Former India wicketkeeper-batter Deep Dasgupta has shared a fascinating story about Sourav Ganguly’s vulnerable side during one of the most challenging phases of the former India captain’s career. Dasgupta, who represented India in eight Tests between 2001 and 2006, recalled how Ganguly briefly questioned his future in international cricket before producing one of his most […]

Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers believes Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has the talent and temperament to go far in international cricket, but he also feels the teenage sensation may be among the first modern cricketers to openly say that Test cricket is not his preferred format. De Villiers said he hopes the 15-year-old is surrounded […]

Former India captain Kapil Dev has said Virat Kohli may have retired from Test cricket in anger, without fully weighing the long-term impact of that decision. Speaking in a recent interview, the legendary all-rounder suggested that Kohli should have allowed time for reflection and, if needed, earned his way back into the format through domestic […]

Ben Stokes ended his Test career in unmistakably Ben Stokes fashion. England’s Test captain was given multiple standing ovations, received guard of honour tributes, opened the batting, bowled with the crowd firmly behind him, and bowed out on his own terms, for better or worse. Day 4 of the third Test against New Zealand, the […]

Former India batter Mohammad Kaif has offered a fresh perspective on Virat Kohli’s unexpected retirement from Test cricket, suggesting the decision may have been influenced by more than just cricketing reasons. Months after Kohli shocked the cricketing world by stepping away from the longest format, Kaif believes the former India captain no longer felt valued […]

Former India captain Virat Kohli has once again put an end to speculation surrounding a possible return to Test cricket, making it clear that his decision to retire from the longest format remains unchanged. Despite repeated calls from fans and former cricketers urging him to reconsider, Kohli has confirmed that there will be no comeback […]

Stuart Broad has named his best Test XI from the players he actually faced during his own career, and the result is packed with all-time greats. The former England quick, who finished with more than 600 Test wickets, was asked to build a side from opponents he shared the field with, and he did not […]

Former India opener Aakash Chopra believes Mohammed Siraj was unfairly labelled a one-format bowler early in his international career, despite repeatedly proving his value across all formats of the game. According to Chopra, the fast bowler has successfully silenced critics with his performances in both franchise and international cricket. Siraj enjoyed another impressive season in […]

India’s one-off Test against Afghanistan ended exactly as most observers expected, with the hosts dominating from start to finish to seal the biggest innings victory in their Test history. The result itself was never really in doubt, but Afghanistan’s lack of resistance with the bat has triggered a wider debate about whether they are ready […]

England pacer Jofra Archer’s absence from the recent Lord’s Test against New Zealand has sparked fresh debate about the balance between franchise cricket and international commitments. Archer was available during the IPL season, yet missed the Test, a decision that has not gone down well with several former players who believe Test cricket should still […]