Author: CT Staff
India’s National Cricket Team batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has openly contradicted head coach Gautam Gambhir over his comments regarding the pitch for the first Test against South Africa at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The match, which ended in a disappointing 30-run loss for India, has sparked widespread debate about the nature of the pitch and its role in the defeat. While Gambhir appeared to accept full responsibility for the conditions, Kotak has revealed a different perspective, suggesting that no one actually wanted such a deteriorated surface. Gautam Gambhir’s Comments After the match, Gautam Gambhir took to the media and stated…
As England prepare to face Australia in the opening Test of the 2025 Ashes series, anticipation is high for a fresh start on Australian soil. The visitors are keen to erase painful memories of previous tours, including the unforgettable moment when Rory Burns was bowled around his legs on the very first ball of the 2021–22 series. With Ben Stokes at the helm, England aim to break a long-standing drought, having failed to win a single Test match in Australia since their triumphant 2010–11 campaign. This time, however, the visitors arrive with renewed confidence and an aggressive approach that has…
Former India cricketer Manoj Tiwary openly criticised head coach Gautam Gambhir following India’s 30-run defeat to South Africa in the first Test at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Tiwary specifically targeted the team environment under Gambhir, suggesting it played a role in the early retirement of senior players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma from Test cricket. Tiwary Criticises Gambhir Over Team Environment “Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma wanted to play more, were deliberately removed by Gautam Gambhir,” Tiwary told India Today. The former cricketer dismissed Gambhir’s claim that India is undergoing a “transition phase,” arguing that the team did not need one. “This…
Shubman Gill’s injury has placed India in an unexpected leadership dilemma as they prepare for the remaining matches against South Africa. After missing the second Test in Kolkata due to a neck injury, Gill is now doubtful for the upcoming three-match ODI series, forcing the management to reconsider their captaincy plans at a crucial time. India trail 0-1 in the Test series and must win the second match in Guwahati on November 22 to avoid another series defeat under coach Gautam Gambhir.Shubman Gill suffered a neck injury during the first Test in Kolkata, an incident that forced him to retire…
Sri Lanka enter the second match of the Pakistan T20I Tri-Series 2025 with several late adjustments to their squad, creating both uncertainty and opportunity as they prepare to face Zimbabwe. With key changes affecting leadership and bowling resources, the team will rely heavily on its batting depth to set the tone. Sri Lanka will begin their innings with Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis, who will also take up wicketkeeping duties. Nissanka, now a central figure in Sri Lanka’s T20 setup, has shown consistent form over the past few years and will be expected to anchor the early overs Start of…
India’s defeat to South Africa in Kolkata has triggered serious discussions about the team’s current direction and readiness for the World Test Championship (WTC). The loss, coming soon after a surprising whitewash at home against New Zealand, has raised concerns about whether India’s standards and expectations match the actual strengths of the side. With a new captain and a relatively inexperienced head coach in charge, questions are being asked about whether it is realistic to expect top-level performances during this transitional phase.India’s performance has come under intense scrutiny, and former Indian batter Robin Uthappa has been among those urging a…
India’s second Test against South Africa is shaping up to be a crucial encounter after the first match ended in defeat. While captain Shubman Gill is sidelined due to a neck injury, young Indian batsmen Sai Sudharsan and Dhruv Jurel caught attention during an optional practice session at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Both were seen batting with only one pad, a risky drill usually reserved for improving technique and footwork against spin bowling. Despite the potential danger, the two spent hours perfecting this skill. Sai Sudharsan Prepares for the Guwahati Test After losing the first Test of the two-match series,…
Australia may be heading into the 2025-26 Ashes with their weakest XI in over a decade, but they remain the team to beat. England, fielding what many consider their strongest squad in years, faces the daunting task of challenging a side that hasn’t lost an Ashes series at home since 2010-11. Team has dominated the last three home Ashes series with emphatic 5-0, 4-0, and 4-0 victories, underscoring their dominance on home soil. Veteran Core Shows Signs of Age The current Australian squad is dominated by veterans. Cameron Green is the only player in his 20s, while the rest of…
Veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar has offered strong support to India’s young captain Shubman Gill, saying the batter is fully capable of handling his own workload despite growing concerns after a neck injury forced him out of the first Test against South Africa. With India now unsure about Gill’s availability for the second Test in Guwahati, his fitness and leadership have suddenly become major talking points. Gill’s Injury Puts Second Test in Question Gill suffered the injury during India’s first innings of the opening Test at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. After facing only three balls, he appeared uncomfortable, called for immediate medical…
Babar Azam’s return to form looked promising just a few days ago when he finally ended his long century drought. But cricket can be a brutally unpredictable game. Barely a week after being praised again as Pakistan’s batting backbone, Babar has now found himself in the middle of a statistic that no top batter enjoys seeing next to their name. During Pakistan’s T20I tri-series opener against Zimbabwe in Rawalpindi, Babar fell for a three-ball duck. Zimbabwe’s Brad Evans trapped him LBW early in the chase of 148, leaving fans stunned and briefly putting Pakistan on shaky ground before the team…