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India spinner Kuldeep Yadav emphasizes that the next 4-5 years will be crucial in defining his red-ball career, stating he will focus on fitness and performance to hold his spot. Kuldeep also acknowledges that playing all formats for India is a "luxury."

Australia's Steve Smith delivers a sharp counter-sledge to Monty Panesar's controversial Ashes strategy, where the former England spinner urged the team to use the 'sandpaper' incident against Smith. Smith’s 'Mastermind' jab exposed Panesar’s suggestion.

Manoj Tiwary made explosive claims that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli "wanted to keep playing Test cricket" but retired because of the "atmosphere created around them" and the "unnecessary transition" narrative. He claims the seniors were phased out.

Sourav Ganguly dismissed rumors of Gautam Gambhir's sacking, stating: "There's no question of removing Gautam Gambhir at this stage." He argued that India's focus must shift to playing on better, more balanced pitches and backing the current Gambhir-Gill leadership combination, not resorting to knee-jerk reactions after one loss.

All you need to know about Vanshika, the fiancée of Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav. Vanshika is a LIC professional from Lucknow and has been Kuldeep's childhood friend turned partner. They got engaged in June 2025 and are set to marry in late November 2025.

Aakash Chopra revealed his choice for Shubman Gill's replacement in the 2nd Test: Ruturaj Gaikwad. Chopra argued that with Sai Sudharsan and Devdutt Padikkal being left-handers, India needs a right-handed batter like the in-form Gaikwad to counter off-spinner Simon Harmer.

Following India's 30-run loss chasing 124, an ex-cricketer suggested the result would have been different had injured captain Shubman Gill been available. Head Coach Gambhir admitted, "We always knew we were one down," confirming Gill's absence due to the neck spasm was crucial in the 93-run collapse.

Mohammad Kaif claimed the Eden Gardens loss was due to fear, stating, "Players ko apne pe belief kam ho gaya hai." He blamed the management's lack of backing and chopping and changing (citing Sarfaraz Khan, Sai Sudharsan) for creating a state of "insecurity" where players are "sab darr ke khel rahe hain."

Anil Kumble named Sai Sudharsan as the 'frontrunner' to replace the injured Shubman Gill for the 2nd Test vs SA. Kumble cautioned against Devdutt Padikkal, warning that too many left-handers would benefit spinner Simon Harmer, who tormented India in the 1st Test.

Harbhajan Singh launched a brutal attack on the Indian team management after the 30-run loss to SA, stating, "RIP to Test cricket, they have completely destroyed it." The comment was a severe condemnation of the strategy of preparing extreme rank-turners that finish matches inside three days.