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"KL Rahul Will Always Be In The Shadows Of Rohit Sharma And Virat Kohli": Ex-India Star

India's two-match Test series against Bangladesh is set to kick off on November 19. The series will also see Rishabh Pant making his comeback to Test cricket as the player missed the format since his horrible car crash in December 2022. While Pant will be the cynosure of all eyes, it will also be interesting to see if the Indian cricket team shows more trust on KL Rahul's experience or it goes with a young Sarfaraz Khan, who has piled lots of runs in the past few years. Both of them have been named in the squad for the first Test against Bangladesh.

"They're Like Brothers": India Hockey Captain On Pakistan Players Ahead Of Asian Champions Trophy Clash

A semifinal berth already secured, unbeaten India will look to continue the winning run and supremacy over arch-rivals Pakistan in their last and most-awaited round-robin match of the Hero Asian Champions Trophy here on Saturday. With four wins out of as many games, defending champions India are leading the points table, followed closely by Pakistan. Starting the tournament as clear favourites, Paris Olympics bronze-medallists India haven't disappointed so far, beating hosts China 3-0, Japan 5-1, trouncing Malaysia 8-1 before registering a 3-1 victory against Korea in their last match.

Shreyas Iyer Comes Out To Bat Wearing Sunglasses, Incurs 7-Ball Duck, Triggers Memes

It hasn't been all smooth for India batter Shreyas Iyer who has been in and out of the national team. At present, there isn't a single format in which Iyer has a guaranteed spot in India's XI. Looking to earn his way back into India's Test team, Iyer was hopeful of putting up a better show in the ongoing Duleep Trophy than he has so far. The middle-order batter, playing for India D in the Duleep Trophy, incurred a 7-ball duck in the first innings.

Virat Kohli vs Steve Smith: Australia Star Tips Battle Of Greats During Australia vs India Test Series

Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell said that the head-to-head battle between star India and Australia batters Virat Kohli and Steve Smith will be exciting to watch and whoever makes more runs will help his team take home the Border Gavaskar Trophy. The Border-Gavaskar series between India and Australia will begin on November 22, with the first Test at Perth. Smith and Virat are among the 'Fab Four' batters of the modern era, alongside England's Joe Root and New Zealand's Kane Williamson.

New Bowling Coach Joins Team India Practice Ahead Of 1st Test vs Bangladesh

It is back to business for Rohit Sharma's side following its much-deserved month-long break, as the team began its preparations in right earnest under new coach Gautam Gambhir here on Friday, for the upcoming two-Test series against Bangladesh. With the first Test against Bangladesh scheduled here from September 19, the entire squad, including Rohit and batting stalwart Virat Kohli, assembled at the MA Chidambaram Stadium with new bowling coach, South African great Morne Morkel, and batting coach Vikram Rathour also in attendance.

"Was Never Going To Be...": Afghanistan Coach's Honest Verdict Amid Greater Noida Venue's Criticism

Disappointed and frustrated after rain forced their one-off Test to be abandoned without any play, head coaches of Afghanistan and New Zealand on Friday said only inclement weather was to be blamed for the fiasco as scheduling a match during monsoon season is "always tricky". A wet outfield and persistent rain played spoilsport and authorities at the ill-equipped Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex were at their wits' end to make the field suitable for play. It was only the eight instance of a Test being abandoned without any action.

Afghanistan vs New Zealand Greater Noida Test Match Abandoned Without A Ball Being Bowled

The one-off Test between Afghanistan and New Zealand was called off on Friday without a ball being bowled owing to incessant rain here, making it only the eighth instance of a match being abandoned in such a manner in the history of five-day games. It was the first time that a Test was abandoned without any play at an Indian venue. The first two days of the game were cancelled because of a wet outfield, raising significant concerns about the preparedness of the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex. The remaining three days were then washed out due to persistent rain.

Watch: Surrounded By Police, Security, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Reach Chennai For 1st Test

India skipper Rohit Sharma and batting stalwart Virat Kohli arrived here for the first Test against Bangladesh, scheduled to commence on September 19. Wearing a yellow jersey, Rohit was seen emerging from the airport escorted by security personnel, in a PTI Video on Thursday night, while Kohli came directly to Chennai from London in an early-morning flight. The likes of India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul and wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant had earlier reached the city on Thursday.

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"KL Rahul Will Always Be In The Shadows Of Rohit Sharma And Virat Kohli": Ex-India Star

"They're Like Brothers": India Hockey Captain On Pakistan Players Ahead Of Asian Champions Trophy Clash

Shreyas Iyer Comes Out To Bat Wearing Sunglasses, Incurs 7-Ball Duck, Triggers Memes

Virat Kohli vs Steve Smith: Australia Star Tips Battle Of Greats During Australia vs India Test Series

New Bowling Coach Joins Team India Practice Ahead Of 1st Test vs Bangladesh

"Was Never Going To Be...": Afghanistan Coach's Honest Verdict Amid Greater Noida Venue's Criticism

Afghanistan vs New Zealand Greater Noida Test Match Abandoned Without A Ball Being Bowled

Watch: Surrounded By Police, Security, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Reach Chennai For 1st Test