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Anil Kumble Recommends Maximising Boundary Size, More Pronounced Seam To Save Bowlers' Future

If the game of cricket remains tilted heavily in the favour of batters, not many youngsters would be lining up to start bowling in a couple of years, fears spin great Anil Kumble, who advocated the need to keep biggest possible boundaries at IPL venues and use of more pronounced seam to restore the balance between bat and ball. The score of 250 has been breached as many as eight times this season with shorter boundaries, flat pitches and impact player rule aiding the batting side.

Pujara calls time on India career

NEW DELHI :Veteran batsman Cheteshwar Pujara dropped curtains on his illustrious India career on Sunday after playing 103 tests but failing to win back his place in the last two years.

Anil Kumble's Surprise Pick As Virat Kohli's Replacement At No. 4 Spot In Tests

The Indian cricket team will take on England in an upcoming five-match Test series, starting June 20. However, the team will enter unknown territory with both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli retiring from the format over the past week. Over the past 14 years, Kohli was the backbone of the Indian Test setup, but his retirement leaves the team without a designated no. 4 in the top order. With India's squad for the series likely to be announced next week, former captain Anil Kumble has vouched for Vidarbha captain Karun Nair's inclusion.

"Deserved On-Field Send-Off: Anil Kumble Left Fuming Over Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's Test Retirements

The "quiet" Test retirements of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma ahead of the tour of England came as a "huge surprise" to legendary spinner and former India captain Anil Kumble, who believes the two senior batters deserved an on-field farewell. Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on Monday, bringing the curtains down on an illustrious red-ball career in which he played 123 matches, scoring 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85, including 30 centuries. This was after Rohit decided to step away from the longest format last Thursday.

Gautam Gambhir To Enjoy 'Rare' Power After Virat Kohli Exit. Report Says "He Was Categorical..."

Greg Chappell's fall was spectacular when he tried to impose his authority while Anil Kumble could not deal with alpha male stardom but it seems Gautam Gambhir is on course to become that rare India head coach who will wield more power than the skipper. Indian cricket is replete with examples where powerful managers had to back out in front of player-power. Bishan Singh Bedi, Chappell and Kumble despite being champion players themselves didn't realise that they have to play the second fiddle. John Wright, Gary Kirsten and Ravi Shastri knew that and were immensely successful.

"Not Easy Being...": Anil Kumble Wants This Player To Lead India In Upcoming England Test Series

Rohit Sharma called time on his Test career on Wednesday. It was a surprising announcement by the right-handed batter, who was the Test captain of the side by the last series that India played in the format. Rohit's retirement leaves a big void that the Indian cricket team needs to fill. Not only the batter, but India need a captain as well to replace him in the format. The side begins its World Test Championship campaign with a five-match series against England on latter's home soil, starting June 20. While the selection committee is yet to reveal who would be the leader during the outing, former India player Anil Kumble feels that the team should go ahead with Jasprit Bumrah.

Gill and Bumrah in race to succeed Rohit as India's test captain

NEW DELHI :Top order batter Shubman Gill and pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah are locked in a two-horse race to be India's next test captain following Rohit Sharma's exit.

"Things Can Get Tricky": India Great On MI's Playoffs Hopes After Loss To GT

After Mumbai Indians' three-wicket loss to Gujarat Titans via the DLS method dropped them to fourth in the standings, former India coach Anil Kumble said MI's playoff chances could get tricky, highlighting that they must win their remaining two matches to secure a knockout spot without depending on other results. MI, who had a dismal start to their campaign with just one win in the first five games, quickly revived their campaign in style with a six-match unbeaten streak and briefly topped the points table. But their winning march was halted by GT at home on Tuesday, and the defeat has huge implications for their hopes of a top-two finish.

India Great Lauds Prabhsimran Singh, Arshdeep Singh For PBKS' Clinical Win Against LSG

Former India captain and legendary spinner Anil Kumble credited opener Prabhsimran Singh and Arshdeep Singh for Punjab Kings' dominating 37-run win over Lucknow Super Giants in Dharamshala on Sunday. Prabhsimran scored 48-ball 91 studded with seven sixes and six fours, while skipper Shreyas Iyer contributed 45 in 25 balls to take the side to 236/5 in 20 overs. In reply, Arshdeep led the charge of the bowling attack and claimed three pricey wickets of Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram and Nicholas Pooran to dismantle LSG in the powerplay.

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Anil Kumble Recommends Maximising Boundary Size, More Pronounced Seam To Save Bowlers' Future

Pujara calls time on India career

Anil Kumble's Surprise Pick As Virat Kohli's Replacement At No. 4 Spot In Tests

"Deserved On-Field Send-Off: Anil Kumble Left Fuming Over Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's Test Retirements

Gautam Gambhir To Enjoy 'Rare' Power After Virat Kohli Exit. Report Says "He Was Categorical..."

"Not Easy Being...": Anil Kumble Wants This Player To Lead India In Upcoming England Test Series

Gill and Bumrah in race to succeed Rohit as India's test captain

"Things Can Get Tricky": India Great On MI's Playoffs Hopes After Loss To GT

India Great Lauds Prabhsimran Singh, Arshdeep Singh For PBKS' Clinical Win Against LSG