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While India are dominating against England in the second Test at Edgbaston, the decision to bench Kuldeep Yadav for the first two matches has come under sharp scrutiny. Leading the charge is former India wicketkeeper Farokh Engineer, who minced no words while slamming the team management’s call. Cricket 1 hour Sensational Mohammed Siraj loves responsibility of leading pace attack without Bumrah Stupid not to play Kuldeep? Kuldeep, who has been India’s most prolific spinner since December 2022 with 118 wickets at an average of 20.74, was overlooked in favour of all-rounder Washington Sundar. While Sundar justified his inclusion with a handy 41 and a crucial 144-run partnership with skipper Shubman Gill, some argue that India’s bowling has lacked bite, something Kuldeep could have provided. “ Kuldeep should have played from the very beginning. He’s a match-winner — a genuine wrist-spinner who can turn the ball even on a glass pitch ,” Engineer told CricBlogger on ...

Mohammed Siraj didn’t make Jasprit Bumrah’s absence felt at Edgbaston. Yashasvi Jaiswal continues to create Test records. Ravindra Jadeja has violated a BCCI rule. Shubman Gill’s father isn’t happy with his double hundred. England might be taking advantage of the ICC’s rules against India. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma may not play international cricket anytime soon. Cricket 1 hour “Used to call him ‘Joe’swal”: How Joe Root’s mentorship shaped Yashasvi Jaiswal at Rajasthan Royals No cricket for Rohit-Kohli for 6 months India’s white-ball tour of Bangladesh might be postponed indefinitely . The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has halted its media rights tender for now. This means that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, both of whom play ODIs, may not be in action until October, as the Asia Cup remains in doubt as well. Reminder, they haven’t played international cricket since March. Siraj makes up for Bumrah’s absence Mohammed Siraj has stepped up when it matters ...

India extended their control over the IND vs ENG 2nd Test after a late burst on Day 3. Jamie Smith and Harry Brook put on a stunning 303-run partnership, but Mohammed Siraj picked 6 to keep India much ahead. While Jaiswal was dismissed early, India motored to 52/1 at Stumps in another productive day for the visitors. England lost Joe Root and Ben Stokes to Mohammed Siraj in the second over of the day to Mohammed Siraj. However, what followed was complete England domination with Harry Brook and Jamie Smith both slamming tons. The duo put on 303 for the sixth wicket, running India ragged in the field. A second new ball helped India pull things back, forcing a lower order collapse to bowl England out for 407. Mohammed Siraj steps up in Jasprit Bumrah’s absence Mohammed Siraj was by far India’s best bowler on a flat track in Edgbaston. Leading the pack in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah, Siraj bowled his finest spells against an attacking English line up. Having dismissed Zak Cr...

India’s much-anticipated white-ball tour of Bangladesh in August 2025 is now staring at an inevitable postponement. While neither the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) nor the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has issued an official statement of confirmation, multiple signs suggest that the six-match series, comprising three ODIs and three T20Is, may not go ahead as planned. This means the yearning to see Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in action will continue among fans as the legendary duo are available to play only the 50-over format. Why postponement of IND vs BAN series? According to a report by Cricbuzz , the Bangladesh Cricket Board has quietly paused its media rights tender, originally scheduled to cover the entire 2025–2027 cycle. The tender process, including a USD 3,000 Invitation to Tender (ITT) document, has been deferred. Due to this, the Indian broadcasters interpret it as confirmation that the India tour is effectively off for now. “ They have informed us that t...

Shubman Gill went on a record-breaking spree at Edgbaston by scoring his maiden Test double hundred. Jasprit Bumrah’s absence wasn’t felt as Indian pacers stood up. Yashasvi Jaiswal reminds him of Virender Sehwag, says a former teammate of his. An IPL spot-fixer has been appointed as Mumbai’s head coach. Rishabh Pant has been retained by his franchise. And the Asia Cup 2025 might just go ahead. Cricket 35 seconds IOC eyes windfall from LA 2028 Olympics broadcast deal in India after cricket’s return Gill goes past Gavaskar, Tendulkar & Kohli Shubman Gill has toppled many a record after scoring 269 in the first innings of the Edgbaston Test. The 26-year-old holds the record for the highest score by an Indian batter in England, surpassing Sunil Gavaskar; the highest score by an Indian batter outside of Asia, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar; and the highest score by an Indian captain , surpassing Virat Kohli. Asia Cup: Hopes of IND vs PAK cricket match increase...

A stunning 269 from Shubman Gill put India on top before Akash Deep and Mohammed Siraj left England crumbling at Stumps on Day 2 of the IND vs ENG 2nd Test. Joe Root and Harry Brook put on a 50 partnership to soften England’s early collapse in Edgbaston. The day truly belonged to the Indians, with captain Shubman Gill leading from the font. India resumed at 310/5 with Shubman Gill and Ravindra Jadeja well settled. The duo eventually put on 203 for the 6th wicket, with Jadeja departing for 85. Washington Sundar also chipped in with a measured 41 as India went past 500. Shubman Gill broke record after record, with India eventually bundling out for 587. Shubman Gill’s day out First Indian captain to score a double century in England. The highest score by an Indian in SENA Tests. 7th highest individual score by an Indian in the format. Shubman Gill was unfazed by whatever England threw at him. The Indian captain had answers and then some as England toiled on a hot day in Edgbaston. He e...

India U19 cricket team star Vaibhav Suryavanshi etched his name in the history books yet again, this time by smashing the third fastest half-century in IND U19 history. The 14-year-old played a scintillating 31-ball 86-run knock that powered to India to a four-wicket win against Northampton. The five-match series currently stands in India’s favour – 2-1. Vaibhav Suryavanshi goes bersek again! Suryavanshi took just 14 deliveries to reach the half-century mark, with his fine form spilling over to yet another game. His knock was studded with six fours and nine sixes, and he boasted of a strike rate of 277.41. with his knock, Vaibhav also went past Suresh Raina who previously held the record for the fastest 80-run knock in U19 ODI history. That’s not all. Suryavanshi’s knock was the fourth fastest fifty and the second by an Indian after Rishabh Pant in Youth ODIs. He smashed the most sixes hit by an Indian in U19 ODI for India, surpassing previous record holder Mandeep Singh who had 8 s...