Former England cricketer Monty Panesar threw his weight behind Ravi Shastri, suggesting the Indian legend could be the perfect fit to take England's cricket team to the next level, after the Ashes debacle.
Former England cricketer Monty Panesar has said that India Test captain Shubman Gill is a complacent cricketer and he is not ready to captain all formats in international cricket.
Former England spinner Monty Panesar believes India's decision to hand Shubman Gill the ODI captaincy is a masterstroke, considering the 26-year-old, a "natural leader", is a type of player who thrives when given the responsibility.
England spinner Monty Panesar has cautioned India not to be nonchalant about facing "dangerous" Pakistan, as the two teams gear up to clash in the Asia Cup 2025 final, scheduled to be played at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.
India and England played their hearts out across the five Tests and settled for a hard-earned 2-2 series draw. India's tour of England, a series filled with emotions, drama and thrill, possibly had everything that a spectator could ask for.
Former England spinner Monty Panesar lauded the performances of the Indian bowlers for their exceptional performance in the fifth and final Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 against the Three Lions, which was played at The Oval in London.
Former England spinner Monty Panesar believes the world's best Jasprit Bumrah "has to play" the next Test against his former side in Manchester, considering it is a "must-win" contest for India.
Former England spinner Monty Panesar believes the "world's best" Jasprit Bumrah "must" return to India's final XI ahead of the crucial third Test at the expense of Prasidh Krishna against his former side at the 'Home of Cricket', Lord's.
Former left-arm spinner Monty Panesar believes India's biggest shortcoming is their ineffectivness to scalps 20 wickets in a Test match, a factor which could hinder them in the second contest against England in Birmingham.
Former spinner Monty Panesar believes India should consider giving a break to world number one Jasprit Bumrah, which could "enhance" their performance against England at Edgbaston.
Former left-arm spinner Monty Panesar has rated India as the "favourites" ahead of his former side, England, and believes that under the dynamic duo of head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman Gill, the tourists will triumph in the five-match Test series by a 2-0 margin.
India will play a five-match Test series against England, which is part of the 2025-27 ICC World Test Championship cycle. The series will be held from June 20 to August 4, with matches scheduled at Headingley in Leeds, Edgbaston in Birmingham, Lord's and The Oval in London, and Old Traffo