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Legendary opener Sunil Gavaskar has issued a scathing critique of India’s current cricketing culture, directly linking the team’s shocking 93 all out against South Africa to a systemic neglect of domestic cricket. In a pointed warning to head coach Gautam Gambhir, Gavaskar argued that skipping the Ranji Trophy leaves batters mentally and technically unprepared for the rigors of Test cricket, especially on challenging pitches.

Legendary batter Cheteshwar Pujara has issued a stark, no-nonsense verdict on India’s shocking home defeat to South Africa. Dismissing the ‘transition phase’ narrative, Pujara insists that with world-class talent like Jaiswal and Gill in the side, such a collapse points to a far deeper, systemic problem.

In a stunning and optimistic forecast, former England captain Michael Vaughan has declared the 2025 Ashes will end in a 2-2 draw, with England snatching a historic win in Perth. His prediction hinges on a major setback for Australia: the potential absence of their pace spearheads, Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood.

Former England captain Nasser Hussain has issued a stark warning: despite their revolutionary ‘Bazball’ approach, England remain underdogs for the 2025 Ashes. With a 15-Test winless streak in Australia looming large, Hussain believes this series is the ultimate test of their new philosophy.

With captain Shubman Gill a major doubt for the crucial Guwahati Test due to a neck spasm, India faces a tough call. Former great Anil Kumble has thrown his weight behind one candidate, but the other has a compelling case too. Who gets the nod?

After India’s shocking 93 all out against South Africa, former star Mohammad Kaif didn’t hold back. He slammed the current team management, pointing to a lack of player security and inconsistent selections that are crippling the side’s performance at home.