India's one-off Test against Afghanistan (June 6-10) has no bearing on World Test Championship (WTC) standings as Afghanistan isn't part of the WTC cycle. India aims to sharpen red-ball skills ahead of crucial WTC matches, while Afghanistan seeks to test itself against a Test powerhouse.
Kuldeep Yadav is prioritizing Test cricket for the upcoming Afghanistan series, using his IPL break for red-ball preparation. He aims to deliver breakthroughs and acknowledges the shift from T20s, emphasizing patience and consistency.
15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's record-breaking IPL 2026 season has ignited a debate about his inclusion in the Indian cricket team. While some former cricketers advocate for fast-tracking him, others, like Sanjay Manjrekar, urge caution, emphasizing the difference between T20 and red-ball cricket and the importance of the player's own aspirations.
India's Test squad has arrived in New Chandigarh for a one-off Test against Afghanistan starting June 6. This match is crucial for India to regain confidence in Test cricket after a previous series defeat and prepare for upcoming tours.
Bangladesh defeated Pakistan by 104 runs in the first Test in Dhaka, driven by Nahid Rana's match-defining bowling performance. This victory marks Bangladesh's third consecutive Test win against Pakistan and their first home Test win against the visitors.
England captain took new ball along with two victims in 11 overs in Championship comeback for Durham against WorcestershireTo little fanfare, Ben Stokes has slipped out of the shorter formats. His last one-day international was at the 2023 World Cup, his last Twenty20 international helped England win its equivalent a year earlier. His most recent white-ball match of any description came during the Hundred in 2024, a tournament he has since shouldered arms to.Red-ball cricket is the thing that gets the England captain’s juices flowing these days and had he not fractured his cheekbone in the nets back in February, the plan was to be available for Durham from the start of the season. Fair play, given the additional money he could earn by diversifying in his final years. Continue reading...
In the end it doesn’t matter if you prefer the IPL or red-ball cricket, or which is better. The war is overApril is the cruellest month,Breeding likes on the feed (nets with Virat). Continue reading...
