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Rishabh Pant needs to modify his game or risk getting dropped from team: Amit Mishra

Former India spinner Amit Mishra has suggested that Rishabh Pant must modify his game or risk being dropped from the Test team. Pant made his international debut in 2017 and has since gone on to become a regular mainstay in the Test squad, while making only sporadic appearances in T20Is and ODIs. The wicketkeeper-batter has […]

WTC 2025-27: Australia top World Test Championship standings after 2-0 Ashes lead; where are India? | Cricket News

Team India coach Gautam Gambhir and Australia and England skippers Australia have secured a 2-0 lead in the 2025/26 Ashes series by defeating England with an eight-wicket victory in the Brisbane day-night Test on Sunday.Joe Root achieved his first Test century in Australia, helping England reach 334 in their first innings. Zak Crawley contributed 76 […]

South Africa came to India with purpose and belief, not just to compete: Tabraiz Shamsi

Tabraiz Shamsi has revealed South Africa’s secret behind their recent success in India. The Temba Bavuma-led side whitewashed India 2-0 on their home soil, registering just their second Test series win in the country. South Africa had not won a single Test match in India on their previous two tours. However, the World Test Champions […]

IND vs ENG: Shubman Gill plays cards close to his chest on India XI; reveals speaking to Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli | Cricket News

Shubman Gill (Sahil Malhotra) TimesofIndia.com in Leeds: : Just a day before India kick off their five-match Test series against England at Headingley, new Test captain Shubman Gill addressed the media, offering a glimpse into his mindset, the team’s approach, and the changes post the retirements of senior players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.Calling […]

World Test Championship: ‘Something needs to be done,’ AB de Villiers proposes change to WTC format | Cricket News

South Africa beat Australia to win the 2025 World Test Championship (WTC) final. (AP) Former South Africa cricket captain AB de Villiers has called for changes to the World Test Championship (WTC) format, as the 2025-2027 cycle began on Tuesday with Bangladesh taking on Sri Lanka. His comments come after South Africa’s victory over Australia […]

‘I can give my blood for this team’: Kagiso Rabada after historic WTC title win | Cricket News

Kagiso Rabada (Image credit: ICC) South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada said that winning the World Test Championship (WTC) title was even more memorable given the team’s “fairly inexperienced” status, yet they managed to secure a remarkable victory against a star-studded Australian side. Led by skipper Temba Bavuma, the Proteas ended a 27-year-long wait for […]

Only 4 Tests in 2025! ‘Why can’t Sri Lanka play as many Tests as India, Australia?’ questions Angelo Mathews | Cricket News

Angelo Mathews (Image credit: AFP) NEW DELHI: Angelo Mathews has voiced his disappointment over the limited number of Test matches Sri Lanka are scheduled to play in the upcoming World Test Championship cycle. Sri Lanka are set to feature in six two-match series between 2025 and 2027 — the joint-lowest alongside Bangladesh.Mathews highlighted the contrast […]

‘It’s okay’: Yuvraj Singh takes a cheeky dig at Australia as South Africa win WTC title | Cricket News

Yuvraj Singh and Australian cricket team India’s 2011 World Cup hero Yuvraj Singh congratulated South Africa in style – while also taking a playful jab at Australia – after the Proteas ended their 27-year ICC trophy drought with a memorable five-wicket win in the World Test Championship (WTC) Final at Lord’s.South Africa, chasing 282 in […]

WTC Final 2025: Australia in driving seat, lead South Africa by 218 at stumps on Day 2 | Cricket News

Australia bowlers shone on day 2, with skipper Pat Cummins and Alex Carey taking center stage. The former also reached 300 Test wickets with his 6/28 spell on Day 2 (Image via AP/PTI) Australia maintained their advantage in the World Test Championship final against South Africa at Lord’s on Thursday, led by captain Pat Cummins‘s […]

WTC Final: Australia announce strong Playing XI to defend title at Lord’s | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Australia captain Pat Cummins has announced his team’s playing XI for the ICC World Test Championship Final against South Africa, set to begin on Tuesday, June 11, at Lord’s, according to the ICC website.Former No.1-ranked Test batter Marnus Labuschagne has been promoted to open the innings alongside Usman Khawaja. In the pace department, […]