Gautam Gambhir has responded firmly to his critics after India’s humiliating 408-run defeat to South Africa in Guwahati, insisting he remains the same coach who delivered silverware to the country and stressing that accountability must be shared across the dressing room. The blunt post-match reaction comes amid mounting pressure: since Gambhir took charge in July […]

Indian pacer Akash Deep, in an exclusive interaction with CNN News18 Cricketnext, opened up about his recent experiences in Australia and England, the impact of senior pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, and the leadership of newly appointed Indian Test skipper Shubman Gill. Akash Deep featured in three Tests during India’s historic England tour, where the […]

Mohammed Siraj received a hero’s welcome at Hyderabad airport as fans turned up in large numbers to greet the Indian pacer on his return from a grueling five-Test series in England. Siraj was the standout performer with the ball, finishing as the series’ leading wicket-taker with 23 wickets across nine innings. His career-best match figures […]

KL Rahul once again reminded everyone of his class and composure in testing conditions, narrowly missing out on a third century of the England tour during the fourth Test at Old Trafford. His resolute knock of 90 in India’s critical third innings was not just about runs but about grit, timing, and temperament — the […]

India’s head coach, Gautam Gambhir, has acknowledged the challenging nature of the ongoing tour to England, calling it a test of character steeped in historical rivalry and competitive intensity. Speaking after India’s gritty draw in the fourth Test in Manchester, Gambhir reflected on the tour’s ups and downs and the unwavering support the team has […]

Indian opener KL Rahul opened up emotionally about the joys and struggles of fatherhood during the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford, Manchester. Speaking to Cheteshwar Pujara on Sony Sports, Rahul shared the deeply personal experience of leaving behind his newborn daughter, Evaarah, to fulfil national duties, a decision that left a profound mark […]

Last week, the third Test of the Anderson‑Tendulkar Trophy at Lord’s delivered pulsating drama with both sides mirroring each other in the first innings, each scoring 387. India’s bowlers then bundled England out for a modest 192, putting the tourists firmly in the ascendancy.  However, England responded with ruthless pace. On Day 4, Ben Stokes […]

India now trail England 2–1 in the five-match Test series after a heartbreaking 22‑run loss at Lord’s. The defeat saw Mohammed Siraj playing a bittersweet role: he was the final wicket to fall, sealing India’s downfall after a gritty lower-order resurgence. The spotlight at Lord’s belonged to Ravindra Jadeja, whose counter-attacking efforts alongside tail‑enders Jasprit Bumrah and Siraj […]

India’s preparations for the high-stakes Test series in England are in full swing, with Shubman Gill leading the charge. The team has already touched down in the UK and is settling into a rigorous training schedule ahead of the five-match series, which starts on June 20. Several members of the senior squad have already featured […]

Former England spinner Monty Panesar has stirred fresh debate with his bold claim that Virat Kohli opted out of India’s five-Test tour of England, fearing he could be dropped mid-series. Panesar believes the legendary batter chose to retire from the format before selectors forced his hand, hinting that Kohli may have sensed diminishing confidence from […]