Author: Virat Verma

The much-awaited five-match Test series between India and England is set to begin on June 20. The first Test will be played at the Headingley Stadium in Leeds. This series marks the beginning of India’s campaign in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle and also opens a new chapter in India’s Test history. With senior players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma having retired from Test cricket, Shubman Gill has been appointed as the new captain of the Indian team. Under Gill’s leadership, the squad looks youthful and relatively inexperienced in English conditions. As a result, this tour…

India’s Five-Test Series Against England Marks New Era in Indian Test Cricket The five-match Test series between India and England, starting June 20 at Headingley, Leeds, marks the beginning of a new era in Indian Test cricket. This is the first time India will tour England without stalwarts like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravichandran Ashwin, who have retired from Test cricket. Led by Shubman Gill and coached by Gautam Gambhir, this young Indian side aims to kick off the 2025–27 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle on a strong note. The 18-member squad is filled with young and promising talents.…

Team India, led by Shubman Gill, will begin their England tour with the first Test starting on June 20 in Leeds. India is scheduled to play five Test matches on this tour. However, before the tour begins, there has been a major change in the Indian squad. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) initially announced an 18-member squad for the series, but one more player has now been added for the first Test. This surprise inclusion is none other than fast bowler Harshit Rana. The BCCI announced this update through a press release on Tuesday. In the…

In the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL), a ball tampering controversy erupted involving R Ashwin-led Dindigul Dragons. Siechem Madurai Panthers accused the Dragons of tampering with the ball using a “chemical-laced towel” during their match on June 14 in Salem. However, both Dindigul Dragons and their captain R Ashwin were later cleared of all ball-tampering allegations by the TNPL authorities. According to a report by Cricinfo, the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) stated that a review found no evidence of any tampering during the match. It is understood that the towels in question were provided by the state cricket body…

A historic moment unfolded in the T20 Tri-Series 2025 being held in Glasgow, Scotland, when the second T20 match between Nepal and the Netherlands not only ended in a tie but also witnessed three Super Overs — a first in cricket history. This thrilling encounter, played at the Titwood ground, took the excitement levels of fans to a whole new level. Three Super Overs in One Match Batting first, the Netherlands scored 152 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in 20 overs. Nepal’s spinners, especially Sandeep Lamichhane and Lalit Rajbanshi, bowled impressively and prevented the Netherlands from putting up…

Former South African cricketer and ex-Team India coach Gary Kirsten has finally opened up about the real reason he stepped down as the head coach of the Pakistan cricket team’s white-ball squads. Kirsten revealed that he would be open to returning to the role in the future—but only if there is no outside interference in the team’s operations. Kirsten had taken over as Pakistan’s white-ball coach (ODI and T20I) in April 2024, while Jason Gillespie was appointed as the Test coach. However, within just six months, Kirsten chose to step down. He has now been replaced by Mike Hesson. What…

Former Indian cricketer and father of Yuvraj Singh, Yograj Singh, has launched a scathing attack on the Indian selectors over the changes made to the national team after the 2011 ODI World Cup. In a media interview, Yograj accused the selectors of ruining the careers of key players who were part of India’s historic World Cup triumph. India had won the 2011 World Cup after 28 years, with legends like Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir, Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh, and Zaheer Khan playing pivotal roles. However, Yograj Singh claimed that soon after this victory, these very players were gradually…

Saturday, 14 June, was a historic and memorable day for South Africa as they won their first ICC trophy in 27 years. In the final of the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025, South Africa defeated Australia by five wickets to claim the title. Despite losing the final, Australia remains the No. 1 Test team in the ICC rankings. Interestingly, even after their WTC triumph, South Africa has not overtaken Australia in the rankings. South Africa Moves to No. 2 in Test Rankings The victory in the WTC final did help South Africa climb in the ICC Test Rankings. They moved…

Former South African captain AB de Villiers has revealed that Virat Kohli didn’t speak to him for several months. The reason? Kohli was reportedly upset after de Villiers accidentally revealed Anushka Sharma’s pregnancy. Last year, Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma welcomed their second child, but before the official announcement, de Villiers had already revealed the news that Kohli was expecting again. “I’m Glad He’s Talking to Me Again” In a conversation with Cricket.com, de Villiers said: “He has been in touch with me over the last six months, thank God! Because when they were expecting their second child, I…

The ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 is set to begin on 30 September, with the opening match between host India and Sri Lanka at the historic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The much-awaited India vs Pakistan match will also be a part of the tournament, and its date and venue have now been revealed. India vs Pakistan on 5 October in Colombo The high-voltage clash between India and Pakistan will take place on 5 October at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. As per the agreement between the ICC, PCB, and BCCI, the Pakistan team will play all their…