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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.

India captain Shubman Gill was admitted to the ICU (precautionary) after suffering a severe neck spasm on Day 2 of the IND vs SA 1st Test. He is officially ruled out of the remainder of the Test and his fitness for the 2nd Test in Guwahati is highly doubtful.

Sarfaraz Khan finally breaks his silence on being excluded from India & India A squads. He maintains, "There is no frustration," highlighting his four consistent domestic seasons despite his recent slump in the Ranji Trophy.

Following Mohammed Shami’s trade to LSG for ₹10 crore, Irfan Pathan predicts a massive comeback for the pacer, claiming he will "bowl with a rocket attached to his back" in IPL 2026. Analysis on Shami’s fitness and LSG role.