The BCCI has released a stunning behind-the-scenes video of Team India’s red-ball preparations at Eden Gardens, highlighting captain Shubman Gill’s 90-minute net session as the squad gears up for the opening Test against South Africa.
Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif asserts that if Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Jasprit Bumrah were to enter the IPL auction 2026, Bumrah would command the biggest paycheck—thanks to his generational impact as a match-winning bowler.
Following Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran’s reported consent to move to Rajasthan Royals, Chennai Super Kings face a major rebuild—and R Ashwin has already hinted at their next big targets: Sanju Samson and Ruturaj Gaikwad.
Former KKR player Manvinder Bisla has strongly defended head coach Gautam Gambhir against allegations of favouritism in Harshit Rana’s selection, calling the criticism baseless and highlighting Rana’s standout performance against Australia.
Babar Azam has now gone 55 consecutive international innings without a century—tying Virat Kohli’s record for the longest such drought by a top-order batter in modern cricket.
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.