In a striking response to their shocking defeat in the first Test, Indian batters Sai Sudharsan and Dhruv Jurel practiced without front pads—a deliberate drill to sharpen front-foot play against spin. With Shubman Gill’s availability in doubt, the team is urgently seeking solutions.
Sri Lanka have called up leg-spinner Vijayakanth Viyaskanth as a direct replacement for the injured Wanindu Hasaranga ahead of their T20I tri-series in Pakistan — a key step in their build-up to the 2026 T20 World Cup.
Former England spinner Monty Panesar has issued a bold prediction: if England win the first Test, they will lift the Ashes urn in Australia for the first time in over a decade. We break down his reasoning and the real challenges ahead.
Pakistan captain Babar Azam has been fined 10% of his match fee and handed a demerit point by the ICC after a Code of Conduct breach during the third ODI against Sri Lanka, where he struck the stumps in frustration following his dismissal.
After criticism of Eden Gardens’ unpredictable surface, the Guwahati pitch at Barsapara Stadium is being prepared to deliver consistent turn, sharp bounce, and carry—tailor-made for a gripping India vs South Africa Test clash.
In a historic shift, the Gabba in Brisbane will not host the opening Ashes Test for the first time since 1982. Perth Stadium steps in as the new venue for the series opener, marking a major change driven by commercial and scheduling factors.