Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden has backed Shubman Gill to handle the growing responsibility of leading India in Test cricket, while acknowledging that the young captain and his team have plenty of work to do to reach the World Test Championship (WTC) final. Gill took over as India’s Test captain in 2025 following the retirements of […]

Jammu and Kashmir pace sensation Auqib Nabi has earned his maiden India senior team call-up after a remarkable run in domestic cricket. The 24-year-old pacer admitted he expected his performances to eventually earn him a place in the national side, but remained focused on the one thing within his control — taking wickets consistently. Nabi […]

Former India captain Kapil Dev has urged the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to take a firmer approach towards the participation of established players in domestic cricket. He believes India’s recent struggles against spin bowling are partly linked to the lack of regular multi-day cricket for the country’s leading batters. India has […]

Former India spinner Murali Karthik believes Shubman Gill will face significant pressure to deliver results when India take on Sri Lanka in the upcoming two-Test series. With India’s World Test Championship (WTC) campaign at stake, Karthik feels the series could be important in determining the direction of Gill’s captaincy. Gill has led India in nine […]

Former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin has outlined two possible routes for the franchise as it searches for a successor to head coach Stephen Fleming. Fleming and CSK parted ways by mutual agreement last month, leaving the five-time IPL champions with an important decision ahead of the next season. Ashwin believes England’s 2019 World […]

South Africa batter David Miller has set his sights on a long-awaited World Cup triumph as he enters the final phase of his international career. The 37-year-old remains determined to earn a place in the Proteas squad for the 2027 ODI World Cup and hopes to finish his career with a major ICC trophy. Miller […]

Former England fast bowler Stuart Broad and wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler have revealed their picks for the top 10 all-rounders in Test cricket history. The former England teammates made their selections during a discussion on the For the Love of Cricket YouTube channel ahead of the two-match Test series between India and Sri Lanka. The exercise […]

Former Sri Lankan all-rounder Farveez Maharoof has identified Rishabh Pant as one of the biggest threats India could pose in the upcoming two-match Test series. Maharoof believes the wicketkeeper-batter’s ability to change the course of a game in a matter of minutes could make him a major concern for the hosts. Pant has struggled for […]

Fresh from retirement, former India batter Ajinkya Rahane is already embracing the next phase of his cricketing career. The 38-year-old is set to make his Test commentary debut during India’s upcoming two-match series against Sri Lanka, marking his first major assignment in the broadcasting world.  Rahane announced his new role on Wednesday, August 12, confirming that […]

Hardik Pandya’s potential return to the Gujarat Titans appears to have hit a major roadblock, with his reported demand to reclaim the captaincy emerging as the key reason behind the breakdown in discussions. The all-rounder is currently leading the Mumbai Indians in the IPL, but speculation over his future has intensified following a difficult stint […]