India’s Test captain Shubman Gill is set to return to red-ball cricket by representing Punjab in the Ranji Trophy 2025–26, and he has made it clear that he wants other Indian Test regulars to follow the same path. With the second phase of the Ranji Trophy beginning on January 22, senior players such as KL […]

India’s new Test captain Shubman Gill has begun his tenure with a clear message: preparation is non-negotiable if India are to keep their fading World Test Championship (WTC) 2027 hopes alive. In a significant development, Gill has suggested that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) organise a 15-day red-ball camp ahead of […]

Star Indian batter Sarfaraz Khan remains resolute and unfazed by his continued exclusion from the national Test squad, stating he has no plans to change his batting approach despite a dip in his recent form. Known for his prolific run-scoring in domestic cricket, Sarfaraz emphasised that he continues to train rigorously, facing as many deliveries […]

Hanuma Vihari has sparked a fresh debate around India’s team combination, stating that even on rank turners, playing four spinners is unnecessary in Test cricket. Without naming anyone directly, the senior batter hinted that India’s current approach—packing the XI with all-rounders—feels more suited to white-ball formats than the traditional demands of red-ball cricket. Coming into […]

India’s assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate has admitted that Test captain Shubman Gill faces a “super challenging” workload as he continues to lead India across formats, especially ahead of the upcoming all-format series against South Africa. With the modern game demanding year-round cricket, Ten Doeschate acknowledged that this is precisely why very few players manage […]

India’s Test captain Shubman Gill has set the tone for the upcoming series against the West Indies by hinting at a shift in approach towards home conditions. Speaking at a press conference on the eve of the first Test, Gill stressed that India would prefer pitches that offer something to both batters and bowlers, moving […]

Veteran India batter Cheteshwar Pujara has thrown his weight behind youngsters Sai Sudharsan and Karun Nair, despite their underwhelming performances at the crucial No. 3 position during India’s recently concluded Test series in England. Both batters were tested in the demanding role across the five-match series, but neither could make a lasting impression. Sudharsan managed […]

As India gears up for the highly anticipated five-Test series against England starting June 24 at Headingley, all eyes are on how the team will transition into a new era without stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Both legends have retired from Test cricket, leaving a leadership and experience vacuum that new skipper Shubman Gill […]

India’s struggles against spin bowling were laid bare during their 0-3 Test series loss to New Zealand, but as the team prepares for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, head coach Gautam Gambhir remains unfazed about potential challenges. While the traditional Australian pitches are known for their pace and bounce, there is speculation that Australia […]

India’s dominance in Test cricket is undeniable, with two consecutive appearances in the ICC World Test Championship finals, an unbeaten home record since 2012, and two historic away series victories in Australia. Their status as the team to beat was recently highlighted by former England cricketer Ian Bell, who called India “the best in the […]