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Afghanistan tour of India, 2026Talking Points: Gill's march, Kishan's dream return and India's growing depth

Everything of note from the second ODI between India and Afghanistan in Lucknow

 

Everything of note from the second ODI between India and Afghanistan in Lucknow

Afghanistan tour of India, 2026Washington Sundar's value beyond the headlines

In a Test dominated by centuries, near-centuries and a dream debut, Washington Sundar's contribution was easy to overlook

 

In a Test dominated by centuries, near-centuries and a dream debut, Washington Sundar's contribution was easy to overlook

Afghanistan tour of India, 2026From Bengaluru to Mullanpur: Eight years on, a familiar story for Afghanistan

Afghanistan are still trying to learn a format they rarely get the opportunity to play. But they play a Test roughly every 8 and a half months, reflecting a dire lack of exposure at the top level

 

Afghanistan are still trying to learn a format they rarely get the opportunity to play. But they play a Test roughly every 8 and a half months, reflecting a dire lack of exposure at the top level

Afghanistan tour of India, 2026A tale of two hundreds, two 80s, and unfinished stories

While opportunities were seized in Mullanpur, they were also left unconverted even as India's batting lineup posted a mammoth first-innings total

 

While opportunities were seized in Mullanpur, they were also left unconverted even as India's batting lineup posted a mammoth first-innings total

Afghanistan tour of India, 2026From Titans net bowler to Test hero: The long-awaited rise of Manav Suthar

Aashish Kapoor sheds light on how Gujarat Titans helped shape India's new spin sensation Manav Suthar

 

Aashish Kapoor sheds light on how Gujarat Titans helped shape India's new spin sensation Manav Suthar

Afghanistan tour of India, 2026Against conditions, Mohammad Saleem finds a way through

Rather than relying on pace or extravagant movement, Saleem built his success on repetition

 

Rather than relying on pace or extravagant movement, Saleem built his success on repetition

Making a markRevs, control and wickets: Suthar makes a compelling first impression

The 23-year-old provided an early glimpse of why India have invested in him and why he could have a role to play in the next phase of India's spin evolution

 

The 23-year-old provided an early glimpse of why India have invested in him and why he could have a role to play in the next phase of India's spin evolution

Mullanpur TestSudharsan's 81 offers reassurance in India's problem position

India's No. 3 position has lacked continuity and certainty in recent years, but Sai Sudharsan's latest outing hinted at a batter beginning to establish himself there

 

India's No. 3 position has lacked continuity and certainty in recent years, but Sai Sudharsan's latest outing hinted at a batter beginning to establish himself there

Afghanistan tour of India 2026Onus is with ICC: Pybus on more Test opportunities for Afghanistan

Ahead of the one-off Test against India, the new head coach also acknowledged on predecessor Jonathan Trott's work with the team

 

Ahead of the one-off Test against India, the new head coach also acknowledged on predecessor Jonathan Trott's work with the team

Afghanistan tour of India 2026Gambhir's balancing act with a team in transition

Since Gautam Gambhir has taken over as India's head coach, the team has lost ten Tests

 

Since Gautam Gambhir has taken over as India's head coach, the team has lost ten Tests