Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has outlined his preferred pace attack for the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, starting November 22 in Perth. With India’s bowling lineup under scrutiny, Shastri shared his insights on the selection dilemmas the team management faces ahead of the five-match series opener. In a conversation on The ICC […]

The Indian cricket team is deep into their preparations at Perth’s WACA Stadium, gearing up for the first Test at the Optus Stadium on November 22. Despite a rigorous training schedule, the team faces significant challenges with injuries, most notably to Shubman Gill, whose thumb injury could rule him out of the opener. Amid these […]

Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj recently received a significant honour when the Telangana government appointed him as Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in recognition of his contributions to Indian cricket. Siraj has become a vital part of India’s bowling lineup, renowned for his fiery pace and aggression. However, despite his strength in the shorter formats, Siraj’s […]

India’s assistant coach, Ryan ten Doeschate, recently weighed in on Mohammed Siraj’s form ahead of the second Test against New Zealand in Pune. Despite the fast bowler’s lackluster performance in the first Test, ten Doeschate remains confident in Siraj’s abilities, describing his current struggles as a “wicked drought” that he believes Siraj will soon overcome. […]

Mohammed Siraj, the ace pacer, has had a challenging run lately, claiming just six wickets across his last three Test matches—four against Bangladesh and two against New Zealand in Bengaluru. This has raised questions about his spot in the playing XI, especially with Akash Deep waiting in the wings after some impressive performances. However, fellow […]

Ahead of India’s three-match Test series against New Zealand, a few Indian players shared their thoughts on the deep significance of playing the longest format of the game. In a heartfelt video released by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), several cricketers expressed why Test cricket holds a unique and cherished place […]

Indian fast-bowler Mohammed Siraj officially took on a new role as Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in Telangana on Friday, October 11. The 30-year-old reported to the Director General of Police (DGP) in Telangana to assume his new position, marking a significant milestone in his off-field journey. This honour was bestowed upon Siraj in recognition […]

Former India selector Jatin Paranjape has made a surprising suggestion regarding India’s bowling lineup for the highly anticipated tour of Australia later this year. He believes India’s team selection should prioritize current form over past performances, a viewpoint that could shake up the traditional approach to player selection. India is riding high after a comprehensive […]

During the second Test between India and Bangladesh at Green Park, Kanpur, fast bowler Mohammed Siraj expressed visible frustration after a lacklustre fielding effort by KL Rahul. The incident took place during the 52nd over on Day 4, when Siraj bowled a short-of-a-length delivery aimed at Mominul Haque’s body. The batter placed the ball behind […]

The Indian pacer, Mohammed Siraj pulled off a spectacular one-handed catch that left the crowd in awe on Day 4 of the second Test against Bangladesh at Green Park Stadium in Kanpur. After two days of rain had washed out play, the fans were treated to a moment of brilliance first from skipper, Rohit Sharma […]