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Sunday, September 28, 2025
TopicIndian Cricket

Topic: Indian Cricket

Rohit Sharma to be ‘rested’ for 5th Test against Australia, Jasprit Bumrah to lead

Coach Gautam Gambhir has refused to confirm whether Sharma would be at the toss Friday morning, saying he would take a call after looking at the pitch.

From ‘next Tendulkar’ to unsold at IPL auction, Prithvi is looking for The Shaw Redemption

Boy wonder Prithvi Shaw is at a crossroads. He can outrun his ‘reputation’ or fade away. Those who have known him long say he has been at this crossroads before & can mount another comeback.

Kohli, Rohit avoiding domestic cricket breaks a cardinal rule—get the basics right

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

Pakistanis say India’s 3-0 loss to New Zealand is ‘karma’, a ‘massive wake-up call’

While India lost the final Test against New Zealand in Mumbai, Pakistan, in a recent home series against England, showcased their spin prowess to bounce back and win the series 2-1.

Golden era of Indian Test cricket is fading. It’s time ageing superstars moved out

ThePrint view on the most important issues.

From Kolkata Test to World Cup win as spectator, how cricket came full circle for Ganguly

In ‘Gully Gully’, Aditya Iyer, looks at the story of a team brimming with legends & the game’s forgotten heroes: nameless and faceless Indian fans, emerging from all those gullies.

A part of Tiger Pataudi’s legacy is glossed over—cricket commentary

Indian Cricket: Then and Now captures the evolution of cricket in India. The book discussion was a gathering of old colleagues, each a bottomless pit of cricket content.

Shikhar Dhawan announces retirement from all cricket formats

Throughout his career, the veteran opener appeared in 34 Tests, 167 ODIs & 68 T20Is for India.

T20 WC win is a turning point for Indian cricket—now begins the end of Rohit-Kohli era

Heartbreaks, anger, blame game, pressure, efforts, and sacrifices—that has been the story of Indian cricket over the past 13 years. Let's just hope any future interregnum doesn’t last this long.

Debt, poor mental health — Cricketer David Johnson’s death hints at troubles of ‘forgotten’ players

David had retired from international cricket at 31, rejected by Indian selectors after playing only 2 test matches. He allegedly jumped to death from his balcony last week.

On Camera

We can’t just blame Muslims and Englishmen for shattered Hindu unity: RSS chief Deoras

In May 1974, RSS chief Madhukar Dattatraya Deoras spoke at a lecture series in Pune about caste-based discrimination and social equality within the Hindu fold.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.