Former Team India player Maninder Singh opined on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s prospects for the 2027 ODI World Cup, specifically sharing concerns about Rohit’s inconsistent form. He shared the importance of form for both players but expressed confidence in Kohli’s ability to maintain fitness and performance as well. Talking about this, Maninder Singh said […]

Former India spinner Maninder Singh has attributed Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s dismissal on his international debut to nerves, saying the 15-year-old looked overwhelmed by the occasion. The teenage left-handed opener made his India debut in the second T20I against England and, despite showing flashes of his attacking intent, could not quite convert it into a big score […]

The resurgence of left-arm wrist spin in India began with Kuldeep Yadav’s breakthrough at the 2014 Under-19 World Cup, where he claimed 14 wickets in six innings, finishing as the joint second-highest wicket-taker. His unique variations and ability to bamboozle batters soon earned him a spot in the senior Indian team, where strong domestic and […]

Former India spinner Maninder Singh has made a striking prediction about world No. 1 ODI batter Shubman Gill, suggesting that the BCCI selectors have earmarked him as the future all-format captain of the Indian men’s cricket team. This, according to Maninder, explains Gill’s appointment as vice-captain for the Asia Cup 2025. Gill, who last appeared in […]

Former Indian cricketer Bishan Singh Bedi passed away at the age of 77 after a prolonged illness. Bishan Singh Bedi was a left-arm spinner who also led the Indian team in 22 matches. Bedi has played between 1967 to 1979, featuring for India in 67 Tests, taking 266 wickets as well. He also played for […]

Former Indian cricketer, Maninder Singh has lauded Kuldeep Yadav for his hard work which has led to tremendous performances in recent times, stating such performances can earn him a place in the 2023 World Cup squad. He discussed how the leg-spinner had suffered a lean patch but his work ethic has helped him return brimming […]

Former India left-arm spinner Maninder Singh has backed Ajinkya Rahane despite being his poor show in the ongoing five-match Test series against England. He even thinks the team management should back the batsman as wellness. According to him, the only change that can be done is the inclusion of a spinner in place of the […]

India’s batting legend, Sunil Gavaskar has always been known for speaking his mind as he often gives honest feedback. Recently, he also had a difference of opinion on former England skipper, Nasser Hussain’s views of how India’s previous generation cricketers were bullied in the UK. And now he is questioning the umpires, who apparently had […]

Former cricketer Maninder Singh has slammed at Team India captain Virat Kohli and head coach Ravi Shastri for their “huge blunder” as they chose to bat first at Headingley after winning the toss. The former Indian spinner was not happy with Shastri as despite being aware of the conditions they stick to batting. While speaking […]

Maninder Singh said that Indian captain Virat Kohli needs to practice his own thoughts of ‘keeping the ego in the pocket’ while playing in England. His comments came after seeing yet another poor show from Kohli on Day 1 of the third Test at Headingley. Kohli could only manage 7 runs as India had crumbled […]