Jonathan Figy enjoying 'great opportunity' after returning to UAE setup
Jonathan Figy will be looking to make up for lost time as he returns to the UAE fold after more than three and a half years.
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"My Wife Thought I Was Joking": Anil Kumble Shares Epic Anecdote From Broken Jaw Incident
Chethana, Anil Kumble's wife, thought he was "probably joking" when the Indian spin great, with a bandaged face and a broken jaw, decided to challenge the likes of Brian Lara during the Antigua Test in 2002. Kumble rates Lara as one of the toughest batters he had bowled to, as the Prince of Trinidad has three shots for one delivery. But Lara's feared reputation was not good enough to stop Kumble from producing one of the bravest acts in cricket, as he sent down 14 consecutive overs and dismissed the batting legend with a wired jaw.
Watch: Virat Kohli Gives Autographs, Gets Clicked With Budding Cricketers In West Indies
The Indian cricket team is currently in the West Indies for its series in the Caribbean. They are set to play two Test matches, a three-match ODI series and five T20Is. The tour will kick off with a Test match at Windsor Park, Roseau, Dominica. This will be the first game for the Indian cricket team since the World Test Championship final against Australia that concluded on June 11. The Rohit Sharma-led side is currently in Dominica preparing for the first Test against West Indies that will kick off on July 12.
Watch: Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill Ace Team India's Special Fielding Drill Ahead Of First Test
Team India is all set to take on the West Indies in the first Test, starting July 12 in Dominica. It will be the first game for the side since the World Test Championship final against Australia that ended on June 11. After the game, the Indian players got some good personal time and they will now be back playing at the highest level after a one-month break. The Indian team has already reached Dominica and started the training at the venue.
"Want The Two Debutants...": Rohit Sharma's Clear Message For Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ishan Kishan Ahead Of WI Test
The Indian Test team on Wednesday got two new members in Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ishan Kishan as the duo was named in the side for the first Test against West Indies in Dominica. While Jaiswal will be opening for India, Kishan will be the keep the wickets. India captain Rohit Sharma had on Tuesday announced that Indian team will field Shubman Gill, who has opened in the past, in a new position at No. 3 while the team will see a new opening left-right opening combination.
Watch: Pinch-To-Zoom Video Describing "MS Dhoni Journey" Goes Viral
Former India captain MS Dhoni is one of the most respected and loved cricketers in the world. He has one of the most inspiring journeys in sports history. From working as a ticket collector at a railway station, the Jharkhand-born transformed into India's biggest trophy collector, leading the team to ICC T20 World Cup 2007, ICC ODI World Cup 2011 and ICC Champions Trophy 2013 as skipper. Inspired by his journey, a fan paid tribute to Dhoni by posting a pinch-to-zoom style video describing the major events in his life.
"Won't Be A Cakewalk For Yashasvi Jaiswal": Ex-India Star's Bold Prediction
Yashasvi Jaiswal is set to make his Test debut as an opener against the West Indies today at Dominica, and this opportunity could not have come at a better time. The 21-year-old was in red-hot form during the recent IPL and is also a proven performer in the longer formats of the game.
West Indies vs India LIVE Score, 1st Test, Day 1: Focus On Jaiswal, Gill As India Kickstart New WTC Cycle
It's the start of a new World Test Championship cycle for India and West Indies. India, who were the runners-up in the previous WTC cycle for the second time in a row, take on a Windies side that has been struggling to live up to its traditional reputation, no matter the format of the game.