Rishabh Pant is set to become only the second wicketkeeper to captain India in Tests, following in the footsteps of the legendary MS Dhoni during the 2nd Test against South Africa in Guwahati.
England captain Ben Stokes has weighed in on the Steve Smith vs Joe Root debate, calling Smith one of the greatest batters of their generation ahead of the Ashes.
Shubman Gill remains off the field with a neck spasm, casting doubt on his availability for the 2nd Test. Meanwhile, Guwahati’s green-tinged pitch is drawing attention.
In a setback for Team India, all-rounder Hardik Pandya will miss the ODI series against South Africa as his comeback is carefully managed after a quadriceps injury.
In a landmark IPL trade that has sent shockwaves through the cricketing world, star batter Sanju Samson has officially joined the Chennai Super Kings, donning the iconic yellow jersey with tears of joy—and leaving behind a legacy at Rajasthan Royals.
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.