Ravichandran Ashwin stresses that revitalizing first-class cricket is crucial for Test cricket's future, a global concern. He noted that while the BCCI has improved domestic salaries, players need stronger incentives to choose the demanding red-ball game.

India and Afghanistan lock horns at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh.

KL Rahul smashed a hundred after being promoted as India’s vice-captain in Test cricket against Afghanistan in New Chandigarh, delivering a poised statement with his knock.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was simply sensational in IPL 2026, and former Indian spin legend Ravichandran Ashwin had something important to say about the 15-year-old.

The real legacy of Test cricket’s ‘Fab Four’ shines bright at Lord’s - ‘IT’S ALWAYS A SPECIAL TEST’: Kane Williamson is likely to be making his final appearance at the hallowed ground and Harry Latham-Coyle outlines how New Zealand legend Martin Crowe’s prescient remarks on his compatriot,

India named Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in their T20 squad on Saturday, handing the 15-year-old sensation his maiden international call-up after a string of breathtaking performances in the domestic league.

Ashwin finished his international cricket career in December 2024 with 765 scalps across formats - the second-highest for India, only behind Anil Kumble (953). His tally of 537 wickets for India in Test cricket is also second only to Anil Kumble (619).

The PCA New Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur becomes the 31st and India's newest venue to host a Men's International Test match