India is facing a critical 5-match Test series against Australia, with their hopes of qualifying for the 2024 World Test Championship (WTC) Final on the line. After a tough 0-3 loss to New Zealand, India must now perform exceptionally in this series to secure a third consecutive WTC Final berth. The article outlines the various scenarios under which India can qualify for the final, depending on their performance against Australia and other teams’ results. A 4-0 or 5-0 series w

Virat Kohli’s first stint in the match simulation at WACA was brief but challenging. Coming in after KL Rahul’s early departure due to an elbow injury, Kohli faced an immediate test on the notoriously bouncy WACA pitch. The simulation was a test for India’s batting stars, with both Kohli and Shubman Gill trying to get accustomed to the pace and bounce. Kohli’s initial period in the middle saw him struggle slightly with the unpredictable bounce, scoring just 15 runs bef

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)'s decision to cancel the warm-up match against India A ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has drawn criticism, especially given the inconsistent form displayed by several Indian cricketers in recent months. In response, the Indi

Gautam Gambhir is under significant pressure just three months into his tenure as head coach of the Indian cricket team, following an unprecedented series of defeats against Sri Lanka and New Zealand. Appointed to the position amid considerable fanfare, Gambhir was even granted a rare seat at the selection committee meeting for the tour of Australia. However, his initial performance review suggests a rocky start, raising concerns about his future influence on team matters if results do not im

The third Test between India and New Zealand concluded with a dramatic twist, as the Kiwis secured a historic first-ever series sweep in the Indian subcontinent, defeating India 3-0. The match appeared to be in India's favor while Rishabh Pant was batting, but his controversial dismissal triggered a collapse of the Indian batting order. With this victory, New Zealand became the first team in history to whitewash India in a three-match Test series on Indian soil. This milestone a

Former Australian fast bowler Brett Lee has expressed strong support for Mayank Yadav to be included in India's squad for the upcoming Test series against Australia, particularly if seasoned pacer Mohammed Shami is unavailable. With India set to defend the Border-Gavaskar Trophy while aiming for a third consecutive World Test Championship final, questions loom over Shami's fitness after a prolonged absence from international cricket. Lee emphasized the significance of pace i

On Day 3 of the opening Test against New Zealand, India showcased a determined fight back, ending the day at 231 for 3, largely thanks to the efforts of Sarfaraz Khan and Virat Kohli, both of whom scored half-centuries. This comes after a challenging first innings for India, where they were bowled out for just 46 runs. New Zealand resumed the day on 180 for 3, ultimately posting a formidable total of 402, led by Rachin Ravindra's impressive century (134 runs). The Kiwis establis

Ahead of India's three-match Test series against New Zealand, former wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel expressed strong confidence in the Rohit Sharma-led side's ability to triumph over any opponent in the longest format of the game. Since New Zealand defeated India in the 2021 World Test Championship final, India has rebounded impressively, reaching another final in 2023 and currently holding the top rank in Test cricket. The team is also coming off a dominant 2-0 series win over Ban

Australia is set to face Pakistan in a crucial Group A match at the Women's T20 World Cup 2024 in Dubai. The defending champions are riding high after a commanding 60-run victory over New Zealand in their previous encounter. Conversely, Pakistan comes into this match looking to bounce back after suffering a disappointing six-wicket defeat against arch-rivals India. For Pakistan, this match is vital as they aim to secure a significant win against Australia to keep their hopes of

England cricket star Joe Root made history on Day 2 of the first Test match against Pakistan in Multan by becoming the first batter to score 5000 runs in the World Test Championship (WTC). Root achieved this milestone after scoring 32 runs off 54 balls, including two fours. Coming into the match needing just 27 runs, he now holds a total of 5005 runs in 59 matches, outpacing Australia's Marnus Labuschagne, who is second with 3904 runs, and Steve Smith, who sits third with 3484 runs.

In the thrilling first Test between India and Bangladesh, Jasprit Bumrah has continued to showcase his exceptional bowling skills, leaving Bangladesh reeling at 112/8. Following a brief but decent partnership, wicket-keeper batter Litton Das and veteran Shakib Al Hasan succumbed to the pressure, both falling to Ravindra Jadeja, who is proving to be a key player in this match. Earlier in the innings, India had a strong showing with Ravichandran Ashwin scoring a remarkable 113 runs an

Gavaskar’s Caution Ahead of Bangladesh Series: Legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has issued a word of caution to Rohit Sharma’s squad regarding the upcoming two-Test series against Bangladesh. Gavaskar highlighted that Bangladesh, fresh from a historic 2-0 series victory in Pakistan, is a formidable opponent. The series will start with the first Test at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai from September 19-23, followed by the second Test at

The second day of the one-off Test match between Afghanistan and New Zealand was unfortunately called off due to persistent issues with a wet outfield at the Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground. Despite multiple inspections throughout the day, conditions did not improve, and the decision to cancel play was made around 3:04 pm. The unplayable conditions have left cricket fans and players waiting for updates on the rescheduled fixtures. Groundstaff made several attempts to address the

Samit Dravid, the son of former Indian cricket captain and current head coach Rahul Dravid, has been included in the India U-19 squad for a highly anticipated multi-format series against Australia. This series includes a three-match one-day series in Puducherry and two four-day matches in Chennai. However, despite this selection, Samit will be ineligible for the 2026 U-19 World Cup as he will be over 20 years old by then. Currently, Samit is participating in the KSCA Maharaja T20 Tr