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'Poised To Inherit Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli's Excellence': Australia Great On Yashasvi Jaiswal

Yashasvi Jaiswal looks well-placed to carry forward the glorious legacy of batting excellence established by the likes of Sachin Tendukar and Virat Kohli, said former India coach Greg Chappell, waxing eloquent on the country's cricketing infrastructure and planning. Writing in his column for the 'Sydney Morning Herald', Chappell said he was highly impressed with Jaiswal, who smashed a 161-run knock in the opening Test against Australia in Perth to be one among the architects of the visitors' 295-run win on Sunday.

"Good Environment For Him To Grow": Rajasthan Royals Head Coach Rahul Dravid On Roping In 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi

Rajasthan Royals head coach Rahul Dravid feels that the franchise would be able to provide 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi with "a good environment" for his upcoming stint in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The eighth standard student from Bihar's Samastipur was picked up by the franchise for Rs. 1.10 crore, making him the youngest cricketer to earn an IPL contract. "I think he's (Suryavanshi) got some really good skills, so we thought it might be a good environment for him to grow in. Vaibhav just came to our trials and we were really happy with what he saw," said Dravid in an IPL video.

The fringe candidates worth Andy Farrell's first preference against Australia

There were many positives from Ireland's comfortable win against the ill-disciplined Fijians, mainly the comfort with which the Leinster duo of Gus McCarthy and Sam Prendergast took to their first starts in green.

Stick or twist? Australia digests Perth mauling

SYDNEY : After fixating obsessively over one spot in the batting order for the best part of the spring, Australia's media pundits and cricket fans have been handed a plethora of talking points by the abject defeat in the first test against India.

Kohli doesn't need us, we need him, says India's Bumrah

PERTH : Virat Kohli returned to form with a classy century as India claimed a thumping win against Australia in their series opener and stand-in skipper Jasprit Bumrah said the veteran batsman's importance to the side cannot be overstated.

Gautam Gambhir To Return Home After India's Perth Test Win Over 'Personal Reason': Report

In a sudden move after Team India's victory against Australia in the opening Test of the 5-match series in Perth, head coach Gautam Gambhir has reportedly flown back home. The development comes unexpectedly since there wasn't any plan for Gambhir or any other member of the team to head back home. Gambhir reportedly informed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) of a 'personal reason' that required him to fly back. It isn't yet known exactly when the India coach would return but he is likely to reunite the team before the second Test in Adelaide.

"Only Wives Allowed...": Ravi Shastri Shares Heartwarming Virat Kohli-Anushka Sharma Story

Former Indian cricket team head coach Ravi Shastri recently shared a heartwarming story about star batter Virat Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma. The Bollywood actress' reaction went viral recently following Virat's brilliant century against Australia in the Perth Test. In a video that has surfaced on social media, Shastri recalled how Virat wanted Anushka to join the team during the series in Australia back in 2015. While wives of cricketers are allowed on tours, Virat and Anushka were dating each other at that point and it was Shastri who asked the BCCI to allow her to join them. Virat went on to slam a century in the first match of the Test series and even made the flying kiss gesture during his celebration.

KL Rahul's Plea To Gautam Gambhir On India's 2nd Test XI As Rohit Sharma Returns From Break

Despite putting in a solid show with the bat for India in the Perth Test, KL Rahul seems to be fearing for his place in the team for the second match of the series in Adelaide. Rahul was the only Indian batter to register decent scores in both innings - scoring 26 and 77 - but he isn't sure if he will be in India's XI for the second match of the series. The reason behind this fear is the return of skipper Rohit Sharma.

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'Poised To Inherit Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli's Excellence': Australia Great On Yashasvi Jaiswal

"Good Environment For Him To Grow": Rajasthan Royals Head Coach Rahul Dravid On Roping In 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi

The fringe candidates worth Andy Farrell's first preference against Australia

Stick or twist? Australia digests Perth mauling

Kohli doesn't need us, we need him, says India's Bumrah

Gautam Gambhir To Return Home After India's Perth Test Win Over 'Personal Reason': Report

"Only Wives Allowed...": Ravi Shastri Shares Heartwarming Virat Kohli-Anushka Sharma Story

KL Rahul's Plea To Gautam Gambhir On India's 2nd Test XI As Rohit Sharma Returns From Break