Shubman should focus on his decisions and not how outside world perceives him: Tendulkar
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.
Pant is under the ICC's scanner after clashing with umpire Paul Reiffel during a tense third day at Headingley on Sunday.
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.
'He saw opportunities and brought in the right kind of bowlers.'
IMAGES from Day 4 of the 1st Test between England and India at Headingley in Leeds on Monday.
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
Gill's magnificence. Siraj and Akash's brilliance. Jadeja's class. Jaiswal and Rahul's success. Stokes' toss blunder. Root's failures.
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.
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.
It's evident that this Indian attack, even without Bumrah, has oodles of quality in it, but can they refocus on their lengths?
Yograj outlined the key aspects India's youngest red-ball captain must consider to soar to new heights.
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.'
"That is the best five-match Test series I have ever been a part of and witnessed," says England head coach McCullum.
'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.
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.
Rishabh Pant is only the second wicketkeeper in the history of Test cricket to hit two hundreds in the same match.
These lessons apply to every arena of life: Stay grounded, prepare diligently, seize your chance and let your results speak.
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.
'It's never easy, but I think he will learn from this exposure.'
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.
Jasprit Bumrah said it is his self belief which has allowed him to complete almost a decade in international cricket.
'When your coach is backing you so strongly, it builds inner belief -- and that showed on the field.'
'With a young and dynamic squad, this tour represents a significant turning point for Indian cricket.'
'The most important thing for India is to throw the counter punch almost immediately.'
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.
Technique and natural pace may me Jadeja's undoing in England
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.
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.
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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The India skipper will be eyeing the great Don Bradman's 88-year-old record for most runs by a captain in a Test series.
With two Tests left, India trailing the five-match series 1-2, and Bumrah available for only one of them, Panesar feels India needs to go all out in Manchester next week.
England bowling coach Tim Southee praised the depth and quality of the Indian Test side after a commanding performance by the visitors on Day 1
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