Bumrah steps aside from Test captaincy race; Gill, Pant now leading contenders
Charles Leclerc stunned favourites McLaren by seizing pole position at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Saturday as Ferrari teammate Lewis Hamilton described himself as useless and suggested he should be replaced.
Artherton's successor and former England captain Nasser Hussain believes Kohli transformed the way India plays Test format with his "aura, swagger, and passion".
"That is the best five-match Test series I have ever been a part of and witnessed," says England head coach McCullum.
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.
'You have the best fast bowler in the world and you make him sit out after seven days of rest. It is something very hard to believe.'
The over rate has been a big talking point in the series and the frequent for ball change is making matters worse. Bumrah said the hot weather should be taken into account before taking action on slow over rate.
Rishabh Pant walked out to bat on Day 2 despite fracturing his toe.
Wicket-keeper Jonny Bairstow confident of England recall with T20 WC in sight.
Broad witnessed Gill's batting prowess and rich vein of form, but he didn't hold back from praising the 25-year-old, who continues to prove himself as a captain players would want to play for.
Another India lower-order collapse gave England a fighting chance of a thrilling victory in the first Test at Headingley on Monday, with the hosts 21/0 in their second innings at the close of play on day four, chasing 371 to win.
England tearaway Jofra Archer is willing to do everything in his power to secure a ticket on the plane that will fly to Australia
'Just as Cricket Australia manages Mitchell Starc's workload to preserve him for key series and tournaments, the BCCI should ensure that our premier fast bowler is preserved for the most important contests.'
In vintage Bumrah fashion, the damage was quiet but clinical and unmistakably game-changing.
England pacer Jofra Archer is glad to have silenced the 'keyboard warriors' who went after him during his long rehabilitation from multiple injury setbacks.
Former cricketers Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton lampooned England's top order for their early collapse
'It felt like you had to force the ball through, which in England were are not used to -- you usually get rewards for your cuts and clips.'
Gill clashed with England openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett, accusing them of deliberately wasting time.
Jasprit Bumrah has revealed he rejected the BCCI's offer to become India's next Test captain
'Hussain was baffled by England's top three approach on Edgbaston's flat surface when the ball was slightly swinging.
Former captain Nasser Hussain criticised the slow over rate in the third Test between India and England at Lord's.
Former England captain Nasser Hussain was full of praise for Akash Deep
'Bring the deficit down to about 60 and then take it 10 runs at a time.'
Ajinkya Rahane has expressed his desire to return to Test cricket for India-a format he deeply cherishes-despite receiving "no response" from the selectors.
Dinesh Karthik and Nasser Hussain pointed to a string of missteps -- a dropped catch, a run out, a collapse -- that proved far more decisive than the final day's drama.
From Ravindra Jadeja's stoic resistance to Jofra Archer's fire and the emotional collapse of Mohammed Siraj at the end, this was a Test for the ages - one that even veteran voices like Nasser Hussain hailed as the best in recent memory.
Gill scored a sensational 269 in the first innings and followed it up with 161 in the second-earning comparisons to Don Bradman from Shastri himself.
Dinesh Karthik believes India head coach Gautam Gambhir is tactically 'very good', but feels man-management remains an area he would need to work on.
As India went into the second Test against England on Wednesday without pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, former players and coaches questioned the thinking behind resting the world's best bowler when they trail 0-1 in the series.
'...he's not shown any obvious signs of dismissal and he's played stylishly.'
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.
Washington Sundar's bold prediction that the visitors would seal the win 'probably in the first session' turned into a haunting soundbite, as England staged a spirited comeback to snatch a 22-run victory and a 2-1 lead in the series.
'Why let England know what's coming and what's not? Why not keep it under wraps and make them guess?'
'We've got some solid batsmen in the dressing room. And yeah, it's exciting in every way.'
Ravi Shastri cautions India about resting Bumrah in second Test against England
Hussain recalled the Lord's Test in 2021 and Virat's 'pep talk' to fire up his players on the final morning as the visitors thrashed the hosts and registered a memorable win.
'Watching him bat this innings is like watching the MCC coaching manual in action.'
'They can't afford to go 2-0 down so you want your best bowler.'
Jasprit Bumrah is likely to play the first, second and fourth Tests.
With over 500 runs, six crucial catches, the most by an Indian on the tour, Rahul led by example and lived up to his wiseman tag.
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