Australia are under significant pressure after suffering a nine-wicket defeat to Bangladesh in the opening Test of the series in Darwin. The result was a major setback for the No. 1-ranked Test side, with Bangladesh producing a disciplined performance to secure one of their most memorable victories away from home. With the second Test scheduled in […]

South African cricket legend Jonty Rhodes has offered a clear perspective on the ongoing debate surrounding Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s future with the Indian cricket team. With both veterans now in the latter stages of their international careers, questions have repeatedly been raised about whether age should influence decisions over their place in the […]

Manav Suthar has made a remarkable start to his Test career, and former India batter Hanuma Vihari believes the young spinner has all the qualities required to become one of the best bowlers in the longest format. Suthar played a starring role in India’s 165-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first Test in Galle, […]

India spin-bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule has backed Kuldeep Yadav amid growing speculation over his role in the Test team ahead of the second match against Sri Lanka. Bahutule insisted that Kuldeep’s limited workload in the opening Test was down to the conditions and his role, rather than any concerns over his quality. Kuldeep bowled just […]

India captain Shubman Gill looked determined during an intense batting session at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo as he prepares for the second and final Test against Sri Lanka, beginning August 23. After an underwhelming outing in the series opener, Gill appeared keen to sharpen his approach against Sri Lanka’s spin attack. The right-hander […]

Australia captain Pat Cummins has confirmed that Matthew Renshaw will return to the Test side as an opener for the second Test against Bangladesh in Mackay. However, Australia’s final XI remained under consideration ahead of the match, with the team management assessing whether to field four fast bowlers or retain veteran spinner Nathan Lyon. Renshaw is […]

India’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, hosted the Indian men’s cricket team at India House in Colombo on Thursday, ahead of the second Test against Sri Lanka. The Sri Lankan team was also hosted as both sides prepare for the final match of the two-Test series. The Board of Control for Cricket in India […]

Sri Lankan pitches have traditionally been known for offering assistance to spin bowlers, and the upcoming second Test between India and Sri Lanka is unlikely to be an exception. With India leading the two-match series 1-0, attention has already shifted towards the surface that will be prepared for the series-deciding clash in Colombo. The opening Test […]

The proposed white-ball series between India and Bangladesh is facing fresh uncertainty, with the BCCI and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) discussing a possible change to the schedule. BCB president Tamim Iqbal has confirmed that both boards remain in talks over the tour, which is currently scheduled to begin next month. India is due to play […]

England all-rounder Sam Curran has suffered a major setback in his bid to return to Test cricket after being ruled out for the remainder of the home season due to a groin injury. The 28-year-old was expected to come into England’s plans for the ongoing Test series against Pakistan and had been in contention to […]