Arshdeep Singh, after an unfortunate injury during the England Test series, showcased his readiness in the Duleep Trophy quarterfinal. Despite not playing, he utilised his time in England to hone his skills, focusing on strength and conditioning.
India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj revealed the secret behind his hunger to bowl tireless long spells in Tests and spoke about his love for Test cricket.
Sachin Tendulkar fondly recalls Joe Root's Test debut in Nagpur in 2012, where he immediately recognized Root's potential. Tendulkar was impressed by Root's composure, technique, and ability to assess the wicket, leading him to predict Root's future captaincy.
India left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh was left impatient after not getting a chance in the five-match Test series against England, revealed Punjab bowling coach Gagandeep Singh.
India contemplate a two-spinner strategy for the crucial second Test against England, with Washington Sundar's all-round abilities potentially securing his place. Jasprit Bumrah's participation remains uncertain due to workload management, while young Nitish Kumar Reddy is nearing his debut. England, buoyed by their Leeds victory, have named an unchanged XI for the Edgbaston encounter.
Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant's remarkable recovery from a life-threatening car accident in December 2022 is truly inspiring. Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala, who led Pant's treatment, revealed the extent of his injuries and the initial concerns about his ability to walk, let alone play cricket again.
AB de Villiers has expressed his surprise at reports suggesting Jasprit Bumrah will be rested for some of the ongoing Test series against England. De Villiers questioned the decision, drawing parallels to how South Africa managed Dale Steyn's workload, prioritising his availability for crucial Test matches.
Former India cricketer turned commentator Sanjay Manjrekar has compared Shubman Gill's captaincy style with Virat Kohli following India's loss in the first Test against England at Headingley, Leeds.
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Rishabh Pant, after a period of self-doubt and intense training, has rediscovered his form, marked by three centuries across formats. His coach, Devender Sharma, advised him to trust his defensive technique and play straighter. Pant's renewed focus on traditional strokes was evident during the Headingley Test, where he even admonished himself for attempting risky shots.
Following their defeat in the first Test, India is contemplating changes for the second Test against England at Edgbaston. Jasprit Bumrah's participation is uncertain due to workload management. Kuldeep Yadav's inclusion is strongly considered, given England's struggles against wrist spin.
India faced a setback in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy's first Test against England, with coach Gautam Gambhir committed to managing Jasprit Bumrah's workload, limiting him to three matches. Prasidh Krishna sees this as an opportunity, emphasizing team unity and learning from senior players like Bumrah.