Shane Warne: India legend Sunil Gavaskar regrets comments
India legend Sunil Gavaskar has retracted his comments after refusing to call the late Shane Warne the greatest of all time, saying the time was not yet right to make comparisons.
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India spinner Patel returns to test squad against Sri Lanka
MUMBAI : Left-arm spinner Axar Patel has returned to India's squad for the second and final test against Sri Lanka in Bengaluru after recovering from an injury and COVID-19, the country's cricket board (BCCI) said on Tuesday.
India vs Sri Lanka: Axar Patel Replaces Kuldeep Yadav In India Squad For 2nd Test
Axar Patel has been added to India squad for the second Test against Sri Lankaset to be played in Bengaluru from March 12, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said in a media release. "The All-India Senior Selection Committee has added Axar Patel to India's squad for the second Paytm Test to be played from 12-16th March in Bengaluru. The all-rounder has completed his rehab and has been cleared by the BCCI Medical Team," the statement said. According to the Indian board, Axar is fit after the completion of his "rehab" as he replaces Kuldeep Yadav in the squad.
India vs Sri Lanka: Former India Cricketer Makes Big Prediction On Ravichandran Ashwin
Former Indian cricketer Parthiv Patel spoke highly of spinner Ravichandran Ashwin after his brilliant performance in the India's win over Sri Lanka in the first Test in Mohali. Ashwin, who went past Kapil Dev's tally of 434 Test wickets, received high praise from his former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) teammate Parthiv. Parthiv explained how Ashwin now is in the "elite" list that features the likes of Anil Kumble, Kapil Dev and Harbhajan Singh. "Ashwin joined the elite list that has names like Anil Kumble, Kapil Dev and Harbhajan Singh. These are legends of Indian cricket and a lot of people got inspired after watching them play. We talk about batters like Tendulkar and Gavaskar but many people copied the action of Kapil, Harbhajan and Kumble. Many took up the sport because of them. Ashwin joining them is a testimony to his hard work. It took him 11 years to reach the milestone. It takes time and you got to work hard for that time. We have seen Ashwin try different things as well. He has a deep understanding of the game and he takes his time to study it," Parthiv told Cricbuzz.
Watch: Virat Kohli's Heartwarming Gesture Towards Specially-Abled Fan
Regarded as one of the best batters of the modern era, former India captain Virat Kohli played his 100th Test last week. He was felicitated by the Indian team with the team also giving him a guard of honour when he walked out to field on Day 2 of the first Test against Sri Lanka. The fans at Mohali also cheered for the prolific right-hander whenever they caught a glimpse of throughout the Test match. Kohli too did his bit in reciprocating the love showered on him. He won hearts on social media for his latest gesture towards a specially-abled fan. After the conclusion of the first Test against Sri Lanka on Sunday, the 33-year-old batter gifted his jersey to a fan named Dharamveer Pal, who is unofficially known as the 12th man of Team India.
Former Proteas star Lance Klusener rejoins Zimbabwe's coaching staff
The appointment was confirmed by the Zimbabwe Cricket board during a meeting held on Monday.
West Indies and England licking wounds ahead of Test series
NORTH SOUND (Antigua and Barbuda): West Indies and England initiate the rebuilding process from the rubble of disastrous campaigns when their three-match Test series begins on Tuesday at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua. The visitors' 4-0 thrashing in the latest Ashes contest and a record-equalling nine defeats in the last calendar year have pushed England into sweeping changes. The Caribbean side are contending with yet another Test slump in which a 2-0 series reversal in Sri Lanka at the end of 2021 left them with a record of five losses in their last six matches. Desperate to distance themselves from the soul-destroying experience Down Under, the English side taking the field in Antigua is set to show at least six changes, including debutant opener Alex Lees, from their final capitulation in Hobart eight weeks earlier. Jimmy Anderson and Stuart Broad, the celebrated swing and seam bowling tandem who are the country's highest-ever wicket-takers in Tests, were sensationally omitted from this touring party.
Pakistan vs Australia: Fan Has A Special Message For Virat Kohli During Rawalpindi Test
Virat Kohli achieved a massive landmark last week as he played his 100th Test for Team India during the 1st Test against Sri Lanka at the IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali. It was a special moment for the former India skipper as he walked out to bat in the first innings. Kohli, who has not scored a century in over two years in any format, though, failed to reach the triple figures as he was dismissed by Lasith Embuldeniya on a score of 45.