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.
Plenty of hopes will rest on the young shoulders of opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, who, at the age of just 23, has earned a reputation as one of the world's best openers in the longest format of the game.
Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid have enough options to choose from with selectors adding three players to the squad -- Sarfaraz Khan, Sourabh Kumar and Washington Sundar.
His post garnered plenty of replies, some asking if Dada's tweet suggested he didn't approve of Gambhir as head coach.
K L Rahul is set to be included in India's 15-member provisional World Cup squad, which will be announced by Tuesday.
'He will be a people's man. He will capture everybody's heart.'
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.
In a kind gesture, Dravid revealed he went to merely congratulate Pakistan pacer by whose bowling he was left impressed.
Rahul Dravid enjoyed full support of each member of the team, says Chandu Borde, Team India manager on the England tour.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on Friday that Rahul Dravid will continue as coach for the India 'A' and Under-19 teams for the next two years.
'Bumrah's absence is a big loss, he's been a great player but it happens, it's an opportunity for someone else to stand up'
'I think as it is we are facing a shortage of quality talent so what is coming through needs to be groomed properly by our former greats. They can do a lot with these young players'
Suspense over a role for former captain Rahul Dravid in the BCCI continued with Board secretary Anurag Thakur saying that his services would be sought at an appropriate time.
All 12 of Rohit's Test hundreds came in the winning cause for India.
Dravid said that a call on DK's participation in the T20 World Cup match against Bangladesh will be taken on Wednesday,
Sanju Samson influenced former IPL champions Rajasthan Royals' decision to opt for the maximum six retentions, head coach Rahul Dravid said on Monday.
India went down by an innings and 32 runs -- their worst Test defeat on South African soil.
Rahul Dravid has been appointed as Indian captain till the end of 2007 Cricket World Cup
India head coach Rahul Dravid conceded that his team needs to do better at maintaining over-rate after being docked one WTC point following the first Test against South Africa, in Centurion, though he felt "leeway" can be given in certain cases.
Batting great Rahul Dravid has been named in ICC's newly appointed Anti-Corruption Oversight Group as part of the recommendation from its Integrity Working Party of the parent body. The stylish former Indian cricketer, who is among the top run-getters in both Tests and One-Day Internationals (ODI), was included in the group in the ICC's first meeting of 2016 at its Dubai headquarters. "The oversight group will include the Chairman of the Executive Committee (under whose area of responsibility this function rests) and will also include former India captain Rahul Dravid, legal expert Louis Weston and independent anti-corruption advisor John Abbott, who was the Chairman of the Integrity Working Party.
Indian batters committed themselves to doubles shift in the nets against slow bowlers
India's T20 World Cup campaign begins on June 5 against Ireland at the newly-constructed Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. India play Pakistan on June 9.
'You have to move on quickly in international cricket as we now have another important series coming up'
The Indian cricket team has commenced their training regimen in Sri Lanka, marking the beginning of their preparations for the ODI series against the hosts.
Harish Kotian looks back on VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid's 376-run partnership at the Eden Gardens that halted Australia's run of 15 consecutive Test victories.
India pacer Avesh Khan conceded he was under pressure after going wicket-less in the first three games, but head coach Rahul Dravid spurred him to come up with a match-winning performance in the fourth T20I against South Africa in Rajkot on Friday.
Head coach Rahul Dravid and his team will assemble at the National Cricket Academy on Tuesday to start preparations for the World Test Championship final in June.
The long-time former India teammates discussed their plans for the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru.
Dravid is allegedly conflicted as he is the NCA Director and also employed as vice-president of India Cements group, which owns IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings.
Rahul Dravid has signed up a three-year deal with Bank of Baroda and would be its Brand Ambassador.
Shreyas Iyer's ability to negotiate spin bowling effectively makes him a crucial asset for India in the ICC Champions Trophy.
For batting ace Rahul Dravid, says Bikash Mohapatra, it was not just about playing the game. It was about playing it with dignity.
The common theme in their opening game defeats was how the seemingly powerful batting and bowling units of KKR and RR failed to fire.
The common theme in those defeats was how the seemingly powerful batting and bowling units of KKR and RR failed to fire.
India coach Greg Chappell said the opener's slot would be decided match by match
The experienced Rahul Dravid was on Saturday recalled after almost two years while off-colour Harbhajan Singh was dropped from India's Twenty20 and one-day squad for the upcoming series against England, beginning August 31.
Rajasthan Royals captain Rahul Dravid has been fined $20,000 after his team failed to keep up with the stipulated over-rate during its Pepsi IPL match against Kolkata Knight Riders in Jaipur.
His prolonged slump in form notwithstanding, Rahul Dravid retained his place in Grade A as the BCCI on Monday offered new contracts to 37 players. The players have been clubbed in four grades in the new contract which would cover the October 2008 - September 2009 period, BCCI Secretary N Srinivasan said in a statement.
'Every Indian is delighted, all credit to Rahul Dravid for committing himself to these young kids and a legend like him deserves to lay his hands on the World Cup. Only Fitting.'
Sachin Tendulkar paid rich tributes to Rahul Dravid, who is expected to announce his retirement from international cricket tomorrow, saying there can be "no other" cricketer like him.
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