a hamstring injury, according to a report in The Times of India. Sundar has already been ruled out of the series opener in Galle and was initially expected to target the second […]

Former India wicketkeeper-batter Deep Dasgupta believes Rishabh Pant should resist the temptation to become overly defensive and instead return to the fearless approach that has made him one of India’s most dangerous Test batters. Dasgupta feels the Indian team management must give Pant the freedom to attack and back his natural game. Pant has endured […]

Rishabh Pant has stepped up his preparations ahead of India’s opening Test against Sri Lanka, with the wicketkeeper-batter recently spotted putting in an intense workout at the gym. Pant was accompanied by a member of the Indian support staff during the session and also managed to add his trademark humour to the training routine. In […]

India are set to return to ICC World Test Championship (WTC) action after a gap of almost nine months when they take on Sri Lanka in a two-match Test series. The opening Test begins on August 15 at the Galle International Cricket Stadium, with the Shubman Gill-led side aiming to make a strong start to […]

India T20I captain Shreyas Iyer recently gave fans a glimpse of his intense offseason training after being spotted in a mirror selfie with Chennai Super Kings batter Aman Khan. The photograph, shared on Khan’s Instagram Stories, showed the two cricketers putting in the hard yards during a training session while holidaying in Bali, Indonesia. Iyer […]

Former India fielding coach T Dilip has praised Virat Kohli for his exceptional intensity and athleticism, insisting that the veteran batter’s contribution to the team extends well beyond his performances with the bat. Despite being 37, Kohli continues to remain an important part of India’s ODI setup, with his energy in the field earning particular […]

Delhi Capitals wicketkeeper-batter Abishek Porel has reportedly been arrested in connection with a harassment case, according to a report by ABP Ananda. The development comes weeks after the Calcutta High Court directed the police to take steps towards his arrest. According to the report, a woman alleged that Porel was in a relationship with her after […]

Star India batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has caught attention on social media after sharing a brief Instagram post ahead of the upcoming domestic season. The 15-year-old posted a video from a net session as he prepares for the Duleep Trophy, where he has been named East Zone’s vice-captain. Sooryavanshi shared footage of himself working on a range […]

India’s recent Test struggles at home have brought renewed attention to their approach against spin bowling. The team suffered a 3-0 series whitewash against New Zealand in 2024 before losing 2-0 to South Africa, with both defeats exposing concerns over India’s ability to handle quality spin in the longest format. Former India batter Ashok Malhotra believes […]