Author: Divyansh Mishra

Varun Aaron, the former Indian fast bowler, is backing captain Shubman Gill to play well on Day 3 of the fifth Test at The Oval. He thinks Gill can make a score that really changes the game. Aaron said on JioHotstar that Gill’s run out in the first innings was unfortunate but he will want to make up for it as India try to build on their small lead against England. I don’t think he will go for any risky singles, Aaron said. Gill was run out in the first innings after pushing the ball for a quick single that…

Chetan Sharma, former Indian cricketer and current Champions League T10 commissioner, spoke about the spat between Oval curator Lee Fortis and India head coach Gautam Gambhir over the pitch and also about resting Jasprit Bumrah for the fifth Test. On the curator-coach situation, Sharma said don’t worry, the Indian team knows what they are doing. They are coaches with a lot of experience and it’s a well run team. They will sort it out. No issues, he told ANI. Gambhir and Lee had a word over the practice areas, with Gambhir being denied close up access to the pitch. Gambhir…

KSCA might have to shift Maharaja T20 matches from M Chinnaswamy Stadium. ESPN reports that the state police have not given clearance to the stadium as it is still under investigation after the stampede on June 4 where 11 people died and many were injured. The tournament is scheduled from August 11-27. KSCA had earlier said that matches would be played behind closed doors. Now KSCA is considering Alur facility outside Bengaluru and Wadeyar Ground in Mysuru as other options. Alur has no floodlights and seating which could be a problem for broadcasters and teams. Alur will host the first…

Glenn McGrath, the fast bowling great, feels Jasprit Bumrah’s unusual bowling style puts a lot of stress on his body and he needs regular breaks to stay fit. He said other bowlers have to step up and share the load to keep an eye on Bumrah’s playing time. Bumrah played only three Tests in the current Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series against England and was rested for the final Test at the Oval due to medical advice. Later he was dropped from the squad and now there’s a debate on how long he can last in Test cricket. Speaking at an event…

Recent reports suggest that Jasprit Bumrah may not participate in the Asia Cup 2025. This follows the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) decision to allow him to leave the Indian team during their tour of England, where he sat out the final Test to avoid potential injury. Bumrah has been under a lot of pressure lately. During the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series in England, he bowled almost 120 overs in just three Test matches, securing 14 wickets, including two five-wicket hauls. Still, he appeared tired in the third Test and conceded over 100 runs in one innings, a…

Despite the England and India series being underway, attention turned to the Ashes in Australia during the fifth Test. A funny moment occurred when former English cricketer Stuart Broad was commentating. On the second day of the fifth Test between England and India at the Oval, former English captain Michael Atherton, who was commentating for Sky Sports Cricket, brought up Stuart Broad’s contract with Australia’s Channel 7 for the Ashes later this year. Atherton said Australian publications like The West Australian and the Brisbane Courier Mail had accused Broad of cheating during the Ashes, even calling for him to be…

Sadaf Shamas is out of the Pakistan women’s team for the T20I series against Ireland. She got a left quadriceps tear while practicing in Karachi. Shawaal Zulfiqar will replace her in the 15-member team. Zulfiqar, 20, last played a T20I in December 2023. She was out with a shoulder injury but played in the Women’s ODI World Cup Qualifier in Lahore. She will be in Belfast on August 3, before the series starts on August 6. This is a good opportunity for Zulfiqar who was in Pakistan’s skills camp last month. She didn’t score much in the Qualifier games (8…

Mohammed Siraj had another good one in the 2025 Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. He took 4 wickets in India’s first innings. England were all out for 247, giving them a slim 24 run lead at the Oval on Friday, August 1. After a shaky start Siraj bounced back after lunch. He took 4 wickets for 88 runs in 16.2 overs. He got rid of Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jacob Bethell and Harry Brook. This kept India in the hunt as they try to tie the series 2-2. This is the 6th time Siraj has taken 4 wickets in an innings in England.…

Ben Duckett and Akash Deep became the talking point of the second day of the fifth Test between England and India. Ashish Nehra shared his thoughts on Akash Deep’s celebration. England had a good start, scoring 92 runs as Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett hit the Indian bowlers hard. After India scored 224, England seemed to be in control till Akash Deep dismissed Duckett and broke the opening partnership. Akash then celebrated near Duckett and spoke to him as he was walking back to the pavilion with his arm around his shoulder. On Sony Sports Network’s Hindi show, Ajay Jadeja…

Bumrah’s absence from the final Test against England at The Oval has everyone wondering about his future in Test cricket. Given his injury history, it’s unlikely he’ll be available for a full five-match series anytime soon. The next one isn’t until 2027, against Australia at home. He played three of the five Tests in England, kept his word. Even so, fans and cricket legends like Anil Kumble wished he could have played the final match, given the series was on the line. His release from the squad made people talk. India’s assistant coach, Ryan ten Doeschate, said Bumrah’s availability is…