'They need batters who can bat out a full session in Australia.' 'You have seniors like Pujara and Rahane, who are scoring runs in domestic cricket. They have experience of Australian conditions too.' 'They should be given a chance to make a comeback, no harm in trying especially when your batting line-up is not even lasting a full session.'
Sussex relieves Pujara after signing Daniel Hughes for 2025 season
India batter Cheteshwar Pujara's unbeaten 104 helped Sussex extend their first innings lead to 111 runs in their County Championship Division Two match against Derbyshire on Saturday.
A look at India's narrowest victories by run margin -- games that tested nerves, showcased grit, and etched unforgettable drama into Test history.
Karun Nair's struggles at the crucial No. 3 position is a big headache for Team India.
'Such things happen, and not everything deserves a reaction. I played and played well and that's what matters.'
With the England series behind him, Rahul is soaking up every moment of fatherhood -- making up for lost time with Evaarah and cherishing the quieter joys of life off the field.
'With a young and dynamic squad, this tour represents a significant turning point for Indian cricket.'
Karsan Ghavri questions decision to ignore Pujara for England series
The book has received raving reviews from legendary cricketers Anil Kumble, Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman.
'I just wanted to fight for an entire day and that was the only message given to me by the coach.'
Sai Sudharsan bounced back strongly with a maiden half-century during Day 1 of the fourth Test against England at Manchester on Wednesday.
Former England captain Nasser Hussain termed Ben Stokes' decision to bring Harry Brook into the attack after India declined his offer to end the fourth Test early as "silly".
Former England captain Michael Vaughan believes that the five-Test series could be a start of 'something special' for Shubman Gill-led India.
As debates around Jasprit Bumrah's workload continue, Sanjay Manjrekar has taken a firm stance - arguing that the onus lies on the pacer to adapt, not the system.
Legendary Sunil Gavaskar on Saturday said he was at a loss for words and overwhelmed after his statue was unveiled during the inauguration of the MCA Sharad Pawar Cricket Museum at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
Akash's mother, Laddooma Devi, expressed immense pride in her son's performance, calling it the realisation of a long-cherished dream.
'Everyone has the right to have an opinion about the culture of that dressing room. And every opinion for me will matter'
Team India's No 3 spot, associated with resilience and consistency in tough overseas conditions, may soon have a new occupant in Sai Sudharsan.
Cheteshwar Pujara's love affair with the English summer continued as he scored his second List A ton in three games.
Gavaskar didn't mince words as he tore into India's sub-par work in the field, both in terms of dropped chances and overall outfielding.
KL Rahul got emotional during a heartfelt on-air conversation with former teammate Cheteshwar Pujara, as he opened up about embracing fatherhood and the pain of being away from his newborn daughter, Evaarah, while on national duty.
'I am delighted that Cheteshwar is returning to Hove again for the first two months of the season.'
'He has started preparing for the Duleep Trophy and will continue playing on the county circuit.'
Akash Deep dedicated his stellar performance in the second Test to his sister, who has been battling cancer for the past two months.
While the young Indian team showed great resolve to earn a creditable draw in England, the series exposed several weaknesses that need urgent attention.
India head coach Gautam Gambhir has backed the BCCI's directive to limit the presence of cricketers' families during long overseas tours.
Rahul cracked an unbeaten 57 to anchor the Capitals' successful chase at Lucknow, sealing a comfortable eight-wicket victory with a six off Prince Yadav.
Ravindra Jadeja continued his renaissance as a batter, delivering his best-ever outing during the recent Test series in England and joining a list of legends
Rahane had, on May 2, said he would never give up on his "desire and hunger" to play for India again despite being out of reckoning for the past two years.
'Gill's footwork may have been a bit lazy, but he will learn from it since he is still young. However, Pujara's failure to position himself closer to the ball and across the line is highly disappointing.'
'He has played 100 Tests, he deserves respect.'
Shubman Gill lauded fast bowlers Akash Deep and Mohammed Siraj for stepping up in the absence of pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah
"If anyone doubted he was ever a team man, they got to see it first-hand today. That requires more than just steel," Shastri said in a video posted by the BCCI on its website.
A sharp mind with a penchant for trying out new things, senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is relentless in his bowling approach and always tries to keep himself one step ahead of opposition batters, his long-time national team-mate Cheteshwar Pujara said.
Pant is unique in many ways, let him be that only: ex-players after his somersault goes viral
While Virat Kohli and K L Rahul opted for Dubai to ring in the New Year, Cheteshwar Pujara, Mohammed Shami and Smriti Mandhana opted for the mountains.
Despite having an impeccable domestic record and a decent start to his international career, he was not picked for the England tour as selectors preferred Sai Sudharsan and Karun Nair over him.
If history is anything to go by, Leeds always has room for a little magic.
Despite the ups and downs, The Oval remains a ground of rich memories and monumental moments for Indian cricket.
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