Sai Sudharsan has shown potential but has to start converting his starts in South Africa series: Cheteshwar Pujara

[ad_1] Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara believes the upcoming Test series against South Africa will be crucial for Sai Sudharsan, who has shown plenty of promise but has yet to convert his starts into substantial scores in his brief career. At 24, Sudharsan is still in the early stages of his red-ball journey. His technique […]

Kuldeep Yadav or Axar Patel? Will Dhruv Jurel play? Check India’s likely playing XI against South Africa in first Test

[ad_1] The Indian team are likely to make a couple of changes in the playing XI that played in the final Test against West Indies, when the Shubman Gill-led side take on world Test champions South Africa in the series opener at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata from November 14. The Proteas are in […]

Rishabh Pant or Dhruv Jurel? Gautam Gambhir, Shubman Gill told to ‘sacrifice’ one player during IND vs SA 1st Test

[ad_1] After a mixed bag Australian tour, the focus shifts on the two-match Test series where the Indian team take on South Africa, starting from November 14 at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. India are coming into this Test series after drubbing West Indies 2-0 in the longest format last month. South Africa are […]

‘He should play’: Shubman Gill, Gautam Gambhir told to ‘sacrifice’ one player for 1st Test vs South Africa | Cricket News

[ad_1] India face a selection dilemma ahead of their first Test against World Test Championship winners South Africa on November 14 (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: India face a selection dilemma ahead of their first Test against World Test Championship winners South Africa on November 14, with vice-captain Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel both vying for […]

Surprise pickup! Team India players take cab in Adelaide; driver left speechless – watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] Three Team India stars got into a cab in Adelaide, leaving the driver stunned (Screengrabs) An Uber driver in Australia was left visibly stunned after discovering that his latest passengers were none other than Indian cricketers Dhruv Jurel, Prasidh Krishna and Yashasvi Jaiswal. The Indian team is currently in Australia for the ongoing ODI […]

IND vs WI: India confident Sudharsan can crack the Test code despite modest returns

[ad_1] India’s cricket management remains confident that Sai Sudharsan can establish himself in the Test side despite modest returns in the longer format so far. The young southpaw, who made his debut in England earlier this year, has struggled to find consistency, particularly while batting at No. 3. His performances in England yielded just a […]

Dhruv Jurel to lead Central Zone in Duleep Trophy 2025-26; Rajat Patidar included subject to fitness | Cricket News

[ad_1] India’s Dhruv Jurel (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) Dhruv Jurel has been appointed as captain of the Central Zone squad for the upcoming Duleep Trophy 2025-26 season, as announced on August 7, 2025. The wicketkeeper-batter, who recently played for India in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at The Oval, will lead a 15-member squad that includes notable players […]

Shreyas Iyer not in Test contention yet, says former India cricketer: ‘His time will come’ | Cricket News

[ad_1] Former India opener Aakash Chopra has poured cold water on hopes of seeing Shreyas Iyer in India’s Test squad anytime soon, despite the 30-year-old’s standout performances in recent months across formats.While Iyer was India’s top scorer in their victorious ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign and had a stellar run in both the IPL and […]

‘No matter what, I wanted runs in England’: Dhruv Jurel discloses Yashasvi Jaiswal’s stubborn side; watch video | Cricket News

[ad_1] India’s Yashasvi Jaiswal (AP Photo/Scott Heppell) After India’s record-breaking Day 1 at Headingley, the BCCI gave fans an inside look at the dressing room mindset with a candid chat between centurion Yashasvi Jaiswal and wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel. In the video, Dhruv warmly congratulates Jaiswal for scoring yet another hundred on foreign soil — this […]

2nd Unofficial Test, Day 2: Indian bowlers struggle, England Lions at 192/3, India A Lead by 156 runs | Cricket News

[ad_1] England Lions (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images) England Lions reached 192 for 3 in 46 overs at stumps on day two of their second unofficial Test against India A at Northampton on Saturday, trailing by 156 runs in response to India A’s first innings total of 348.Jordan Cox remained unbeaten on 31 alongside James […]