After a shocking series start against South Africa, former India star Robin Uthappa has issued a stark warning: is India’s Test team even ready for World Test Championship contention? He highlights serious gaps in pace depth, preparation, and consistency.
A fiery debate has erupted after South Africa’s 30-run win at Eden Gardens, with AB de Villiers questioning India’s home advantage and calling out Gautam Gambhir’s pitch defense as a veiled critique of Indian players.
India’s Test campaign faces a major setback as captain Shubman Gill has been ruled out of the crucial second Test against South Africa in Guwahati due to a neck injury. Young batter Sai Sudharsan is expected to step into the top order.
Shai Hope smashed a magnificent 109 in Napier, but it wasn’t enough as New Zealand’s clinical chase—powered by a rare century stand between Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra—sealed a 2-0 ODI series win and extended their incredible home dominance.
In a major boost for Team India, captain Shubman Gill was spotted arriving in Guwahati without his neck brace, fueling optimism about his recovery. However, his participation in the crucial second Test against South Africa remains a game-time call.
As the historic Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati gears up to host its first-ever Test, a fierce debate has resurfaced: is India’s strategy of constantly rotating venues actually undermining its legendary home advantage in Test cricket?