Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has sparked speculation about a potential ‘rank turner’ at Eden Gardens for the upcoming 1st Test between India and South Africa. While stopping short of confirming any official request, his cryptic remarks and recent pitch behavior in domestic cricket have raised eyebrows—and expectations—among fans and analysts alike.
In the wake of intense criticism over the exclusion of star bowlers Arshdeep Singh and Kuldeep Yadav from India’s initial T20I squad, BCCI Vice-President and chief selector Gautam Gambhir has finally spoken out. Calling it one of the “toughest conversations” of his tenure, Gambhir defended the controversial decision to rest India’s leading T20I wicket-taker in favor of emerging talent—a move that sparked debate but was later vindicated by Arshdeep’s sharp comeback.
After Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s match-winning 168-run stand in Sydney, commentator Gautam Gambhir sparked debate with his cryptic line: “I can never celebrate.” Was it a veiled critique of their celebratory style? We dive deep into the context, reactions, and what it means for India’s cricketing culture.
Former Indian captain and ex-BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly has launched a scathing critique of the national selectors for leaving out a fit and in-form Mohammed Shami from the Test squad to face South Africa. With Shami delivering match-winning performances in the Ranji Trophy, Ganguly’s comments have ignited a fierce debate on selection transparency and merit.
As the World Test Championship champions, South Africa return to India for a high-stakes two-Test series starting November 14 in Kolkata. But history is firmly against them: they’ve never won a Test series on Indian soil in the 21st century. Can this star-studded Proteas side finally crack India’s home dominance?
New head coach Gautam Gambhir has issued a stark warning to the Indian cricket team, stating they are still not at their target fitness level for the upcoming T20 World Cup. Discover his vision for a transparent, no-excuses culture and how Shubman Gill’s leadership is shaping a new era.