While the changes to Test cricket have already come into effect with the beginning of the 2025–27 World Test Championship cycle, the white-ball changes will be implemented from July 2.
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‘Too much like us’: Steve Waugh praises Virat Kohli after Test retirement
To illustrate Waugh’s point, here’s how good Kohli was. While he made his debut in Tests in 2011 against the West Indies, Kohli scored his first ton in Australia at Adelaide a year later. That same year, he went on to score two more Test centuries and then scripted one of the most talked about career peaks in cricket.
Shubman Gill to lead India in England Tests; Rishabh Pant appointed VC
At 25 years of age, Gill will be India’s fifth youngest Test captain after Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi (21), Sachin Tendulkar (23), Kapil Dev (24) and Ravi Shastri (25).
Rohit Sharma hangs his boots in Test cricket, to play ODIs
Having already retired from T20 Internationals after leading India to the World Cup trophy last year, the 38-year-old Rohit will now only be seen captaining the national team in the ODI format.
West Indies legend Clive Lloyd feels all cricket boards across the globe should have equal financial support to look after the game
When he was asked “is the financial clout of the three superpowers — the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), England Cricket Board (ECB) and Cricket Australia (CA) — hampering the equality of cricket”, the Guyanese-British former cricketer said, “Everybody should get the same thing.”
Looking forward to Seales, Athanaze’s performances in India-Windies series: Jimmy Adams
Speaking with former West Indies cricket captain and outgoing Director of Cricket West Indies, Connected to India asked him about his take on the upcoming India-West Indies series as well as his perspective on the upcoming cricket World Cup.
40 years on, India remembers its first ever cricket World Cup triumph
Indians everywhere commemorated the 40th anniversary of the nation’s first cricket World Cup triumph. The stunning upset victory cemented the special place in the country’s hearts for cricket and led to it becoming India’s most popular sport.
The phenomenon of cricket: Unraveling India’s enduring love for the game
Cricket in India holds an unparalleled status, transcending the boundaries of sport to become a deeply ingrained part of the nation’s culture and identity.
Two pitches readied for World Test Championship final over oil protesters’ threats
Following threats from disruptive elements, the International Cricket Council (ICC) stated that it has had two pitches prepared for the World Test Championship Final between India and Australia.
Australian cricket legend Shane Warne dead at 52
Legendary Australian cricketer Shane Warne has died aged 52. He passed away in Koh Samui, Thailand, of a suspected heart attack.
