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"This Is What He Will Leave Behind": Sanjay Manjrekar's Rohit Sharma Verdict Hits Bulls Eye

Former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar heaped praise on Indian skipper, Rohit Sharma, for his aggressive mindset at the time of batting on the fourth day of the second and final Test match against Bangladesh at Green Park in Kanpur on Monday. The hosts scored 285 runs for the loss of nine wickets in just 34.4 overs before declaring their innings. Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and middle-order batter KL Rahul made valuable fifties for their side.

"I Played The Shot, Bee Stung Me": Bangladesh Star Mehidy Hasan Miraz Narrates Epic Kanpur Story

The Indian cricket team ruled the roost on Day 4 of the Kanpur Test, smashing 285/9 in the first innings before inviting Bangladesh to bat for the second time on the day. While Indian batters maintained the upper hand on Bangladesh in the contest, Mehidy Hasan Miraz was the few touring players who managed to stand up to the India's lineup, both with the bat and the ball. However, it wasn't all smooth for Miraz in the middle of the pitch at the Green Pak Stadium in Kanpur. After the end of the day's play, the Bangladesh batter revealed that he was also stung by a bee.

"Like I Am Some Serial Killer": R Ashwin's Blockbuster Response To Player Of The Series Question

Ravichandran Ashwin is indispensable in Indian cricket. One of the highest wicket-takers among active players, on Tuesday, Ashwin tied Sri Lanka's icon Muttiah Muralitharan's record for most Player of the Series awards in Test cricket following his splendid display in the two-match series against Bangladesh. The 38-year-old has been ageing like a fine wine, making the opposition batters dance to his tunes by making the ball obey his command.

Southee quits as New Zealand test captain, hands over to Latham

:Tim Southee stepped down as New Zealand's test captain on Wednesday after their 2-0 defeat to Sri Lanka and handed the reins to opening batsman Tom Latham for the India series.

'Australia Connection' Behind Ruturaj Gaikwad's Bangladesh T20Is Absence: Report

As the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced India's squad for the T20I series against Bangladesh, the absence of Ruturaj Gaikwad from the squad triggered a huge hue and cry. Gaikwad's numbers, both for Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League and T20Is for India remain impressive, yet the opening batter didn't find a place in the squad. However, a report has claimed that potential Test call-up for the Australia tour is the reason behind the selectors deciding to snub Gaikwad for Bangladesh T20Is.

Ravi Shastri's "Name One Wicketkeeper Who..." Question Backfires, Gets Epic MS Dhoni Reply

As India looked to bundle out Bangladesh' batting unit early on Day 5 of the Kanpur Test, Mushfiqur Rahim stood between the hosts' pursuit of quick wickets. The Bangladesh wicket-keeper batter used sweep shot as a weapon to counter the spin threat posed by India's Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin. Rahim did very well in facing India's spin twins, prompting a discussion in the commentary box, involving Ravi Shastri and Atahr Ali Khan. When former Bangladesh cricketer, Athar Ali, highlighting Rahim's proficiency in using sweep shots against spinners, Shastri asked him to name one wicket-keeper who doesn't sweep, hoping his question would only be met with silence.

Yashasvi Jaiswal Shatters Sunil Gavaskar's Sensational Record, Equals Virender Sehwag In Elite List

Indian cricket team batter Yashasvi Jaiswal was one of the top performers as the Rohit Sharma-led side registered a huge win over Bangladesh in the second Test match in Kanpur on Tuesday. Jaiswal slammed half-centuries in both innings as India produced a brilliant batting display in the rain-affected match. Thanks to the impressive knocks, Jaiswal broke Sunil Gavaskar's long-standing record of scoring most runs for India before turning 23. While Gavaskar scored 918 runs in 1971, Jaiswal now has 929 runs and with matches against New Zealand coming up, he can add to his tally. He also became the second India batter ever to score half-centuries in both innings of a Test match with a 100-plus strike rate.

Move Over Bazball, Gamball Is Here. R Ashwin Opens Up On New Phenomenon After Destroying Bangladesh

Ravichandran Ashwin lavished praise on Rahul Dravid and Gautam Gambhir and labelled their passion for Indian cricket "palpable." The era of 'Gamball' is well underway after Rahul Dravid guided India to its ultimate dream as the head coach. During his reign, India ended more than a decade-long wait for the ICC World Cup trophy by lifting the T20 title earlier this year. As Dravid's tenure ended, Gautam Gambhir was named as his successor. Ashwin has had the opportunity to play under the wing of both stars. He pointed out that there isn't a huge gap between Gambhir and Dravid's approach or the passion that the duo shares for Indian cricket.

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"This Is What He Will Leave Behind": Sanjay Manjrekar's Rohit Sharma Verdict Hits Bulls Eye

"I Played The Shot, Bee Stung Me": Bangladesh Star Mehidy Hasan Miraz Narrates Epic Kanpur Story

"Like I Am Some Serial Killer": R Ashwin's Blockbuster Response To Player Of The Series Question

Southee quits as New Zealand test captain, hands over to Latham

'Australia Connection' Behind Ruturaj Gaikwad's Bangladesh T20Is Absence: Report

Ravi Shastri's "Name One Wicketkeeper Who..." Question Backfires, Gets Epic MS Dhoni Reply

Yashasvi Jaiswal Shatters Sunil Gavaskar's Sensational Record, Equals Virender Sehwag In Elite List

Move Over Bazball, Gamball Is Here. R Ashwin Opens Up On New Phenomenon After Destroying Bangladesh