Azharuddin also highlighted the expected positive impact of Jasprit Bumrah's return, stating that India's bowling attack is currently superior to England's.
Cheteshwar Pujara was the cornerstone of the Indian batting line-up in Tests, featuring in 103 matches in which he scored 7,195 runs at an average of 43.60, with 19 centuries.
Some people consider Indian cricket their personal fiefdom: Gambhir
India's K L Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja will be eager to put their best foot forward and etch their name in the record books in the fourth Test at Manchester.
Joe Root now finds himself second only to Tendulkar in the list of all-time Test run-getters as he reflected on the Indian maestro's legacy his own journey as a youngster inspired by the Indian icon.
Intent-driven Shubman Gill shines on Day 1 in Birmingham
'Congratulations Joe Root, magnificent.'
'Rahul will not be the 'keeper during this series. We will go with another 'keeping option considering the five matches and the weather,' Rahul Dravid reasoned ahead of the opening Test in Hyderabad.
Rajasthan Royals head coach Rahul Dravid acknowledged concerns about the team's death bowling performance in the ongoing IPL but expressed confidence in their ability to improve execution in upcoming matches.
Can't afford any slip-up, need to start winning games: RR coach Dravid
Having bid adieu to his stellar Test career a content man, Indian Test batting great Cheteshwar Pujara wouldn't mind a coaching stint or a role at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in the next stage of his cricketing journey.
While the young Indian team showed great resolve to earn a creditable draw in England, the series exposed several weaknesses that need urgent attention.
Among the active batters, Joe Root, 34, looks the only one who could go past Sachin Tendulkar's Test record tally of 15921 runs.
Shah said even a foreign coach can be considered depending on the CAC's recommendations.
Rahul Dravid will need a specific plan to get the best out of superstars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the T20 World Cup, said Brian Lara.
In the recently concluded five-match Test series against England, India's star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant stood tall as a beacon of determination, battling through injuries to deliver a string of gutsy, crowd-pleasing knocks that underlined his value to the side.
India head coach Rahul Dravid was delighted to see the players identify themselves with Rohit Sharma's leadership principles.
Will Rahul Dravid like to end current term on high or seek extension?
'He's lucky to be part of Rajasthan Royals and under Rahul Dravid, because Rahul Dravid is one of those cricketers who almost symbolises how to keep it low-key.'
Dravid imitated Amitabh Bachchan's look from the 1975 classic Deewar in a commercial for dry fruit company Farmley.
Rahul Dravid said he enjoyed every bit of his coaching tenure.
The Bengaluru connection that's shaping Indian cricket.
Ravindra Jadeja continued his renaissance as a batter, delivering his best-ever outing during the recent Test series in England and joining a list of legends
Sachin Tendulkar led the chorus of former and current cricketers, hailing Rohit Sharma's men for winning the T20 World Cup.
Unlike his dad who made the No. 3 spot his own, Samit, batting at No. 5, forged a partnership with Karthikeya KP, contributing to an impressive 233-run stand for the fourth wicket.
The Indian team is aware of the threat that the Afghan spinners can pose and batters are looking forward that challenge, Dravid added.
Home advantage is not prevalent because teams, players are new after big auction: Dravid
The defeat in the Centurion Test was India's fifth in a row in SENA countries under Head Coach Rahul Dravid.
'It's never easy, but I think he will learn from this exposure.'
Shubman Gill's early days as India's Test captain have stirred intense debate -- not just for his on-field decisions, but for a noticeable shift in persona.
With the planned ceremony not going ahead in the UK, a formal announcement on the renaming of the trophy is scheduled for June 19, on the eve of the series-opener at Leeds.
'...he's not shown any obvious signs of dismissal and he's played stylishly.'
'Good thing since T20 WC is around the corner': Gautam Gambhir on Rahul Dravid's contract extension as coach
During the pre-match press conference, Patidar locked eyes with the trophy -- a long, lingering stare. Social media lit up. The moment instantly reminded fans of Rohit Sharma's haunting glance at the 2023 World Cup trophy, hours before India's heartbreaking loss in the final.
After a brilliant 269 in 387 balls in the first innings, Gill was dismissed for an entertaining 161 off 162 balls with 13 fours and 8 sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of 99.38.
Yograj also spoke of his son Yuvraj's reaction to captain Shubman Gill's blistering performance with the bat, which steered India to its first Test win at Edgbaston.
India House aims to elevate the performances of Indian athletes, support the national sports federations, and build the credentials of India as a global sporting nation, with an aspiration to host the Olympic Games in the future.
It has been close to a decade since a BCCI tournament scorecard featured two of Indian cricket's greatest names -- Virender Sehwag and Rahul Dravid.
The last time India won an ODI World Cup, left-hander Suresh Raina played a stellar role in India's wins against Australia in the quarter-final and against Pakistan in the semi-final.
It is also understood that the board is quite happy with the way Dravid has managed the team along with captain Rohit over the last two years despite not landing any global trophies.
