Former India cricketer and ex-chief selector Sandeep Patil has strongly criticised the growing trend of workload management, calling it “nonsense” and insisting that a player should always be available whenever the team needs them. Patil argued that the role of a physio should never overshadow the authority of the captain, coach, or selectors. Speaking to […]

Ashutosh Sharma’s rise in Indian domestic cricket has been far from straightforward. According to Railways coach Nikhil Doru, a former Rajasthan wicketkeeper, the selectors initially dismissed Ashutosh as a mere power-hitter incapable of genuine batting technique. However, his recent heroics for the Delhi Capitals in a dramatic IPL clash have challenged that perception, showcasing his […]

Sarfaraz Khan, the flamboyant middle-order batter from Mumbai, had his fitness under scrutiny for a long time, which kept him out of the Indian team despite his remarkable performances in domestic cricket. Sarfaraz consistently piled up runs, making it nearly impossible for the selectors to ignore him. However, his inability to meet the team’s strict […]

India suffered a shock loss at the hands of New Zealand on the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Sunday, courtesy a crushing 8-wicket win for the visitors. Local favourite KL Rahul had one of his worst outings when batting and was back with a duck and just 12 runs in two innings. Conversely, on […]