Siraj, Krishna, Akash Shine as India's Pace Future Takes Shape
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting advised struggling batters Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith to trust their game akin to star India batter Virat Kohli.
The Indian team will have a five-day training camp in Chennai ahead of the Test series.
Jasprit Bumrah doesn't seem to be a long-term captaincy option given his nagging fitness concerns.
'You are playing a World Test Championships final, and you don't pick the number one bowler in Test cricket.'
Shami has been chosen in India's white-ball rubber squad against England consisting five T20Is and three ODIs which will act as a build up to the Champions Trophy next month, where the team's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah's inclusion is subject to fitness.
India's young T20 stars, led by opener Abhishek Sharma's blistering 79 off 34 balls, helped India crush England by seven wickets in the first T20I in Kolkata.
Shami has been steadily rebuilding his form through domestic cricket. Making his Ranji Trophy return last November, he guided Bengal to a season-opening victory with a match haul of seven wickets.
In April, Bumrah underwent a lower back surgery in New Zealand. The successful medical procedure has kept the bowler pain free.
It is now-or-never for the now senior-most superstar batter to produce an all-timer series that justifies his talent.
'When it comes to selection or the Australia series, I think more about where I can get opportunities rather than whether I deserve a place.'
'The ball is different, the wicket is different. But I think we know that. I think we are ready mentally.'
Shami plays sixth match in 11 days, bowls 15 dots
Warner will be examined by the Australian medical staff after batting in the nets before a final call is made on his availability for the series.
Cheteshwar Pujara, who knows a thing or two about grinding the Australian attack in their den, backs K L Rahul to bat at the vital number three slot in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. He says the swashbuckling Yashasvi Jaiswal is capable of doing what David Warner did in his prime.
'He has not played in Australia, or at least he has not played in Perth in a Test match on a wicket that bounces.'
The absence of the dashing wicketkeeper-batter leaves a big void in India's Test eleven, said Hayden
Ashwin acknowledged the emotional turmoil he was experiencing, despite his calm demeanour.
Mohammed Shami is open to playing domestic cricket if needed to make a comeback to the Indian team.
Rohit had no hesitation in admitting that Ashwin and Jadeja have been the primary reasons for India's success in the last decade.
Dhruv Jurel has made a compelling case for inclusion in India's playing XI for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy
'I think any captain who wants to lead from the front, they want to lead through performance as well, and that's what Temba's done exceptionally well.'
Rahul will come in place of Baba Indrajith, who scored 9 and 6 and didn't look comfortable at all against pace and bounce, which wasn't exactly 125 clicks.
Following the series win, BCCI secretary Jay Shah tweeted: 'A wonderful end to this series and kudos to our boys for sealing it 3-1!'
It still left Australia in possession of a sizeable lead of 88 and Lyon wrecked India's top order before the home side could erase their deficit.
'I think the way he goes about his aggressive nature and his work ethic would make him very enjoyable to play with.'
Although he termed it as Indian team's internal matter, Cummins was a touch surprised with Rohit Sharma's decision to drop himself from the playing eleven on account of poor form.
Virat Kohli, struggling for form, will be playing in Delhi's last league game against Railways at the Kotla from January 30.
Ignored by the selectors for the first two Tests against Australia, middle-order batsman Yuvraj Singh has said the upcoming four-match series for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy starting on Friday will be a 'good' contest.
'You also know that Gambhir has an aura, the way he comes and takes the team along. I was just talking about that.'
Maxwell upset Kohli with a gesture in a Test match...
Marnus Labuschagne believes India's memorable fourth innings run chase at the Gabba from 2021 is of little relevance heading into the final day of a gripping Boxing Day Test.
Former Australia captain Michael Clarke believes India is in "safe hands" and has "enough talent" to trounce England, but it will all come down to how the young-looking squad will leave a mark in the series on a territory known for being "tough".
Across four Tests, Australia's fifth bowling option Marsh has bowled only 33 overs, a statistic that underscores his underutilisation. However, McDonald defended the all-rounder.
India pacer Harshit Rana credited seasoned speedster Jasprit Bumrah for shaping his consistency and adaptability at the highest level.
After being bundled out for 150 in their first innings, India staged a sensational fightback to humble Australia by 295 runs in the first Test in Perth on Monday
Under Kohli's captaincy, India became the first Asian side to win a Test series in Australia, besides recording some memorable wins elsewhere.
India may be one of the favourites, but Uthappa said they will have their task cut out in their opener against Bangladesh.
Was it a lack of confidence about whether he would perform in England that influenced his decision? asks K R Nayar.
'For a person like me, it's all about how I feel in my mind, what kind of prep I'm having before each game, and how I'm feeling about myself.'
