The uncertainty surrounding Mohammed Shami’s continued omission from the Indian Test setup has only deepened, with the veteran pacer once again missing out on selection for the upcoming two-match home Test series against South Africa. Shami last represented India in March this year, and although he has been turning out regularly for Bengal in the […]

India’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has clarified that workload management is primarily designed for fast bowlers, while batters rarely come under that category unless they themselves raise concerns about fatigue. His remarks come amid discussions around vice-captain Shubman Gill’s workload, following his heavy involvement across formats. Gill recently led India in the five-match Test series […]

India’s recently concluded tour of England will be remembered as a fiercely contested series where the Shubman Gill-led side showed remarkable resilience to draw 2-2. The campaign not only produced several standout individual performances but also reassured fans that the future of Indian Test cricket remains bright, even after the retirements of stalwarts like Virat […]

Former Sri Lankan all-rounder Farveez Maharoof has drawn a striking comparison between Jasprit Bumrah and legendary Pakistan pacer Wasim Akram, praising India’s premier fast bowler for his remarkable evolution across formats. Speaking in an interview with India Today, Maharoof highlighted how Bumrah has grown from a raw talent into a complete match-winner whose impact mirrors […]

Former India fast bowler and ex-chairman of selectors Chetan Sharma has come forward to defend Jasprit Bumrah amid growing criticism over the pacer’s workload management. Sharma stressed that Bumrah is not making independent calls about when to play or rest but is instead following the directions of India’s medical and support staff, who are best […]

Former India captain Mohammed Azharuddin has weighed in on the ongoing debate over Jasprit Bumrah’s workload management, insisting that once a player is selected for the national team, they shouldn’t be in a position to “pick and choose” matches. His comments come after Bumrah featured in only three of the five Tests against England for […]

Former India cricketer and ex-chief selector Sandeep Patil has strongly criticised the growing trend of workload management, calling it “nonsense” and insisting that a player should always be available whenever the team needs them. Patil argued that the role of a physio should never overshadow the authority of the captain, coach, or selectors. Speaking to […]

India’s assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate was effusive in his praise for England’s captain Ben Stokes after Sunday’s marathon effort at Lord’s. Stokes shouldered 44 overs across both innings, including a gritty spell of 9.2 overs on the final morning, claiming five wickets to power England to a tight 22‑run win. The performance silenced any doubts […]

India’s potent pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is expected to return for the highly anticipated fourth Test at Old Trafford, Manchester, scheduled from July 23 to 27. Team India’s assistant coach, Ryan ten Doeschate, hinted strongly during a press briefing after their first training session in Manchester that Bumrah is likely to play, with the series on the line. […]

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has stirred a new debate around India’s handling of their pace attack in the third Test at Lord’s, claiming their overly cautious approach—particularly with Jasprit Bumrah—proved costly. Pathan argued that in a high-stakes match like this, preservation shouldn’t come at the cost of seizing momentum. After India’s narrow 22-run loss […]