Rohit Sharma may just avoid being swayed by the proverbial outside noise and stick to the number six slot for at least the third Test against Australia, starting this weekend.
Sarfaraz became the first cricketer to score a double century for Mumbai in the Irani Cup, solidifying his reputation as a formidable batsman.
Mumbai Cricket Association president Amol Kale died of a cardiac arrest in New York after attending the T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan on Sunday.
India will be overwhelming favourites in the upcoming World Cup final against Australia, the team's former head coach Ravi Shastri said on Friday while urging the hosts to stick to their game plans.
Interestingly, the BCCI kept Hardik Pandya in the loop over the decision giving clear indications that he is likely to take over as India's T20 captain.
Ashwin has 20 scores of fifty or more in Tests, three more than Sir Richard Hadlee, while recording the same number of five wicket hauls as the great Kiwi in the format (36 five wicket hauls), solidifying his status as one of the format's greatest all-rounders.
Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the third Test against Australia in Brisbane?
'I remember my first call to him, it was in Kolkata. I asked him would he be interested in Test cricket. He said that would be the biggest day of his life.'
This period saw big stars of the likes of Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev fade into the sunset while it was witness to the birth of slew of young Indian cricketers that made their mark home and abroad.
It was a starry affair at the Narendra Modi stadium as the skippers of all ten World Cup teams attended the captain's day.
Shastri also advised Pandya to stay calm and weather the storm with solid performances.
Shubman Gill was conferred with the Polly Umrigar Best Men's International Cricketer of the Year award for 2022-23.
'This is not his game... He is going too early for it, especially with Rohit Sharma playing aggressively at the other end.'
Some of the members of India's 1983 World Cup-winning team celebrated India's victory in the second Test against Australia in Delhi with a dinner at Kapil Dev's residence in Delhi.
'Rising to the occasion once again and playing a well-balanced knock!'
As many as four world-class match-winners are expected to bid adieu to the game one by one in the next couple of years and Gautam Gambhir is in an unenviable position as head coach.
'The most important thing is that they will always have my back. Aim to make it a happy and secure dressing room.'
'What he has done is that he said, 'I don't want to give the job to Ruturaj halfway through the tournament. Be in the hot seat from the outside, I am watching from the back, if he needs some help I'm there to help him out.'
Rahul Dravid hopes that he doesn't call it quits anytime soon. Ravi Shastri would like to see him harass batters for at least two more years while Anil Kumble finds it perplexing that he isn't a regular in India's overseas fixtures.
'It was the confidence of staying with CSK for a year or two at least that helped me a lot and go out there and play my expressive game.'
'The real problem for Shaheen Afridi is the pressure of being the spearhead of this Pakistan attack and without much real support at the other end when it comes to pace, genuine pace.'
The 39 year-old has played 86 Tests, 117 ODIs and 44 T20Is for South Africa with a total of 544 international wickets.
Tata group has been a constant in India's sporting landscape and the conglomerate's involvement only grew under Ratan Tata.
'Great to be back at the G with my World Championship 1985 buddy after 37 years. Goosebumps... @KrisSrikkanth'.
Ravi Shastri expects big-hitting Shivam Dube to set the T20 World Cup alight
'Your passion for the game, your sportsmanship and your trademark smile will be missed.'
'Great to catch up with the maestro who looks in fine fettle - @msdhoni,' Ravi tweeted.
Shastri expects Gill to outdo Kohli's seemingly impregnable record
It was a proper Test innings, it was of the highest class, and given the circumstances it came in, it was one of the best innings by an Indian batsman in recent memory, applauds Prem Panicker.
Rohit has overtaken former skipper Dhoni as the most successful T20I captain with 49 wins in 62 matches.
Yashasvi Jaiswal joined the legendary Sunil Gavaskar as the only two Indian batters to score more than 700 runs in a bilateral Test series.
Shastri feels managing the workload of players, especially bowlers, will be Gambhir's biggest challenge.
India skipper Rohit Sharma said it's time to move on from the euphoria of the T20 World Cup victory.
Any of these match ups could influence the outcome of the Perth Test.
Former India coach Ravi Shastri, looked dapper, in a black kurta and a white stole, at the toss, two days after he turned 60.
Ravi Shastri said that it was a touching moment for him to get bestowed with the Col CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award.
Ramandeep covered good ground, running back 21 metres and just when it looked the ball was getting away from him, he put in a full length dive and while in the air he pouched the ball with his both hands outstretched to complete a fabulous catch.
Jaiswal's knock was a perfect blend of attack and defence.
He was presented the Audi 100 for winning the player of the series of the award. Then prime minister Rajiv Gandhi asked the Indian customs to waive off the heavy duty on the car when it was brought to India.
The surface displayed a cover of lush green grass, although it is worth noting that there are still a day remaining until the game begins.
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