Boundary catches involving 'bunny hops', or multiple airborne touches outside the rope, have been deemed illegal by the Marylebone Cricket Club, with the new ruling set to be integrated into ICC's playing conditions this month and the MCC's laws from October next year.
'In the last Test match... I had to be honest with myself. I wasn't hitting the ball well. I didn't want to put myself there only because we had dropped the other guys who were struggling as well.'
Sai Sudharsan spoke on how Tamil Nadu team-mate Washington Sundar has been an 'inspiration' for him, motivating him to rise up the ranks and break into the Indian team.
CSA's director Enoch Nkwe changed his stance, saying higher-level talks were happening between CSA, the BCCI, and IPL franchises, suggesting CSA had little choice in the matter.
It is now-or-never for the now senior-most superstar batter to produce an all-timer series that justifies his talent.
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.
Pat Cummins has promised to inundate Indian batters with bouncers at "some point" of the third Test
'Time has come to scrutinise the role of India's batting coach.'
All 12 of Rohit's Test hundreds came in the winning cause for India.
The injury raises concerns about her availability for the three-match ODI series against Australia starting December 5.
'He knows that Gabba will be a different wicket where he will get to face a lot of bounce and pace and that back foot game needs to be included in his game.'
Mitchell Starc and Steven Smith believe that Virat Kohli is an Australian in the way he thinks, acts, and has the desire to perform in big games.
The former South African quick explained the pre-set plan against Head, though it eventually fell flat on its back.
Akash Deep and Jasprit Bumrah saved India the blushes in the Brisbane Test with a resolute 10th wicket partnership but the rookie pacer on Sunday said his focus was on a wholesome contribution to the team rather than looking to "merely save the follow-on".
Travis Head scored his second successive hundred while veteran Steve Smith wore the opposition down with a statement century to put Australia in control
Katich noted that since Bumrah rarely bowls loose deliveries, the Australians must be strategically good in their approach.
Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the third Test against Australia in Brisbane?
Mohammed Siraj's hot temper has become a topic of discussion but Australian quick Josh Hazlewood says the Indian pacer is a 'good character' who fires up the crowd.
'This Border-Gavaskar Trophy (series) has had the biggest Boxing Day crowd ever passing the Ashes and the series is so delicately poised now, it is living up to every hype.'
'I do feel there's a bit of punch left in me as a cricketer, but I would like to ... showcase that in club level cricket.'
While Sachin Tendulkar's 2013 farewell became a national pilgrimage, a vibrant celebration befitting a cricketing deity, the exits of many other Indian icons this century have been quieter journeys into the twilight.
'You have to respect if the ball's moving, you have to give it to the fast bowlers and just soak in that pressure and wait for your time to score runs.'
For Shastri, India's recent successes in Test cricket have often been defined by the stubbornness and resilience of the tail-enders.
"I will be walking out with you to bat at the MCG," R Ashwin told Virat Kohli in a short note on X Friday, a subtle and endearing demonstration of their closeness in the team.
Cummins, Hazlewood ruled out of Champions Trophy.
'Maybe he got some indication from the team management that he is no longer in the scheme of things.'
India managed to keep the five-Test series level at 1-1 heading into the Boxing day Test in Melbourne, the fragility of their top order remains a major concern for the tourists.
The Indian team hit the nets as they geared up for the series-deciding fourth and final Test match against Australia, starting in Brisbane on Friday.
He is short of confidence with self-doubts: Sanjay Manjrekar reflects on Rohit Sharma's recent Test form
Sebastian Coe, frontrunner for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) presidency, has hailed the inclusion of cricket in the 2028 Los Angeles Games, stating it will open up new markets, crucial for the Olympic movement's growth. He emphasized the sport's extensive support base beyond South Asia, particularly in major cities with large South Asian communities.
Ashwin acknowledged the emotional turmoil he was experiencing, despite his calm demeanour.
'Hopefully the weather holds off, and then tomorrow it's just about coming in, having a crack, and see where we get to.'
Jasprit Bumrah emerged as the lone bright spot with a record haul of 32 wickets.
India included two debutants -- Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy -- while leaving out Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja.
'He is putting in the hard yards, he is putting in the effort.'
Smith took a leaf out of Hussey's book and did not train on the day before the Adelaide Test, hoping to be fresh for a big score.
Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal are in same boat; don't want to tamper their mindset: Rohit Sharma
Virat Kohli and Steve Smith will be "dangerous" and "hungry" for runs in the remaining two Tests
'What solution can Gambhir or Nayar possibly give, apart from telling him to not play those deliveries?'
The 38-year-old played the day-night Test in Adelaide and picked up one wicket.
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