The resurgence of left-arm wrist spin in India began with Kuldeep Yadav’s breakthrough at the 2014 Under-19 World Cup, where he claimed 14 wickets in six innings, finishing as the joint second-highest wicket-taker. His unique variations and ability to bamboozle batters soon earned him a spot in the senior Indian team, where strong domestic and […]

India’s Test captain Shubman Gill has etched his name into cricketing history, becoming the first male cricketer to win the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award four times. Gill’s sensational run in the recently concluded Test series against England earned him the July 2025 honour, placing him ahead of fellow nominees — England skipper […]

Shubman Gill’s recent tour of England will go down as a defining chapter in his young career. The Indian skipper, leading the Test side for the first time in the absence of senior stalwarts like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, produced an astonishing 754 runs in just 10 innings. His four centuries, coupled with a […]

Former India all-rounder and now a respected commentator, Irfan Pathan, has raised questions over Jasprit Bumrah’s overall impact in the recently concluded Test series against England. Despite finishing with 14 wickets in just three Tests, Bumrah’s performances didn’t fully reflect the stature of a world number one bowler, according to Pathan. Bumrah, who featured in […]

Michael Vaughan has stirred up debate ahead of the Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy, suggesting that India won’t miss Virat Kohli’s batting during the five-Test series in England. Speaking to Fox Cricket, the former England skipper acknowledged Kohli’s stature and impact as a leader but pointed to his modest record in English conditions as a reason why his […]

Ajinkya Rahane, former India Test vice-captain and a seasoned campaigner himself, has named Yashasvi Jaiswal as the first among three Indian players he is particularly eager to watch in the upcoming five-Test Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy series in England. Rahane believes Jaiswal possesses the temperament and adaptability to succeed as an opener in English conditions, which he […]

India’s new Test captain Shubman Gill has found a strong supporter in Harbhajan Singh, who believes the young batter deserves time and patience as he steps into a challenging leadership role. With senior stalwarts like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and R Ashwin retiring from the longest format, Gill has been handed the reins during a […]

As India embarks on a fresh World Test Championship (WTC) cycle for 2025–27, a new chapter in its red-ball journey begins with a high-profile five-Test series against England. With legends like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravichandran Ashwin retiring from the longest format, the team has officially moved into a new era. At the forefront […]

The Indian men’s cricket team is gearing up for a high-stakes five-match Test series against England, starting June 20 in Leeds. The series marks India’s first assignment in the 2025-27 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. Under the leadership of Shubman Gill, the selectors named an 18-member squad last month. But the exclusion that has triggered […]

Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has voiced his frustration over the national selectors’ decision to pick Sai Sudharsan over Shreyas Iyer for the upcoming five-match Test series against England. The BCCI announced the 18-member Test squad on May 24, sparking debates over selection criteria, particularly in the case of Iyer’s omission. Kaif didn’t hold back […]