'Lyon has over 400 Test wickets and dismissed India's best batter in this crucial moment.'
Shreyas Iyer trained hard in the nets with the aim of overcoming his longstanding struggles ahead of the World Cup game against Sri Lanka.
As Pujara gears up to play his 100th Test, here's a look at the list of the 12 cricketers who are a part of the 100 Tests club in India.
Ravichandran Ashwin revealed how he was left in tears after his wife Prithi broke out the news of mother's hospitalisation.
Did Ishan Kishan do the right thing listening to his heart and seeking a break due to mental fatigue?
'When you lose, you learn so many things. But people who learn even when they win, will become champions.'
Kohli knows when to be aggressive and when to control the game: Dravid
His wards are busy playing the IPL, so Indian cricket's Head Coach Rahul Dravid took some time off to savour the majesty of the Taj Mahal in Agra.
'The whole team and the whole nation is behind you', Hardik Pandya told Rishabh Pant.
The 32-year-old swashbuckling batter smashed an unbeaten 51-ball 112 against Sri Lanka in the third T20 International on Saturday to pave the way for India's 91-run victory and a 2-1 series verdict.
While about 8,000 people are in the long list of invitees, the select list features 506 A-listers, including prominent politicians, leading industrialists, top film stars, sportspersons, diplomats, judges and high priests.
The final will be played at the Oval from June 7-11.
'We've had an opportunity to connect as the group, we have had a chance to do some fitness, we have had some fielding done on the side, lot of skills with the bat and ball.'
I think he's just really earning the rewards for a lot of the hard work he's put in on and off the field, and long may it continue. He's been absolutely phenomenal for us and he's just a joy to watch. He puts on a show, no doubt,"
India vice-captain Rohit Sharma welcomed the appointment of Rahul Dravid as the head coach of the team, saying that the players are looking forward to working with the batting great.
It was also decided that a pool of 20 players will be rotated till the 2023 World Cup.
'If his father and brother were alive today, they would be brimming with joy. This is the life's most memorable day and only few are lucky to see it. I'm the proudest mom on this earth.'
Will Rahul Dravid, India's conservative coach, stay with the same eleven that defeated Pakistan?
With the top two from the group set to advance, India and Bangladesh each have four points, with Dravid's side having the edge on net run rate.
'Snapshots from #TeamIndia's nets session ahead of the third and final ODI against England at Manchester. #ENGvIND', BCCI tweeted with photos.
'Sometimes too much money comes, arrogance comes.'
Hardik likely to return for Afghanistan T20Is next month and Dravid's contract to be discussed after South Africa tour, BCCI secretary Jay Shah told media on Saturday.
Rahul Dravid gave clear hints on Tuesday that pace sensation Umran Malik might have to wait for his turn.
'You are playing a World Test Championships final, and you don't pick the number one bowler in Test cricket.'
Rohit, who will also captain the side, will be expected to carry on with his ultra aggressive approach in the powerplay like he showed in the ODI World Cup.
This is India's second appearance in the WTC final after losing the inaugural game in 2021 to New Zealand.
In a clip that has gone viral, Kohli was having a chat with Coach Rahul Dravid in the balcony when he was informed that his food order had arrived.
Surya was hit just above right wrist by a throwdown from Raghavendra and immediately left the nets writhing in pain.
India were also heavily fancied to beat New Zealand at the same stage of the 2019 edition, only to lose by 18 runs at Old Trafford.
The BCCI took to Twitter and shared a picture of Lara and Dravid standing next to each other.
'We used to get Rs 250 for a Test match, and if the match was over in 4 days, 50 rupees were cut.'
Virat Kohli was joined by wife Anushka Sharma as the star India batter was felicitated for reaching the milestone of 100 Test matches, in Mohali on Friday.
You need to be more creative in Cape Town as wickets are a lot more flatter and partnerships will stretch and that's traditionally as someone who knows it will be tougher Tests,' said South African legend Allan Donald.
Who do you think should be part of India's playing for the World Cup match against Afghanistan?
Jaiswal's selection comes after an impressive performance in the domestic circuit across various formats,
The BCCI took to Twitter to share a photograph of Ganguly and Dravid on Tuesday.
Giving a strong indication of him turning up in India's World Cup opener against Australia in Chennai on Sunday, veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin went through an engaging net session on Thursday.
'The batting has been the one which has caused us problems every time we go overseas. Why is it happening?'
Hurt India eye sweeping changes in approach against England's 'Bazball' in second Test
BCCI president Sourav Ganguly believes his former teammate Rahul Dravid has all the attributes for becoming successful in his current role as the coach of the Indian cricket team.
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