India news: Rohit Sharma lauds the impact of Virat Kohli on Test side
New India skipper Rohit Sharma has heaped praise on his predecessor Virat Kohli ahead of his first match as captain and the former skipper’s 100th Test.
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Mohali Test: Ravichandran Ashwin On The Cusp Of Surpassing Indian Cricket Legend Kapil Dev
Ravichandran Ashwin is expected to be included in India's playing XI for the first Test against Sri Lanka, which begins in Mohali from Friday. India's vice-captain for the series, Jasprit Bumrah, had informed the media during a press conference that Ashwin was "shaping up well" in training and signs are that the off spin wizard will be fit for the match.
Test cricket is 'real cricket', says Virat Kohli
Test cricket is the "real cricket", Virat Kohli said on Thursday ahead of his 100th game for India in the five-day format, his first since stepping down as captain in January.
"Tyohar Me Holi, Batting Me...": Virender Sehwag Wishes Virat Kohli Ahead Of 100th Test In His Inimitable Style
Wishes have been pouring in for former India captain Virat Kohli ahead of his 100th Test match. Several Indian cricket greats and legends have shared their views about Kohli, spoken about the time when they first saw or heard of him and also wished him luck for his 100th Test match. Among them in Kohli's statemate and former India teammate Virender Sehwag, who wished him in his inimitable style.
Difficult to fill in for Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane but at times we need to look forward: Rohit Sharma
Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane's service to Indian cricket isn't easy to match but there comes a point when one needs to look forward and give the younger crop a fair run at the Test level, new captain Rohit Sharma said on Thursday. Rahane, with 82 games, and Pujara, with 95 games, have been dropped from the Test squad for the Sri Lanka series and Rohit made it clear that the likes of Shubman Gill, Hanuma Vihari and Shreyas Iyer need to be backed for a solid run. "Look these are big shoes to fill in.
Rohit Sharma Opens Up On Cheteshwar Pujara And Ajinkya Rahane's Future In Test Cricket
India skipper Rohit Sharma on Thursday said that it will not be easy to fill the shoes of seasoned campaigners Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane. India and Sri Lanka will lock horns in a two-match Test series, beginning Friday in Mohali. Rahane and Pujara have been dropped for the Tests and it will be interesting to see who comes into the side.
Ex-Chief Selector And Former India Captain Dilip Vengsarkar Recounts Picking Virat Kohli For Emerging Players' Tournament
Virat Kohli will join an elite list of cricketers on Friday when he plays his 100th Test match as India take on Sri Lanka in the first of the two-match Test series in Mohali. Kohli will become the 71st player in the world to play 100 Tests. Kohli's journey in international cricket started in 2008, when he was picked to play in an ODI against Sri Lanka in August 2008. He made his Test debut in 2011.
"He Made Everyone Love Test Cricket: Irfan Pathan On Virat Kohli
Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan on Thursday congratulated Virat Kohli ahead of his 100th test appearance, saying that he made everyone fall in love with the longest format all over again. "Test cricket was limping and that's when it found a magical physio in Virat Kohli. He came, He conquered and He made everyone love test cricket all over again! Congratulations @imVkohli on your remarkable achievement," tweeted Irfan.