PSL vs IPL once more, BCCI might’ve stopped Kohli Take a look at retirement & Shreyas Iyer wronged?

The ICC World Take a look at Championship (WTC) closing between Australia and South Africa has lastly begun, with pacers ruling the roost on Day 1. South Africa thought that they had the Aussies coated however fifties from Steve Smith and Beau Webster took them previous 200. Then, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood backed it up as they’ve compelled a top-order collapse for the Proteas. Elsewhere, main developments saved coming in, together with a showdown between PSL and IPL as soon as once more. Additionally, Sourav Ganguly had some options for the Shubman Gill-led India touring England for 5 Checks.

BCCI ought to’ve made Kohli India Take a look at captain?

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri feels that BCCI might have dealt with Virat Kohli’s retirement higher. He means that a method they might have made positive Kohli continued to play Take a look at cricket and journey to England was by naming him India’s Take a look at captain after the Australia collection.

PSL vs IPL attributable to T20 World Cup

PSL 2026 would possibly conflict with IPL 2026, similar to it occurred this yr. The Champions Trophy was the explanation behind the 2 main franchise tournaments clashing in 2025, and the T20 World Cup 2026 would possibly play an element subsequent yr. PSL house owners weren’t happy with the conflict this yr, and that received’t change.

Shreyas Iyer deserved Take a look at spot

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly believes that Shreyas Iyer deserved to be named in India’s Take a look at squad for England. He talked about how effectively Shreyas carried out within the home circuit within the final 12 months, within the Champions Trophy and the IPL. He’s additionally addressed his brief ball weak spot. But, Shreyas wasn’t chosen.

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How Gill ought to handle Bumrah

Shubman Gill shouldn’t enable Jasprit Bumrah to bowl greater than 12 or 13 overs in a day through the India vs England Take a look at collection. That is Ganguly’s recommendation to India’s Take a look at captain. He desires different bowlers to step up and take the load off Bumrah’s again.

No place for Sudharsan in 1st Take a look at

It looks as if India’s prime six for the primary Take a look at match towards England is about. And it’ll be Sai Sudharsan and Abhimanyu Easwaran who received’t make the minimize. Presently practising in Beckenham, it appears like Karun Nair will bat at quantity three or 4 and Dhruv Jurel will slot in at 5 or 6.

How Pant ought to bat in IND vs ENG Checks

Now that Rishabh Pant has been named India’s Take a look at vice-captain, he wants to indicate extra accountability. Ganguly thinks that Pant shouldn’t undertake the identical method he did in Australia, the place he was simply blindly swinging his bat and didn’t need to play the circumstances.