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‘Are players being incentivised enough?’: Ashwin raises alarm as Test cricket fights for survival
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.
KL Rahul's century put India in control against Afghanistan on Day 1, while Manav Suthar and Nangeyalia Kharote made their Test debuts. Meanwhile, Shreyas Iyer was named India's new T20I captain and V
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Why ICC allowed red-to-pink ball switch for Test matches & what this means for future of cricket
As a trial, the ICC is allowing Test matches to switch to a pink ball during bad-light interruptions. Here's why the idea emerged, how pink balls differ, and why players are divided.
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,
Shubman Gill created history during the one-off Test against Afghanistan by becoming the fastest Indian captain in terms of days to complete 1000 Test runs. The India skipper reached the milestone in just 15 innings,
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Shubman Gill Equals Steve Smith in Elite Test Captaincy Milestone During Afghanistan Test
Shubman Gill reached another major landmark during the Afghanistan Test, joining several legendary captains and continuing his impressive run as India's leader.
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.
ENGLAND are opening their test cricket season today against New Zealand at Lord’s. Ben Stokes’ side have been spotted wearing black armbands on the opening day. SunSport can reveal
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).
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.