Former Indian wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik said that Team India must be wary of their struggles in batting in the second innings despite the emphatic 165-run win over Sri Lanka in the first Test at Galle. Karthik specifically mentioned that the Indian batters were throwing away their wickets to the Sri Lankan pacers in the second […]

Former India player turned commentator Aakash Chopra has said that Devdutt Padikkal is a long-term prospect in Tests as well. However, he added that India’s upcoming two-match Test series against New Zealand and the five-match series at home against Australia would be the real test for the star batter as well. However, Padikkal was the […]

Former KKR batter Manvinder Bisla disagreed with fans praising left-arm spinner Manav Suthar as veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja’s replacement in India’s Test team as well. However, Suthar earned massive praise after his maiden 10-wicket haul in India’s 165-run win over Sri Lanka in the recently concluded Galle Test as well. Suggesting that a team cannot […]

Former KKR batter Manvinder Bisla backed head coach Gautam Gambhir and the selectors after the first Test between Sri Lanka and India at Galle. The second Test will take place in Colombo, starting Sunday, August 23. However, Gautam Gambhir and the selection committee have often been criticised in recent times for their calls and backing […]

Former player turned commentator Russel Arnold does not feel that Team India’s batting unit did exceptionally well despite a stunning 165-run win in the first Test against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium. India posted 462 in the first innings after opting to bat first, before collapsing to 193 all out in the second […]

Former Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batter Manvinder Bisla opened up on Kuldeep Yadav after the first Test between Sri Lanka and India at Galle. However, India registered a win by 165 runs. But Manvinder Bisla felt that it was time for Kuldeep Yadav to prove himself as the best. He added that it would be […]

Former Sri Lankan player Russel Arnold, despite seeing Team India’s left-arm spinner Manav Suthar’s early performances, does not call him a ‘special’ player yet. However, the newcomer has done well across his first two Tests, including a recent ten-wicket haul in the 165-run win over Sri Lanka in the series opener in Galle. Notably, in […]

Former India player Kris Srikkanth backed Team India to dominate Sri Lanka in the second Test as well after their convincing 165-run win in the first Test at Galle. India used the chance after winning the toss and batting first by posting a massive 462 in their first innings as well. They then bowled the […]

Former India batter Ajinkya Rahane commented on India’s playing XI for the second Test against Sri Lanka. The match will begin on Sunday, August 23 at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) in Colombo. Ajinkya Rahane added that Devdutt Padikkal would continue as India’s number three. However, he also advised him not to take his place […]

Former India pacer turned commentator Venkatesh Prasad applauded Devdutt Padikkal for his stunning batting in the first Test against Sri Lanka. He played a key role in India’s 165-run victory as well. Venkatesh Prasad was impressed with the way he batted and described the technical aspects that showed Padikkal’s stellar form as well. He also […]