Karun Nair’s recent cryptic post on social media has reignited a familiar debate: should experience trump experimentation when India’s Test batting looks fragile? The former India batter, who hinted at the sting of being left out — “Some conditions carry a feel you know by heart – and the silence of not being out there […]

Cricket Australia (CA) has officially named its playing XI for the opening Test of the highly anticipated Ashes 2025–26 series, beginning Friday, November 21, at Perth Stadium. The first Test will mark a significant moment in Australian cricket, with two exciting talents — Jake Weatherald and Brendan Doggett — set to make their Test debuts […]

With the excitement building ahead of the home Test series, Team India is set to face the reigning World Test Champions, South Africa, in a two-match contest starting November 14 at the iconic Eden Gardens. Skipper Shubman Gill expressed confidence in India’s depth, particularly praising the quality of the all-rounders at his disposal — Ravindra […]

Veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has weighed in on India’s selection puzzle ahead of the upcoming Test series against South Africa, and he hasn’t minced his words. According to Ashwin, India does not need pace-bowling all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy for this high-stakes away tour. Instead, the team should back in-form wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel to strengthen the […]

Star Bengal batter Abhimanyu Easwaran has finally opened up about the emotional challenge of consistently warming the benches for Team India despite his hard work and consistent domestic performances. Admitting that the experience “does hurt,” Easwaran shared that his strong support system has helped him stay grounded and focused on his goals. His continued exclusion […]

A five-year-old video of former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has resurfaced on social media, sparking a fresh round of memes and discussions around team dynamics during his playing days. In the clip, Pathan candidly reflected on his exclusion from the Indian cricket team, making it clear that he was never the kind of player to […]

Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has opened up on one of the most challenging phases of his career, recalling how MS Dhoni’s call in 2009 effectively ended his run with the national side despite a series of strong performances. Known for his dream debut as a teenager and his ability to contribute with both bat […]

In a welcome development for Indian cricket fans, Kuldeep Yadav is likely to feature in the playing XI for the upcoming fourth Test against England, starting at Old Trafford, Manchester, on July 23. This potential inclusion follows the unfortunate injury to Nitish Kumar Reddy, who has been ruled out for the remainder of the series […]

Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has voiced strong support for Prasidh Krishna, urging the Indian team management to invest more game time in the tall pacer. Despite a forgettable outing in the first Test against England at Headingley—where Krishna conceded over six runs an over across both innings—Ashwin believes that with proper grooming, Krishna can […]

The selection of Team India’s squad for the upcoming five-match T20I series, led by Ajit Agarkar’s selection committee, has sparked significant backlash. The exclusion of star batter Yashasvi Jaiswal and wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has particularly angered fans and drawn criticism from cricket experts. Many questioned the rationale behind omitting two key southpaws, especially with the […]