The Indian cricket team think-tank's urge to play more all-rounders in recent years has got a lot to do with the current crop of top-order batters not rolling their arms over unlike some of their illustrious seniors from the bygone era.
Former India opener Virender Sehwag said Rohit Sharma is a more successful IPL captain than Mahendra Singh Dhoni because of the number of trophies Mumbai Indians has won in the last 15 years.
Ben Stokes and his team-mates have their task cut out as they look to emulate Alastair Cook-led England's historic India series win in 2012.
Former India cricketer Virender Sehwag, Paralympic silver-medallist Deepa Malik and hockey stalwart Sardar Singh were on Friday included in a 12-member committee constituted by the sports ministry to select this year's National Sports Awards winners. Just like last year, the ministry opted for a single selection committee to pick the awardees among both athletes and coaches and it will be headed by Retired Supreme Court Justice, Mukundakam Sharma.
''I truly did not understand what 'behind the scene' meant. It could be that he (Umran) had a fight with the management or maybe there was an argument...'
Former India opener and domestic stalwart Wasim Jaffer compared Prithvi Shaw to the great Virender Sehwag but also said the Mumbaikar needs a more disciplined lifestyle off the field. After an impressive Test debut against the West Indies, Shaw was handed an eight-month ban for a doping violation.
The train crash on Friday, involving the Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express, the Shalimar-Chennai Central Coromandel Express and a goods train, is one of the deadliest such accidents since independence.
ACC president Jay Shah attributed the body's decision to host Asia Cup matches in Sri Lanka on teams' reluctance to play ODIs in the UAE heat.
India is looking to win the upcoming tournament for Virat Kohli like the batch of 2011 won it for Sachin Tendulkar, feels Virender Sehwag.
On December 8, 2011, Virender Sehwag became only the second batsman to score a double ODI century.
Kohli has smashed 8,007 runs from 100 Tests at a remarkable average of 50.35.
Iyer is the 16th Indian batter to score a century on Test debut.
The former Indian skipper played 113 Tests and 311 ODIs for India. He scored 18,575 runs across all formats in his international career. Ganguly led India in 195 matches across all formats winning 97 of those games.
"Great initiative... Which needs to be applauded and followed by everyone," a Twitter user wrote.
Not one to mince his words, Sehwag called for good man-management and an association free from politics.
Ganguly and Sehwag were in dazzling form on KBC 13's Shandaar Shukravar episode.
Sehwag mistakenly retweeted the video, only to delete it after the goof-up was brought to his notice.
Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag, on Saturday, appealed to the countrymen to stay at home as Covid 19 continues to rage.
As Ravichandran Ashwin prepares to step onto the field for his 100th Test in the upcoming Dharamsala fixture on March 7, he is poised to join a prestigious group of 14 Indian cricketers
Rajneesh Gupta presents all the interesting numbers from the opening day of the Lord's Test.
Imran Nazir was more talented than Virender Sehwag but didn't have his brain and was also let down by the country's cricket administration. Shoaib Akhtar believes Pakistan, in general, did not take good care of the talent it had.
'What a match, unbelievable. Rinku bhai kabhi na haare! (What a match, unbelievable, Rinku bhai never loses!)'
Australia spin great Shane Warne picked former India captain Sourav Ganguly as the skipper of his greatest Indian XI. However, the most notable omission in his team was that of former India batting great VVS Laxman, who enjoyed an impeccable record against Australia.
India had other heroes as well whose contributions at different stages were extremely crucial, but have gone unnoticed in the 10 years since that glorious victory.
Virender Sehwag's 'scientist' tweet on Ashwin goes viral
On a serious note, the Cricket Advisory Committee is expected to shortlist 10 names for the high-profile positions.
From his favourite footballer, to the shots he enjoyed playing the most, to his favourite cheat meal (BIRYANI!), Sachin took questions from his fans the same way he used to play his cricket -- with enjoyment.
Kevin O'Brien's century took the sheen off Ashley Nurse's fiery 43-ball 103 not out as Gujarat Giants opened their campaign with a three-wicket win over India Capitals in the Legends League Cricket in Kolkata on Saturday.
The Jharkhand left-hander became the fourth Indian batter to score a double hundred.
Virat Kohli could not hide his delight after getting a chance to interact with two of the greatest batsmen in Indian cricket.
Wriddhiman Saha has forged a successful opening partnership with Shubman Gill and he attributes that to young India international's current form which makes it easier for batters at the other end.
'Hum Rahe Ya Na Rahe Kal Kal Yaad Aayenge Yeh Pal. Heartbreaking to know that KK is no more.'
Prithvi Shaw's phenomenal talent has been much talked-about and the latest to join the bandwagon is none other than Brian Lara.
one thing is for sure if they go into the next World Cup with the same team and the same approach, then the results will also be the same.'
The Indian team were labelled "clueless" and "out of their depth" following the 10-wicket defeat by England in the T20 World Cup semi-finals.
A complete look at Ganguly's career, accomplishments of legendary Indian batter
He went on to share a picture of 'Angad' on Twitter and also gave an explanation as to why the character is an inspiration for him.
Virat Kohli has made "more mistakes in one IPL season" than he has in his entire 14-year international career, feels Virender Sehwag, who is seeing a "different version" of the former India captain than what one is used to.
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.
In-form batter K L Rahul, who is leading India in the ongoing first One-Day International against South Africa, is only the third player to lead his country in a 50 overs game without having captained in 'List A' cricket previously.
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