The two stalwarts were named in the Test squad for the series which begins May 10.
India restricted Australia to 203 for nine in the seventh ODI of the tri-series in Adelaide.
Electing to bat, India were 297 for 6 in their first innings at stumps on the opening day of the third Test.
Seamer Irfan Pathan says his chat with team mentor VVS laxman inspired him to produce a match-winning performance for Sunrisers Hyderabad in their Indian Premier League match against Mumbai Indians.
The Indian skipper said Akram's tips would be useful because the side has quite a few left-arm fast bowlers.
Virat Kohli's fine half-century and Irfan Pathan's opening spell helped India beat Sri Lanka by 39 runs in the one-off Twenty20 International played in Pallekelle.
'The physio told me I might have a problem walking in the future because of the back injury and that I need to stop playing cricket.' 'But I was very keen that I kept playing.' 'I told him just get me pain free and I will make a comeback.' 'And I did exactly that.'
Tendulkar top-scored with 93 on his return from injury in the first ODI against Sri Lanka on Tuesday.
The selectors announced a list of 30 Indian probables, which included out-of-favour players like Virender Sehwag and Harbhajan Singh.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Yuvraj Singh were on Saturday promoted to grade 'A'.
The chairman of selectors said India needed a bowling coach in addition to a main team coach.
Sourav Ganguly and VRV Singh will replace Irfan Pathan and Harbhajan Singh in the Indian team for the first Test in South Africa.
Yuvraj Singh and Yusuf Pathan struck quickfire fifties to win the inaugural Road Safety World Series title.
Sourav Ganguly and Irfan Pathan assured the BCCI there would be no further breach of the ambush marketing clause.
The Nassau County ground's pitch in New York has become a concern in the ongoing T20 World Cup.
A look at celebs who flocked to Yuvraj Singh's fashion brand launch.
India pacer Mohammad Shami has once again become a victim of social media trolling after he posted pictures of his wife during their daughter's second birthday celebrations.
India pacer Irfan Pathan says bowling to the Aussie batsmen is a big challenge, but he is confident of doing well Down Under.
Gavaskar felt that Rinku's form in the ongoing IPL had to do with him not being included in the main squad.
India is ranked fourth among team in the charts.
Among other things, Irfan Pathan looked back on his first meeting with Sachin Tendulkar and why he will cherish his wicket in an Indian Premier League match two years back.
Irfan Pathan, who played under Dhoni as part of both the 2007 World Cup-winning team and the 2013 Champions Trophy-clinching side, said the years, as they went by, changed Dhoni the captain in more ways than one.
'What a match, unbelievable. Rinku bhai kabhi na haare! (What a match, unbelievable, Rinku bhai never loses!)'
Andhra Pradesh were 170 for 4 on the opening day of their four-day Super League Ranji Trophy Group 'A' match against former champions Baroda.
Ajit Agarkar believes in being prepared when opportunity presents itself. Irfan Pathan's side strain has given him a chance to return to the team.
International Cricket Council recommended a host of 'back to cricket' guidelines including 14-day pre-match isolation training camps to ensure the teams are free from COVID-19. Former India opener Chopra said it is still pre-mature to prepare a fixed set of guidelines for resumption of cricket as the situation is evolving 'every day'.
V V S Laxman received the maximum nominations in the individual category.
'After his back injury, he needs to look after himself.' 'He needs to keep working on his bowling.'
Check out the Chennai Super Kings squad for the eighth edition of the Indian Premier League.
Shatrunjay Gaekwad, son of former Test player Anshuman, scored a fighting 68 to rescue a struggling Baroda.
