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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.

India Superstar Practices With Red Ball, Hints At Long-Awaited Test Comeback In Australia

Star India all-rounder Hardik Pandya on Thursday posted a video of himself bowling with the red-ball during a training session in England, triggering speculation over his return to Test cricket. Pandya bowling with the red cherry evoked a lot of interest on social media after the 30-year-old posted a series of stories on Instagram. The injury-prone all-rounder hasn't played Test cricket since September 2018 and underwent a lower back surgery in 2019.

Ibrahim Zadran Ruled Out, Rashid Khan Returns To Afghanistan Squad For ODI Series Against South Africa

Afghanistan's ace leg-spinner Rashid Khan is set to return to the ODI format for the first time since the conclusion of last year's ODI World Cup in India. Rashid has been named in Afghanistan's 17-member squad for their upcoming three-match ODI series against South Africa, beginning on September 18 in the UAE. Rashid was a notable absentee in Afghanistan's squad for the one-off Test against New Zealand in Greater Noida. After last year's World Cup, Rashid had undergone back surgery. He was out of action and missed Afghanistan's series against UAE, India and Sri Lanka, and ODIs against Ireland.

Watch: Michael Vaughan's Son Archie Takes 6-For In County Match. Internet Reacts

Michael Vaughan's son Archie completed a six-wicket haul in a County Championship Division One match for Somerset against Surrey. His victims included Rory Burns, Ben Foakes among others. Vaughan is a former England cricket team captain. This was Archie's second County match. The effort was lauded by all on social media. Archie is among the top young prospects in England and was recently named for an U-19 series also.

Watch: Arshdeep Singh vs Riyan Parag In Duleep Trophy, Fiery Send-Off Is Viral

Arshdeep Singh And Riyan Parag are two rising prospects of Indian cricket. While fast bowler Arshdeep Singh has been a regular in Indian T20I team for a while now, Riyan Parag made his debut with the Zimbabwe Tour in July while he also featured in the Sri Lanka Tour. The two are expected to become mainstays of the team in the coming day. The two came face to face in a Duleep Trophy match on Thursday. While Riyan Parag was playing for India A, Arshdeep Singh starred for India D.

Ricky Ponting Set To Join KKR As Mentor In IPL? He Says "There Might Be..."

Ricky Ponting is free to join any Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise at the moment as the legendary player and coach parted ways with Delhi Capitals (DC) in July this year. Ponting, a two-time World Cup winning captain of Australia, came on board with DC in 2018 and while the team reached its maiden final in 2021, the performance in the following years did not matched that early promise. Despite not shining with his coaching results in IPL, Ponting must be in the list of many franchises currently.

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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

India Superstar Practices With Red Ball, Hints At Long-Awaited Test Comeback In Australia

Ibrahim Zadran Ruled Out, Rashid Khan Returns To Afghanistan Squad For ODI Series Against South Africa

Watch: Michael Vaughan's Son Archie Takes 6-For In County Match. Internet Reacts

Watch: Arshdeep Singh vs Riyan Parag In Duleep Trophy, Fiery Send-Off Is Viral

Ricky Ponting Set To Join KKR As Mentor In IPL? He Says "There Might Be..."