Nearly two years after his last international appearance, Sarfaraz Khan is delighted to have earned a recall to India’s Test squad for the upcoming Sri Lanka series. The middle-order batter made his Test debut in 2024 and featured in all six of his matches that year, scoring 371 runs at an average of 37.10, including […]

Sarfaraz Khan’s wait for another opportunity in India’s Test squad is finally over. The Mumbai batter has been recalled as Sai Sudharsan’s replacement for the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, giving him another chance to revive his international career after nearly two years away from the national setup.  Sarfaraz was last part of […]

Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi Dar has taken another significant step in his cricketing journey after receiving his maiden India Test call-up. The 29-year-old right-arm fast bowler was drafted into India’s 15-member squad for the upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka as a replacement for the injured Jasprit Bumrah. After travelling with the squad […]

Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi finally got his long-awaited India call-up on Monday, when the BCCI named him as the replacement for the injured Jasprit Bumrah in the Test squad for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka, starting August 15. The 29-year-old seamer from Baramulla becomes only the second cricketer from Jammu and Kashmir to […]

Young India batter Sai Sudharsan is making encouraging progress in his recovery ahead of the upcoming Test tour of Sri Lanka. The left-hander has resumed batting at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, boosting his chances of being fully fit before Team India departs for Colombo on August 4. The BCCI and Sri Lanka […]

Saransh Jain’s journey to the Indian Test team is a story of perseverance, resilience, and unwavering belief. At 33, when many cricketers begin thinking about the final phase of their careers, the Madhya Pradesh all-rounder has earned his maiden India call-up for the upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka. In an era where youth is […]

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 […]

Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has thrown his support behind Saransh Jain after the Madhya Pradesh all-rounder earned his maiden India call-up for the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka. Ashwin said the 33-year-old has been rewarded for years of consistent domestic performances and believes the off-spinner deserves the opportunity to prove himself on the […]

Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers has admitted he was surprised to see Rishabh Pant return to India’s Test squad for the upcoming two-match series against Sri Lanka. While the legendary batter questioned Pant’s recent form and confidence, he expressed full faith in the dynamic wicketkeeper-batter’s ability to rediscover his best at the international […]

Mohammad Shami’s exclusion from India’s Test squad for the Sri Lanka series has reinforced a clear message from the selectors: they are ready to look ahead rather than revisit the past. The veteran fast bowler did everything in his power to force a comeback, but the India team management now appears determined to invest in […]