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 […]

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 […]

Former India fielding coach T Dilip has praised Virat Kohli for his exceptional intensity and athleticism, insisting that the veteran batter’s contribution to the team extends well beyond his performances with the bat. Despite being 37, Kohli continues to remain an important part of India’s ODI setup, with his energy in the field earning particular […]

Delhi Capitals wicketkeeper-batter Abishek Porel has reportedly been arrested in connection with a harassment case, according to a report by ABP Ananda. The development comes weeks after the Calcutta High Court directed the police to take steps towards his arrest. According to the report, a woman alleged that Porel was in a relationship with her after […]

Former India batter Wasim Jaffer urged the team to back star spinner Kuldeep Yadav ahead of the first Test against Sri Lanka at Galle, beginning August 15. Wasim Jaffer also added that it was high time that Team India backed Kuldeep and gave him continuous opportunities in the playing XI as well. He added how […]

Former India batter Wasim Jaffer opined on recurring injuries to Indian players before the Sri Lanka Tests. India will play a two-match Test series in Sri Lanka beginning August 15 as well, and a few key players like Hardik Pandya, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Varun Chakaravarthy, and Harshit Rana, among many others, have been injured and […]

India’s recent Test struggles at home have brought renewed attention to their approach against spin bowling. The team suffered a 3-0 series whitewash against New Zealand in 2024 before losing 2-0 to South Africa, with both defeats exposing concerns over India’s ability to handle quality spin in the longest format. Former India batter Ashok Malhotra believes […]

Former India cricketer Wasim Jaffer shared who should bat at number six in India’s playing XI for the first Test against Sri Lanka. India are all set to play a two-match Test series in Sri Lanka starting August 15. With Sai Sudharsan ruled out after being unable to recover on time from injury, Sarfaraz Khan […]

All-rounder Ashutosh Sharma has been ruled out of Hampshire’s One-Day Cup clash against Derbyshire on Tuesday after sustaining an injury during the team’s previous match. Hampshire confirmed the setback but did not reveal the nature or severity of the injury, leaving uncertainty over how long the Indian cricketer could remain sidelined. The injury comes at […]

Former India player Mohammad Kaif has raised concerns over Team India’s growing injury list while also discussing Hardik Pandya’s fitness. He said this after India’s warm-up game against SLC XI and ahead of the opening Test against Sri Lanka, scheduled to start on August 15 in Galle as well. However, Hardik has not played competitive […]