Former India spinner turned analyst R Ashwin has backed Sai Sudharsan to get another chance in the second Test of the two-match series against the West Indies, slated to start on Friday, October 10, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Speaking on his YouTube channel on Thursday, October 9, Ashwin said, “So, I really […]

Former India player Aakash Chopra has opined on the significance of the India-West Indies Test series for Sai Sudharsan, Devdutt Padikkal and Dhruv Jurel. He said that Sudharsan has been retained in the Indian squad ahead of Karun Nair despite both having similar numbers in the Test series against England as well. However, India will […]

Star Indian batter Karun Nair has responded to his exclusion from India’s 15-member squad for the upcoming two-Test home series against West Indies, saying he has little to comment on the decision. Speaking from Bengaluru, Nair reflected on his recent performances in England, where he scored 205 runs across four Tests at an average of […]

Indian cricket fans have taken to social media in large numbers, voicing their frustration over Abhimanyu Easwaran’s exclusion from India’s 15-member squad for the upcoming two-Test series against West Indies. Despite being part of recent India squads for tours of England and Australia, the Bengal opener will have to wait longer for his Test debut, […]

The BCCI on Thursday announced India’s 15-member squad for the upcoming two-Test home series against West Indies. Shubman Gill will continue as captain, having led India to a 2-2 draw in England, while Ravindra Jadeja will serve as his deputy in the absence of Rishabh Pant, who is recovering from a toe fracture sustained during […]

Star Indian batter Devdutt Padikkal is determined to make a strong case for a spot in India’s upcoming home Test series, emphasising that every opportunity to play for the country is invaluable. The stylish left-hander, who made his Test debut against England in March 2024 and later featured in Perth against Australia in November, is […]

Just as Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) were hoping to carry momentum into the IPL 2025 playoffs, their camp has been rattled by yet another injury concern—this time to Australian finisher Tim David. During their 42-run defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Lucknow’s Ekana Stadium, David appeared to injure his hamstring while attempting a boundary save in […]

Veteran cricketer-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra has picked India’s probable playing XI for the first Test against England. He hopes Shubman Gill to bat at No. 4, saying that it could be his long-term batting position in the longest format as well. However, India will tour England for a five-Test series, with the first match playing in […]

Ahead of their crucial IPL 2025 clash against Lucknow Super Giants, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) welcomed a familiar face back into their fold—Mayank Agarwal. The experienced opener, who began his IPL journey with RCB in 2011, has been drafted in as a replacement for the injured Devdutt Padikkal, whose campaign has been cut short by […]

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have brought back a familiar face as they signed Mayank Agarwal as a replacement for the injured Devdutt Padikkal, the IPL confirmed on Wednesday (May 7). This move comes as a significant development for the playoff-chasing franchise, who now find itself without one of its in-form openers. Padikkal has been ruled […]