Indian Skipper Suryakumar Yadav Breaks Silence on Asia Cup 2025 Playing XI Debate Between Sanju Samson and Jitesh Sharma

Image
Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav spoke about the debate over India’s playing XI in the Asia Cup 2025, particularly between Sanju Samson and Jitesh Sharma. “ I shall message you the playing XI. But yes, we are really taking good care of him. Don’t worry, we shall make the right decision,” Yadav said.
Post a Comment

The Forgotten Soul of Cricket: Why Test Matches Still Matter

The Forgotten Soul of Cricket: Why Test Matches Still Matter
Today's fast and furious Hindi generation, where T20 thrillers and leagues rule the headlines, often forgets the true soul of cricket — Test cricket. It sometimes feels like a forgotten chapter, but there is no purer form of the game than the Test format.
Here’s why every single cricket lover, no matter how young or old, must experience the greatness and determination of our heroes in a Test match at least once in their life:




• The Battle of Patience vs Pressure
T20s are about power-hitting and high-risk cricket, but Test cricket is about patience, respect towards opposition bowlers, adapting to match situations, and endurance.
Just imagine a bowler charging in on Day 4, still mentally strong and fired up, delivering with the same intensity as on the first morning. On the other hand, a batsman stands firm for 200 balls, battling not just for himself but for the team, while fielders crowd him at slips, leg-slip, silly mid-on, and short leg — every single one locked in concentration. This slow-burn tension builds drama you won’t find anywhere else.

• The Real Test of Skills
In T20s, one over can flip the game. But in Test cricket, you have to earn every single run and wicket with grit and precision. Pacers test your technique with pace and swing, spinners surprise you with variations, and batsmen stand like a wall, defending ball after ball.

It’s not just cricket — it’s chess on grass. Every move, every tactic, every decision matters.




> Some Stories That Stay Forever

The most iconic cricketing memories were written in Tests:
Laxman & Dravid’s Eden Gardens miracle, 2001
Ben Stokes’ Headingley epic, 2019

The Lord’s battle, 2021 — 60 unforgettable overs against England’s

Gabba Fortress Breach, 2021 — India’s young brigade conquering the unconquerable

Siraj’s fiery yorker at The Oval, 2025 — sealing the series 2-2


These aren’t just matches, they’re chapters of cricketing history.

You don’t have to choose between T20, ODI, or Test. Every format has its magic. But if you call yourself a true cricket fan, you owe it to yourself to watch a Test match — at least once. Because that’s where the game truly breathes.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

The Silent Warrior of No.3 – Cheteshwar Pujara Retires from International Cricket,End of an Era:

Image
The Silent Warrior of No.3 – Cheteshwar Pujara Retires from International Cricket From a 13-year-long career span, Cheteshwar Pujara played with patience, calmness, composure, clinical precision, and an old-school classical batting style. Absorbing the pressure with his unyielding approach towards the game, he has now decided to pack his bags from International Cricket. One of the greatest No.3 batsmen for India, the man carried billions of hopes as a saviour and carried forward the legacy of Rahul Dravid’s “The Wall” in Test cricket. He served as a red-ball specialist batter in his whole career with his bottom-hand technique and nonchalant toughness. Pujara added 7,195 runs in 103 Test matches with an average of 43.60, where he hammered 19 relentless tons and 35 noteworthy half-centuries. Meanwhile, he faced 16,217 balls in his career which clearly shows his temperament and approach in the Test format. With his customary shots and typical dogged batting style, ...
Read more

Sir Ravindra, the silent assassin - Jadeja!

Image
  Sir Ravindra, the silent assassin - Jadeja! On 24th May, when the BCCI officials announced the Indian squad for England 2025, everyone on social media was creating a buzz and raising a question mark on veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja's selection for the Test team, and also making stuff, creating memes that Rohit, Virat, and Ashwin are retired and now it's Jadeja's turn due to his ageing. 36-year-old young Sir Jadeja! Always the silent assassin with his contribution towards the nation. No PR! No drama! No controversies! No reaction to criticism! No unnecessary aggression! One and only dedication toward his game. Moreover, he never gave statements with words, he always proved his worth with bat, ball, and most importantly, his rocket arm. In the ongoing 'Tendulkar - Anderson Trophy' in England, Sir Ravindra Jadeja is invariably on the mark at every tense stage. When nothing goes right for India, everyone takes a deep breath an...
Read more

Australia A Tour of India, India A squad for two multi-day matches against Australia A announced

Image
Australia A Tour of India India A squad for two multi-day matches against Australia A announcedSquad:  Shreyas Iyer (C), Abhimanyu Easwaran, N Jagadeesan (WK), Sai Sudharsan, Dhruv Jurel (VC & WK), Devdutt Padikkal, Harsh Dubey, Ayush Badoni, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Tanush Kotian, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, Khaleel Ahmed, Manav Suthar, Yash Thakur  KL Rahul and Mohammed Siraj will be added to the squad for the 2nd multi-day match and will replace two players in the squad after the 1st multi-day match.
Read more