Vishal Tiwari

1 week ago | firstpost.com | Vishal Tiwari

India’s Test team is entering a new era after the retirement of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravichandran Ashwin. Shubman Gill, one of the most promising young batters, has been given the mantle of the captaincy. Thestarting 20 June. It is going to be a tough challenge for Gill, given that he has never captained a Test match before. Shubman Gill’s journey in red-ball cricket began with the 2020-21 tour of Australia, where he made a name for himself with a match-winning knock at the Gabba.

2 weeks ago | firstpost.com | Vishal Tiwari

KL Rahulhas not been a part of the Indian T20I setup for a long time. The last time he played a T20I match for India was back in the 2022 T20 World Cup, where the Men in Blue lost to England in the semifinals and got knocked out of the competition. However, before that Rahul was a regular feature in the T20I side thanks to his explosive performances at the start of his international career and in various seasons of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

3 weeks ago | firstpost.com | Vishal Tiwari

In a surprising move, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma on Thursday announced his retirement from Test cricket while confirming that he would still be available for selection in ODIs. On the other hand, there are reports suggesting that Virat Kohli might also retire from Tests very soon. If that happens, it will be a big turning point for the Indian Test cricket team. For the past 10 to 15 years, Rohit and Kohli have been key players in India’s batting line-up and the core leadership group.

1 month ago | firstpost.com | Vishal Tiwari

The second El Clasico of theIndian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI) is set to take place this Sunday, 20 April, at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. This match will be huge for both teams, especially for MS Dhoni-led CSK, who are fighting to stay alive in the playoff race. All eyes will be on Dhoni, who is dealing with injury concerns, as he was seen limping upon arrival in Mumbai ahead of the much-anticipated game.

1 month ago | firstpost.com | Vishal Tiwari

World Chess Champion D Gukesh has opened up on the complexities that have made Freestyle Chess a formidable test even for an elite player like him. Speaking after a tough outing in the Paris leg of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour 2025, the 18-year-old highlighted why adapting to this unorthodox format has been a challenge for him. The Paris leg of the Freestyle Chess concluded this week, withMagnus Carlsen taking top prize.