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Former selector Saba Karim praised Sai Sudharsan's composure during his 81 against Afghanistan in the one-off Test, but warned that head coach Gautam Gambhir will monitor a "technical flaw" in the youngster's defense against spin

Shubman Gill and KL Rahul struck commanding centuries, while B. Sai Sudharsan contributed a fluent 81, driving India to a dominant 368/3 against Afghanistan on Day 1 of the one-off Test match in New Chandigarh

Ahead of his 50th Test against Afghanistan, a measured Rishabh Pant focused on defensive drills under head coach Gautam Gambhir’s watchful gaze. Assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate confirmed Pant remains a key leader despite losing the vice-captaincy

Rishabh Pant displayed a more restrained and disciplined approach during India's training session ahead of his 50th Test appearance. Assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate said the wicketkeeper-batter remains a key leader while working on adapting his game to match situations

assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate confirmed Mohammed Siraj is fully fit for Saturday’s one-off Test against Afghanistan. India is focusing on adjusting player sleep cycles and shifting tactical mindsets from T20 cricket back to red-ball discipline

Ravichandran Ashwin has backed Test captain Shubman Gill to anchor India’s red-ball future following technical adjustments. Ahead of the Afghanistan Test, Ashwin also tipped Kuldeep Yadav to lead the spin attack and expressed excitement over a potential Harsh Dubey debut

Kohli smashed a match-winning knock of 75(42)* which led RCB to their second IPL trophy

Kohli believes versatility is what separates good players from great ones

Kl Rahul highlighted his own adaptation to a more aggressive role, reflected on overcoming the “Test player” label, and shared how fatherhood has brought balance and clarity to his game.

Following Sri Lanka’s Super 8 exit at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, head coach Sanath Jayasuriya announced he will step down, citing inconsistency despite recent ODI and Test successes during his tenure

Tilak Varma says he loves ODI and Test cricket and learns a lot from Rohit and Virat, especially about intensity and fitness. He credits Gautam Gambhir for pushing him in practice and hopes to prove himself in the South Africa series. Dale Steyn expects top batters to shine

England begin their Ashes campaign in Perth on Friday, desperate to end a 15-Test winless run in Australia. Ben Stokes leads the side, while Steve Smith captains Australia in place of Pat Cummins. Injuries have reshaped both squads

Test Twenty, an innovative 80-over cricket format, merges Test cricket’s strategy with T20 excitement. Launched by Gaurav Bahirvani and endorsed by AB de Villiers, Clive Lloyd, Matthew Hayden, and Harbhajan Singh, it empowers global youth players through AI-based talent evaluation.

At 92, M Chittaranjan recalls his role in starting the Wills Trophy in 1977-78, crediting former BCCI Secretary Ghulam Ahmed and ITC colleagues for promoting limited-overs cricket and nurturing young talent across India

Harbhajan Singh has expressed surprise over Rohit Sharma's removal as ODI captain and felt the decision could have waited. He welcomed Shubman Gill’s appointment and praised Shreyas Iyer’s elevation as vice-captain, while calling Rohit a consistent performer and a team leader

The West Indies cricket team faces renewed scrutiny after a 0-3 Test series defeat to Australia, with poor batting and overreliance on T20 formats blamed. Cricket legends have been called in to revive the side amid growing fan disappointment.

Like cricketers, he also achieved a rare ‘double’, becoming only the second statistician to complete 100 international fixtures and complete 50 years in the field

India head coach Gautam Gambhir defended his young bowling unit after a narrow defeat to England in the first Test at Leeds, emphasizing team unity and the importance of experience. He praised skipper Shubman Gill and urged patience with emerging pacers.

Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal hit centuries as India dominated Day One of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, posting 359/3 against England at Headingley, with Rishabh Pant also scoring 65*

The Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy will now represent all future England-India Test series. The Pataudi Medal will be awarded to the winning captain, continuing the legacy of the Pataudi family