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 […]

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 — […]

Former India player turned commentator Parthiv Patel has acknowledged that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s match fitness will be under question in Team India’s upcoming ODI series against Australia as well. However, he added that Kohli might end up as the Player of the Series, stating that Kohli silences his critics whenever he is questioned. […]

Veteran India opener KL Rahul’s calm and composed unbeaten fifty on Thursday earned high praise from former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel, who believes the right-hander is in the midst of his finest year in Test cricket as well. Rahul’s 53 not out off 114 balls helped India post 121/2 in 38 overs at stumps on […]

Former wicketkeeper-batter turned commentator Parthiv Patel opined on Team India star and captain Suryakumar Yadav ahead of the Asia Cup 2025 final as well. The Indian team will take on Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday, September 28 as well. However, Suryakumar Yadav has not been at his best of form so far. In five innings, […]

Former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel commented on the best format that suits IPL 2025 star performer Sai Sudharsan. The youngster ended as the highest run-getter with 759 runs from 15 innings, which came at an average of 54.21 and a strike-rate of 156.17 with a hundred and six fifties as well. However, Parthiv Patel said […]