Jasprit Bumrah left no stone unturned during India’s final practice ahead of the IND vs SA Test, bowling with a shortened run-up and laser focus on length—signaling his readiness for red-ball combat at Eden Gardens.
Team India’s first practice session ahead of the IND vs SA Test in Kolkata saw Shubman Gill dive deep into red-ball prep and Jasprit Bumrah bowl solo among pacers—signaling serious intent.
Cricket legend Ian Botham has slammed England’s minimal warm-up schedule ahead of the Ashes, while batting coach Marcus Trescothick argues it’s the unavoidable reality of the modern game.
Star batter Shubman Gill has expressed deep distress over the deadly Red Fort car explosion that killed 12, as heightened security envelops Kolkata ahead of the crucial India vs South Africa Test series.
Shaheen Afridi reveals he accepted the Pakistan ODI captaincy only after Mohammad Rizwan voluntarily stepped down, calling him a ‘good human’ and pledging a team-first leadership approach.
Veteran spinner R Ashwin lauds Shubman Gill’s exceptional form and adaptability across formats, calling him ‘on a purple patch’ just days before India’s Test series opener against South Africa on November 14.