BCCI President Mithun Manhas and Devajit Saikia ring the bell, present memorial toss coins to mark Guwahati’s inaugural Test – Watch | Cricket News

Mithun Manhas, Devajit Saikia, Rishabh Pant and Temba Bavuma Guwahati made its long-awaited Test debut on Saturday as Barsapara Stadium hosted its first-ever red-ball international, becoming India’s 30th Test venue. The landmark moment was formally opened in a ceremonial manner, with BCCI President Mithun Manhas and BCCI Honorary Secretary Devajit Saikia ringing the bell to […]

IND vs SA: Why Guwahati Test will have ‘rare’ Tea break before Lunch? What are the session timings? All you need to know

In a rare occasion, the India vs South Africa second Test will see Tea break being taken before lunch at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati. Hosting it’s first-ever Test match at the venue, the challenge for the organisers will be able to beat the sun, more than that of bat and ball. In the process, […]

BCCI to select same squad for New Zealand series and T20 World Cup 2026

The national selection committee led by Ajit Agarkar, in all likelihood, will select identical squads for the five-match T20I series against New Zealand and the marquee ICC T20 World Cup, a BCCI source said on Friday. While the schedule of the global event is yet to be announced, the tentative start date for the 20-team […]

‘Someone who gives that freedom’: Rishabh Pant reveals ‘real goal’ ahead of his first India captaincy assignment | Cricket News

Rishabh Pant (AP Photo/Anupam Nath) Rishabh Pant will lead India’s Test team in the second match against South Africa in Guwahati, following Shubman Gill‘s unavailability. The team currently trails 0-1 in the series against Temba Bavuma’s side.Pant, who will make his Test captaincy debut at the same venue where he started his one-day career, addressed […]

Shubman Gill ruled out of India vs South Africa 2nd Test in Guwahati; Indian captain heads to Mumbai for assessment

Shubman Gill has been officially ruled out of the second Test in Guwahati against South Africa, which starts on November 22 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium. The Indian captain had suffered a neck spasm on Day 2 of the first Test at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. He was immediately retired hurt and later admitted […]

No neck brace for Shubman Gill! Team India arrive in Guwahati ahead of 2nd Test against South Africa | Cricket News

Team India stars have arrived in Guwahati ahead of the 2nd Test against South Africa at Barsapara stadium. (Images via PTI, X/@assamcric) India captain Shubman Gill reached Guwahati with the rest of the squad on Wednesday, offering a small but encouraging sign of recovery as he stepped out without the neck brace he had been […]

Shubman Gill leaves Kolkata hospital with neck held in cervical collar; India captain remains doubtful for Guwahati Test

Shubman Gill still remained doubtful for the second Test against South Africa in Guwahati, starting from November 22, despite the Indian captain being discharged from the hospital in Kolkata on Sunday. Gill suffered a neck spasm on day 2 of the first Test after playing just three balls. He was subsequently ruled out on the […]

Shubman Gill doubtful for remainder of IND vs SA Test series after India captain’s neck injury deteriorates: Report

Shubman Gill has been ruled out of the ongoing first Test against South Africa and his participation in the second Test is in doubt after the Indian captain spent the whole night on Saturday at a city hospital due to a neck spasm he suffered. The skipper experienced a pain on the back of neck […]

India vs South Africa: Shubman Gill’s neck injury likely from bad sleep, not workload, says bowling coach Morne Morkel

India’s bowling coach Morne Morkel refused to blame workload for Shubman Gill’s neck injury, which now looks certain to sideline the captain for the remainder of the first Test against South Africa at Eden Gardens. Gill suffered a neck strain on Day 2 of the ongoing Test in Kolkata. The incident occurred during India’s first […]

Shubman Gill fitness update: India Test captain taken to hospital for scans | Cricket News

Shubman Gill was in considerable pain and underwent scans and routine assessment at the medical facility. (PTI Photo) India Test captain Shubman Gill was taken to a hospital in Kolkata after there was no relief from the neck pain. It is understood that Gill had a neck brace on when he left the Eden Gardens […]