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Manvinder Bisla
Manvinder Bisla defends Gautam Gambhir ahead of SL vs IND 2026 Tests
Former KKR cricketer Manvinder Bisla backed India head coach Gautam Gambhir amid a string of poor results under his tenure. His comments came ahead of India’s two-match away Test series against Sri Lanka, starting Saturday, August 15, in Galle as well. Under Gambhir, India have faced a difficult run in recent times, including a 2-0 […]
By SMCS - Aug 15, 2026
Manvinder Bisla
Manvinder Bisla names 5 players KKR should not let go ahead of IPL 2027
Former three-time IPL-winning team’s key batter Manvinder Bisla has named five players Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) should not let go ahead of IPL 2027, with Australia all-rounder Cameron Green (₹25.20 crore) not making the cut as well. He named Sunil Narine, Varun Chakaravarthy, Rinku Singh, Harshit Rana, and Finn Allen as the five players the […]
By SMCS - Aug 15, 2026
Manvinder Bisla
Manvinder Bisla picks best team for Hardik Pandya ahead of IPL 2027
Former Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) cricketer Manvinder Bisla has backed the veteran all-rounder Hardik Pandya to join the three-time champions KKR ahead of IPL 2027. Ever since the conclusion of the 2026 edition, where Mumbai Indians (MI) under Hardik had a disastrous season and finished ninth, the all-rounder has been linked with several teams as […]
By SMCS - Aug 15, 2026
WV Raman
“He has got to go and play the way he knows to bat” – WV Raman on Rishabh Pant
Former Indian cricketer WV Raman believes Rishabh Pant must be given the license to play aggressively in the upcoming Test series in Sri Lanka. Raman also added that operating like a traditional Test batter could harm Pant’s effectiveness as well. Pant has been one of India’s biggest match-winners in Tests over the past decade. He […]
By SMCS - Aug 15, 2026
WV Raman
“That’s a no-brainer at all” – WV Raman on Devdutt Padikkal ahead of SL vs IND 2026 1st Test
Former Indian cricketer WV Raman backed the in-form batter Devdutt Padikkal to bat at No.3 for India in the first Test against Sri Lanka at Galle, beginning August 15. India’s usual No. 3 batter over the last year, Sai Sudharsan, has been ruled out of the series due to injury. And all eyes will be […]
By SMCS - Aug 15, 2026
Shubman Gill
‘Huge Honour,’ Says Shubman Gill On Leading Team India In 600th Test On Independence Day
Star India captain Shubman Gill said that it is a “huge honour” to captain his side for the country’s 600th Test when they take on Sri Lanka on Saturday in the first match of a two-match away Test series. Only England (1,097) and Australia (883) have played more Tests than India, and the landmark match […]
By SMCS - Aug 14, 2026
Shubman Gill
“It’s never easy for the players to be able to adapt” – Shubman Gill
When India play against Sri Lanka in the first Test at the picturesque Galle International Cricket Stadium on Saturday, it will also mark India’s landmark 600th Test match and the 50th game at the historic venue as well. However, skipper Shubman Gill made it clear that his first focus remains firmly fixed on securing a […]
By SMCS - Aug 14, 2026
Shubman Gill
“I am very comfortable with the captaincy role” – Shubman Gill
Under Shubman Gill, Team India may not have registered a landmark Test series victory yet, but he is “comfortable” with the leadership role after overseeing the team’s progress throughout. Gill’s debut series as captain saw India return from England with a 2-2 draw before going down to South Africa at home, even though he missed […]
By SMCS - Aug 14, 2026
Harbhajan Singh
“I have absolutely no interest in ODI cricket” – Harbhajan Singh
Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh believes that the interest in 50-over cricket is slowly dying amid the rise of franchise cricket and Test cricket as the traditional format. The future of the ODI format, apart from the all-important World Cup, has been under the scanner amid the decreasing impact of bilateral series and a lack […]
By SMCS - Aug 14, 2026
Ricky Ponting
Ricky Ponting lambasts Australia’s batting in AUS vs BAN 2026 1st Test
After Australia’s collapse in the first Test against Bangladesh, former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has slammed their batters. He said that the hosts’ batting standard has been below Test level in the last couple of years as well. Australia were bowled out for 198 in the first innings in Darwin on Thursday, August 13. Bangladesh […]
By SMCS - Aug 14, 2026
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