South Africa Test captain Temba Bavuma has come out strongly in defence of India head coach Gautam Gambhir at a time when India’s Test performances are under intense scrutiny. Following back-to-back home series defeats against South Africa and New Zealand, Gambhir’s role as India’s red-ball coach has been questioned by fans and experts alike, with […]

India’s Test captain Shubman Gill is set to return to red-ball cricket by representing Punjab in the Ranji Trophy 2025–26, and he has made it clear that he wants other Indian Test regulars to follow the same path. With the second phase of the Ranji Trophy beginning on January 22, senior players such as KL […]

Injured Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant is gearing up for a long-awaited return to red-ball cricket. After fracturing his foot during the fifth Test of India’s tour of England in July, the dynamic southpaw is eyeing a comeback in the Ranji Trophy later this month. According to a Times of India report on October 6, Pant […]

Former India spinner and head coach Anil Kumble has emphasized that Kuldeep Yadav deserves a central role in India’s Test side, citing the left-arm wrist spinner’s recent performances as proof of his red-ball credentials. Kuldeep has been in scintillating form during the ongoing Asia Cup 2025, picking up eight wickets in three matches and sitting second […]

After months of speculation and absence from red-ball cricket, Indian batting mainstay Shreyas Iyer has finally expressed a strong intent to return to the longest format. The 29-year-old has made himself available for the upcoming Duleep Trophy, a move that signals his ambition to stage a comeback to India’s Test side. The Mumbai Cricket Association […]

There are few better ways for a young cricketer to understand the essence of red-ball cricket than witnessing a Test batting masterclass live from the stands. That’s exactly the kind of experience India U19 boys were treated to at Edgbaston, courtesy of a thoughtful initiative by VVS Laxman, the head of BCCI’s National Cricket Academy […]

Despite all the buzz surrounding 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s meteoric rise in the IPL 2025 season, former India cricketer Yograj Singh remains unconvinced. While the cricketing world is in awe of the Rajasthan Royals’ teen sensation, Yograj feels the youngster’s true potential can only be measured in the rigours of red-ball cricket. He argues that surviving […]

Promising Indian batter Tilak Varma is all set to embark on his maiden county stint, with Hampshire County Cricket Club roping him in for a short four-match engagement in the ongoing County Championship. While the formal contract signing is still awaited, Tilak has already received the green light from both the Board of Control for […]

Andre Russell has broken his silence on his absence from red-ball cricket, revealing that it wasn’t his decision to give up Test cricket, but rather a choice made for him by the West Indies setup. Speaking ahead of the West Indies’ T20I series against England, the explosive all-rounder expressed disappointment over being labelled a white-ball […]

At a recent book launch event for Cheteshwar Pujara’s wife, Indian cricket stalwart Rohit Sharma offered a heartfelt glimpse into his father’s unwavering love for Test cricket. The former Indian Test captain shared a poignant memory that underscored just how differently his father viewed the red-ball format compared to the flashier limited-overs games. Recounting the […]