With India trailing 1–2 in the five-match Test series against England, Old Trafford’s 4th Test (July 23–27, 2025) has become pivotal. In a strong show of intent, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has sent an unmistakable message: Jasprit Bumrah must feature—if not, it sends a message that India isn’t fighting for the […]
As the fourth Test between India and England approaches at Old Trafford (July 23–27, 2025), Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is quietly chasing a rare feat. He’s on track to become only the second visiting batter—after the great Sir Garfield Sobers—to score 1,000+ Test runs in England while batting at No. 6 or lower. From his debut in
Cricket’s run‑machines don’t come much fresher than Joe Root. As of mid‑2025, he has amassed over 13,259 Test runs, leaving him a mere 120 runs behind Ricky Ponting, the current second‑highest Test run‑scorer with 13,378 runs, and trailing only Sachin Tendulkar’s iconic 15,921. With his 156 Test appearances and a stellar batting average of 50.80,
On July 18, 2025, former Indian all‑rounder Irfan Pathan took to social media to firmly reject a widely circulated statement that falsely attributed criticism of Jasprit Bumrah’s workload management to him. The quote suggested Pathan had questioned India’s strategy in using Bumrah in shorter spells—but Pathan clarified that he never made such comments. What Actually
As Team India gears up to face England in the 4th Test at Old Trafford (July 23–27, 2025), a fierce debate surrounds vice-captain Rishabh Pant. Should India play him purely as a batter, risking fitness, or allow him to keep the gloves—and the injury from Lord’s remains a key concern? Assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate
Kingston, Jamaica, July 2025 — West Indies’ iconic all‑rounder Andre “Dre Russ” Russell will bid an emphatic farewell to international cricket with the first two T20Is against Australia at Sabina Park, his home ground, on July 20 and 22. The announcement closes a 15‑year journey that transformed global T20 cricket. A Legacy of Power and
