The BCCI announced India’s squad for the first Test against Bangladesh, featuring key inclusions and surprising omissions. Among the highlights, Rishabh Pant made his return to the Test side, while young left-arm pacer Yash Dayal received his maiden call-up. However, the absence of middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer from the squad raised eyebrows, particularly given his […]

India secured a crucial victory against England in the second Test, leveling the series at 1-1. The focus now shifts to the upcoming matches, and all eyes are on the announcement of the Indian squad for the remaining three Tests. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is expected to reveal the squad […]

The BCCI made significant announcements on Friday, January 12, unveiling a 16-member squad for the initial two Tests in the forthcoming 5-match series against England on home turf. Dhruv Jurel earned a maiden call-up, adding a fresh dimension to the Indian Test squad, while KS Bharat marked his comeback. In a strategic move, India opted […]

The decision to drop Cheteshwar Pujara from India’s Test squad for the West Indies tour has received criticism from former cricketers. Despite his good performance for Sussex in County cricket leading up to the World Test Championship Final, Pujara failed to deliver significant contributions in the crucial match, scoring only 14 and 27 in the […]

Team India and Rajasthan Royals batter Yashasvi Jaiswal highlighted the importance of playing in the longer format, as he stated that it helps him improve his ‘mental toughness’. Notably, the batter is riding high on the back of a magnificent IPL 2023 season, wherein he registered 625 runs at an average of 48.08, featuring five […]

The BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) has recently announced the ODI and Test squads for the upcoming West Indies tour, igniting discussions among fans and experts. The tour comprises a multi-format series, commencing on July 12, featuring two Test matches, three ODIs, and concluding with five T20I matches. Amidst the squad announcement, […]

Bengal pacer Mukesh Kumar, who tragically lost his father to a brain hemorrhage in 2019, was overwhelmed with emotions upon being selected for the Test and one-day squads for the upcoming West Indies tour. Reflecting on his selection, he expressed that his late father, who had initially opposed his pursuit of cricket, would have been […]

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) recently announced the Test and ODI squads for the upcoming tour of West Indies, drawing attention to the exclusion of star batsman Cheteshwar Pujara from the Test format. Pujara, who has been a mainstay in the Test team for several years, was left out due to […]

Team India’s Test and ODI squad for the tour of West Indies was announced on Friday, with the BCCI making major changes – particularly in the longest format. While Ajinkya Rahane – the senior batter who only made his comeback to the side earlier this month in the World Test Championship final – was named […]

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has unveiled the Indian Test squad for their upcoming tour of the West Indies, scheduled to commence next month. Along with the two-match Test series, India will also compete in three ODIs and five T20Is during their two-month excursion in the Caribbean. The first Test is […]