Former Indian cricketer turned commentator Murali Kartik said that the team management must trust wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel and keep him in the playing XI for the first Test against Sri Lanka despite the presence of Sarfaraz Khan as well. Both the batters are seemingly entangled in a selection battle for the No.6 spot as well. […]

Former Indian player turned commentator Murali Kartik believes that Manav Suthar ticks all the boxes to become veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja’s successor in the coming days as well. Both left-arm spinners are currently part of the Indian team for the upcoming two-match away Test series against Sri Lanka, slated to begin on Saturday, August 15, […]

Former India cricketer Murali Kartik believes that Team India captain Shubman Gill’s injury concerns are worrisome, as they affect his development as a world-class cricketer as well. The star batter recently sustained multiple blows to his hand while preparing for the three-day warm-up match against Sri Lanka Cricket XI in Colombo, ahead of the two-match […]

Former India spinner Murali Kartik said that left-arm spinner Manav Suthar must avoid feeling anxious as he prepares for his first-ever tour with the senior India team. He had made his debut during the one-off Test against Afghanistan, and retained his place for the upcoming two-match away Test series against Sri Lanka as well. “Suthar […]

Former Team India spinner Murali Kartik applauded Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Rajat Patidar after the team’s IPL 2026 triumph. They won back-to-back titles with a thumping five-wicket win over the Gujarat Titans (GT) in the final in Ahmedabad on May 31 as well. Talking about Rajat Patidar’s captaincy stint with RCB, Kartik told Cricbuzz: […]

Former Team India spinner Murali Kartik said that veteran Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Virat Kohli’s movie should be named ‘Drive, Passion, Hunger’ after the star batter’s heroics in the IPL 2026 final against the Gujarat Titans (GT) in Ahmedabad on May 31. With RCB chasing 156 for a second consecutive IPL title, Kohli scored […]

Former India cricketer Murali Kartik said that the emerging Rajasthan Royals (RR) batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi does not want to admit that he deliberately targets star bowlers from the start in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. The youngster continued the trend of taking on famous bowlers as he smashed Punjab Kings (PBKS) pace bowler Arshdeep […]

Former India cricketer Murali Kartik suggested a change in India’s batting order before their Asia Cup 2025 match against Oman. India will play Oman in their final group stage match on Friday, September 19, in Abu Dhabi. Kartik added that Jitesh Sharma could be brought into the playing 11 while Sanju Samson could be pushed […]

Former India spinner Murali Kartik has strongly criticised Pakistan’s actions during the Asia Cup 2025, calling their behaviour “absolutely childish” after they threatened to boycott their Group A clash against the UAE. The drama unfolded just hours before the scheduled start, with Pakistan objecting to the appointment of Andy Pycroft as match referee following the […]

Former India player turned commentator Murali Kartik has commented on the depth of resources in T20 cricket in India. He shared how, despite picking a strong squad for the Asia Cup 2025, many other players, such as Sai Sudharsan and Ruturaj Gaikwad, were unable to make it to the India squad as well. He told […]