Former Pakistan cricketer Bazid Khan recently analysed India’s squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 on PTV Sports, highlighting the impact of missing stars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. While he acknowledged the overall strength of the Indian team, Bazid pointed out the intensity and experience the two icons bring, which India will sorely miss. […]

India’s bowling coach Morne Morkel has shed light on the reasoning behind Kuldeep Yadav’s continued exclusion from the playing XI during the ongoing Test series against England. Speaking after a bruising third day in the fourth Test at Manchester, Morkel clarified that the decision isn’t a reflection of Kuldeep’s form or potential, but rather a […]

Despite the anticipation surrounding Mohammed Shami’s international comeback ahead of the first T20I against England, the pacer did not feature in the playing XI. This omission surprised fans, especially as Shami had participated in the practice session leading up to the game at Eden Gardens. Former cricketer and commentator Aakash Chopra suggested that Shami’s absence […]

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting believes India missed a golden opportunity by not including Mohammed Shami in the final two matches of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. With the series level at 1-1, Ponting feels Shami’s presence could have been the decisive factor in India’s favour. “I was genuinely surprised when Shami wasn’t flown out, even midway […]

Cricket Australia (CA) faced widespread criticism for sidelining Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar during the presentation ceremony of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25. The incident occurred at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) after Australia secured a 3-1 series victory with a dominant six-wicket win in the final Test, reclaiming the coveted trophy after a decade. […]

Cheteshwar Pujara, known as the bedrock of India’s Test batting lineup for over a decade, has been a nemesis for Australian bowlers. With 7195 runs in 103 matches at an average of 43.60, his contributions were invaluable. His performances in Australia were particularly notable, scoring 993 runs in 11 Tests at an impressive average of […]

The absence of Jassprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Umesh Yadav, and Ishant Sharma in India’s tour of the West Indies has left the team lightweight in terms of fast bowling experience. Bumrah is recovering from surgery, Shami has been given rest, Umesh is injured, and Ishant has seen a decline in his position with the emergence […]