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No Doubt Sarfaraz Khan Had Very Good Debut, But KL Rahul Consistent In Scoring Runs, Says Parthiv Patel

Former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel believes KL Rahul's consistent run-scoring secured his selection over Sarfaraz Khan in the playing eleven for the first Test against Bangladesh, starting on September 19 in Chennai. "You have to look at KL Rahul's performance in the last few years. He has been fantastic. He scored 100 in South Africa at Centurion. When he played that only Test match against England in Hyderabad, he scored runs. He has been around scoring runs consistently, had a very good World Cup as well.

India vs Bangladesh 1st Test Day 1 To Be Washed Out Due To Rain? Weather Report Says This

After a long gap, the Indian cricket team will finally return to action when it face Bangladesh in the first Test of the two-match series in Chennai on Thursday. This will be the first Test series that India will play after Gautam Gambhir took over as India coach. However, according to the weather prediction on accuweather.com for September 19, rain is likely to impact the first day's play. The prediction showed a 25 per cent 'probability of precipitation' in the morning while in the afternoon it is 46 per cent. Though the probability of a washout is not huge, rain is likely to impact the day's play.

"Rohit Sharma Was Backed Despite Not Having Stellar Start...": Gautam Gambhir's Blunt Take

With the India-Bangladesh two-match Test series set to commence on Thursday, Gautam Gambhir, the newly appointed Head Coach of Team India opened up about the bond with captain Rohit Sharma. For Gambhir, the captain is central to a team's success, and while the coach plays an important role, the ultimate responsibility lies with the leader on the field. Rohit's leadership qualities, Gambhir believes, have earned him immense respect in the dressing room—an essential trait for any successful leader.

England's Liam Livingstone Secures Top Spot As ICC Releases T20I All-Rounder Rankings

England's Liam Livingstone secured the top spot in the T20I all-rounder rankings released by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday. Livingstone stormed to the top spot on the T20I all-rounder rankings following his stupendous performance in their home series against Australia. The English all-rounder was named the 'Player of the Match' with 87 (47) and 2/16 (3) in the second match of the T20I series, he was also a standout in the first fixture, taking 3/22 (3) and making 37 (27) in spite of a defeat.

Focusing On Red-Ball Cricket Will Help Advance Indian Cricket: Gautam Gambhir

As India geared up for the Test series against Bangladesh, all eyes are not just on the players but also on the new leadership of the team. Gautam Gambhir, the former Indian opener and now the head coach of Team India, will take his first red-ball assignment on Thursday when India plays its first Test match at MA Chidambaram Stadium. Ahead of the series opener against Bangladesh, Gambhir opened up about his vision, the importance of red-ball cricket, and the hunger that drives both senior and emerging players.

Rishabh Pant Braces For Test Return After 632 Days

A harsh sun beating down on him, Rishabh Pant was engrossed preparing for his first Test in two years, taking down net bowlers in that unmistakably Pant-ish way. From getting tossed up some 40m into air off a toppled car to getting back to cricket field at the highest level is nothing less than extraordinary. It was hard to believe that 632 days have passed since Pant has played a Test match, and, coincidentally, his last five-day game was also against Bangladesh in 2022.

Gautam Gambhir All But Confirms India's XI For 1st Test vs Bangladesh. Says "We Don't Drop..."

Ahead of the first Test against Bangladesh, India head coach Gautam Gambhir on Wednesday all but confirmed the team's playing for the game in Chennai. Gambhir also insisted that the opposition must learn to tackle spin-friendly conditions, even though the first Test in Chennai is set to be played on red soil track, which is known for creating conditions in favour of the fast bowlers. As far as India's playing XI is concerned, Gambhir gave away a few hints as to how the Rohit Sharma-led side might line-up against Bangladesh.

Ahead Of Test Series, Gautam Gambhir's Brilliant 'Pakistan Message' For Bangladesh

Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir spoke to reporters, donning his candid avatar like always. When the topic of Japsprit Bumrah came up, Gambhir expressed his delight at the appreciation a fast bowler is getting in India, as the country has traditionally worshiped batters more than bowlers. Bumrah has undoubtedly risen the ranks when it comes to Indian cricket's superstars when Ravichandran Ashwin recently named him as the team's 'Most Valuable Player' at present. Gambhir didn't hold back as the called the country a 'batting obsessed nation'. Gambhir, during the presser, also sent a message to Bangladesh, for their heroic 2-0 victory against Pakistan in the recently concluded Test series.

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No Doubt Sarfaraz Khan Had Very Good Debut, But KL Rahul Consistent In Scoring Runs, Says Parthiv Patel

India vs Bangladesh 1st Test Day 1 To Be Washed Out Due To Rain? Weather Report Says This

"Rohit Sharma Was Backed Despite Not Having Stellar Start...": Gautam Gambhir's Blunt Take

England's Liam Livingstone Secures Top Spot As ICC Releases T20I All-Rounder Rankings

Focusing On Red-Ball Cricket Will Help Advance Indian Cricket: Gautam Gambhir

Rishabh Pant Braces For Test Return After 632 Days

Gautam Gambhir All But Confirms India's XI For 1st Test vs Bangladesh. Says "We Don't Drop..."

Ahead Of Test Series, Gautam Gambhir's Brilliant 'Pakistan Message' For Bangladesh