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India vs England: "Deserves To Be Given One More Match", Ex-India Star On Big Change For Rajkot Test

Former India batter Aakash Chopra feels wicketkeeper-batter KS Bharat deserves a place in the team for the third Test against England, amid reports suggesting that youngster Dhruv Jurel is likely to replace him in the playing XI in Rajkot. Bharat has aggregated just 221 runs at an average of 20.09 in seven Tests and is yet to score a half-century in the longest format of the game. With the third Test starting at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium on Thursday, reports have been rampant that Jurel is likely to make his Test debut, replacing Bharat.

India vs England: Dhruv Jurel's Brilliant "If I Get India Cap" Comment Ahead Of Potential Test Debut

Days after being added to the Indian squad for the remaining three Test matches against England, uncapped wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel on Wednesday said that if he makes his debut for the national team then he would like to dedicate it to his father. In a recent video shared by the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) official X (formerly Twitter) account, Jurel said that whenever he can't understand something then he goes to his father, whom he also called his "hero" and added that his father has always guided him.

"I Love Your Wife", Says Indian Fan To Pat Cummins. Australia Star's Epic Response

Australia Test and ODI skipper Pat Cummins left everyone in splits after he gave a hilarious reply to a fan on Instagram. The star pacer shared an adorable picture with his wife Becky Cummins, wishing her on the occasion of Valentine's Day. In the picture, the couple was seen enjoying their time at a beach. "Super-mum, wife, my valentine and apparently a pro-surfer too. Happy Valentines @becky_cummins," the caption of his post read. This lovely post shared by Cummins went viral in no time and fans flooded the comment section with their love.

How To Dismiss Yashasvi Jaiswal? Ex-England Coach's Interesting Advice To Ben Stokes And Co

Former England cricket team coach David Lloyd believes that Ben Stokes and Co show play on Yashasvi Jaiswal's ego in order to dismiss the in-form youngster in the third Test match against India in Rajkot starting Thursday. Jaiswal has looked in tremendous form in the first two Test matches with a historic double century in Visakhapatnam to guide his side to victory. Lloyd believes that although there is no obvious weakness when it comes to Jaiswal's batting, England should target the left-hander with an off-spinner and tempt him to go for a big shot that may end up going to the fielder for a catch.

Cheteshwar Pujara's 'Approach' After Getting Dropped Is A Subtle Message To Selectors

One of India's finest Test batters of his generation, Cheteshwar Pujara, continues to knock of the national team's doors after being dropped. While a few others like Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer haven't cemented their spots in the team, Pujara continues to pile runs in the Ranji Trophy, making the selectors' heads turn. But, it isn't always easy to focus on the task at hand when a player has been dropped from the national team. But, for Pujara, it's his passion that continues to drive him.

Ben Stokes To Join England's 100 Test Club

Star all-rounder Ben Stokes is set to become the 16th England cricketer to appear in 100 Tests, against India at Rajkot on Thursday. The 32-year-old England captain will join an elite club, including current internationals James Anderson and Joe Root, when he leads the tourists in the third of a five-match series currently all square at 1-1.

Could Ishan Kishan Be Axed From BCCI's Central Contracts List? Official Has This To Say

Ishan Kishan has constantly been in the news for the past one month since he took a break midway into India's Tour of South Africa. While the BCCI was supportive of his decision to take a break, what many reports have suggested is that Ishan Kishan's lack of game-time after the Tour ended may have raised a few eyebrows. Despite Indian cricket team coach Rahul Dravid saying that Ishan Kishan needs to play some form of cricket, to make a national team comeback, Ishan Kishan has been absent from the scene. Despite the ongoing Ranji Trophy campaign, Ishan has not been competing in the premier domestic competition and rather training on his own.

On Hardik Pandya Replacing Rohit Sharma As Mumbai Indians Skipper, Gavaskar's Big 'Freedom' Verdict

Legendary Indian cricket team batter Sunil Gavaskar supported the decision taken by Mumbai Indians to appoint Hardik Pandya as the skipper in place of Rohit Sharma ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season. The decision has split the fanbase with rumours of a rift between the two players dominating headlines. Pandya completed a sensational trade from Gujarat Titans and his appointment as the skipper ended Rohit's ten-year tenure. In a recent analysis. Gavaskar said that Pandya as skipper will benefit the franchise and as a result, Rohit will have the freedom to play without any pressure.

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India vs England: "Deserves To Be Given One More Match", Ex-India Star On Big Change For Rajkot Test

India vs England: Dhruv Jurel's Brilliant "If I Get India Cap" Comment Ahead Of Potential Test Debut

"I Love Your Wife", Says Indian Fan To Pat Cummins. Australia Star's Epic Response

How To Dismiss Yashasvi Jaiswal? Ex-England Coach's Interesting Advice To Ben Stokes And Co

Cheteshwar Pujara's 'Approach' After Getting Dropped Is A Subtle Message To Selectors

Ben Stokes To Join England's 100 Test Club

Could Ishan Kishan Be Axed From BCCI's Central Contracts List? Official Has This To Say

On Hardik Pandya Replacing Rohit Sharma As Mumbai Indians Skipper, Gavaskar's Big 'Freedom' Verdict