Batting great Rahul Dravid feels with 'impactful' Steve Smith and David Warner back in their ranks this time around, India will face stiff challenge in their Test tour of Australia later this year. The disgraced duo of Smith and Warner missed India's historic away Test series win over Australia in 2018 because of their one-year bans for their involvement in the infamous ball-tampering episode in South Africa.
Dravid said Sri Lanka tour can't be looked at as an India 'A' tour where most players get to play.
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly emphasised the importance of carefree batting in T20s.
'If he wants to bat at No 3, especially on Indian tracks where spinners will cause trouble, he will have to rotate strike.'
After several losses in the early years of the new century, a resurgent India notched up two consecutive series wins in Australia to become the Aussies' nemesis.
'We have waited for this moment for 13 years.'
As Bharat faces scrutiny, the spotlight shifts to whether Jurel will get an opportunity to prove his mettle on the international stage.
Their opponents New Zealand, who effectively knocked India out of the World Cup, have reached Jaipur on a chartered flight from Dubai with little time to reflect on their loss to Australia in the title clash.
'...VVS Laxman is going to Zimbabwe but new coach will join from Sri Lanka series'
Like Rahul Dravid, KL Rahul has played in the middle-order and has kept wickets too.
Zimbabwe series will be announced by the end of this week
'Their chemistry is organic and authentic, making them an appealing choice for collaborative endorsements.'
Captain Virat Kohli bettered Rahul Dravid's long-standing record of most Test runs scored overseas by an Indian in a calendar year.
'You need someone that understands spin bowling, thoughtfulness and you needed to show empathy, and it's not easy bowling leg-spinners.'
Dravid became only the fifth player from India to be named in the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame.
'The most important thing is that they will always have my back. Aim to make it a happy and secure dressing room.'
Justin Langer has taken himself out of contention for the head coach position of the Indian cricket team.
The path found by champions like GR Viswanath, Syed Kirmani, Brijesh Patel, EAS Prasanna and BS Chandrasekhar has only broadened over the years through which several ace cricketers walked through.
First batch of Team India players to depart for US on May 25 for T20 World Cup
Umesh Yadav recalled the Duleep Trophy 2008-09 match between Central Zone and South Zone in which he was up against Dravid and Laxman.
Jasprit Bumrah, was captured in an adorable video beaming as he greeted his wife Sanjana Ganesan and their son Angad at the Kensington Oval ground in Barbados.
Dravid has already given a reply and defended himself saying he has taken leave of absence from employers India Cements and he has nothing to do with the Chennai Super Kings.
Saha, who joined Tripura after a rift with some Cricket Association of Bengal officials in 2022, met Ganguly in Kolkata.
Jaiswal showed in snatching the initiative from England would have reminded many of a certain Virender Sehwag
'Today is a hugely emotional moment for a man who is sitting back in Chennai.'
The new BCCI president, Sourav Ganguly, has already said that the conflict of interest is a 'very serious issue' facing Indian cricket.
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly says Gautam Gambhir will be a "good coach" for the national cricket team if he has applied for the job, and favours the appointment of a home-grown talent to the high-profile position.
What does Rahul Dravid need to do to be able to join NCA without carrying the blemish of perceived or potential 'conflict of interest'? Sudhir Bisht attempts an answer.
From January 1, 2021 to September 9, 2024 -- during which Joe Root hit 17 centuries, Kane Williamson has hit, Steve Smith has made six tons but Virat Kohli has managed just two centuries.
Opening batter Yashasvi Jaiswal on Saturday became only the fifth Indian to score 600 or more runs in a Test series, during the second day's play of the fourth match against England in Ranchi.
Ajaz was congratulated by Team India captain, Virat Kohli, and head coach, Rahul Dravid.
This stand between Dravid and Ganguly is the fourth highest partnership in the history of ODI cricket.
Very emotional after the last six months: Hardik Pandya after India's T20 WC win
Former India captain and batting great Rahul Dravid believes maintaining good mental health is a "big challenge" in a tough game like cricket and players should strike a balance in everything they do.
The deadline for applying for the post of Indian men's cricket team chief coach ended on Monday but both the BCCI and the top name in its wishlist, Gautam Gambhir chose to keep mum on the development.
The 58-year-old feels that Australia and India were the best sides throughout the tournament, but Mitchell Marsh's side paid the price of their loss against Afghanistan.
The long-time former India teammates discussed their plans for the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru.
Cricket fraternity hails Gautam Gambhir appointment
Mhambrey gets longer stint as U-19 coach, Kotak to helm India A for South Africa A series
Earlier this week, former India captain Sourav Ganguly had backed Gambhir for the India head coach role, saying "he is a good candidate".
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