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Devdutt Padikkal's "Tough Few Years" Admission After India Call Up For England Series

Karnataka batter Devdutt Padikkal was finally rewarded for his superlative form in First-Class cricket, as the selectors included him in the India squad for the 3rd Test against England. Though Padikkal's call-up came as a result of KL Rahul lacking 100% match fitness, the left-handed batter is elated to have finally been rewarded for his hard work. When asked about the call-up, the batter had no hesitation in admitting that the feeling was yet to sink in. Padikkla, however, was happy to have seen his tough run in the last few years, with regards to national selection, ending.

India vs England Live Streaming 3rd Test Live Telecast: Where To Watch Match Live?

The Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team will be looking to gain advantage as they take on England in the third Test of the five-match series against England in Rajkot on Thursday. The series is currently tied at 1-1 with England winning the first match and India fighting back with a comprehensive victory in Visakhapatnam. India were boosted by the return of Ravindra Jadeja but with KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer and Virat Kohli missing out, the hosts will be going into the game with a relatively inexperienced middle order. Rajat Patidar is expected to keep his place while Sarfaraz Khan can make his debut. Dhruv Jurel can also come into the team in place of KS Bharat and a question mark remains over Jasprit Bumrah. There were reports that the fast bowler will be rested but with the series placed at 1-1, India may decide to play him.

"There Is Instability": Ex-India Star On Wicket-Keeping Conundrum In Tests

Parthiv Patel understands the need for KS Bharat to make a statement with the willow but the former India wicketkeeper wouldn't mind giving the Andhra glovesman one more match taking his impeccable glovework into account during the first two Tests against England. Bharat, who has played seven Tests so far, is yet to score a half-century and there is a possibility that Dhruv Jurel might get a look in for his superior batting abilities. Parthiv, who played 25 Tests for India, acknowledged that there is a bit of instability in the Indian Test set-up as far as wicket-keeping is concerned.

"An Anxious Period": Ben Stokes' Honest Message To Indian Government, BCCI On Rehan Ahmed's Visa Issue

England skipper Ben Stokes on Wednesday expressed relief after young leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed's visa issue was sorted in quick time due to the intervention of the Indian government and the BCCI. Ahmed, the spinner of Pakistani descent, had a single-entry visa upon arrival in Rajkot but he was able to complete his paperwork a day before the start of the third Test against India. "For any individual having to wait for that is always an anxious period, but thankfully, we got it through this morning, and great job from the guys at the airport for giving him his visa to get through initially, and everyone at the BCCI and the government to get the visa quickly," Stokes said ahead of the third Test.

Rohit Sharma To Lead India In 2024 T20 World Cup: Jay Shah Confirms

India will be playing the T20 World Cup 2024, to be organised in the Caribbean and the USA, under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma, said BCCI secretary Jay Shah at an event in Rajkot on Wednesday. India have had Hardik Pandya as their full-time skipper in the shortest format but the heartbreaking loss in the final of the 2023 World Cup to Australia have reignited the murmurs of senior batters Virat Kohli and Rohit returning for the T20 showpiece in June.

England's James Anderson Five Wickets Away From An Astonishing Milestone

England's experienced right-arm seamer James Anderson is just five more scalps away from 700 Test wickets as he prepares himself for the third Test of the ongoing five-match Test series against India at Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot. Anderson has snapped a total of 695 wickets so far in the 184 matches he has played for his national side at an average of 26.34 where he has conceded runs at an economy of 2.78 with 32 four-wicket hauls and 32 five-wicket hauls. If he completes this landmark, he will become the first seamer to do so and third overall after legendary spinners Muttiah Muralitharan (800) and Shane Warne (708).

"Dhruv Jurel Looks More Exciting Investment At This Stage": Sanjay Manjrekar

Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar said that Team India should try Dhruv Jurel for the third Test against England at Rajkot, saying that the young wicketkeeper-batter looks a more "exciting investment". The third Test between India and England will take place on Rajkot from Thursday onwards. The series is level at 1-1. In the absence of stars like KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Virat Kohli etc and KS Bharat's poor performances with the bat, the Indian middle-order could boast of new stars from the Indian Premier League (IPL) and Ranji Trophy circuit like Rajat Patidar, Devdutt Padikkal, Sarfaraz Khan and wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel in the third Test.

Is MS Dhoni "Game-Fit" Enough For IPL? Ex-Teammate Comes Up With "Will Play Only If" Comment

MS Dhoni return to professional cricket will be one of biggest highlights of the IPL 2024. While the former Indian cricket team captain has long retired from international cricket, the T20 Franchise league is a platform where he continues to shine bright. Last year, MS Dhoni led Chennai Super Kings to a record-equalling fifth IPL title. While there have been several videos on social media showing MS Dhoni practicing, there is no official statement on whether he is game-fit or not.

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Devdutt Padikkal's "Tough Few Years" Admission After India Call Up For England Series

India vs England Live Streaming 3rd Test Live Telecast: Where To Watch Match Live?

"There Is Instability": Ex-India Star On Wicket-Keeping Conundrum In Tests

"An Anxious Period": Ben Stokes' Honest Message To Indian Government, BCCI On Rehan Ahmed's Visa Issue

Rohit Sharma To Lead India In 2024 T20 World Cup: Jay Shah Confirms

England's James Anderson Five Wickets Away From An Astonishing Milestone

"Dhruv Jurel Looks More Exciting Investment At This Stage": Sanjay Manjrekar

Is MS Dhoni "Game-Fit" Enough For IPL? Ex-Teammate Comes Up With "Will Play Only If" Comment