Aakash Chopra has responded to the growing debate surrounding the number of Gujarat Titans players selected in India’s Test squad for the one-off match against Afghanistan. Following the squad announcement, some fans questioned whether Shubman Gill’s role as Gujarat Titans captain had influenced the inclusion of several players from the franchise in the national team. […]

India’s quest for a maiden ICC World Test Championship (WTC) title has become increasingly challenging, but head coach Gautam Gambhir remains confident that his team has the quality and determination to stay in the race for the final. After finishing as runners-up in two of the first three WTC cycles, India entered the current edition with […]

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes the team management is likely to continue its recent selection strategy for the upcoming one-off Test against Afghanistan, even if it means leaving Kuldeep Yadav out of the playing XI once again. India will take on Afghanistan in a four-day Test in Mullanpur beginning June 6, and the team combination […]

Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has strongly backed Devdutt Padikkal as a long-term solution for India’s number three spot in Test cricket following the batter’s impressive performance for Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026. Padikkal once again showcased his elegance and composure with a fluent 39 off just 27 balls in Raipur. […]

Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has backed head coach Gautam Gambhir for his team-first approach, while also offering a candid assessment of the current Indian Test setup. Speaking at a recent event, Ashwin reflected on leadership, his retirement, and the evolving dynamics within Team India. Ashwin, who retired as one of India’s greatest all-rounders with […]

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has thrown his weight behind Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi after the youngster’s stirring performance in the 2025–26 Ranji Trophy semi-final, declaring that the right-arm quick is “absolutely special” and not far from earning an India Test cap. Nabi delivered a match-winning display to power Jammu and Kashmir into […]

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 […]