Krishnendu Banerjee

1 day ago | insidesport.in | Krishnendu Banerjee

Despite speculations about the postponement of India’s tour of Bangladesh in August, the white-ball series is likely to go ahead as planned. With deteriorating diplomatic ties between India and Bangladesh since the ouster of the Sheikh Hasina government in August last year, the fate of the IND vs BAN series looked bleak. However, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) hasn’t discussed a plan to postpone the tour. India will play three ODIs and as many T20Is starting August 17.

1 day ago | insidesport.in | Krishnendu Banerjee

With three months left for the Asia Cup 2025, official broadcaster Sony released a promotional poster, featuring India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. However, the 2nd biggest team in Asia, Pakistan, went missing. While many speculated that the Asia Cup would happen without Pakistan, all the rumours are untrue. There is no clarity on the continental tournament yet.

3 days ago | insidesport.in | Krishnendu Banerjee

Even in India’s defeat, the brightest spot was Rishabh Pant. India’s Test vice-captain became the second wicketkeeper-batter after Andy Flower to score twin tons. However, his majestic effort did not give India any positive result as England chased down 371 to win the Headingley Test. But there is a pattern. Pant has been the most unlucky player. Team India have never won a Test match away when Pant has scored a century. The Headingley Test wasn’t a one-off incident.

3 days ago | insidesport.in | Krishnendu Banerjee

The India Cricket Team has played 169 matches in England across three formats. Team India have won just nine Test matches, 45 ODIs and 6 T20Is. However, one venue where India haven’t had any luck is Edgbaston in Birmingham in Test cricket. Team India have played 8 matches in Birmingham, never winning any Tests at the venue. The first time India played a match at Edgbaston was back in 1967. But they are still looking for their first win a the venue.

3 days ago | insidesport.in | Krishnendu Banerjee

Catches win you matches. And India Cricket Team might have missed that lesson. As many as eight catches were dropped, a wicket was missed on a no-ball and numerous half-chances went down in the IND vs ENG 1st Test at Headingley. As a result, India ended up losing a Test match, despite five centuries from four batters. There was another part to India’s defeat. Out of India’s 835 runs in the Test match, the lower order contributed just 43 runs.