After India’s shocking home defeat to South Africa at Eden Gardens, a brewing tension between captain Shubman Gill and team director Gautam Gambhir has sparked a fierce pitch debate—raising questions about leadership, preparation, and the fading aura of India’s home dominance.
Kumar Sangakkara is back as Rajasthan Royals’ head coach for IPL 2026, replacing Rahul Dravid, while Abhishek Nayar steps in at KKR. Get the complete list of all 10 IPL 2026 coaches and what these changes signal for the league.
The IPL 2025 retention window sent shockwaves through the cricket world as franchises like CSK and KKR prioritized performance metrics over legacy loyalty—a clear sign of a new, ruthless era in T20 strategy.
In a brutally honest assessment, R Ashwin has declared that India is no longer the dominant force against spin bowling it once was, pointing to a lack of practice and preparation.
Despite India’s shocking home defeat to South Africa, coach Gautam Gambhir stands by the team, insisting their domestic record justifies their selection—raising deeper questions about technique, tactics, and pitch philosophy.
Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar issues a stark warning: India’s obsession with T20 has eroded defensive technique, leaving Test cricket in peril after the South Africa debacle.