Rajat Patidar's astute captaincy has been apparent throughout this season, be it bowling changes or field placements, he has been spot on. Unlike other franchises where captaining big egos has not sat well with certain players, Patidar has commanded the respect of his senior India as well as international team-mates.
The Royals batting looks decent but there is the issue of consistency and lack of depth that could be telling as the tournament wears on.
'In the last two years, we had prioritised T20s a lot as there were two World Cups. In the next 8-10 months, we will be prioritising ODI cricket. It is not easy to juggle three formats.'
Rohit Sharma's attacking knock of 76 set the tone for India's four-wicket victory in the final against New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday.
This is only the second time that Punjab Kings reached the IPL final, while it is the fourth time that RCB have made it to the title clash.
Rahul has scored only 22 runs in three games but the coach said that there is no chance of replacing him
Virat Kohli surpassed Rahul Dravid to become the second highest run-scorer for India in international cricket.
A determined Indian team slogged it out in the nets at the Saurashtra Cricket Association stadium in Rajkot.
Rise of Suryavanshi: Facing 600 balls-a-day from age of 10 to playing 150km throwdowns
I think he's just really earning the rewards for a lot of the hard work he's put in on and off the field, and long may it continue. He's been absolutely phenomenal for us and he's just a joy to watch. He puts on a show, no doubt,"
India's head coach Rahul Dravid doesn't regret one bit playing the four-Test series against Australia on spinner-friendly tracks.
Dravid said that a call on DK's participation in the T20 World Cup match against Bangladesh will be taken on Wednesday,
India ended an 11-year-long ICC Trophy drought, beating South Africa by seven runs to claim the ICC T20 World Cup title for the second time on June 29 last year, in Barbados.
'I would love to sit with Rahul and go out for a dinner and say sorry to him again.'
With just two wins from eight outings, Rajasthan find themselves languishing in eighth place on the points table.
Head coach Rahul Dravid has tested negative for COVID-19 and is set to join the Indian team ahead of its much-awaited Asia Cup opener against Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday.
'If the BCCI wants to or does not want to remember Tiger's legacy, it is for them to decide.'
The ideal candidate should be deaf to avoid being shocked by the so-called 'shocking revelations' from the dressing room, asserts K R Nayar.
From July 2016 to October 2019, in just 1,176 days, Kohli crafted seven double centuries, including six at home. He still holds the record for most Test double centuries by a captain and an Indian cricketer.
Dravid said the team is trying to strengthen the slip cordon during its preparatory camp
This would mark the first time an Indian head coach travels with the 'A' team on a tour.
Wriddhiman Saha acknowledged that his axing from the national side under Rahul Dravid's coaching tenure in 2022.
'The whole team and the whole nation is behind you', Hardik Pandya told Rishabh Pant.
Kohli knows when to be aggressive and when to control the game: Dravid
Sanju Samson influenced former IPL champions Rajasthan Royals' decision to opt for the maximum six retentions, head coach Rahul Dravid said on Monday.
'There's going to be a lot of logistics involved given the IPL final is only a week before the WTC final'
'For a player like Kohli, who has scored so many runs, I feel it's best if that decision is left to him.'
All 12 of Rohit's Test hundreds came in the winning cause for India.
The Indian cricket team think-tank's urge to play more all-rounders in recent years has got a lot to do with the current crop of top-order batters not rolling their arms over unlike some of their illustrious seniors from the bygone era.
'I was preparing for this moment for a long time and I am happy that it worked out the way I wanted.'
Questions will remain as to why he ended his Test career at the age of 36, despite being one of the fittest cricketers, and why he didn't wait to cross the 10,000-run mark, observes veteran cricket correspondent K R Nayar.
Kohli follows Rohit into retirement: Can Next Gen stars emulate India's batting luminaries?
'Right now, India is in a very privileged place where they have such a good assortment of cricketers across skill sets.'
Rajasthan Royals' 14-year-old opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi created history as he became the youngest ever to hit a century in the IPL.
Dravid insisted his team is not feeling any pressure going into the World Test Championship final against Australia.
Rohit, Dravid will find way to succeed: Ganguly on ICC World Cup 2023
'It's important to identify the right kind of players who will take you forward in 4-5 years.'
Kohli's farewell came during a turbulent Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, a place once synonymous with his rise.
Former India head coach Rahul Dravid is expecting his successor Gautam Gambhir to do a "great" job with the national team.
Virat Kohli etched his name in history once again during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 clash against Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday.
