Former India player turned commentator Parthiv Patel slammed Team India’s policy of playing too many all-rounders in the Test team after their defeat to South Africa. However, South Africa won the second Test in Guwahati by 408 runs and also sealed the series 2-0 as well. “There are two things. One is the mistake of […]

Former India player turned commentator Parthiv Patel has said that Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul survived a few important overs without getting separated on Day 2 of the second Test vs South Africa. He added that Jaiswal would be a vital cog for India in their quest to win the game as well. During a […]

Former India player Parthiv Patel has added that Tristan Stubbs fell prey to Kuldeep Yadav in the second Test because he was looking for a single to reach his fifty as well. However, Stubbs scored 49 runs off 112 deliveries on Day 1 (Saturday, November 22) in Guwahati as well. During a discussion on Star […]

Former India wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel has highlighted three key areas that Team India must focus on as they prepare to face South Africa in a crucial two-Test series starting November 14. The Proteas, currently in India for a full multi-format tour, will challenge a young Shubman Gill-led side across Tests, ODIs and T20Is. India enters […]

Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel has applauded Abhishek Sharma for playing well in the T20I series against Australia. He added that Sharma didn’t try to clear the fielders in the deep on the big Australian grounds as well. However, Abhishek scored an unbeaten 23 off 13 deliveries in the fifth T20I against […]

Former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel has opined that Shubman Gill should follow the batting template that gives him the best result. He also stated that India could get bowled out for a below-par score if all batters play similarly as well. However, Gill scored an unbeaten 29 off 16 deliveries in the fifth T20I against […]

Former India player turned commentator Parthiv Patel has picked his Indian XI for the first Test against South Africa as well. While saying that 10 players virtually pick themselves, he added that the team management needs to answer just one question as well. However, India will take on South Africa in a two-match Test series, […]

India has long been a powerhouse in Test cricket, yet South Africa remains the only frontier they haven’t conquered. Since their first tour in 1992, India have played nine Test series in the Rainbow Nation but are still searching for their maiden series victory. Out of 25 matches, they’ve managed just five wins, a statistic […]

Former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel has emphasised the urgent need to include wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav in the third ODI against Australia in Sydney. After consecutive losses in Perth and Adelaide, Patel believes India cannot rely solely on batting depth and must strengthen their bowling attack, particularly in the middle overs, where Kuldeep’s wicket-taking ability can […]

Former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel has made a bold statement, declaring that there is no comparison between MS Dhoni and Kumar Sangakkara, emphasising that India’s “Captain Cool” stood above everyone else as both a wicketkeeper and captain. Dhoni and Sangakkara, two modern greats who defined their era, shared one of cricket’s most iconic moments — […]