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KL Rahul DRS Row: Harsha Bhogle, Robin Uthappa, Others Lose It On Social Media

India batter KL Rahul's controversial dismissal against Australia on Day 1 of the first Test in Perth triggered a wave of disappointment on social media. Rahul, who looked like India's best batter on the day, was given out caught behind by the third umpire after Australia decided to review the on-field umpire's call. The third umpire seemed to have rushed into giving the decision in the bowling side's favour, without checking multiple angles. The decision, in the end, didn't just leave KL Rahul, but the entire world of social media fuming.

Sourav Ganguly's Honest Verdict On Coach Gautam Gambhir Amid Heavy Criticism

It isn't being Gautam Gambhir at the moment. The India head coach sees questions being raised over his continuity following two embarrassing series defeats -- against Sri Lanka in ODIs and New Zealand in Tests. The manner in which Gambhir speaks to the media in the press conference has also become a subject of debate among some former cricketers. However, ex-India captain Sourav Ganguly doesn't want Gambhir to curb his natural instincts and has advised others to let him be the way he wants to.

'Kick Up The ....": Australia Great's Brutal Verdict On India's Humiliation vs New Zealand

Former Australia batter Matthew Hayden has weighed in on India's shock 0-3 loss at home to New Zealand earlier this month. The loss was a huge blow to India's hopes of reaching the World Test Championship (WTC) final. The Rohit Sharma-led will be under significant pressure with a five-match Test series against Australia just around the corner. However, Hayden labelled the defeat against New Zealand, which was their first home Test series defeat in 12 years, as the reality check India needed.

Joe Root Just One Step Away From Matching Sachin Tendulkar Big World Record

England's vibrant batter Joe Root took a step closer to matching Sachin Tendulkar's elusive record for 1000-plus Test runs in most calendar years. After Pakistan slammed a mammoth 556-run total on the back of centuries from Salman Ali Agha (104*), Abdullah Shafique (102) and skipper Shan Masood (151). Root stepped up to steady visitors ship after England lost stand-in skipper Ollie Pope to Naseem Shah early in the first innings. He approached each delivery that came his way with caution to ensure that England didn't lose further wickets after losing Pope.

"I'm Out": How A Dropped Catch Of VVS Laxman Led To Australia Great's Shock Retirement

Legendary Australian cricket team wicket-keeper batter Adam Gilchrist opened up about the exact moment when he decided to retire from international cricket. Gilchrist shocked the world by announcing his retirement midway into the Adelaide Test against India in 2008. He was four matches away from completing 100 Tests - which would have only the second wicketkeeper in history to complete the milestone - but he recently said that it was after dropping an easy catch of India batter VVS Laxman that he decided to retire and he instantly told Matthew Hayden about his decision.

"Fighting Word Straightaway": Matthew Hayden's Charged Up Reaction To Ravi Shastri's Instagram Act

Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden said that runs will be "at the premium" and will be the point of difference during the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India at home this year. The much-awaited Border-Gavaskar Trophy will commence with the first Test - a day match - at Perth Stadium from November 22 to November 26, setting the tone for the series. India has won its last two series in Australia, held in 2018-19 and 2020-21 and could make it a hat-trick of series wins in Australia.

"Because Of The Nature...": Matthew Hayden On Why 'Australian Public' Will Take Note Of Rishabh Pant

Batting great Matthew Hayden feels Rishabh Pant will a key player for India when they travel to Australia for a five-Test series later this year owing to his "muscle memory and thirst for victory" that made him such a sensation during the team's previous tour Down Under. The eagerly-anticipated five-Test series starts on November 22 at Perth.

India Will Miss This 'Not Exciting' Player In Australia: Matthew Hayden, Looks Forward To This Star Battle

Indian batting stalwart Virat Kohli and Australia's Steve Smith would be more than keen to stamp their authority in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar series in which runs would be "at a premium", feels Australian great Matthew Hayden. Hayden, considered one of the best openers of his era, opined that both Kohli and Smith like to dominate in their own ways and will hold the key to how the series pans out Down Under.

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KL Rahul DRS Row: Harsha Bhogle, Robin Uthappa, Others Lose It On Social Media

Sourav Ganguly's Honest Verdict On Coach Gautam Gambhir Amid Heavy Criticism

'Kick Up The ....": Australia Great's Brutal Verdict On India's Humiliation vs New Zealand

Joe Root Just One Step Away From Matching Sachin Tendulkar Big World Record

"I'm Out": How A Dropped Catch Of VVS Laxman Led To Australia Great's Shock Retirement

"Fighting Word Straightaway": Matthew Hayden's Charged Up Reaction To Ravi Shastri's Instagram Act

"Because Of The Nature...": Matthew Hayden On Why 'Australian Public' Will Take Note Of Rishabh Pant

India Will Miss This 'Not Exciting' Player In Australia: Matthew Hayden, Looks Forward To This Star Battle