IPL, Team India and international cricket
India lost their sixth wicket with Ravindra Jadeja out for 13 as Sri Lankan bowler Nuwantha took another scalp, tightening the home side’s grip in the ongoing Test. The collapse leaves India in a precarious position in the early stages of the match and raises questions about their middle-order stability on tour. What happened on ... Voir l'article
Read more →Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar has publicly suggested that Devdutt Padikkal is a stronger candidate for the crucial No. 3 batting slot than Sai Sudharsan, calling Padikkal “such a formidable player.” The debate highlights selection dilemmas for India as it balances young talent from the Indian Premier League with squad needs across formats and a ... Voir l'article
Read more →India’s young left-hander Devdutt Padikkal registered his first Test hundred in the ongoing series, a milestone his national coach attributed chiefly to meticulous preparation rather than sudden inspiration. The innings underlines India’s emphasis on converting promising white-ball performers into dependable red-ball batsmen at the international level. What happened: the innings and the immediate reaction Padikkal ... Voir l'article
Read more →India’s young batter Devdutt Padikkal reached his first Test hundred in the opening match against Sri Lanka, a development that followed the earlier dismissal of KL Rahul. The innings has drawn attention because it came in the format’s longer version during a bilateral series that serves as a window on India’s next crop of international ... Voir l'article
Read more →India play what has been reported as their 600th Test match in Galle, Sri Lanka — a round-number milestone that invites a look back at earlier landmark games in the long history of Indian cricket. Milestone Tests are rarely just statistics; they map the team’s journeys, tensions and turning points across decades and borders. Why ... Voir l'article
Read more →India’s search for a left-arm orthodox spinner to provide control and balance in all conditions has focused attention on Manav Suthar, a domestic cricketer whose recent performances have drawn notice. Whether he becomes a regular international option remains unconfirmed, but his profile shows why selectors are examining alternatives as Ravindra Jadeja’s role evolves. Who is ... Voir l'article
Read more →India’s coaching staff has signalled a possible, and unconventional, spin-heavy attack for the forthcoming Test in Galle, Sri Lanka: two established left-arm spinners plus a lesser-known left-arm option. The indication, if it materialises, would reflect conditions in Sri Lanka and the continued premium India places on spin in subcontinental Tests. What the coach has said ... Voir l'article
Read more →India’s young wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel arrives in Galle with attention focused on whether his early promise can become a sustained international role. The Sri Lanka series offers him exposure in conditions that test technique, reflexes and temperament—qualities selectors will be watching as India manages a crowded white-ball and red-ball calendar. Why Galle matters for a ... Voir l'article
Read more →Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc has overtaken the all‑time Test wicket record for left‑arm bowlers, Australian and Indian press reported. The milestone comes in a long Test career that has regularly influenced team selections, franchise availability and the wider international calendar. What happened — and what is confirmed Australian media and other outlets reported that ... Voir l'article
Read more →Former India spinner Amit Mishra has publicly asked cricket followers and commentators to give head coach Gautam Gambhir more time, after a sequence of results that has renewed debate about Team India’s direction in Test cricket. The comments come amid reports that India has lost 10 of 19 Tests under Gambhir and that their standing ... Voir l'article
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