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Topic: Test cricket

Virat Kohli to Glenn Maxwell—2025 was the year of big cricket retirements

Here is ThePrint's list of notable retirements of cricketers in 2025.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.

From ‘chokers’ to champions—how the South African cricket team has undergone a transformation

South Africa is now holding a mirror to the world. It is led by a Black African captain, powered by a diverse group of players, and has just won the WTC and a series in India while sitting atop the Test rankings.

Chopping, changing & chasing illusions—Gambhir’s fixations laid bare as India’s Test aura fades

For 12 years, India didn't lose a home Test series. That ended in 2024 with 0–3 loss to NZ. Now a 0–2 drubbing by South Africa raises serious questions about Gambhir’s coaching.

Temba Bavuma’s racial humiliation at Eden Gardens stains India’s anti-apartheid legacy

Temba Bavuma highlighted the irony of facing racism in India, a brown-skinned nation that had stood firmly against apartheid. If there was ever a figurative slap in the face, this was it.

BCCI’s six-session pitch in Kolkata shows arrogant contempt for Test cricket and fans

ThePrint view on the most important issues.

Cheteshwar Pujara was a guardian of Test cricket. He stood for patience & grit

ThePrint view on the most important issues.

Verbal spats to fiery send-offs, India-England Test series ended all square, but not without drama

While the series will be remembered for the fierce contest, records, centuries & five-wicket hauls, several moments added spice to the clash, creating tense & high-stakes moments.

Trump, an elected dictator, is torching India-US trust built over three decades

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

NEP’s true potential is unrealised

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

On Camera

What can be expected from the ongoing talks in Islamabad? Odds of resolution remain slim

The initial ceasefire functioned less as a resolution and more as a pause—an opportunity for both sides to recalibrate, while claiming victory.

India bond yields rise as RBI moves to drain liquidity, lift overnight rates

New Delhi: India’s sovereign bond yields rose after the central bank announced its first step this year to drain cash from the banking system,...

Army promotes Col Purohit, acquitted in 2008 Malegaon blast case, to Brigadier; to not retire yet

This means he will serve Indian Army for a minimum of another 2 years as Brigadier, unless he picks up the next rank of Major General.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.