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 […]

Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has raised concerns over Rishabh Pant’s shot selection in Test cricket, urging the wicketkeeper-batter to show greater awareness of match situations after yet another dismissal in the nervous 80s. Pant looked on course for a well-deserved century during India’s one-off Test against Afghanistan in Mullanpur. However, his promising innings came […]

England captain Ben Stokes has raised concerns about the nature of the pitch used in the first Test against New Zealand at Lord’s, arguing that excessively bowler-friendly surfaces may not be beneficial for the long-term growth of Test cricket. While England emerged victorious by 115 runs, Stokes believes the match highlighted a broader issue facing […]

Former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar was full of praise for debutant Manav Suthar after the youngster delivered an impressive all-round performance on Day 2 of the one-off Test against Afghanistan on June 7. While Suthar’s bowling figures grabbed attention, Gavaskar revealed that it was the youngster’s confidence with the bat that first caught his eye. […]

India captain Shubman Gill continued his outstanding run of form by carrying his IPL 2026 momentum into the red-ball format during the one-off Test against Afghanistan at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh on Saturday, June 6. Fresh from a remarkable IPL campaign, Gill once again showcased why he is considered […]

The pitch at Lord’s has come under intense scrutiny during the opening Test between England and New Zealand, with former England captain Nasser Hussain describing the surface as “substandard” after a remarkable 33 wickets fell across the first two days of the match. What should have been a celebration of Lord’s hosting its historic 150th […]