Former Australian captain Greg Chappell has questioned England’s much-hyped ‘Bazball’ philosophy following their dramatic 2-2 Test series draw against India, arguing that “positive cricket” shouldn’t be confused with recklessness. Writing in his column for ESPNcricinfo, Chappell was full of praise for India’s young side, commending their resilience and tactical awareness, while warning England that flashy […]

England have called up fast-bowling all-rounder Jamie Overton to their squad for the fifth and final Test against India, signalling a possible shake-up in their tired pace attack. Overton, who last played a Test in 2022, has been in action for Surrey in the County Championship and now returns to bolster England’s resources after their […]

The Indian sipper Shubman Gill found himself at the centre of controversy and criticism during the fourth Test of the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025. As the Test match unfolded at Old Trafford, Manchester, Gill was greeted with loud boos from the English crowd — a reaction stemming from his recent clash with England’s openers. The […]

India’s fourth day at Lord’s belonged to their bowlers — particularly Washington Sundar and Jasprit Bumrah — who delivered with precision and purpose to put England on the back foot in the third Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. Spin-bowling all-rounder Washington Sundar turned up the heat with a masterful spell, removing key English batters just […]

Former India skipper Dilip Vengsarkar has praised Shubman Gill’s leadership and batting prowess, lauding the young captain for proving doubters wrong in the ongoing Test series against England. With stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli unavailable, many questioned how a relatively inexperienced Indian side would cope. However, under Gill’s command, the team has risen to […]

Indian pacer Prasidh Krishna’s woes with the ball continued on Day 3 of the second Test at Edgbaston, as England’s Jamie Smith took him apart in a brutal over that yielded 23 runs. It was a tough moment for Krishna, who had already been under the scanner for his lack of control and discipline in […]

KL Rahul continued his impressive run with the bat, notching yet another half-century on English soil, while new Test captain Shubman Gill also found form with a fluent fifty on the opening day of India’s intra-squad game in Kent. The match, being played behind closed doors, serves as the final preparation for the Indian team […]

As England prepares for the high-stakes five-Test series against India, young wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith has one eye firmly on a looming threat—Jasprit Bumrah. The 23-year-old is yet to face the Indian pace spearhead in international cricket and admits he’s more than happy to let his top-order teammates take the first strike against the lethal fast […]

Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik has offered a candid and thought-provoking take on Shubman Gill’s latest challenge — stepping into the shoes of India’s Test captain. According to Karthik, this is not just a leadership role but a defining chapter in Gill’s young career, one that could shape the future of Indian cricket during a […]

In a major shift in Indian cricket’s red-ball hierarchy, the BCCI selection committee has unveiled the squad for the upcoming five-match Test series against England, with Shubman Gill officially taking over the reins from Rohit Sharma as captain. The decision marks a generational transition in leadership and signals a fresh era in Indian Test cricket. […]