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Virat Kohli Back As Test Captain? Ex-Chief Selector's 'Beyond Rohit Sharma' Message For BCCI

Former Indian cricket team chief selector MSK Prasad believes that Virat Kohli should be considered as an option to replace Rohit Sharma as skipper. Rohit succeeded Kohli as India skipper back in 2022 but following disappointing performances in the T20 World Cup and the World Test Championship (WTC) final, questions have been asked about his leadership. Prasad said in a recent interaction that Kohli should be considered as a viable option to take over the captaincy in case the team is looking to replace Rohit and even referenced the return of Ajinkya Rahane as the Test vice-captain.

Watch: Pat Cummins Floors Reporters With Epic 2-1 Response To 'Momentum' Question

Australia skipper Pat Cummins has been in fine form this Ashes series, not just on the field but off it too. In the press conference after Australia's defeat to England in the Leeds Test, Cummins was asked by a reporter if the momentum of the game has shifted towards the host because of the third Test's result. Cummins produced a mic-drop moment with his epic response to the journalist who asked the question, sending a laughter riot across the entire press room.

Watch: Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill Ace Team India's Special Fielding Drill Ahead Of First Test

Team India is all set to take on the West Indies in the first Test, starting July 12 in Dominica. It will be the first game for the side since the World Test Championship final against Australia that ended on June 11. After the game, the Indian players got some good personal time and they will now be back playing at the highest level after a one-month break. The Indian team has already reached Dominica and started the training at the venue.

Ange Postecoglou looking forward to Tottenham rebuild

Ange Postecoglou will relish the chance to prove people wrong at Tottenham after claiming he has needed to be "faultless" to reach this stage of his managerial career.

McCarthy: Improvements needed for Ireland U20s in final v France

Ireland captain Gus McCarthy says his side will have to improve even further if they're to break new ground and become World Rugby U20 champions for the very first time.

Elena Rybakina 'half a step ahead' of Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka in race for Wimbledon title - Wilander

Elena Rybakina is «half a step ahead» of Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka as the favourite for the women's title at Wimbledon, according to seven-time major champion Mats Wilander. Rybakina has been in scintillating form ever since she survived a first-round scare against Shelby Rogers and reached the last eight on Monday when opponent Beatriz Haddad Maia retired in the first set. Ad The defending champion has surged up the WTA rankings to No.

Three talking points after England's Ashes win over Australia

England's thrilling three-wicket win in the third Test at Headingley on Sunday kept the Ashes alive, with Ben Stokes's men now just 2-1 behind with two Tests to play.

Springboks lock Orie to leave Stormers for Perpignan

South Africa second-row Marvin Orie will join Perpignan next season on a two-year deal, the French Top 14 club said on Monday.

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Virat Kohli Back As Test Captain? Ex-Chief Selector's 'Beyond Rohit Sharma' Message For BCCI

Watch: Pat Cummins Floors Reporters With Epic 2-1 Response To 'Momentum' Question

Watch: Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill Ace Team India's Special Fielding Drill Ahead Of First Test

Ange Postecoglou looking forward to Tottenham rebuild

McCarthy: Improvements needed for Ireland U20s in final v France

Elena Rybakina 'half a step ahead' of Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka in race for Wimbledon title - Wilander

Three talking points after England's Ashes win over Australia

Springboks lock Orie to leave Stormers for Perpignan