Manav Suthar has made a remarkable start to his Test career, and former India batter Hanuma Vihari believes the young spinner has all the qualities required to become one of the best bowlers in the longest format. Suthar played a starring role in India’s 165-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first Test in Galle, […]

After the home series defeats against New Zealand and South Africa in Tests, Indian captain Shubman Gill had suggested that the BCCI conduct 15-day camps before every Test series going forward as well. The BCCI seems to have obliged to his request, as the Test squad has been announced for the upcoming Sri Lanka series […]

After BCCI announced India’s squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, veteran India batter Hanuma Vihari highlighted the continued exclusion of Jalaj Saxena. The first Test will start on August 15 at Galle, where 33-year-old Madhya Pradesh all-rounder Saransh Jain received his maiden call-up, replacing injured Washington Sundar as well. However, Hanuma […]

Former India batter Hanuma Vihari has praised the BCCI for announcing India’s Test squad for the upcoming Sri Lanka tour well in advance, calling it a positive step for preparation ahead of a crucial red-ball assignment. The move comes after captain Shubman Gill had reportedly suggested that the board should organise 15-day camps before every […]

Veteran Indian batter Hanuma Vihari was not happy with Abhishek Sharma’s form in the ongoing T20I series against Zimbabwe. Vihari said that Abhishek finding a spot in the squad despite a series of poor form shows an ‘unfairness’ in selection and even mentioned Sanju Samson to make his point as well. He said that ahead […]

Veteran Indian batter Hanuma Vihari applauded Tilak Varma ahead of the third T20I against Zimbabwe. The match will take place in Harare on Sunday, July 26. Tilak Varma played a great knock in the second ODI as India registered a comfortable 90-run victory. He also smashed an unbeaten 60 off just 29 balls with five […]

Veteran India batter Hanuma Vihari said that young star pacer Mayank Yadav should move out of the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) after the first T20I against Zimbabwe. India beat Zimbabwe by seven wickets to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series as well. Mayank Yadav returned to the side after being away for close […]

Former India batter Hanuma Vihari has raised an uncomfortable question around player commitment and availability in Indian cricket, pointing out the gap between IPL participation and international duty. Speaking on the issue, Vihari named several senior and emerging players, including Hardik Pandya, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Jasprit Bumrah, to highlight how […]

Veteran India batter Hanuma Vihari applauded all-rounders Axar Patel and Washington Sundar for their match-winning knocks in the first ODI against England. Team India finally ended their losing run on the tour with a comfortable six-wicket win as well. Hanuma Vihari added that the team combination for the ODI game was perfect, with all-rounders creating […]

Former India batter Hanuma Vihari has strongly criticised head coach Gautam Gambhir and the Indian team management following the Men in Blue’s disappointing 4-0 T20I series defeat to England. Vihari questioned the team’s selection strategy, accused the management of showing favouritism, and expressed concern over the constant changes to the playing XI, which he believes […]