India’s Washington Sundar plays a shot on the final day of the fourth Test. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s young all-rounder Washington Sundar said his maiden Test hundred “felt special,” especially because it came after a clear, stirring message from head coach Gautam Gambhir on the final morning of the drawn fourth Test against England:…
India captain Shubman Gill (L) and Jasprit Bumrah (R) speak during a nets session in England. (AP/PTI) India’s decision to rest pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah for the second Test against England at Edgbaston has sparked controversy, with head coach Gautam Gambhir facing criticism from cricket experts. India, who trail 0-1 in the series, had a…
India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir (@BCCI via PTI Photo)(PTI06_08_2025_000305B) As India gears up for the crucial second Test against England at Edgbaston, changes in the playing XI seem certain after the defeat in the series opener. One major talking point is the workload management of Jasprit Bumrah, who may be rested for this match. Besides…
A day after India lost to England in the first Test of the five-match series, pacer Harshit Rana was reportedly released from the squad. According to a Times of India report, Harshit Rana did not travel with the rest of the squad members, who left for Birmingham, the venue of the second Test, on Wednesday….
LEEDS, ENGLAND – JUNE 24: Yashasvi Jaiswal of India drops Ben Duckett of England during day 5 of the 1st Rothesay Test Match between England and India at Headingley on June 24, 2025 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Although Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a brilliant century on the opening day of the Leeds…
India’s Rishabh Pant (AP Photo/Scott Heppell) Rishabh Pant scored a remarkable century at Headingley in the first Test against England on Saturday, surpassing MS Dhoni’s record for most centuries by an Indian wicketkeeper-batter. The 27-year-old’s innings of 134 ended when he was dismissed by Josh Tongue, leading to criticism from commentator Dinesh Karthik regarding head…
India’s Test cricket team enters a new era as 25-year-old Shubman Gill takes charge as captain for the first time in the five-match series against England starting Friday at Headingley. This transition comes after the retirement of veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from Test cricket, marking a significant generational shift in Indian cricket’s longest…
NEW DELHI: The Indian Test team has officially stepped into its much-anticipated transition period, with Shubman Gill named captain for the upcoming five-match series in England. Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has been appointed vice-captain. The squad also features Karun Nair, marking his return to the national fold after eight years. Nair, who last represented India in…
India A squad for England tour: Abhimanyu Easwaran (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Karun Nair, Dhruv Jurel (VC) (WK), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shardul Thakur, Ishan Kishan (WK), Manav Suthar, Tanush Kotian, Mukesh Kumar, Akash Deep, Harshit Rana, Anshul Kamboj, Khaleel Ahmed, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sarfaraz Khan, Tushar Deshpande, Harsh Dubey Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan will join the…
Virat Kohli wanted Test captaincy but his request was rejected by the BCCI.© AFP Reports of Virat Kohli quitting Test cricket have been doing rounds on social media. On Saturday, it was reported by the Times of India (TOI) that Kohli informed BCCI about his wish to retire from the longest format of…
