Gautam Gambhir’s tenure as India’s head coach has largely been defined by success in white-ball cricket. Under his leadership, India’s T20I side has evolved into a formidable unit, dominating opponents with an aggressive, fearless brand of cricket. The former opener also delivered immediate results in the ODI format, guiding India to Champions Trophy glory last […]

India’s dominance in T20 cricket has masked growing concerns about the red-ball format. As the defending champions of the ICC T20 World Cup, India will enter next month’s tournament as favourites once again, backed by a fearless batting unit that has redefined white-ball cricket. However, that success has not translated into Test cricket, where India’s […]

India’s new Test captain Shubman Gill has begun his tenure with a clear message: preparation is non-negotiable if India are to keep their fading World Test Championship (WTC) 2027 hopes alive. In a significant development, Gill has suggested that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) organise a 15-day red-ball camp ahead of […]

South African batting great Hashim Amla believes that the relative inexperience of South Africa’s Test squad in Indian conditions could actually turn out to be their biggest strength. Rather than viewing it as a disadvantage, Amla feels that a team free from the ghosts of past failures might approach the challenge with a fresh and […]

West Indies captain Roston Chase has issued a bold warning to India ahead of their upcoming two-Test series, declaring that his team will be a “dangerous” unit because they have nothing to lose. The West Indies enter this series placed sixth on the current World Test Championship (WTC) table, still searching for their first win after […]

Cheteshwar Pujara, one of India’s most reliable Test batters of the modern era, has voiced strong concerns about the use of rank turners in Indian cricket. Reflecting on the strategy employed during the last World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, Pujara admitted that while such pitches were prepared to force results, they ultimately harmed India’s batting […]

Former India opener and seasoned cricket analyst Aakash Chopra believes that both 2023–25 World Test Championship (WTC) finalists — Australia and South Africa — may find it tough to secure a spot in the 2027 final. Speaking on his YouTube channel after reviewing the newly announced 2025–27 WTC fixtures, Chopra highlighted that Australia, despite a dream […]

Steve Smith has weighed in on England’s evolving Test strategy, suggesting that the side has started to shift gears from their all-out aggressive “Bazball” approach to a more measured, results-oriented style. The former Australian skipper, speaking to the BBC, observed that during their ongoing series in India, England’s play reflects a notable change in mindset. […]

England may have secured a thrilling 22-run win over India in the third Test at Lord’s, but the victory came with a notable drawback. The International Cricket Council (ICC) docked two crucial points from their World Test Championship (WTC) tally due to a slow over-rate during the match. Additionally, the Ben Stokes-led side was fined […]

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has rallied the Indian team to remain upbeat and show character as they gear up for a crucial second Test in Birmingham. Following a painful defeat in the opening match of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025–27 cycle at Headingley, Shastri believes India must channel their frustration into […]