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"You Think New Captain Will Bring Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli?": Ex-Pakistan Star Lashes Out At PCB

Former wicketkeeper batter Kamran Akmal urged Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) top brass not to make any captaincy changes and suggested that the players should get the basic right to avoid blunders. Last week, reports started to surface that Babar Azam could lose the white-ball captaincy. Sources told Geo News that wicketkeeper batter Mohammad Rizwan has become the top contender to replace Babar Azam for the white ball captaincy. With Pakistan set to host the ICC Champions Trophy next year, Akmal questioned the need to change the captain. He stated that the change should have been imposed when Pakistan had an underwhelming campaign in last year's ODI World Cup and this year's T20 World Cup.

"0 Per Cent Attitude": Fan Shares Experience Of Meeting Virat Kohli, Post Goes Viral

The Indian cricket team on Friday gathered at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium to prepare for the first Test against Bangladesh, starting September 19. It will be a two-match series between the sides with the second Test set to start on September 27. The Indian cricket team arrived at the Chennai Airport on Thursday night, while players took the ground on the very next day with head of Gautam Gambhir and bowling coach Morne Morkel also in attendance. Some fans also made their way to the ground to get a glimpse of the players and two of them even shared a heartwarming moment with Virat Kohli.

"Don't See Any Chances": Ex-India Star's Big Take On Shreyas Iyer's Test Comeback

Shreyas Iyer is unlikely to make his comeback to the Indian Test side in the near future, feels former opener Aakash Chopra. Iyer, who last played a Test for India during the series against England at home, did not find a place in the squad for the first Test of the upcoming two-match rubber against Bangladesh. The 29-year-old also lost his central contract earlier this year after reportedly refusing to play domestic cricket, citing injury concerns. Last month, Iyer was recalled to the ODI side by new India coach Gautam Gambhir, but the player had a disappointing outing as Sri Lanka won a famous series.

Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni Ignored As Yuvraj Singh Picks This India Star "To Bat For His Life"

Rohit Sharma ended India's 11-year drought for an ICC title, leading the team to a T20 World Cup title earlier this year in June. Rohit was in imperious form throughout the tournament, scoring 251 runs in eight matches at an average of 36.71. During a "This or That" session with Sportskeeda, former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh was asked to name a player who he would want to bat for his life. Responding to the query, Yuvraj picked India captain Rohit, pointing that his batting style is similar to him.

Afghanistan v NZ test abandoned without a ball bowled

NEW DELHI :Afghanistan's one-off test against New Zealand became just the eighth match in the format's history to be abandoned without a ball being bowled after rain washed out the fifth and final day in India's Greater Noida region on Friday.

New Bowling Coach Joins Team India Practice Ahead Of 1st Test vs Bangladesh

It is back to business for Rohit Sharma's side following its much-deserved month-long break, as the team began its preparations in right earnest under new coach Gautam Gambhir here on Friday, for the upcoming two-Test series against Bangladesh. With the first Test against Bangladesh scheduled here from September 19, the entire squad, including Rohit and batting stalwart Virat Kohli, assembled at the MA Chidambaram Stadium with new bowling coach, South African great Morne Morkel, and batting coach Vikram Rathour also in attendance.

"Was Never Going To Be...": Afghanistan Coach's Honest Verdict Amid Greater Noida Venue's Criticism

Disappointed and frustrated after rain forced their one-off Test to be abandoned without any play, head coaches of Afghanistan and New Zealand on Friday said only inclement weather was to be blamed for the fiasco as scheduling a match during monsoon season is "always tricky". A wet outfield and persistent rain played spoilsport and authorities at the ill-equipped Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex were at their wits' end to make the field suitable for play. It was only the eight instance of a Test being abandoned without any action.

Watch: Surrounded By Police, Security, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Reach Chennai For 1st Test

India skipper Rohit Sharma and batting stalwart Virat Kohli arrived here for the first Test against Bangladesh, scheduled to commence on September 19. Wearing a yellow jersey, Rohit was seen emerging from the airport escorted by security personnel, in a PTI Video on Thursday night, while Kohli came directly to Chennai from London in an early-morning flight. The likes of India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul and wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant had earlier reached the city on Thursday.

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"You Think New Captain Will Bring Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli?": Ex-Pakistan Star Lashes Out At PCB

"0 Per Cent Attitude": Fan Shares Experience Of Meeting Virat Kohli, Post Goes Viral

"Don't See Any Chances": Ex-India Star's Big Take On Shreyas Iyer's Test Comeback

Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni Ignored As Yuvraj Singh Picks This India Star "To Bat For His Life"

Afghanistan v NZ test abandoned without a ball bowled

New Bowling Coach Joins Team India Practice Ahead Of 1st Test vs Bangladesh

"Was Never Going To Be...": Afghanistan Coach's Honest Verdict Amid Greater Noida Venue's Criticism

Watch: Surrounded By Police, Security, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Reach Chennai For 1st Test