IND vs ENG | ‘Like Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav must …’: Robin Uthappa explains India’s selection call in England Tests | Cricket News

Kuldeep Yadav (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former India batter Robin Uthappa has offered a nuanced perspective on the omission of Kuldeep Yadav from India’s playing XI during the recently concluded Test series against England, which ended in a 2-2 draw. While several voices criticised the Indian team management for not picking the in-form wrist-spinner on…

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West Indies announce ODI squad for Pakistan series, eye 2027 World Cup qualification | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: West Indies have named a 15-member squad for their upcoming three-match ODI series against Pakistan, set to take place in Trinidad. Led by regular skipper Shai Hope, the squad blends experience with youthful energy, featuring several promising names the Windies have backed in recent times.A key inclusion is the return of dynamic all-rounder…

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‘I was made to look like a villain’: The Oval curator, who had spat with Gautam Gambhir, speaks after India-England Test | Cricket News

Lee Fortis and Gautam Gambhir (Getty Images) While most pitch curators are fiercely protective of the main square on a cricket ground, Lee Fortis, the chief curator at The Oval, takes that passion to a nearly sacred level.A week can often change perceptions in both cricket and life. Just days after his heated exchange with…

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Moeen Ali on Mohammed Siraj: ‘Big heart, never backs down’ | Cricket News

Mohammed Siraj (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former England all-rounder Moeen Ali believes that India pacer Mohammed Siraj’s fearless attitude and unrelenting spirit under pressure make him stand out and pose a serious challenge for any batter.Siraj was the highest wicket-taker in the recently concluded Test series in England, claiming 23 wickets. His performance was instrumental…

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Will ‘Paatal Lok’ star Jaideep Ahlawat play cricketer Nitish Rana in his biopic? | Cricket News

Jaideep Ahlawat and Nitish Rana NEW DELHI: Indian cricketer Nitish Rana recently shared which actor he would like to see portray him in a biopic. The Rajasthan Royals player, who earlier represented Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League (IPL), didn’t hesitate before naming actor Jaideep Ahlawat.“I think Jaideep Ahlawat, because woh bhi Jaat…

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Cricket: Shubman Gill nominated for ICC Player of the Month for July – a look at his challengers

India captain Shubman Gill has been nominated for ICC’s Player of the Month award for July alongside South Africa’s Wiaan Mulder and England skipper Ben Stokes. Gill’s nomination comes after his exceptional performance in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy against England, where he led India to a 2-2 draw and broke several batting records.Gill amassed 754 runs…

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‘You are great’: Virat Kohli’s sister pens emotional note for Mohammed Siraj | Cricket News

London: India’s Mohammed Siraj poses after being named the ‘player of the match’ following India’s victory in the fifth Test match against England, at The Oval cricket ground, in London, England. The series ended in a 2-2 draw. (PTI Photo/R Senthilkumar)(PTI08_04_2025_000381B) Virat Kohli‘s sister, Bhawna Kohli Dhingra, shared a heartfelt message for Mohammed Siraj following…

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ICC Test Rankings: Mohammed Siraj achieves career-high ranking after heroics at The Oval; Prasidh Krishna climbs too | Cricket News

Mohammed Siraj (BCCI Photo) Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj has achieved a career-best 15th position in the ICC Test rankings after his match-winning performance in the fifth Test against England at The Oval, where India secured a historic six-run victory to level the series 2-2. Siraj’s Player of the Match effort of nine wickets for…

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