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Virat Kohli Back As Test Captain? Ex-Chief Selector's 'Beyond Rohit Sharma' Message For BCCI

Former Indian cricket team chief selector MSK Prasad believes that Virat Kohli should be considered as an option to replace Rohit Sharma as skipper. Rohit succeeded Kohli as India skipper back in 2022 but following disappointing performances in the T20 World Cup and the World Test Championship (WTC) final, questions have been asked about his leadership. Prasad said in a recent interaction that Kohli should be considered as a viable option to take over the captaincy in case the team is looking to replace Rohit and even referenced the return of Ajinkya Rahane as the Test vice-captain.

R Ashwin's "Just Colleagues" Comment On India Teammates Makes Sunil Gavaskar 'Sad'

The camaraderie between the current crop of Indian players has evolved and taken a new form in current times. While some of the players from the previous generation also became best friends, according to Ravichandran Ashwin, that isn't the case anymore. After Ashwin revealed that his India teammates 'aren't friends but colleagues', legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar expressed his disappointment. Gavaskar admitted that it's a sad thing as players should be able to talk to each other about the off-field stuff when the cricketing duties are over.

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.

Elena Rybakina 'half a step ahead' of Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka in race for Wimbledon title - Wilander

Elena Rybakina is «half a step ahead» of Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka as the favourite for the women's title at Wimbledon, according to seven-time major champion Mats Wilander. Rybakina has been in scintillating form ever since she survived a first-round scare against Shelby Rogers and reached the last eight on Monday when opponent Beatriz Haddad Maia retired in the first set. Ad The defending champion has surged up the WTA rankings to No.

Wimbledon 2023: Rohan Bopanna-Matthew Ebden Pair Storms Into Men's Doubles Round Of 16

Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden advanced to the pre-quarterfinals of the ongoing Wimbledon 2023 men's doubles event on Monday. India's Bopanna and Australia's Ebden defeated the British duo of Jacob Fearnley and Johannus Monday 7-5, 6-3 in straight sets. The team of Bopanna and Ebden got off to a slow start in the match and fell behind the local team 1-3 right away. But the Indo-Australian team found their groove and came back to tie the game at four. The British team put up a brief fight, but Bopanna and Ebden maintained control of the match and won the opening set.

"They've That Sort Of Attitude...": Brian Lara On Two Uncapped Batters Named For India Tests

West Indies' performance mentor Brian Lara believes his players are moving in the "right direction" and hoped some of them will grab the opportunity and produce the goods against a formidable India in the upcoming two-Test series. India will begin their Test campaign on July 12 in Dominica, followed by three ODIs and five T20Is in a multi-format series. "We have two very important Test matches which start the two-year cycle (World Test Championships) for us, it is against India. At home and away from home, they are one of the top teams in the world," said Lara.

Watch: Fan Asks MS Dhoni About Injured Knee At Airport. Here's How He Reacted

The popularity of former Indian cricket team skipper MS Dhoni is massive all around the world but when it comes to Tamil Nadu, it reaches to another level, thanks to his long and successful relationship with Indian Premier League (IPL) side Chennai Super Kings. Dhoni has recently entered the world of showbiz as he started a production company called Dhoni Entertainment Private Limited and is currently producing a Tamil film titled LGM. The CSK skipper was in Chennai along with wife Sakshi for the launch of the film and expectedly, was mobbed by fans at the airport as soon as they arrived.

Ravindra Jadeja On Verge Of Surpassing Anil Kumble, Kapil Dev To Claim Impressive Record

Ravindra Jadeja is on the verge of surpassing the legendary duo of Anil Kumble and Kapil Dev to become the Indian bowlers with the most ODI wickets against West Indies. Jadeja currently has 41 wickets in 29 matches – one less than Kumble. Legendary India all-rounder Kapil Dev leads the list with 43 dismissals but with India playing three ODIs against West Indies in the upcoming tour, Jadeja has a brilliant opportunity to claim the impressive record. Overall, fast bowler Courtney Walsh has the most number of wickets (44) when it comes to ODI matches between India and West Indies.

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Virat Kohli Back As Test Captain? Ex-Chief Selector's 'Beyond Rohit Sharma' Message For BCCI

R Ashwin's "Just Colleagues" Comment On India Teammates Makes Sunil Gavaskar 'Sad'

Watch: Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill Ace Team India's Special Fielding Drill Ahead Of First Test

Elena Rybakina 'half a step ahead' of Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka in race for Wimbledon title - Wilander

Wimbledon 2023: Rohan Bopanna-Matthew Ebden Pair Storms Into Men's Doubles Round Of 16

"They've That Sort Of Attitude...": Brian Lara On Two Uncapped Batters Named For India Tests

Watch: Fan Asks MS Dhoni About Injured Knee At Airport. Here's How He Reacted

Ravindra Jadeja On Verge Of Surpassing Anil Kumble, Kapil Dev To Claim Impressive Record