India’s 0–2 Test series defeat to South Africa — capped by a humbling 408-run loss in Guwahati — has opened a painful debate about the direction of Indian Test cricket. The scale of the reverse prompted sharp criticism from former greats, with Anil Kumble leading calls for a sober reassessment of selection policy, batting strategy […]

Former England star Kevin Pietersen has sparked a fresh Ashes debate by backing veteran Australian seamer Scott Boland to finish as the leading wicket-taker of the series. With Pat Cummins ruled out of the opening Test in Perth due to a back injury, Boland is expected to take the new ball when the Ashes begin […]

KL Rahul recently opened up about his hilarious off-field banter with England legend Kevin Pietersen during the 2025 IPL season — a friendship that had fans in splits throughout the tournament. The Indian wicketkeeper-batter, who represented Delhi Capitals after his move from Lucknow Super Giants, shared that he once jokingly “complained” to Pietersen’s wife, Jessica, […]

Young Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has been one of the brightest stars in T20 cricket since his international debut against the West Indies in Guyana on August 8, 2023. In just 23 T20Is, the left-hander has amassed 723 runs at an impressive strike rate of 164.31, yet he surprisingly missed out on a place in […]

Former India cricketer Ambati Rayudu has finally opened up about the infamous on-air spat with Kevin Pietersen during the IPL 2024 season. The controversy began ahead of the final between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), when Pietersen jokingly called Rayudu a “joker” during live television coverage. While the remark sparked plenty of […]

Kevin Pietersen has reignited an age-old debate in cricketing circles by boldly asserting that batting in the current era is far easier than it was two decades ago. The former England superstar suggested that a dip in the overall quality of bowling across Test-playing nations has made life simpler for modern-day batters. Taking to social […]

Former England star Kevin Pietersen has heaped praise on Indian batter Sarfaraz Khan for his remarkable physical transformation. Sarfaraz, who has been a dominant force in India’s domestic cricket for years, reportedly shed 17kg in the lead-up to the upcoming season—a shift that’s earned widespread attention and admiration across the cricketing fraternity. Despite his consistent […]

Former England batter Kevin Pietersen and India’s left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav engaged in a light-hearted exchange on X after the latter shared a series of pictures with Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim. The post, part of the “United in Manchester” campaign shared by the BCCI, showed Indian cricketers interacting with Manchester United players and […]

Former England cricketer turned commentator Kevin Pietersen has applauded India’s Test captain Shubman Gill for his stunning show with the bat in the longest format. He said after he smashed 147, 269, and 161 in the first two Tests of the five-match Test series against England at Headingley and Edgbaston, respectively. While crediting Shubman Gill […]

Indian left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav has shared how former England batter Kevin Pietersen offered him valuable insights on bowling in English conditions and tackling Ben Stokes’ Test side during IPL 2025. The two spent time together at Delhi Capitals, where Pietersen was part of the team’s mentoring group. Kuldeep, one of two spinners named in […]