Harshit Rana's meteoric rise may have come as a surprise to many, but not N S Negi, his coach in his formative years, who has seen the strapping youngster mature into a pacer with the "potential to become a multi-format bowler for India".
His heroics with the ball have reportedly earned him the nod to serve as Rohit Sharma's deputy for the ICC Champions Trophy to be played next month.
Travis Head was a notable absentee in Australia's net session on Monday
Virat Kohli said he is not mulling retirement at the moment as he has been enjoying the game.
Pat Cummins has never been part of a victorious Test series campaign against India, and the Australian captain wants to erase that blemish from his CV
Pat Cummins has promised to inundate Indian batters with bouncers at "some point" of the third Test
Marcus Stoinis says a ready reckoner in how to have a long T20 career has already been created by 40-plus stalwarts like Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Faf du Plessis.
Following is a fact box on the second Test of the four-match series between Australia and India:
India claimed the top spot in the World Test Championship standings
'Bumrah's 2024 exploits were a masterclass in skill, precision, and relentless consistency,' ICC said in a statement.
Jasprit Bumrah revealed that Mohammed Siraj has been bowling with a niggle and praised him for fighting through pain.
'Wishing a very happy wedding anniversary to the power couple, Anushka and Virat. Here's to many more beautiful years together, and may you continue to inspire each other and the rest of the world!'
'I guess the thinking going into the last Test, we wanted to strengthen the batting'
Legendary all-rounder Mohinder Amarnath said he admires Virat Kohli for the passion he brings on to the cricket field.
He added that it is amazing to watch Head, who wants to play at the peak of his powers and at the moment.
K L Rahul has figured out that the pink Kookaburra comes at a quicker pace, hits the hands harder while fielding and picking it from the bowler's hand is pretty tricky.
To K L Rahul, a decade-long journey in international cricket has felt like 25 years in which he has had to overcome 'mental challenges' of being a floater in the Indian set-up.
While Sheffield Shield game for South Australia on a bouncy track would have been ideal preparation for Perth, Head feels that he will relax bit before resuming training for the India series.
'I think he's got the technique, he's got the patience to partner up with Uzzy (Khawaja) to allow himself to score big.'
Michael Clarke expressed that if star India batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli fail to perform during the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, they could retire
'Hopefully the weather holds off, and then tomorrow it's just about coming in, having a crack, and see where we get to.'
Having captained Reddy in the IPL for Sunrisers Hyderabad, Cummins is pretty impressed with the Andhra all-rounder's seam-up bowling.
Hayden shared his views on how to dismiss the Australian batters at Gabba.
Speaking as quoted by Fox Sports, Waugh said, "I think they have picked the team on winning these last two Test matches."
It has become difficult for Ashwin to be even considered in the present scenario.
Rohit Sharma last played for Mumbai way back in 2015 against Uttar Pradesh.
'Intensity and target. Fielding Coach T Dilip describes #TeamIndia's fielding drill in Perth.'
Virat Kohli has admitted he hasn't been disciplined enough in his last two-three innings of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series and plans to take a lot more time before going for his strokes in the remaining two Tests.
Selectors have recalled pace stalwart Hazlewood for the second ODI after he missed the MCG match to play Sheffield Shield cricket.
Virat received medical attention for a possible knee niggle.
India's assistant coach Abhishek Nayar seemed chuffed when the discussions turned to Harshit Rana.
'He has not lived up to expectations.' 'If this was Shubman Gill from Tamil Nadu, he would have been dropped.'
Since 2022, he has scored 514 runs in Tests from 12 matches (21 innings) at an average of 25.7, having registered three half-centuries and a century.
With more than five months to go for the next Test series, many in the BCCI believe that there is no need to take a decision right away.
Rohit emphasised the importance of keeping net sessions private to maintain focus and strategise effectively.
What we seek is a good contest between bat and ball and pitches that are likely to produce a result.
Greg Chappell hails Harry Brook, compares him to Sachin Tendulkar in an ode to England's bright future
Forgettable Sunday for Indian cricket as men, women and U-19 sides suffer defeats
The legendary Sunil Gavaskar is confident that the stylish K L Rahul can excel on Australian tracks, just like he did in South Africa last year.
The Adelaide Oval is set to host a thrilling day-night Test match between India and Australia, starting on Friday December 6th.
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