'In India, there are fans. They are crazy.'
Ashwin picked Smith's wicket in the first session of the Boxing Day Test on Saturday for a duck.
Kohli's farewell came during a turbulent Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, a place once synonymous with his rise.
'I am a hundred percent confident in how Virat will start this tour.'
Du Plessis backed Kohli, his one-time teammate at Royal Challengers Bangalore, to come back stronger from the struggles, and said retirement is a "very personal" choice.
Indian captain Rohit Sharma has dismissed speculation about his future in international cricket, stating his focus is on the upcoming ODI series against England and the Champions Trophy.
'As a captain and a player, he never played for a draw, he always wanted to win.'
Australia stormed to the top of the ICC World Test Championship 2025 standings with a thumping 10-wicket victory over India in the second Test at Adelaide.
'He has given RCB that kind of profile, that brand recognition that very (few) cricketers have given to their franchise'.
Langer remains hopeful for Kohli's comeback, saying, "I just hope, if this is the last time (Kohli) is out here, people enjoy it because he is a superstar."
Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja and Yashasvi Jaiswal have been recognised for their exceptional performances in 2024 by being named in the ICC Men's Test Team of the Year.
Despite the pitch invasion and the hostile reception from sections of the crowd, Kohli remained unfazed.
Sachin Tendulkar, whose batting records and impact on international cricket have stood the test of time, was on Saturday conferred with the Col CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award
Sunil Gavaskar, who appeared for the first time in Test cricket 50 years ago today, March 6, 1971, was presented with a special India cap by BCCI secretary during the lunch interval on Day 3 of the fourth and final Test between India and England at the Narendra Modi stadium.
Shubman Gill struggled during the Border Gavaskar Trophy series in Australia, where he managed just 93 runs from three matches
The 28-year-old cricketer's ODI runs came at an average of 57.86 and an impressive strike rate of 95.15.
Not Cummins, not Starc, this bowler was the difference in the end for Australia, reckons Ravichandran Ashwin
Virat Kohli has admitted he hasn't been disciplined enough in his last two-three innings of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series and plans to take a lot more time before going for his strokes in the remaining two Tests.
As Team India gears up to bounce back in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, their preparations at The Gabba in Brisbane have taken a creative turn.
India captain Rohit Sharma had previously acknowledged Axar's recent fatherhood as a reason for his unavailability for the last two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series.
There are some speculations over some rejigging in the A+ category following the retirement of stalwarts Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja from T20 Internationals.
Indian openers Prithvi Shaw and Mayank Agarwal looked clueless against the Australian attack in both the innings.
The Indian team ramped up preparations for the Boxing Day Test by practicing on a fresh wicket on Tuesday at the MCG.
Cricket fever gripped Perth as fans thronged the Optus stadium on Day 4 of the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series.
Ravi Shastri is tipping the side he had coached to continue their recent dominance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy
Caught by Wicket-keeper Alex Carey after edging a Pat Cummins delivery, Rohit's shot selection and technique highlighted the technical difficulties Pujara believes stem from his batting position shift.
The blockbuster series will be a survival of the fittest as Australia look to avenge successive losses on home soil when they go head-to-head from Friday.
With more than five months to go for the next Test series, many in the BCCI believe that there is no need to take a decision right away.
Jaiswal, who made his ODI debut against England, scoring 15 in Nagpur last week and was at Ahmedabad with the Indian team for the third and final match, will join the Mumbai team in Nagpur on Friday.
Kohli could manage only 190 runs in his nine innings in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, repeatedly offering edges to the slip cordon or keeper.
Rohit Sharma's career has been a mix of brilliant moments and inconsistencies. While his Test record may not be impressive, his white-ball dominance and leadership qualities make him a legend.
A record-breaking 47,566 spectators packed the stands on day one of the fifth India-Australia Test on Friday.
Former India batter Yuvraj Singh believes players struggling for form should return to domestic cricket, regardless of their national team stature, amid the debate over Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma playing Ranji Trophy.
Since Head Coach Gautam Gambhir will travel to Australia with the Rohit Sharma-led Test team on November 10, he will not be available to coach the T20I team for the series that will go on till November 15.
Gavaskar was impressed with Rahane's field placements
Nathan Lyon has identified Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Rishabh Pant as the three "big ones" to watch out for in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test series.
A mentor can only help as much because it is the players who will have to go out there and perform the "actual task", the legendary Sunil Gavaskar said on the appointment of Mahendra Singh Dhoni as the Indian team mentor for the T20 World Cup.
Gavaskar also cited fielding as one the reason for India's below-par performance.
Sara Tendulkar set the internet buzzing with her stylish presence at the Gabba.
"Expect nail-biting finishes, unforgettable sixes, and the kind of drama that keeps you glued to your seat.
