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India vs England 2022, 5th Test: Jasprit Bumrah set to be India's Test captain No. 36, but Rahul Dravid says Rohit Sharma still not ruled out

The exceptions have been Bob Willis for England, Courtney Walsh for West Indies, Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis for Pakistan and Pat Cummins, recently for Australia. Kapil Dev, Shaun Pollock, Ian Botham and Imran Khan were also fast bowlers, but they were also all-rounders of considerable pedigree. Will Jasprit Bumrah become Test captain No. 36 for India at Edgbaston?

"Lie Down" On The Pitch: Ajinkya Rahane On What He Told Rishabh Pant During Gabba Test vs Australia

The 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy is one of the most memorable Test series ever as it saw a battered and bruised Team India overcoming all odds and stunning Australia in their own backyard. Heading into the fourth Test at Gabba, the series was level at 1-1 and eventually it all boiled down to wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant as he led India's charge to chase down 328 in the final innings. It is important to note that Australia had not lost at the Gabba for 32 years before India eventually defeated them.

"4-5 Guys Put Whole Test Series At Risk": Tim Paine's Swipe At Indian Cricketers

The 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy is viewed as one of the most memorable Test series as it saw an injury-hit India staging a comeback to defeat Australia in their own backyard. Under the leadership of Ajinkya Rahane, Team India showed remarkable grit and determination to outclass the hosts. The series saw its own fair bit of drama and before the third Test in Sydney, a few of the Indian stars were asked to stay in the hotel after they were seen at a restaurant.

"One Of The Most Underrated Cricketers": Virender Sehwag Leads Birthday Wishes For Ajinkya Rahane

Right-handed batter Ajinkya Rahane is celebrating his 34th birthday on Monday and wishes are pouring in on social media. Rahane, known as a complete team man, led India to a famous Test series win over Australia last year. After being bundled out for 36 in Adelaide and Virat Kohli heading home as he was expecting the birth of his child, Rahane stepped in as the stand-in skipper and managed to rally the team around to lead a tremendous fightback.

"Great That Selectors Have Removed...": Former Australia Spinner On "Ageing" Indian Star Duo Ahead Of England Test

Former Australia spinner Brad Hogg feels that the Indian selectors have made the right call in dropping "ageing" players like Ajinkya Rahane and Ishant Sharma from the squad for the upcoming fifth rescheduled Test against England at Edgbaston, Birmingham from July 1-5. India currently lead the Test series 2-1. India will have some fresh faces in their squad like Shreyas Iyer and Prasidh Krishna. Hogg said that Rahane and Ishant have not been at their best of late, and it's time for the Indian team to give chances to youngsters.

"It Is Expected...": Ajinkya Rahane Gives Big Update On Hamstring Injury

Ajinkya Rahane said it would take at least six to eight weeks to recover fully from the hamstring injury he had sustained while playing for Kolkata Knight Riders in this year's Indian Premier League. Rahane had sustained the injury in KKR's second last game and was subsequently ruled out of the remainder of the tournament. "That (injury) was really unfortunate. But my rehab is going really well. I am recovering really well. I was in Bangalore (at the NCA) for nearly 10 days and I am going there again for my rehab and recovery. It's been on track," Rahane told PTI.

"Gabba Gabba Karne Walo Ko Yaad Dila Diye The Abba": Wasim Jaffer's Tweet On India's Famous Win Down Under Is Viral

India completed a phenomenal series victory in Australia at the start of 2021 as it beat the 'Baggy Greens' at their stronghold, Brisbane, in the fourth and last Test of the series by 3 wickets. It was India second successive series win down under. But this victory was special as it came against all odds. India had been humiliated in the first Test as they were blown away for just 36 runs in the second innings at Adelaide as the hosts took a lead in the series.

Will be fully fit in 6-8 weeks, says Ajinkya Rahane on hamstring injury

Ajinkya Rahane said it would take at least six to eight weeks to recover fully from the hamstring injury he had sustained while playing for Kolkata Knight Riders in this year's Indian Premier League. Rahane had sustained the injury in KKR's second last game and was subsequently ruled out of the remainder of the tournament. "That (injury) was really unfortunate.

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India vs England 2022, 5th Test: Jasprit Bumrah set to be India's Test captain No. 36, but Rahul Dravid says Rohit Sharma still not ruled out

"Lie Down" On The Pitch: Ajinkya Rahane On What He Told Rishabh Pant During Gabba Test vs Australia

"4-5 Guys Put Whole Test Series At Risk": Tim Paine's Swipe At Indian Cricketers

"One Of The Most Underrated Cricketers": Virender Sehwag Leads Birthday Wishes For Ajinkya Rahane

"Great That Selectors Have Removed...": Former Australia Spinner On "Ageing" Indian Star Duo Ahead Of England Test

"It Is Expected...": Ajinkya Rahane Gives Big Update On Hamstring Injury

"Gabba Gabba Karne Walo Ko Yaad Dila Diye The Abba": Wasim Jaffer's Tweet On India's Famous Win Down Under Is Viral

Will be fully fit in 6-8 weeks, says Ajinkya Rahane on hamstring injury