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IND v SL: Does India have a succession plan for spin?

Test cricket mastery won’t happen in a day and having a clear plan will ensure that the team continues to find success

Tour game: India warm-up for the sterner test against Sri Lanka

India last played Test cricket in June, making the warm-up fixture a vital opportunity for players to reacquaint themselves with the demands of the longest format while adapting to Sri Lankan conditions

'Huge ask for any captain': ECB selector reveals why Harry Brook was overlooked for England Test role

Marcus North defended the decision to overlook Brook for the Test captaincy, insisting the youngster remains a key figure in England's leadership group.

When India's fitness tests stop making sense: Rana, Siraj, and the system now under mounting internal scrutiny

Indian cricket's fitness protocols face challenges, as the experiences of Rana, Siraj, and Bumrah highlight inconsistencies in clearance and preparation.

The great Indian catching slump: T Dilip leaves behind a crisis demanding answers

Dilip's departure as fielding coach follows a successful but statistically troubling period for India.

Mitchell Starc unfazed by Kapil Dev, Dale Steyn milestones: 'That stuff doesn't mean a whole lot'

Mitchell Starc played down the significance of the milestone, saying he remains focused on the job at hand rather than individual records.

Post-Bazball England take shape as selectors reward form, redefine roles and confront the huge void left by Ben Stokes

England's first post-Bazball squad rewards county form, clarifies roles and exposes the unresolved balance problem created by the retirement of Ben Stokes.

First post-Bazball England squad signals selection reset as Lawrence, Pope, and Cook return for Pakistan Tests

England's first post-Bazball squad signals a measured selection reset before the Pakistan Test series.

The Hundred report card: Jemimah aces it, Mandhana battles, Richa fades as Indians deliver mixed returns

Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh and Deepti Sharma, the four Indians playing at the Hundred, have all had varying success in the tournament.

Ajinkya Rahane tells Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s family to keep their kid disciplined: ‘He needs the right guidance’

Ajinkya Rahane says Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's family must keep the 15-year-old grounded, warning patience and guidance are key to his long-term success.

Auqib Nabi's India call-up sparks Wasim Jaffer verdict: 'He deserved better'

Wasim Jaffer welcomed Nabi's inclusion in the Test squad, saying the Jammu and Kashmir pacer had done enough to earn a place in the original squad.

Gautam Gambhir welcomes three new faces, wastes no time getting down to business: ‘We know what’s in front of us’

Gautam Gambhir welcomed India's new entrants, praised Saransh Jain and Auqib Nabi, and urged the squad to be fully prepared for the crucial Sri Lanka Tests.

Harshit Rana flagged overweight, Siraj caught off-guard: CoE's flawed fitness system exposed as BCCI orders overhaul

The development comes after a difficult year in which several Indian players struggled with recurring injuries

Babar Azam's return as captain ends Pakistan's 8-Test away nightmare, seals West Indies series draw

Pakistan’s last test win away from home came against Sri Lanka in 2023 during Babar Azam’s first tenure as captain

Ajinkya Rahane reveals the only boundary MS Dhoni set for teammates: ‘No one was allowed’

Rahane said Dhoni's hotel room was a regular hangout for teammates during tours and revealed the one simple rule everyone respected.

Jos Buttler keeps it real after becoming leading run-scorer in T20s: ‘Sooryavanshi will break this record one day'

Celebrating his achievement, Jos Buttler humorously noted that young talent Vaibhav Sooryavanshi might surpass him.

Ben Stokes looking at franchise cricket during 2027 Ashes, all but shuts the door on one final England comeback bid

Ben Stokes is reportedly eyeing Major League Cricket during the 2027 Ashes window, effectively ending hopes of another international comeback.

Ajinkya Rahane's retirement revived a timeless Indian cricket story: Greatness that flourished in somebody else's shadow

Ajinkya Rahane's retirement spotlights Indian legends who shaped great eras but were often eclipsed by the superstars alongside them.

India’s WTC hopes are on the line, so is Agarkar’s future

India's Test series in Sri Lanka is crucial for the future of cricket leaders Gambhir and Agarkar, with results impacting World Test Championship hopes.

India in Sri Lanka: An away series that feels like a home audit

India's Test tour of Sri Lanka highlights a shift in cricket dynamics, with India's vulnerability to spin contrasting Sri Lanka's resurgence, making it a revealing series.

'Bigger impact than Sachin Tendulkar': Vaibhav Sooryavanshi backed for greatness, but Shaw-Kambli warning issued

Robin Uthappa believes Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has the talent to leave an even bigger mark on white-ball cricket than Sachin Tendulkar.

Zaheer Khan steps into Jaffna Kings ownership after Manjot Kalra's exit amid alleged match-fixing scandal

Zaheer Khan has become Jaffna Kings co-owner after Manjot Kalra's regime ended amid match-fixing allegations and financial defaults in the Lanka Premier League.

Ajinkya Rahane challenges Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after lukewarm start to India career: ‘International cricket is not IPL’

Ajinkya Rahane urges patience with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, saying international cricket is a different challenge and it's too early to judge his Test future.