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As India prepare for the crucial second Test against South Africa, former opener Aakash Chopra has suggested a tactical tweak to the batting lineup in case Shubman Gill is unavailable. Gill, who was discharged from the hospital after the first Test, still remains uncertain for the upcoming match, prompting discussions around a possible replacement. Chopra believes India must make a …

The 2nd Test of the Ireland tour of Bangladesh 2025 will take place at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka, starting on November 19. Bangladesh enter the match as strong favourites after a comprehensive victory in the first Test by an innings and 47 runs. The home team dominated with big centuries from Mahmudul Hasan Joy and Najmul Hossain Shanto, as …

Former India captain and legendary spinner Anil Kumble has weighed in on India’s selection dilemma for the crucial Guwahati Test against South Africa, following the unfortunate injury to captain Shubman Gill. Gill, who had been a pivotal presence at No.3, sustained a neck injury during the opening Test at Eden Gardens and was subsequently ruled out for the remainder of …

The world’s oldest and fiercest rivalry, The Ashes, is set to ignite once again as Australia defends the urn against an aggressively confident England side. The five-Test series will run from November 21, 2025, to January 8, 2026, with all matches being hosted in Australia. The home side will enter the series with a history of dominance in recent years …

Former India pacer has launched a scathing critique on the Indian team management and selectors following India’s shocking defeat to South Africa in the first Test at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Despite holding the upper hand for much of the match, India suffered a dramatic collapse on Day 3, getting bundled out for just 93 while chasing 124. The result …

Team India‘s hopes of reaching the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 final suffered a major jolt after their shocking 30-run defeat to South Africa in the first Test at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Chasing a modest 124, the hosts crashed under pressure as Simon Harmer dismantled the middle order with his disciplined spin bowling. The unexpected collapse has not only …

South Africa’s 30-run victory over India in the opening Test at Eden Gardens has ignited a fierce debate over pitch conditions, with Dale Steyn delivering one of the strongest criticisms. While India coach Gautam Gambhir insisted the wicket had ‘no demons,’ Steyn directly contradicted him, describing the surface as unpredictable, uneven, and extremely difficult for batting. His remarks have added …

The opening Test between India and South Africa at Eden Gardens ended in dramatic fashion, but instead of the cricket itself, the pitch dominated headlines. India’s 30-run loss inside three days sparked heated reactions, none louder than Harbhajan Singh’s. The former India off-spinner delivered a blistering critique of the surface, declaring that such pitches have ‘destroyed Test cricket’ and insisting …

India head coach Gautam Gambhir firmly dismissed criticism surrounding the Eden Gardens pitch after the hosts crashed to a 30-run defeat against South Africa in the opening Test. Despite India being bundled out for a dismal 93 in the fourth innings, Gambhir clarified that the surface behaved exactly as the team had requested and insisted that the defeat stemmed from …

In one of the most dramatic Test match turnarounds in recent years, South Africa stunned India by clinching a 30-run victory in the opening Test at Eden Gardens, ending a 15-year wait for a Test win on Indian soil. The contest had swung wildly over three days, but it was the Proteas who held their nerve when it mattered most, …