India captain Shubman Gill (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: India captain Shubman Gill admitted that the choice between a spinner and an extra seamer remains a “conflict” ahead of the first Test against South Africa at Eden Gardens, starting Friday. While revealing that the playing XI is “almost finalised,” Gill chose not to disclose the exact…
Mohammed Shami and Shubman Gill NEW DELHI: India captain Shubman Gill has admitted that leaving out Mohammed Shami from the squad for the upcoming Test series against South Africa was a “tough call,” acknowledging the veteran pacer’s class and recent form in domestic cricket. Gill’s remarks came during the pre-match press conference in Kolkata on…
Ishan Kishan of Sunrisers Hyderabad (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) Ishan Kishan’s IPL 2025 campaign started with a bang but fizzled out as the season progressed. The left-hander, who began the year with a stunning century against Rajasthan Royals, couldn’t quite maintain that momentum for Sunrisers Hyderabad. Across 14 matches, Kishan scored 354 runs at…
India vs South Africa (X) India are set to host South Africa for a long multi-format series beginning on November 14, starting with the Test matches. Shubman Gill will lead the Indian side, with Rishabh Pant serving as his deputy. The opening Test will be played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, followed by the second Test…
Dhruv Jurel (PTI Photo) KOLKATA: Given Dhruv Jurel’s current form, it will be a surprise if he does not play in the forthcoming Test against South Africa at the Eden Gardens here from Friday. In fact, even India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate would be quite surprised.“I don’t think you can leave him (Jurel) out…
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (AP Photo/Armando Franca) Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has urged Ireland fans to boo him when Portugal take the field in Thursday’s World Cup qualifier in Dublin. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, the 40-year-old said he hoped the home supporters’ focus on him might ease the pressure on his teammates as…
Ab de Villiers and Suryakumar Yadav (X) AB de Villiers, one of the most revered white-ball cricketers in history, continues to inspire the next generation — including India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav. Known for his audacious stroke play and innovation, the South African great left a lasting legacy in T20 cricket, yet his record in…
Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar. Photo/Agencies In the IPL’s competitive environment, where player transfers and auctions are common, there’s a rare club of cricketers who have maintained stable relationships with their respective teams. These players have become synonymous with their teams’ identities, contributing significantly to their franchises’ success and culture.Here’s a list of such…
Virat Kohli’s influence on Indian cricket is not limited to his records with the bat or his success as Test captain. One of his biggest contributions has been the change he brought to the team’s approach to fitness.Former India cricketer and 1983 World Cup winner Sandeep Patil recently shared a story on a podcast that…
Dhruv Jurel and Rishabh Pant will take to the field together when Team India face South Africa at Eden Gardens (Images via Screengrabs/X, Getty) India’s wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel has downplayed any talk of rivalry with Rishabh Pant ahead of the opening Test against South Africa, stating that both players share the same goal, which is…
