'You have to move on quickly in international cricket as we now have another important series coming up'
'You need someone that understands spin bowling, thoughtfulness and you needed to show empathy, and it's not easy bowling leg-spinners.'
Umesh Yadav recalled the Duleep Trophy 2008-09 match between Central Zone and South Zone in which he was up against Dravid and Laxman.
The conversation kicked off with a curious Modi inquiring about the team's fielding drills, particularly referencing the spectacular catch taken by Suryakumar Yadav that turned the tide in the final match
'(On Parag and Jaiswal) They are 22 each, so is Jurel. With very little experience, the way they are performing at this level is amazing.'
Dravid has already given a reply and defended himself saying he has taken leave of absence from employers India Cements and he has nothing to do with the Chennai Super Kings.
'Not just in India, but in world cricket, we need guys who are a little bit more aggressive and play the game a little bit harder.'
Gambhir has made his selection process clear by stating his strong belief in players featuring across all three formats.
All eyes will be on star India batter Virat Kohli, who is perhaps battling the biggest form crisis of his career.
Nayar comes with a high reputation as a sharp cricket mind and a lifestyle/motivational coach who have worked with the likes of Dinesh Karthik and Rinku Singh.
'I'd love to be a senior coach of a national team, but with the other things that I have in my life and wanting to have a bit of time at home... everyone knows if you take a job working with the Indian team you can't be involved in an IPL team, so it would take that out of it as well.'
He said India's dominance in world cricket is a perfect reflection of a steady "supply chain."
The 15-member squad of the Indian team which won the T20 World Cup will take home Rs 5 crore each.
'If he wants to bat at No 3, especially on Indian tracks where spinners will cause trouble, he will have to rotate strike.'
Never give up, fight till last moment: Sreejesh's learning from Rohit's men
The new BCCI president, Sourav Ganguly, has already said that the conflict of interest is a 'very serious issue' facing Indian cricket.
It is understood that the selectors are looking to bring more variations into the pace attack and hence a left-arm seam and swing bowler could be added to the bouquet of pacers vying for a Test cap.
What does Rahul Dravid need to do to be able to join NCA without carrying the blemish of perceived or potential 'conflict of interest'? Sudhir Bisht attempts an answer.
Watching a young Sachin Tendulkar excelling against spinners Arshad Ayub and Venkatapathy Raju on a rank-turner in a Ranji Trophy match convinced him about the bright future of his junior teammate, recalled former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar.
Interestingly, the BCCI kept Hardik Pandya in the loop over the decision giving clear indications that he is likely to take over as India's T20 captain.
This stand between Dravid and Ganguly is the fourth highest partnership in the history of ODI cricket.
Former India captain and batting great Rahul Dravid believes maintaining good mental health is a "big challenge" in a tough game like cricket and players should strike a balance in everything they do.
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly emphasised the importance of carefree batting in T20s.
As Bharat faces scrutiny, the spotlight shifts to whether Jurel will get an opportunity to prove his mettle on the international stage.
Shubman Gill, the vice-captain of India's white-ball teams, praised the new head coach, Gautam Gambhir, for his clear thinking
The long-time former India teammates discussed their plans for the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru.
Mhambrey gets longer stint as U-19 coach, Kotak to helm India A for South Africa A series
Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja are set for important milestones during the coming series against Bangladesh.
India head coach Gautam Gambhir, BCCI president Roger Binny and all-rounder Hardik Pandya led the long list of joyous members of the cricketing fraternity in lauding Jay Shah, who was on Tuesday elected unopposed as the ICC Chairman.
Ajaz was congratulated by Team India captain, Virat Kohli, and head coach, Rahul Dravid.
The BCCI president Jagmohan Dalmiya reiterated that former India captain Rahul Dravid is very much in the board's scheme of things.
Indian batting legend Rahul Dravid's son Samit seems to be following in his illustrious father's footsteps with consistent performances with the bat in age group cricket. The in-form Samit Dravid scored a brilliant 201 in the Karnataka State Cricket Association's Under-14 inter-zonal tournament in Bengaluru.
'We have waited for this moment for 13 years.'
India needs people like Rahul Dravid and Pullela Gopichand, who have done an excellent job in producing young talent in their respective disciplines, for tennis to develop in the country, says eight-time Grand Slam doubles champion Leander Paes.
Young prodigy Yashasvi Jaiswal on Thursday said batting stalwart Rahul Dravid had advised him to focus on each ball and this suggestion immensely helped him.
Zimbabwe series will be announced by the end of this week
'...VVS Laxman is going to Zimbabwe but new coach will join from Sri Lanka series'
Heinrich Klaasen is the most expensive retained player in IPL history.
The path found by champions like GR Viswanath, Syed Kirmani, Brijesh Patel, EAS Prasanna and BS Chandrasekhar has only broadened over the years through which several ace cricketers walked through.
Potential conflict of interest has prevented Rahul Dravid from taking charge as the Head of Cricket at the National Cricket Academy. The former India captain was supposed to join on July 1.
