Former India batter Wasim Jaffer has questioned Sarfaraz Khan’s continued absence from the national Test team, suggesting that his exclusion may have reasons beyond cricketing performance. Jaffer believes the Mumbai batter has done enough in domestic cricket to deserve consistent opportunities, highlighting his impressive record of 18 first-class centuries. The 28-year-old last represented India during […]

Wasim Jaffer believes Mumbai Indians (MI) all-rounder Naman Dhir has the potential to become a match-winner for India in T20I cricket. The former India opener praised the 26-year-old after his explosive unbeaten knock against New Zealand in the first T20I in Christchurch on Thursday. Dhir smashed 42 runs off just 15 deliveries at an extraordinary […]

 Wasim Jaffer believes Bhuvneshwar Kumar may have felt nervous during his return to international cricket after nearly four years away from India’s T20I side. The experienced fast bowler endured a difficult outing in the first T20I against New Zealand, conceding 49 runs without taking a wicket in his four overs on Thursday. However, Jaffer pointed […]

Former India batter Wasim Jaffer has questioned the team management’s decision to leave Rinku Singh out of the T20I squad, arguing that the left-hander’s finishing abilities make him a valuable option in the middle order. Jaffer believes Rinku’s ability to deliver at No. 5 or No. 6 could have made a difference in India’s recent […]

Wasim Jaffer applauded West Indies skipper Shai Hope following their 24-run win over India at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, on Wednesday. His unbeaten 102 off 50 helped the visitors level the five-match series 2-2. Hope has shown great form on the tour, smashing four centuries across three ODIs and four T20Is. Jaffer added that […]

Former India batter Wasim Jaffer has said that Ishan Kishan has taken his game to another level. He also added that while Rishabh Pant was once well ahead of Ishan, the gap between the two has steadily narrowed. His comments came ahead of India’s upcoming tour of New Zealand, which begins with the T20I series […]

Former India batter Wasim Jaffer has backed veteran pacer Mohammed Shami’s return to the Indian setup ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup. His comments came after Bhuvneshwar Kumar was picked earlier this month for the upcoming five-match T20I series against New Zealand, which begins on October 22. Notably, Bhuvneshwar last played for India in […]

Former India cricketer turned coach Wasim Jaffer does not see Prince Yadav among the players for the 2027 ODI World Cup. His comments came after India’s third T20I of the five-match series against West Indies, played in Indore on October 11 as well. Chasing 224, West Indies finished at 209/7, falling short by 14 runs, […]

Former India opener Wasim Jaffer has questioned Yashasvi Jaiswal’s decision to explore wicketkeeping ahead of the Ranji Trophy 2026-27 season, describing the move as a “joke” and advising the young batter to focus on strengthening his batting credentials. Jaiswal has reportedly been practising wicketkeeping during Mumbai’s pre-season camp, with captain Siddhesh Lad confirming the development. […]

Former India batter Wasim Jaffer believes Virat Kohli may have been unhappy with the way he was treated during Ajit Agarkar’s tenure as India’s chief selector, suggesting that the situation could have influenced the former captain’s decision to retire from Test cricket. Kohli announced his retirement from the longest format on May 12, 2025, ahead […]