While Lara agreed in principle to the point, he found differences too in the two models.
However, David Warner plans to continue playing white-ball cricket at least until the 2024 Twenty20 World Cup.
Fast bowler Mohammed Shami picked up a five-wicket haul while left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja took four in South Africa's second innings to hand India a convincing 203-run victory, in the opening Test.
Diego Forlan, whose fine performances and five goals helped Uruguay finish fourth in the 2010 World Cup, announced his retirement.
LA Knight Riders and MI New York have roped in top international stars for the debut season of the Major League Cricket.
West Indies pace legend Curtly Ambrose has been replaced by Roderick Estwick as bowling coach for next month's one-day international triangular series against Australia and South Africa.
'He uses his feet really well to go down the pitch to smother the turn if needed. He then goes and uses the crease as well. So, he's a very good player. I don't think he is going to be fussed about playing Kuldeep. He will know how to tackle him.'
Legendary South African cricketer Shaun Pollock believes Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan is an absolute game changer and feels the bowler can change the context of the game with just his 4 overs in a T20 encounter.
'There is a role for him to come up the order.'
Praising his players for the emphatic win over South Africa in the World Cup, team director Ravi Shastri said the management's decision to stick with Shikhar Dhawan, despite his poor form in the run-up to the showpiece event, proved right.
Becomes only the second Indian to take 500 wickets and score 5,000 runs in international cricket.
The batting legend said India was were outplayed in the World Twenty20 tournament in England.
John Edrich scored a triple Test hundred and over 100 first class hundreds in a magnificent career.
The body of South Africa's anti-apartheid legend Nelson Mandela was on Friday taken to a military hospital in Pretoria as preparations for the December 15 state funeral of the peace icon began.
Warner is poised to wrap up his Test cricket journey with the upcoming third Test against Pakistan at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).
Spin legend Shane Warne says Australia should not feel disgraced losing to teams like India and South Africa as they played better cricket in the Test series last year.
'Their chemistry is organic and authentic, making them an appealing choice for collaborative endorsements.'
West Indies legend Michael Holding analyses India's showing in the just-concluded Test series against South Africa.
Along with elder brother Yusuf Pathan, Irfan will try to make an impression during the Twenty20 tournament.
'David Warner leads from the front. He is not going to give up until the tournament is over. So expect a bounce-back from them.'
Sri Lanka skipper Angelo Mathews is looking to overwhelming support from the crowd.
Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara might not have got a fairytale ending in their final ODI match of their glorious careers but the veterans smiled through the disappointment as they fondly recounted their respective journeys.
Akhtar saw it coming having seen the division in the Indian dressing room during the T20 World Cup.
Spin legend Shane Warne has thanked star batter Virat Kohli for "passionately supporting" Test cricket, a day after he stepped down as skipper of the Indian Test team.
Hashim Amla called time on one of the great international careers of the modern era when he announced his retirement from all formats of international cricket. He will continue to be available for domestic cricket as well as the Mzansi Super League.
I believe they will never do it again
Tributes poured in for AB de Villiers after the South African batter on Friday announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, with Indian maestro Virat Kohli aptly summing up his greatness by calling him the "best player of our times".
Former Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews tweeted: 'Take a bow @imVkohli. Form is temporary class is permanent! Fabulous knock. Keep shining.'
'Baby AB' -- as Dewald has been nicknamed for his ability to play shots like his idol A B De Villiers -- was signed up by the Mumbai Indians for Rs 3 crore (Rs 30 million) at the mega auction.
Batting legend Sunil Gavaskar has criticised the performance of India's top-order batsmen save Murali Vijay terming their effort as "below-par" despite the pitch being a tricky one.
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, for the last decade and half, have complemented each other
Former India cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and tennis legend Leander Paes were spotted in Mumbai enjoying a session of football together.
In an attempt to honour swashbuckling batsman AB de Villiers, the Northern Cricket Union has named a suite after him at SuperSport Park in Centurion.
Former India pace bowler Irfan Pathan became the fourth player from the recently-held Road Safety World Series tournament to test positive for COVID-19.
Dravid praised Rohit's growth as leader, Virat Kohli's dedication
Ela Gandhi, the granddaughter of Mahatma Gandhi and a member of Nelson Mandela's party, recalls some fond memories of the South African legend in a conversation with Sheela Bhatt.
AB de Villiers lauded the player on an amazing career, saying that Amla was one of the best players in the world.
From the early pioneers to today's global superstars, the Olympics have captured hearts and minds, shaping cultures and inspiring generations.
Sehwag, Gambhir to lead Gujarat Giants and India Capitals in LLC
Dale Steyn has played down comparisons with England pace spearhead saying that the bowler seems to be getting better with age.
