In the wake of growing speculation around the Indian team’s support staff shake-up, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has all but confirmed that changes are on the horizon, without diving into specifics. Reports on Thursday revealed that assistant coach Abhishek Nayar, along with fielding coach T Dilip and strength and conditioning trainer Soham Desai, has been […]

A significant shake-up has taken place within the Indian men’s cricket team’s support staff following the team’s disappointing Test series loss in Australia earlier this year. The defeat not only ended India’s decade-long hold over the Border-Gavaskar Trophy but also cost them a place in the World Test Championship final, prompting the BCCI to initiate […]

Indian batter Shreyas Iyer recently opened up about the people who stood by him during his toughest phases, expressing deep gratitude towards Abhishek Nayar, Pravin Amre, and a few others. Iyer emphasized his desire to remain connected with those who supported him during his struggles, highlighting the importance of surrounding himself with genuine well-wishers. In […]

With the Champions Trophy concluded, all eyes are now on the IPL, but cricket fans are keen to know the future of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Both veterans are in the twilight phase of their careers, and speculation regarding their future is rife. For Rohit, the tournament was one more feather in his cap […]

India’s assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has confirmed that Rohit Sharma will return to the top of the batting order in the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). The announcement came during the post-match press conference after Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test. Rohit, who missed the […]

India have no replacements for the veterans Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, said Cheteshwar Pujara leading to the Adelaide Test match against Australia as well. Speaking on ESPNcricinfo, Pujara said, “You can’t have the quality of Ashwin and Jadeja. I have seen a lot of spinners in the Indian domestic circuit, but I wouldn’t say […]

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 began with a thrilling first Test at the Optus Stadium in Perth, where India’s bold strategy paid off spectacularly. Opting for a seam-heavy lineup on a pitch featuring 10 mm of grass, India fielded four pacers and just one spinner, Washington Sundar, leaving veterans Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin on the […]

The Indian cricket team has focused heavily on preparing its players—both seasoned veterans and promising youngsters—for the tough Australian conditions ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. During a three-day practice session in Perth, the team prioritized quality time in the middle, aiming to adapt to the pitches and build confidence for the high-stakes series. Assistant coach […]

Team India’s assistant coach Abhishek Nayar added that it is too harsh to refer to the team’s batters are poor players of spin amid their collapse against Mitchell Santner in the second Test in Pune as well. He, instead, credited New Zealand for exploiting the conditions much better than the Indian Team. At a press […]

India’s assistant coach, Abhishek Nayar, has backed the struggling Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, urging all to be patient with the out-of-form stars ahead of the Mumbai Test. Nayar also added that both legendary batters need “space and time to come back” as India are ready for the third and final Test against New Zealand […]