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"Used To Celebrating Mediocrity": Venkatesh Prasad Rips Into Indian Team

Former Indian cricket team fast bowler Venkatesh Prasad criticised Rohit Sharma and Co after losing the second ODI match against West Indies in Barbados on Saturday. India struggled to score runs in the absence of star batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as they were all out for just 181. Earlier, the Indian cricket team also missed out the opportunity to whitewash the hosts in the Test series but rain played spoilsport as the second match of the series ended in a draw. Prasad tweeted that India have been ordinary in white-ball cricket and even called them out for “celebrating mediocrity”.

"To Take 600 Wickets...": Rahul Dravid's Massive Praise For Stuart Broad

India head coach Rahul Dravid has described the retiring England fast bowler Stuart Broad as a "special cricketer", whose great partnership with James Anderson will be remembered for ages. The 37-year-old Broad on Saturday announced that he will retire from international cricket after the conclusion of the ongoing final Ashes Test against Australia at The Kia Oval in London. "He (Broad) has been a terrific bowler, he has been a great. His partnership with Jimmy Anderson will always be remembered," Dravid said after India lost to West Indies by six wickets in the second ODI here.

"Relaxing For Purpose Of Relaxing": Experts Slam Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli's 2nd ODI Absence

Only two months to go before the ODI World Cup 2023 begins but the Indian team management is making changes in the team that have left the fans and experts baffling. The absence of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma from the second ODI team against West Indies was a big head-scratcher. Many former Indian cricketers found little logic in the management's decision, saying the duo has played little cricket, courtesy of their absence from India's T20I squad. Hence, the decision to leave them out of the playing XI for the second ODI is perplexing.

England vs Australia 5th Ashes Test Day 4 Live Score: England Set Huge Target Of 384 For Australia

ENG vs AUS, 5th Ashes Test, Live: England could only add six runs from their overnight score of 389/9 as they were bowled out for 395 in their second innings at The Oval. Stuart Broad remained unbeaten on eight on his final Test appearance. Australia wll look to chase 384 with more nearly two days of play left. Earlier, Joe Root (91) and Jonny Bairstow (78) were both in superb touch during a fifth-wicket stand of 110 as they put Australia's bowlers to the sword. After stumps on Saturday, Stuart Broad made a shock announcement that he is retiring from cricket after the end of the Ashes. (Live Scorecard)

Ravi Shastri Said "Hardik Pandya's Body Can't Cope With Tests". Kapil Dev Counters

Former India coach Ravi Shastri, in June, made an interesting observation regarding India allrounder Hardik Pandya. While he is now increasingly becoming the no. 1 choice for the T20I captain's role, he is nowhere near the Test match squad. Shastri, while commenting on the subject, said that Pandya's body is not ready for the longest format. "His body cannot cope with Test cricket. Let's be very clear about that," Shastri told The Week. "After the World Cup, if his body is fit enough, he should take over captaincy in white-ball cricket. There are seniors ready to be phased out and there are youngsters ready."

"I Wish That...": Stuart Broad's Ultimate Confession On Yuvraj Singh's 6 Sixes Episode

England pacer Stuart Broad has finally decided to call it a day. The veteran seamer said Saturday he will retire from all cricket following the conclusion of the fifth Ashes Test against Australia at The Oval. Broad's comments came after the end of the third day's play. Broad, who is the fifth most successful bowler in the format with 602 Test wickets, is playing his 167th and final Test, having made his debut in December 2007 against Sri Lanka in Colombo.

Watch: Virat Kohli's Gesture Wins Hearts After Young Fan Gives Him Bracelet

Team India's star batter Virat Kohli was seen giving autographs and clicking pictures with some young fans in a video posted by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on their social media handles. On Sunday, the BCCI posted a video of star batter Kohli, captain Rohit Sharma and batter Suryakumar Yadav posing for a few photos and signing autographs. A young fan gifted a bracelet to Kohli. Acknowledging her affection and gesture, the latter wore the bracelet on his right wrist and thanked the young fan for it.

Joe Root Surpasses Rahul Dravid, Brian Lara; Equals Sachin Tendulkar For Historic Feat

England batter Joe Root on Saturday achieved a huge milestone during Day 3 of the ongoing fifth and final Ashes Test against Australia at The Oval. Root continued his rich vein of form as he put England in control of the proceedings, smashing a quickfire 92 during his breathtaking partnership with Jonny Bairstown. Root, who narrowly missed out on his century after getting dismissed on 91, helped England score 389 runs in their second innings and take a lead of 377 runs.

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"Used To Celebrating Mediocrity": Venkatesh Prasad Rips Into Indian Team

"To Take 600 Wickets...": Rahul Dravid's Massive Praise For Stuart Broad

"Relaxing For Purpose Of Relaxing": Experts Slam Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli's 2nd ODI Absence

England vs Australia 5th Ashes Test Day 4 Live Score: England Set Huge Target Of 384 For Australia

Ravi Shastri Said "Hardik Pandya's Body Can't Cope With Tests". Kapil Dev Counters

"I Wish That...": Stuart Broad's Ultimate Confession On Yuvraj Singh's 6 Sixes Episode

Watch: Virat Kohli's Gesture Wins Hearts After Young Fan Gives Him Bracelet

Joe Root Surpasses Rahul Dravid, Brian Lara; Equals Sachin Tendulkar For Historic Feat