Conceding that India could not get the first innings score they were looking in the first Test against England, batting coach Sitanshu Kotak felt Rishabh Pant's stroke-filled 134 was different from his usual aggressive knock.
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Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar revealed how ODI captain Rohit Sharma entrusted him with mentoring K L Rahul to adopt a more aggressive approach and unleash his full potential across formats.
Rishabh Pant said the Dukes balls being used in the current Test series against England are losing their shape very quickly and cannot be good for the game.
Pant is under the ICC's scanner after clashing with umpire Paul Reiffel during a tense third day at Headingley on Sunday.
As India gear up for the fourth Test at Old Trafford, former captain Ajinkya Rahane has raised a tactical alarm: the team's all-rounder-heavy approach might be hurting their chances.
Gill was seen wearing black socks - a stark contrast to the regulation white or cream typically worn in Test cricket.
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Star Sports, the official broadcasters in India, tweeted a clip of Brook playing mind games with Krishna.
IMAGES from Day 4 of the 1st Test between England and India at Headingley in Leeds on Monday.
'He saw opportunities and brought in the right kind of bowlers.'
True to form, Pant brought up his seventh Test hundred in the most Pant-esque way possible, with a soaring one-handed six off Shoaib Bashir. A
KL Rahul, in a heartwarming gesture, folded his hands and bowed towards Pant in admiration, a clip that has since gone viral on social media.
Yograj outlined the key aspects India's youngest red-ball captain must consider to soar to new heights.
India are yet to win a Test in Birmingham in nearly six decades -- boasting of a dismal record of seven losses and one draw in eight attempts.
Gill's magnificence. Siraj and Akash's brilliance. Jadeja's class. Jaiswal and Rahul's success. Stokes' toss blunder. Root's failures.
It's evident that this Indian attack, even without Bumrah, has oodles of quality in it, but can they refocus on their lengths?
IMAGES from Day 1 of the 1st Test between England and India at Headingley in Leeds on Friday
'Most of the batters performed. I would say that is a very good sign going forward. Apart from this you have got three quality batters who are not even part of the squad -- Shreyas (Iyer), Sarfaraz (Khan) and (Devdutt) Padikkal.'
'When you play two spinners surely the way for beating them, you get runs on the board and hope the pitch deteriorates.'
Shubman Gill is enjoying a 'honeymoon period' as India's Test captain but there will be more pressure on him in the days to come, feels former India skipper Sourav Ganguly.
"That is the best five-match Test series I have ever been a part of and witnessed," says England head coach McCullum.
Greg Chappell said that the Indian management should have sent a clear message to Ravindra Jadeja to hit boundaries and go for the win instead of looking to play out time, during the third Test against England at Lord's.
'It's never easy, but I think he will learn from this exposure.'
Rishabh Pant is only the second wicketkeeper in the history of Test cricket to hit two hundreds in the same match.
This isn't just a Test match - it's a test of Shubman Gill's leadership, temperament, and decision-making.
'Raat mein bande ne chashme pehne hue hain,' Bumrah chuckled in a video shared by the BCCI.
'With a young and dynamic squad, this tour represents a significant turning point for Indian cricket.'
Jasprit Bumrah said it is his self belief which has allowed him to complete almost a decade in international cricket.
Jasprit Bumrah had made himself available for three of the five Tests in England and the Indian team management felt it was right to honour the star pacer's call considering his workload, said assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate.
These lessons apply to every arena of life: Stay grounded, prepare diligently, seize your chance and let your results speak.
'When your coach is backing you so strongly, it builds inner belief -- and that showed on the field.'
'The most important thing for India is to throw the counter punch almost immediately.'
Technique and natural pace may me Jadeja's undoing in England
Jofra Archer will play his first Test in more than four years as he replaces fellow seamer Josh Tongue for the third Test at Lord's.
Gill scored a sensational 269 in the first innings and followed it up with 161 in the second-earning comparisons to Don Bradman from Shastri himself.
Karun Nair has managed only 131 runs across six innings at a below-par average of 21.83, in the first three Tests against England.
The trio of Prasidh Krishna, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj managed just four runs between them in the two innings of the first Test against England in Headingley.
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