Former captain Sourav Ganguly wants the BCCI to immediately send Mohammed Shami to join the Indian team in Australia, even if he is unable to play in the Perth Test.
With India's pacer spearhead not there to open the bowling on Sunday, the pace duo of Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna were all over the place, leaking 35 runs in the first three overs.
India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj will join the English county bandwagon as he gears up to play Warwickshire's last three first-class games in September.
Siraj revealed that Kohli coming to his house was the best surprise of his life.
Head smashed a swashbuckling hundred to fetch Australia a first innings lead of 157 at his home ground the Adelaide Oval.
Despite the overcast conditions seemingly favouring the bowlers, the decision proved to be a gamble that didn't pay off immediately.
Images from Day 2 of the fourth Test between Australia and India at the MCG on Friday.
New rules, new captains, but same excitement as two months of cricket extravaganza kicks off in Kolkata.
Images from Day 3 of the fifth Test between Australia and India at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday.
At this point it is still anyone's game, with a draw also an option, says Prem Panicker in his analysis of Day 4.
Rohit Sharma has certain choices to make in the best interests of the Indian team heading into the fifth and final Test against Australia.
'Gambhir raised concerns about a lack of discipline within the team.'
Any of these match ups could influence the outcome of the Perth Test.
'Certain formats require a certain skill set and whenever we look at these kinds of players, if the talent is there, then you don't want to shy away from blooding them.'
Arvinder and the franchise feel satisfied with the troops assembled before the tournament, just like in 2022.
'When so many young Baloch men and women are willingly volunteering as fighters and even suicide bombers.'
The former South African quick explained the pre-set plan against Head, though it eventually fell flat on its back.
Images from Day 2 of the 'Pink-ball' second Test between Australia and India in Adelaide on Saturday.
India's Head Coach Gautam Gambhir has seen both ends of the spectrum with high of Champions Trophy and low of six Test losses and he'll have tough choices to make once the new two-year cycle comes around with the new season.
'His file has been closed. I have got no idea why they did that.'
Watson is adamant that Siraj is the best option for India to include if they receive the dreaded news that Bumrah will have to miss the 20-over showcase Down Under.
India fast bowler Mohammad Siraj has grabbed the top position for bowlers in the ICC men's ODI Player Rankings after a superb show in the home series against New Zealand
Images from Day 3 of the fourth Test between Australia and India at the MCG on Saturday.
India pacer Mohammed Siraj said his approach to bowl consistently at one spot yielded rich dividends for him on Day 2 of the opening Test against Bangladesh in Chattogram.
Pakistan's ODI series victory in Australia showcased the raw pace and skill of their fast bowling attack, spearheaded by Haris Rauf.
Afghanistan's Rashid Khan, who took a wicket each in the three matches, conceding a total of 62 runs off his 12 overs, overtook Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasaranga for the top spot.
I was really surprised when he wasn't flown out even halfway through the series, two Test matches in.'
Mohammed Siraj was in Australia for his first Test tour when his father Mohammed Ghaus passed away and had to tackle the emotional phase to concentrate on cricket on that trip.
India pacer Mohammed Siraj said the disappointment of not being able to perform in IPL 2022 pushed him to focus more on white-ball cricket, which is paying rich dividends.
Royal Challengers Bangalore pacer Mohammed Siraj grabbed four wickets to lead his side to a 24-run win over Punjab Kings.
David Warner became a bit 'weary' after being knocked on the head by a Mohammed Siraj bouncer on day one of the second Test.
Images from Day 2 of the fifth Test between Australia and India at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday.
'The stakes are too high and it would have been a complete embarrassment had Bumrah broken down in a match.'
Images from Day 2 of the first Test between Bangladesh and India, at Chattogram, on Thursday
New Zealand batter Kane Williamson remains at the top of the list with 883 rating points.
Images from Day 5 in the fourth Test between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Monday.
'I think Bumrah is that good... he's so much better than the other bowlers they had in the team.'
All about IPL 2025 which kicks off on March 22, Saturday.
IMAGES from Day 3 of the 1st Test played between India and New Zealand in Bengaluru, on Friday.
IMAGES from Day 5 of the 3rd Test played at The Gabba in Brisbane on Wednesday.
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