India wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel produced a memorable century against Sri Lanka in the second Test in Colombo and celebrated the milestone with a deeply personal gesture. After reaching three figures, Jurel proudly displayed his bicep tattoo carrying the words ‘Jai Jawaan, Jai Kisaan’, a phrase that holds significant importance in India’s history. Jurel reached his […]

Former India captain Kris Srikkanth believes Devdutt Padikkal has done enough to establish himself as India’s preferred No. 3 batter in Test cricket following his outstanding performance against Sri Lanka in Galle. Padikkal grabbed the opportunity after Sai Sudharsan was ruled out of the series with a toe injury. Batting at No. 3, Padikkal produced […]

The reunion between Gary Kirsten and Gautam Gambhir in Galle attracted plenty of attention, given their successful association during India’s historic 2011 ODI World Cup triumph. However, despite their shared history, the two coaches had little time for nostalgia when they met after India’s 165-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first Test.  Kirsten, who […]

Former India pacer Dodda Ganesh heaped praise on Rishabh Pant after the wicketkeeper-batter produced another counter-attacking innings in the second innings of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. Ganesh described Pant as the best wicketkeeper-batter India have had in Test cricket, highlighting his ability to change the course of matches with the bat. […]

The proposed expansion of the World Test Championship (WTC) to include all 12 full members is facing significant hurdles, with financial concerns emerging as the biggest obstacle. According to Hindustan Times, an International Cricket Council (ICC) working group recommended expanding the competition, but the proposal is unlikely to receive sufficient support because several boards could […]

Former England fast bowler Stuart Broad and wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler have revealed their picks for the top 10 all-rounders in Test cricket history. The former England teammates made their selections during a discussion on the For the Love of Cricket YouTube channel ahead of the two-match Test series between India and Sri Lanka. The exercise […]

Sarfaraz Khan’s wait for another opportunity in India’s Test squad is finally over. The Mumbai batter has been recalled as Sai Sudharsan’s replacement for the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, giving him another chance to revive his international career after nearly two years away from the national setup.  Sarfaraz was last part of […]

India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal wasted no time in addressing his early dismissal after being bowled out for a two-ball duck against Sri Lanka Cricket XI in the ongoing three-day warm-up match in Colombo. The left-handed batter reportedly spent nearly an hour in the practice nets, working on his batting ahead of the crucial two-Test series […]

Former India captain Ajinkya Rahane has urged Shubman Gill and his team to adopt an aggressive and proactive approach against Sri Lanka’s bowling attack in the upcoming two-Test series, beginning August 15. Rahane believes India’s batting strategy, particularly against spin, could play a decisive role in determining the outcome of the series. Speaking shortly after […]

Jasprit Bumrah’s rare bowling action has made him one of the most dangerous fast bowlers in world cricket, but it has also placed enormous stress on his body. Former India pacer Raju Kulkarni believes that the ace seamer’s recurring injuries are closely linked to the strain created by his unorthodox action, and has urged the […]