Next 4–5 years are very important for me in Test cricket, says Kuldeep Yadav

IANS | November 20, 2025 5:08 PM

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) India spinner Kuldeep Yadav believes that the next 4-5 years are very important for him in red-ball cricket, and he wants to shape those years by focusing on fitness and performance. Kuldeep, who has long been overlooked in Test cricket, acknowledged that playing across formats for India is a luxury and he is enjoying every bit of it.

Chopra backs Indian team to adapt quicker to Guwahati pitch despite many unknowns

IANS | November 20, 2025 3:24 PM

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) There are many vital elements of intrigue with the ACA Stadium in Guwahati becoming India's 28th Test venue when the second India-South Africa game begins on Saturday. With India having a 30-run humbling loss on a spin-friendly pitch inside three days at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, how the surface would behave in Guwahati is the cynosure of everyone’s eyes.

Ashes: England look to silence Australia, crowd & critics in Perth

IANS | November 20, 2025 1:12 PM

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) Australia and England are set to renew their rivalry when they clash in the opening Test of the Ashes series at the Optus Stadium in Perth. On Friday, in the early hours of the morning, Brendon McCullum and his team will start their campaign to achieve something no England team has managed since the glory days of 2011: winning the Ashes overseas.

Josh Inglis added to CA XI squad for four-day clash against England Lions

IANS | November 20, 2025 11:54 AM

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) Wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis has been included in the CA XI squad for the upcoming four-day match against the England Lions at Lilac Hill. Caelan Maladay has also been named as a replacement for Aidan O’Connor from last week’s squad announcement.