Hardik Pandya emphasised the importance of Dravid's advice, 'Luck comes to people who work hard,' a quote that has resonated deeply with him
As India got off to a strong start in the must-win fourth Test for the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at Old Trafford in Manchester on Wednesday, opener K L Rahul achieved a major career milestone, joining an elite list of Indian batters with 1,000 or more Test runs in England.
'We are prepared. Afghanistan are a very dangerous side'
India face hosts Tajikistan on August 29 followed by matches against Iran on September 1 and Afghanistan on September 4.
'He wanted to lead by example. I thought right through the tournament, he was quite superb in doing that. And yeah, I just can't speak more highly of him as a person and as a leader.'
'It was tough to give up cricket. But I received very good guidance from my mother. She told me to become a nice human being, whether I am a good cricketer or not.'
Rishabh Pant is the first-ever wicketkeeper-batter in the history of Test cricket to score 1,000-plus in an away country.
Here's a quick look back to the day when India erased a good chunk of the stigma of being poor travellers.
A look at India's narrowest victories by run margin -- games that tested nerves, showcased grit, and etched unforgettable drama into Test history.
Root reached the milestone during his 69th WTC appearance - a single pushed to deep backward square leg brought up yet another half-century and sealed his place in the record books.
PM Modi congratulated Rohit Sharma for his "splendid captaincy" and praised Virat Kohli for his performance in the final match.
Among the frontrunners for the coveted position is former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir.
In every Test match Root plays, the prolific right-hander continues chasing legends and breaking records - and more milestones could be within reach during the second Test against India at Edgbaston.
Gambhir had taken charge of the team in July and the team will be playing its first Test in his tenure.
A look back at a few memorable showdowns in the last decade and half that had the quintessential crests and troughs of Test cricket.
If history is anything to go by, Leeds always has room for a little magic.
Amidst strong speculation of him wanting to snap the ties with Rajasthan Royals, wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson said his long association with the IPL franchise has transformed his life and career.
Batting first, Australia scored 184 in 49.4 overs with right-arm leg-break bowler Mohamed Enaan taking 4 for 32 in 10 overs.
Despite the ups and downs, The Oval remains a ground of rich memories and monumental moments for Indian cricket.
Rahul Dravid's son Samit evoked comparisons with his legendary father after hitting a massive six during the Maharaja Trophy T20 match in Bengaluru on Friday.
And while Suryavanshi was busy dispatching Gujarat Titans bowlers to all corners of the ground, the broadcast cameras panned to Rajasthan Royals coach Rahul Dravid scribbling on a notebook.
Dravid acknowledged the players' sentiments, urging the BCCI to consult those 'putting their bodies on the line.'
Rahul Dravid has already informed the BCCI about his decision to step away from the role after the T20 World Cup.
Karun Nair's struggles at the crucial No. 3 position is a big headache for Team India.
Former England quick Steve Harmison believes that if batting maestro Virat Kohli were batting at his usual No. 4 position in the third Test against England at Lord's, India would have chased down the target of 193 and taken a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.
Shubman Gill is enjoying a 'honeymoon period' as India's Test captain but there will be more pressure on him in the days to come, feels former India skipper Sourav Ganguly.
Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly found themselves reliving old memories - this time from the sidelines.
Cheteshwar Pujara, one of India's finest Test batters, called time on his illustrious career on Sunday.
Shubman Gill has not just scored a double hundred; he's rewritten the record books.
Rajasthan Royals monitoring Samson's side strain on daily basis: Rahul Dravid
'I'm not sure how happy they are about the term, but they are playing really good cricket, let's be honest about it.'
India's cricketing journey post-independence is a saga of triumphs! From iconic World Cup wins to unforgettable Test series victories, the nation's passion for cricket shines through.
Joe Root is the leading run-scorer at Lord's across all international formats, amassing 2,526 runs in 33 matches at the Home of Cricket.
It is not an easy life even for someone like Dravid, whose touch points with cricket spread across decades, formats and varied roles.
Just 120 runs shy of overtaking Ricky Ponting, the veteran batter is on the brink of becoming the second-highest run-scorer in Test history-behind only the iconic Sachin Tendulkar.
Gambhir has been approached by the BCCI to gauge his interest.
Pant now has three Test centuries on English soil.
He has taken nine five-wicket hauls in SENA conditions.
Despite sustaining a left leg injury during a club match in Bengaluru last week, Dravid was determined to be present.
