'Shreyas Iyer likes a challenge, tough situations, playing against the top teams.'
A 'special message' from India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah on the eve of Cameron Green's back surgery gave the Australian all-rounder the much-needed reassurance about his decision to go under the knife.
Though Kohli had an exciting challenge ahead of him in the five-Test series in England, the end seemed near for India's most successful Test captain.
Forgettable Sunday for Indian cricket as men, women and U-19 sides suffer defeats
From the lad with spiked hair lifting the U19 World Cup to the statesman in whites scoring one final ton -- Virat Kohli's journey is one of relentless ambition, transformation, and enduring legacy.
'I don't know who's my favourite, but the one who really scares me is Bumrah, I mean, you know, probably the best bowler in the world.'
Jofra Archer could return for second Test against India: England national selector Wright
"With Shubman, our vision is not limited to one or two seasons; it's long-term" - Gujarat Titans COO Colonel Arvinder Singh, on choosing Gill as captain over senior players
Kohli has set an example by quitting Tests on high: Childhood coach Sharma
But with his form questionable, Artherton asked if Rohit's retirement was personal call or one forced because of a lean patch -- in his final eight Tests, Rohit scored164 runs with just one half century.
Sachin Tendulkar turned 52 on Thursday. His illustrious career has been marked by record-breaking success
As the PSL coincided with the Indian Premier League (IPL) this season, Bosch opted out of the PSL, leading the PCB to issue him a legal notice for an alleged contract violation.
I am happy with my progress, says India and LSG spinner Ravi Bishnoi
Anushka Sharma, 37, shared a heartfelt post on Instagram praising her husband.
Names of Bumrah, Jadeja should be considered for India captaincy: Ashwin
Gujarat Titans on Thursday named Sri Lankan all-rounder Dasun Shanaka as a replacement for injured New Zealand cricketer Glenn Phillips for the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Yuvraj Singh marked 14 years of India's ODI World Cup win with a collage.
Rohit, Kohli can play till they are performing; I have no role in England selection: Gambhir
Wellalage was the star of the show with a five-wicket haul inflicting a dent that the Indian team could never recover from.
Shubman Gill has struggled for consistency in Test cricket, averaging 35.05 for a tally of 1893 runs in 32 Tests, with five centuries and seven fifties.
Indian cricket has produced a generational superstar in Yashasvi Jaiswal and will remain in good health even when Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma decide to call time on their careers, said former Australia World Cup winner Darren Lehmann.
A probable lack of solution for his recurring struggles with the ball outside the off-stump prompted Virat Kohli to take retirement from Test cricket
Kohli's skill and spikiness on the field reminded many of their own: Australian media
But Rohit's deplorable form in red-ball in red-ball cricket may have forced this decision.
India's women's team will hope to produce a strong all-round effort against a tricky Sri Lanka and win the ODI tri-series final in Colombo on Sunday.
'If they leave both T20Is and ODIs, only Tests will be left then. Will they go down that route?'
Rohit called time on his red-ball career with immediate effect, bringing the curtains to a remarkable journey.
Opener Shikhar Dhawan believes the Indian ODI team now has the right balance and x-factor to succeed anywhere, holding the number one side in good stead ahead of the 2019 World Cup in England.
New 'Captain Cool' in Town: Shreyas Iyer could be the leader India needs
Having set the pace with emphatic back-to-back victories, defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be eyeing a hat-trick of sorts against star-studded Mumbai Indians in the WPL match at home on Friday.
The Indian team will tour Australia later this year for a multi-format limited overs series comprising three ODIs and five T20 Internationals.
He also praised the team's collective performance, emphasising that cricket is not just about individual brilliance but a team effort.
Even though IPL is widely regarded as the top T20 tournament worldwide, Hasan is optimistic that despite the scheduling clash, viewers will prefer to watch PSL if the players up the ante and perform better.
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Former Australia captain Michael Clarke believes Virat Kohli, who considers Test cricket as the pinnacle, could come out of retirement if India suffer a heavy defeat in the upcoming five-Test series in England.
Virat Kohli's nearly two-decade long agonising wait to lay his hands on an IPL trophy with Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be up against Shreyas Iyer's resolve to make first-time winners out of the tenacious Punjab Kings.
Both Arshdeep and Khaleel have previously featured in India's limited-overs squads.
Rohit Sharma's career has been a mix of brilliant moments and inconsistencies. While his Test record may not be impressive, his white-ball dominance and leadership qualities make him a legend.
We have lost battle but not war: Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer
Harvinder Singh was one of India's most promising pacers in the 1990s having played three Tests and 16 ODIs.
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