Afghanistan’s journey in Test cricket has never been about a lack of talent. Instead, it has been defined by a lack of opportunities. Since making their historic Test debut against India in Bengaluru in 2018, Afghanistan have played just 12 Test matches in eight years, a remarkably low number for a Full Member nation. Their […]

Young Rajasthan all-rounder Manav Suthar achieved a major milestone in his cricketing journey after receiving his maiden India Test cap ahead of the one-off Test against Afghanistan in Mullanpur. The 23-year-old left-arm spin-bowling all-rounder was handed the cap by Kuldeep Yadav as India began a new chapter under captain Shubman Gill. Winning the toss, Gill […]

Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has weighed in on the reports surrounding Suryakumar Yadav’s alleged removal as India’s T20I captain, saying he is not surprised by the development despite the Mumbai batter leading the Men in Blue to T20 World Cup glory earlier this year. According to multiple reports, India’s selectors are considering a leadership change […]

Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes the future of Test cricket depends on making first-class cricket attractive enough for young players to pursue. Speaking at the Cricinfo Honours Awards 2026, Ashwin stressed that the challenge of preserving red-ball cricket is not unique to India but a global concern affecting the sport’s long-term sustainability. Ashwin’s comments come […]

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has thrown his support behind the ICC’s proposed trial of using a pink ball in traditional Test matches when poor light threatens to interrupt play. The move, which was approved at the ICC’s recent board meeting, is aimed at reducing lost playing time and increasing the chances of achieving a […]

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s extraordinary IPL 2026 campaign continues to earn admiration from across the cricketing world, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru all-rounder Krunal Pandya becoming the latest high-profile name to praise the Rajasthan Royals wonderkid. The 15-year-old left-hander was undoubtedly the breakout star of the season, producing a string of breathtaking performances that established him as one of […]

India’s quest for a maiden ICC World Test Championship (WTC) title has become increasingly challenging, but head coach Gautam Gambhir remains confident that his team has the quality and determination to stay in the race for the final. After finishing as runners-up in two of the first three WTC cycles, India entered the current edition with […]

India may have one of the most explosive wicketkeeper-batters in world cricket in Rishabh Pant, but head coach Gautam Gambhir has made it clear that talent alone is not enough at the highest level. Ahead of India’s one-off Test against Afghanistan in New Chandigarh, Gambhir stressed that Pant must continue to play his natural game […]

Ollie Robinson could hardly have scripted a better comeback. After spending more than two years away from international cricket, the England fast bowler produced a sensational spell on the opening day of the first Test against New Zealand at Lord’s, reminding everyone why he was once considered one of the most complete seamers in world […]

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has thrown his support behind B Sai Sudharsan, insisting the talented left-hander deserves a longer run in the Test side as India prepare for their one-off Test against Afghanistan in Mullanpur. Nearly a year after making his Test debut, Sai Sudharsan is still searching for consistency at the international level. The […]