India’s debacle at the Eden Gardens against the reigning World Test Champions (WTC) in the first Test has raised a plethora of questions — the team’s preparation after playing a white-ball series in Australia, India batters’ dodgy technique against quality spin and the lack of specialists in the Test squad.
In an era where T20 leagues dominate ambition and injuries dictate careers, India’s seasoned swing bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar in an exclusive interview with the TimesofIndia.com opens up with rare clarity about swing bowling’s future, why workload management is misunderstood, how young pacers should think, and why Test cricket will soon become a conscious career choice.
India’s Test captain Shubman Gill is set to join the team in Guwahati for the second Test against South Africa, commencing November 22. Despite a neck injury sustained during the Kolkata Test, Gill’s condition has improved, and the BCCI medical team has cleared his travel.
The recent trade of Ravindra Jadeja from Chennai Super Kings to Rajasthan Royals has stirred the pot in the IPL. Experts such as Anil Kumble and Saba Karim have expressed concerns that CSK is entering a period of significant reinvention, highlighting the urgent need to enhance their batting and bowling capabilities.
Sourav Ganguly clarified Eden Gardens’ pitch preparation, stating BCCI curators took charge four days prior to the India-South Africa Test. He admitted the surface wasn’t ideal for the Indian batting lineup. Curator Sujan Mukherjee confirmed he prepared the wicket as per team management’s request, with Gautam Gambhir reportedly wanting such a pitch.
Following India’s Test defeat to South Africa, Sunil Gavaskar urged management and selectors to prioritize proven domestic performers over limited-overs all-rounders. He stressed Test cricket demands specialists, patience, and discipline, not players selected on ego or short-term form. Gavaskar highlighted the need for batters accustomed to home conditions and warned against conflating limited-overs needs with…
Shubman Gill’s potential absence due to a neck injury poses a significant challenge for India’s second Test against South Africa. Sai Sudharsan and Devdutt Padikkal are prime contenders to replace him, though the team faces a dilemma with their left-handed batting. Nitish Kumar Reddy’s recall also fuels speculation about team changes.
South Africa is on the verge of a historic Test series win in India following their 30-run victory in the opening match. However, preparations for the second Test have been disrupted by injury concerns for key players Simon Harmer and Marco Jansen. This win propelled South Africa to second in the ICC World Test Championship…
India’s debacle at the Eden Gardens against the reigning World Test Champions (WTC) in the first Test has raised a plethora of questions — the team’s preparation after playing a white-ball series in Australia, India batters’ dodgy technique against quality spin and the lack of specialists in the Test squad.
India ‘A’ secured a spot in the ACC Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 semifinals with a six-wicket win over Oman. Chasing 136, Harsh Dubey’s unbeaten 53 guided them home after a shaky start. Earlier, Oman were restricted to 135/7 despite Hammad Mirza’s quickfire 32 and Wasim Ali’s 54.
