Shashi Tharoor has stirred debate by questioning Virat Kohli’s Test retirement, deeming it premature after India’s drawn series in England. He contrasted Kohli’s situation with Joe Root’s continued excellence, emphasising Kohli’s potential impact on the recent series. Tharoor’s appeal highlights Kohli’s past success and leadership, igniting calls for his return to Test cricket.
Indian spinner R Ashwin has criticized England’s cricket team, particularly captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum, for their aggressive approach to Test cricket. Ashwin believes their reckless style, exemplified by Harry Brook’s dismissal after scoring a century, disrespects the traditions of the game.
Yograj Singh praised Mohammed Siraj, drawing comparisons to Kapil Dev, and lauded Shubman Gill’s captaincy amidst initial criticism. He emphasized the team’s fighting spirit, viewing the series draw against England as a hard-fought victory. Yograj expressed immense pride in the Indian team’s resilience and determination throughout the series, highlighting their unwavering commitment.
Former Australian cricketer Brad Haddin sparked debate by suggesting Jasprit Bumrah didn’t secure Test wins for India during their England tour, despite being their leading wicket-taker. Haddin praised Mohammed Siraj’s leadership and eagerness in crucial moments, highlighting his resilience and impact on the team’s performance, ultimately helping India level the series 2-2.
Dinesh Karthik criticised Gautam Gambhir and Shubman Gill’s leadership during the recent Test series against England, suggesting their cautious approach reflected a fear of defeat. Karthik highlighted Gambhir’s significant influence on team decisions and emphasised the need to prioritise taking wickets. He also defended Jasprit Bumrah’s workload management, dismissing claims that India performs better without…
In a bizarre interruption at Lord’s, a fox stole the show during The Hundred 2025 opener between London Spirit and Oval Invincibles. The furry intruder halted play, sparking amusement among spectators and commentators alike. Despite the delay, Oval Invincibles secured a six-wicket victory, chasing down London Spirit’s 81-run target with Rashid Khan’s stellar performance earning…
Sachin Tendulkar lauded Shubman Gill’s record-breaking performance against England, highlighting his composure and respect for good deliveries. Tendulkar also praised Mohammed Siraj’s relentless attitude and Ravindra Jadeja’s underrated contributions. He further commended Yashasvi Jaiswal’s fearless approach and KL Rahul’s disciplined batting. Tendulkar advised against excessive scrutiny of Rishabh Pant’s shot selection, acknowledging his impactful innings.
KL Rahul lauded Rishabh Pant and Chris Woakes for their unwavering dedication and courage while playing through pain for their respective countries. Pant battled a foot injury in the fourth Test, returning to bat with a bandage and scoring a half-century. Similarly, Woakes, despite a shoulder injury, emerged to bat in the final Test, showcasing…
Following India’s thrilling six-run victory at The Oval, Ravindra Jadeja presented Washington Sundar with the ‘Impact Player of the Series’ medal, acknowledging his crucial all-round performance. Sundar’s resilience with both bat and ball, including a vital 53 in the fifth Test, proved pivotal in India’s comeback. His temperament under pressure and contributions boosted the team…
India beat England by six runs in the fifth Test of the five-match series. Washington Sundar’s crucial last-wicket partnership with Prasidh Krishna helped India with the final push to set a target of 374. Sundar scored a quickfire half-century. His coach, M. Senthilnathan, highlighted Sundar’s calm response to verbal volleys. R. Prasanna noted Sundar’s improved…
