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"Doesn't Have To Prove Himself...": Kapil Dev's Blunt Take On Rohit Sharma's Poor Form

'Let's not doubt Rohit Sharma's ability to bounce back', retorted the legendary Kapil Dev, who also felt that under-fire India skipper doesn't need to prove himself at this stage of his career. Rohit, who managed scores of 3 and 6 in the the Adelaide pink-ball Test after dropping down the batting order, is being criticized by fans and former players for being subdued. India lost the game by 10 wickets in just two and a half days.

'Jasprit Bumrah Is At Certain Level But...': Australia Great's Blunt Take On Indian Bowling Attack

Australia's wicketkeeping great Adam Gilchrist has pointed out that Mohammed Siraj and Harshit Rana weren't up to the desired level in Adelaide to support fast-bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah. Bumrah, who picked eight wickets in India's 295-run win in Perth, picked 4/61 in the first innings in Adelaide. Though Siraj took 4-98, his economy rate was four, while Rana, who shined on debut by taking four wickets in Perth, conceded 86 runs without taking a single wicket.

"Giraftaar Kar Lena...": Harbhajan Singh's Funny Advice To Mohammed Siraj On Verbal Spat With Travis Head

The verbal exchange between Mohammed Siraj and Travis Head was the highlight of Day 2 of the India vs Australia Adelaide Test. Siraj was hit for a six by Head and he cleaned up the batter on the very next ball. The right-handed pacer followed the wicket with a fiery celebration, something which didn't impress Head. The Australian batter exchanged a few words with Siraj after that, and it all ended with the pacer showing an animated gesture. The incident went viral on social media.

Watch: Rishabh Pant Takes Adam Gilchrist By Surprise, His Response Can't Be Missed

India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant shared a light-hearted moment with Australia great Adam Gilchrist on Sunday. Ahead of the start of play on Day 3, legendary Australia wicketkeeper Gilchrist, who is a part of the experts' panel for broadcaster Star Sports, was taken by surprise when Pant approached him from behind and closed the latter's eyes with both his hands. As soon as Gilchrist realised that it was Pant behind him, the duo shared a warm hug. "I was surprised there, didn't know who was behind me," said Gilchrist about the incident later.

'Next 24 Hours Will...': Josh Hazlewood Gives Update On His Availability For 3rd Test vs India

Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood, who is recovering from a side strain, bowled two full spells at Adelaide Oval on Monday and said how he "pulls up" in next 24 hours will determine his availability for the upcoming third Test against India. On what would have been the fourth day of the pink-ball Test, which Australia won by 10 wickets, the 33-year-old Hazlewood bowled through two sessions to simulate match conditions and assess his readiness for the third Test, set to begin in Brisbane on Saturday.

"Questions Will Be Raised...": Rohit Sharma Sent Brutal 'Failures' Warning After Australia Loss

Former cricketer Madan Lal believes Rohit Sharma's dwindling form has started to reflect on his captaincy after India fell to a 10-wicket defeat against Australia in the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Rohit's return to the Indian team was shrouded in colours of defeat after the pink ball continued to haunt the visitors at the Adelaide Oval. The 10-wicket defeat inflicted by Australia marked the fourth consecutive loss for Rohit as India's Test captain. After his fearlessness lifted India to victory against England earlier this year, Rohit's bat has resorted to silence ever since.

Rohit Sharma Reveals Real Reason Behind Decision To Ban Fans From Team India Practice

Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma revealed the reason behind the team management banning supporters from attending the net sessions during the ongoing Test series against Australia. Rohit made it clear after the second Test match in Adelaide that the practice sessions are private and they are not in favour of any kind of public intervention. Ahead of the pink-ball Test, the Indian practice session was open to the public but it turned quite chaotic with some players facing insensitive comments from the crowd.

D Gukesh Beats Ding Liren To Take Lead In World Chess Championship

Young Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh on Sunday took a giant step towards the World Chess Championship title by defeating defending champion Ding Liren in the 11th game, taking a 6-5 lead in the contest after a spate of draws. With just three games to go, Gukesh now has a crucial lead in the 14-round classical format match. History is now on Gukesh's side as no challenger in modern chess has ever scored a win after being tied 5-5 after the 10th game. For Liren, the only comforting thing could be the fact that he had won the 12th game in the last World Championship match against Ian Nepomniachtchi of Russia. The Indian started off with the Knight move on his first turn and was surprised as Liren went for a reverse Benoni opening.

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"Doesn't Have To Prove Himself...": Kapil Dev's Blunt Take On Rohit Sharma's Poor Form

'Jasprit Bumrah Is At Certain Level But...': Australia Great's Blunt Take On Indian Bowling Attack

"Giraftaar Kar Lena...": Harbhajan Singh's Funny Advice To Mohammed Siraj On Verbal Spat With Travis Head

Watch: Rishabh Pant Takes Adam Gilchrist By Surprise, His Response Can't Be Missed

'Next 24 Hours Will...': Josh Hazlewood Gives Update On His Availability For 3rd Test vs India

"Questions Will Be Raised...": Rohit Sharma Sent Brutal 'Failures' Warning After Australia Loss

Rohit Sharma Reveals Real Reason Behind Decision To Ban Fans From Team India Practice

D Gukesh Beats Ding Liren To Take Lead In World Chess Championship