Former Indian cricketer WV Raman believes Rishabh Pant must be given the license to play aggressively in the upcoming Test series in Sri Lanka. Raman also added that operating like a traditional Test batter could harm Pant’s effectiveness as well. Pant has been one of India’s biggest match-winners in Tests over the past decade. He […]

Former Indian cricketer WV Raman backed the in-form batter Devdutt Padikkal to bat at No.3 for India in the first Test against Sri Lanka at Galle, beginning August 15. India’s usual No. 3 batter over the last year, Sai Sudharsan, has been ruled out of the series due to injury. And all eyes will be […]

Sarfaraz Khan is back in the discussion again, following Sai Sudharsan failed to regain fitness in time and he received a call-up for the two-match away Test series against Sri Lanka as well. However, Sarfaraz last played for India against New Zealand in November 2024, where India lost their first home series loss in 12 […]

Former India cricketer and coach WV Raman believes Hardik Pandya could be one of Team India’s most important players at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2027—provided he can stay fit. While questions continue to surround the all-rounder’s fitness, Raman has no doubts about the impact Hardik can have on the side when fully available. Hardik’s latest […]

Former India cricketer WV Raman has sparked a fresh debate around talent development after suggesting that 14-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi should already be playing beyond the Under-19 level. Raman, who was previously in contention alongside Gautam Gambhir for the role of India men’s head coach, believes prolonged exposure to age-group cricket could be “detrimental” to […]

Former India player turned commentator WV Raman believes that Shubman Gill and KL Rahul got the help from England captain Ben Stokes, not bowling on Day 4 of the Manchester Test as well. Raman also praised the duo for their performance, which laid the foundation for India to draw the match as well, and they […]

Questions have been raised over Team India’s playing XI selection calls so far in the England tour, and these things made headlines after the loss in the recently concluded third Test at Lord’s. While there was a little chance of a change in team selection, Abhimanyu Easwaran is another one hoping to get his Test cap […]

There has been a lot of discussion going on about whether Sai Sudharsan and Karun Nair will play together for India in the upcoming Test series against England. With Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli both retired from Tests, a new-look batting line-up is likely to be seen for India, with many players finding opportunities as […]

Former India player WV Raman said that it will be interesting to see where KL Rahul would bat in the upcoming Test tour of England. With Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli retiring from Tests, KL Rahul could be the opener alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal as well. “K.L. Rahul will obviously need to step it up because […]

Star India batter Shubman Gill is all set to lead India in the Test. He has been appointed Test captain following Rohit Sharma’s retirement from the longer format as well. Having witnessed Gill’s potential first time as the India U19 head coach on tour of England in 2017, former India cricketer WV Raman believes that […]