When Sachin picked Laxman as his favourite player among the likes of Dravid, Ganguly
India's head coach Rahul Dravid dismissed the suggestion that the timing of their declaration may have cost them victory in the drawn opening Test against New Zealand.
The fast bowler could also miss the upcoming two-Test series, beginning in Chittagong on December 14.
Asked who's to compare Kohli with Tendulkar, Ganguly said: "It's a difficult question to answer."
Rahane expressed happiness on his return to the team and his role as vice-captain in the new WTC 2023-25 cycle.
The Indian team had a gruelling nets session in Mohali as they prepared for Tuesday's opening game in the three-match T20I series against World Champions Australia.
'Whoever is playing this series, is looking at T20 World Cup. Of course, if selectors, Ravi bhai or Virat have some players in mind, we can mutually agree and play that player as this is a good platform. If you want to see someone before World T20, this is the only series you have.'
Wriddhiman Saha dropped a bombshell on the CAB by seeking an NOC to leave his domestic Ranji side Bengal.
The fastest bowler in the nation enjoyed a relaxed evening at the Rushikonda beach in Visakhapatnam on Monday.
We need to make sensible choices that are in the long-term interest of Indian cricket -- and the game itself, suggests Indrajit Gupta.
Karthik attributes performances like 27-ball-55 to a sense of security and clarity in thought process.
Gavaskar said in the remaining two matches, Dravid can assess a few things for outlining his future plans.
'He has been able to be a point of difference for teams he has played.' 'He has been picked to bat in that kind of position and to see whether he can replicate those performances for India as well.'
Rahul Dravid refused to divulge details of any internal conversation
Injured all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja on Tuesday provided an update on his knee surgery, saying he will start his rehabilitation process soon.
Cheteshwar Pujara and Umesh Yadav's places could come under the scanner before the team travels to West Indies for a two-Test series.
'When I was playing regularly, there must have been someone who had to sit out, and I wasn't guilty. So you can't feel low if you are sitting out because the team is winning.'
Former India captain Rahul Dravid, who has been included in the MCC side that will take on County champions Nottinghamshire in Abu Dhabi, trains at the NCA in Bangalore.
The most interesting aspect of the contest is the form of batters from both sides which has been the reason of their success so far.
Siraj was perhaps the only bright spot for India with the ball
Rahul Dravid noted that the win was a landmark moment for women's cricket.
While coming at No. 5, Rahul's role as a batsman is not easy - he either has very few overs to make an impact after a top-order mayhem or he has to consolidate after a top-order malfunction.
A global title may be eluding India for a decade now, but former captain Sourav Ganguly said on Thursday that there is no need to press panic button while placing the onus on batters to win the World Cup at home.
Kohli has smashed 8,007 runs from 100 Tests at a remarkable average of 50.35.
There is something about 16 that has a lingering sweet aftertaste. Ask Indian skipper Rohit Sharma, who completed 16 summers as an international cricketer!
Dhawan will lead a second-string Indian team in the limited-overs series against Sri Lanka next month.
Ravichandran Ashwin has not travelled to England along with his team mates for the one-off 'fifth Test' after testing positive for COVID-19
