Former Indian cricketer Subramaniam Badrinath has raised questions over India’s injury management system, particularly the workload management of Jasprit Bumrah. With several key players currently sidelined, Badrinath believes the Centre of Excellence (CoE) can only provide medical and fitness assessments, while the final decision on a player’s selection rests with the captain, coach, and selectors. […]

Former India wicketkeeper Kiran More has backed Dhruv Jurel to take the No.6 spot in India’s playing XI for the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, starting August 15. Jurel was part of the original 15-member squad, while Sarfaraz Khan earned a late call-up after Sai Sudharsan was ruled out with an injury. India’s […]

India are set to begin their two-match Test series against Sri Lanka without their premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, who has been ruled out of the tour due to a knee injury. His absence leaves a significant void in the Indian bowling attack, particularly with the team needing strong results to keep its World Test […]

Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir and batting coach Sitanshu Kotak were spotted inspecting the pitch at the Galle International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday, August 12, ahead of the opening Test against Sri Lanka. The two-match series begins on Saturday, August 15, with India looking to make a strong start to their World Test Championship […]

Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has called for an urgent review of the medical setup at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru, arguing that the board’s inability to appoint a top-level medical professional is becoming a concern amid a growing injury list. India have been hit by several fitness setbacks ahead of their […]

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 […]