Captain Rishabh Pant said Lucknow Super Giants' inability to cash in on their chances ultimately led to their early exit from the playoffs race.
With over 500 runs, six crucial catches, the most by an Indian on the tour, Rahul led by example and lived up to his wiseman tag.
Badoni had led Rishabh Pant in the last Ranji match.
Here's a quick look back to the day when India erased a good chunk of the stigma of being poor travellers.
'Gen Z was devoid of love stories with sad endings like Heer Ranjha, Laila Majnu or Romeo Juliet; they have never seen something like this in their lifetime.' 'Saiyaara is a rooted love story.'
'It's good to have someone with a lot of experience batting with you because he can take you through how to take the game on'
India's assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate on Thursday said the team is "leaning towards" playing lead pacer Jasprit Bumrah in the fourth Test in Manchester as the visitors look to pull themselves back on level terms in the five-match series against England.
'There will be things that happen between the two teams but both teams know there's a line you can't cross but it's not really been troubled too much'
Pant was picked at the mega auction for an IPL record Rs 27 crore by the franchise owner Sanjiv Goenka.
'This England team has openly advertised that they will go for the target whatever may be the target. So as a batting line-up, we've to keep in mind that we have to give them less time but give a bigger target.'
It will require a lot of man management from young skipper Shubman Gill and the seasoned dressing room figurehead Gautam Gambhir to ensure that Jasprit Bumrah is accorded the respect and space he deserves.
With the series nicely poised at 1-1 going into the third Test, the narrative built around both the teams has changed significantly following India's 336-run routing of England at Edgbaston.
Zaheer emphasised the team's mindset heading into the season, one that mirrors the never-back-down attitude of Pant.
'Even if he is being hard on you, you know that it's not coming from his heart, it is coming from a team perspective.'
While Gill's intent was to contain, former players believe he missed an opportunity to attack when it mattered most.
Rishabh Pant is keeping himself busy during his quarantine using the lawn mower at his home in New Delhi.
Rishabh Pant introduced Rathi to Narine and told the Windies legend: 'Everyday he talks about you.'
The Indian dressing room is 'noisier', Coach Ravi Shastri noted, after the 23 year old's return.
'With a new generation stepping up, Team India is not just carrying forward a legacy -- they are writing a new chapter in our cricketing history.'
Indian archery endured a forgettable outing at Stage 3 of the World Cup in Antalya, Turkey on Saturday, returning empty-handed in a performance that raised serious questions over team selection, preparation and mental fortitude, especially with the Asian Games just a year away.
Shubman Gill played a masterful captain's knock with his second century of the series on the opening day of the second Test
Kumble admitted that given Bumrah's history with back injury, it will not be possible for him to play all the five-Test matches.
Karun Nair's struggles at the crucial No. 3 position is a big headache for Team India.
Shubman Gill was deemed Rohti's long-term successor and was crowned the new Test skipper.
As questions swirled around dropped catches, poor captaincy calls, and a one-dimensional bowling attack, former players didn't hold back.
Captain Rishabh Pant on Monday admitted it was difficult for his side to fill the void created by the absence of key bowlers
Former England captain Michael Vaughan believes that the five-Test series could be a start of 'something special' for Shubman Gill-led India.
'The players can criticise my cricket ball. Can I criticise them for the bad shot or the bad ball? Long hop. You know what I mean? You've got to be sensible.'
'We won't miss Virat and Rohit. I have faith in our young team.'
A dejected Rishabh Pant sounded hardly convincing as he explained the rationale behind coming in to bat as low as No 7 against Delhi Capitals.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru accomplished an unprecedented milestone with victory over Lucknow Super Giants on Tuesday, winning all seven away matches this IPL season. They are the first-ever team to brag an unbeaten away record in a season that follows the home-and-away format.
'I would give the captaincy to Virat for the Test series in England... Shubman Gill can be his VC for the tour.'
The third Test at Lord's could well be the series' turning point. This isn't just about team combinations or tactical tweaks anymore. The pitch has emerged as a defining factor -- one that could tilt the balance of power in a contest hanging delicately at 1-1.
Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants, both struggling in the Indian Premier League, will be looking to turn their fortunes around when they face each other on Friday.
Gujarat Titans messed up on a golden opportunity to seal a top two spot in the league table as Lucknow Super Giants earned a consolation 33-run victory.
'Most of the batters performed. I would say that is a very good sign going forward. Apart from this you have got three quality batters who are not even part of the squad -- Shreyas (Iyer), Sarfaraz (Khan) and (Devdutt) Padikkal.'
How the Indian players fared in the five-Test series in England.
During every IPL match, the Chennai Super Kings legend is swarmed by opponents and coaches eager for a moment with him.
'Over the years, I have played under different captains. I know the mindset of every single captain whom I have played under and I also understand what players need and their mindset.'
Shubman Gill admits India needs to relook lower-order batting after loss in 1st Test
