September 2, 2026

Narendra Hirwani’s Test career began with one of the most extraordinary debuts in Indian cricket. At just 19, the leg-spinner returned match figures of 16 for 136 against the West Indies in Madras, taking eight wickets in each innings. He also dismissed Viv Richards twice as India won by 255 runs. The start was followed […]

The BCCI is set to review India’s recent struggles away from home, along with the team’s growing fitness concerns, with coach Gautam Gambhir, chief selector Ajit Agarkar and Centre of Excellence head VVS Laxman scheduled to meet the board in Mumbai on Thursday. The meeting comes after a difficult stretch for Indian cricket. India was