With England reeling from another Ashes disappointment, former spinner Monty Panesar has floated a surprising but compelling idea: appoint Ravi Shastri as the next head coach. Here’s why the ex-India boss might just be the answer to England’s red-ball woes.
Following India’s disappointing U19 Asia Cup campaign, the BCCI has initiated a critical review of its Centre of Excellence (CoE) and developmental framework amid fears of a thinning talent pool.
In the wake of India’s shocking 2-0 home Test series defeat to South Africa, former spinner Amit Mishra has come out swinging—not at coach Gautam Gambhir, but at the players, declaring ‘coaches can’t play.’ Discover his full take on accountability, pitch conditions, and Gambhir’s future.
In a sharp technical take, legendary off-spinner R Ashwin has questioned England captain Ben Stokes’ approach against spin bowling, calling out his over-reliance on the sweep shot and lack of front-foot defense. It’s not just a critique—it’s a masterclass in how to (and how not to) handle quality spin.
Australia has officially ruled Pat Cummins out of the remainder of the Ashes, prioritizing his long-term fitness. With Mitchell Starc stepping up, experts question if it’s smart management—or a risky gamble.
After England’s humiliating 3-0 Ashes defeat, head coach Brendon McCullum admits his future is ‘not really up to me’—as the ECB launches an investigation into mid-series misconduct.