Ravichandran Ashwin’s entry into the 500-wicket club has delighted the legendary Anil Kumble who said the off-spinner’s immense success over the last decade stems from his desire to learn and ability to rise above constant challenges. At 516 wickets currently, Ashwin is the second highest wicket-taker in Tests for India behind Kumble (619), and the …
Test cricket, the oldest format of cricket, has come under attack in recent years with governing bodies shortening the length of Test series while high-profile cricketers have preferred to represent their country in limited-overs matches or in the cash-rich T20 leagues. However, the Indian cricket board on Saturday unveiled a new incentive scheme to promote …
After a phenomenal 4-1 Test victory against England, Team India is all set to part ways for the 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). This year, the young players will enter the IPL 2024 with more confidence after their strong performance against England. Team India coach Rahul Dravid gathered the entire team in …
The Board of Control for Cricket in India on 28 February announced Annual Player Contracts for Team India (Senior Men) for the 2023-24 season, but axed two prominent players – Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer. Both these two players were part of the Indian side until very recently. Kishan last part of the Test squad …
Sunil Gavaskar has shared his thoughts on the importance of passion for Test cricket. He agreed with Rohit Sharma stressing the significance of the “hunger” to play this format. The Indian captain earlier highlighted how critical it is for players to exhibit a passion for Test cricket to be considered for selection. His comment followed …
India vs England 4th Test: India’s young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal continues his dominating run in the Test series against England as he played a wonderful knock of 73 runs in Ranchi. With today’s innings, Yashasvi Jaiswal joined legends like Sunil Gavaskar, Virat Kohli, Rahul Dravid, Dilip Sardesai as he became the fifth Indian batter to …
Fast bowler Akash Deep dedicated his stunning Test debut on Friday to his late father after jolting England with three wickets in the first hour of play. Deep, 27, received his Test cap from coach Rahul Dravid as his emotional mother watched on in Ranchi, before getting down to business. He sent back the top …
India’s young wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan has been away from action since November last year and left India’s tour of South Africa mid-way citing mental fatigue. His absence from the field has raised several eyebrows and questions have been raised on what Kishan is up to! Recently, a Cricbuzz report suggested he has begun training alongside …
India vs England: The young Indian cricket team staged a stunning comeback in the second Test match against England and is all set to prepare for the Rajkot Test on 15 February. The biggest question ahead of the third match remains about the availability of Virat Kohli, who missed the first two Tests citing personal …
The England cricket team, currently on tour in India, is set to retreat to their pre-series training base in Abu Dhabi for a crucial 10-day break. This respite, aimed at rejuvenating the players, will also offer them an opportunity to engage in a round of golf before the impending third Test in Rajkot, scheduled to …