This stand between Dravid and Ganguly is the fourth highest partnership in the history of ODI cricket.
Bhuvneshwar said he wanted to work with coach Rahul Dravid
The series is an opportunity for the fringe players to impress ahead of this year's Twenty20 World Cup, but Dravid assured failure would not mean end of the world for them.
K L Rahul is set to be included in India's 15-member provisional World Cup squad, which will be announced by Tuesday.
Australian pacer Brett Lee has paid rich tributes to retired Rahul Dravid and iconic batsman Sachin Tendulkar, describing them as "brilliant cricketers and extremely great guys off the field."
Former India spinner R Ashwin has called for a shift away from the superstar culture prevalent in Indian cricket, urging for a more grounded approach.
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.
Rohit Sharma, who made his India debut under Rahul Dravid's leadership back way in 2007, remembers that moment vividly and is hoping to create many happy memories in their new partnership.
'The best coach is the one who is tactically superior. He should know how to pick the right XI according to the conditions.'
Dravid became only the fifth player from India to be named in the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame.
Sarandeep Singh has backed Rahul Dravid's comments on wicketkeeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha.
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.
India have enjoyed recent success in Australia and England, but South Africa remains a mighty challenge for the top ranked Test side
Use the expertise of former players as much as possible in the state teams' cricketing set-up was one of the notable suggestion by National Cricket Academy head Rahul Dravid while interacting with members of affiliated units during a webinar organised by the BCCI.
Dravid arrived in Scotland on Wednesday accompanied by wife Vijeta and will play 12 one-day games for Scotland
Shreyas Iyer, who led KKR to the IPL 2024 title, could be headed for the players' auction after failing to make a breakthrough in negotiations, while K L Rahul is also unlikely to be retained by LSG.
India went down by an innings and 32 runs -- their worst Test defeat on South African soil.
Gautam Gambhir says he is honoured to emulate former India captain Rahul Dravid by winning the ICC Test Player of the Year award. 'It's a great feeling to be rated the best Test batsman of the year, an award which has come an Indian's way after Rahul Dravid [in 2004], who truly is one of the legends of the game,' he said after receiving the award in Johannesburg on Thursday.
Kohli's farewell came during a turbulent Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, a place once synonymous with his rise.
'You have to move on quickly in international cricket as we now have another important series coming up'
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the schedule on X.
'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'
In a kind gesture, Dravid revealed he went to merely congratulate Pakistan pacer by whose bowling he was left impressed.
Manoj Tiwary and Munaf Patel extended wishes to former India captain Sourav Ganguly on his 52nd birthday.
'I have always taken pride while donning the Indian jersey during my playing days and it is going to be no different when I take up this new role.'
Dravid said that a call on DK's participation in the T20 World Cup match against Bangladesh will be taken on Wednesday,
Emotions were at an all-time high in the Indian team dressing room after they registered a historic win against England with a winning margin of 434 runs in the third Test of the series on Sunday in Rajkot.
Indian batters committed themselves to doubles shift in the nets against slow bowlers
'With him in particular, I've had a lot of chats with him, a lot of conversations to try and make him a better cricketer.'
Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson has made his case to become India's first-choice wicketkeeper-batsman at the Twenty20 World Cup in June, said Kumar Sangakkara, the coach of his Indian Premier League team.
'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'
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.
Wriddhiman Saha will retire from cricket at the end of this year's Ranji Trophy.
Rahul Dravid enjoyed full support of each member of the team, says Chandu Borde, Team India manager on the England tour.
Wriddhiman Saha acknowledged that his axing from the national side under Rahul Dravid's coaching tenure in 2022.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Former India batter Ajay Jadeja defended head coach Gautam Gambhir from the criticism he has received following the 0-3 drubbing against New Zealand.
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