Former India wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta believes the current Indian T20I side is in excellent shape heading into the upcoming T20 World Cup. Still, he admits there are a few concerns—primarily the lack of runs from captain Suryakumar Yadav and vice-captain Shubman Gill. While the team continues to win convincingly, Dasgupta feels both key batters would […]

With India’s cautious approach toward split captaincy, recent IPL performances, and the slow, spin-friendly conditions expected in the UAE for the 2026 T20 World Cup, many believe Shubman Gill could emerge as a strong contender for a leadership role in the national T20I setup. Former cricketers and selectors feel the selectors might already be weighing […]

Former Indian wicketkeeper-batter turned commentator Deep Dasgupta believes Karun Nair might struggle to find a place in the Test team again after the five-match England series. However, he returned to the Indian side after eight years after having a stellar domestic performance across formats. However, Nair struggled to do well in the England series, finishing […]

Former India cricketer Deep Dasgupta didn’t select wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel and pacer Prasidh Krishna as he shared his preferred Team India playing XI for the fourth Test against England. However, Team India will be forced to make at least two changes to their squad due to injuries. Speaking in the latest YouTube video of his […]

Former India cricketer Deep Dasgupta believes veteran speedster Jasprit Bumrah’s availability is a must for Team India in their all-important fourth Test as well. England currently lead the five-match series 2-1, following their wins at Headingley and Lord’s. Notably, Bumrah was rested for the second Test as part of his workload management as well. Speaking […]

Former Indian wicketkeeper-batter Deep Dasgupta believes young left-hander Sai Sudharsan must come in place for the struggling Karun Nair in the fourth Test against England at Manchester, starting July 23. After three competitive Tests, India are 1-2, coming off a heartbreaking 22-run loss in the third Test at Lord’s as well. Talking about the changes […]

Former India cricketer turned commentator Deep Dasgupta has supported Shubman Gill to replace Virat Kohli at No. 4 in Tests after his retirement ahead of the five-match Test series in England, starting on Friday, June 20. He also downplayed Gill’s earlier performances in Test cricket while backing him to start afresh in the Test as […]

India’s 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy defeat by a 3-1 margin was a disappointing outcome for the team, with most players failing to rise to the occasion. However, amidst the loss, one player stood out for his exceptional effort—Jasprit Bumrah. The Indian pacer delivered an outstanding performance throughout the series, emerging as the leading wicket-taker with an […]

Former wicketkeeper-batter Deep Dasgupta has named Team India’s probable seam-bowling lineup for their upcoming T20I series against England. He didn’t pick Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, saying that the duo should be given a break. However, India will take on England in a five-match T20I series, with the first match taking place at the Eden […]

Former wicketkeeper-batter Deep Dasgupta has said that the major concern that could stand in the way when it comes to Jasprit Bumrah being a candidate for the long-term Test captaincy role as well. Bumrah will lead India in the Perth Test against Australia, which will begin on Friday, November 22 as well. “The former wicketkeeper […]