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"First Win The Series": Ex-Pak Star Blasts Rahul Dravid Over 'Irrelevant' Comments

The ODI series between India and Australia has been a low-scoring but close-knit affair. After India won the opener, Australia bounced back with a whopping 10-wicket win in the second match. With the series decider scheduled in Chennai, a lot has been said about the encounter. India head coach Rahul Dravid, speaking in a press conference on the eve of the final, said that the team has achieved its goals from the series and would be looking to rotate a few players. However, Dravid's comments haven't gone down well with former Pakistan batter Salman Butt.

"Very Fine Bowler": Rahul Dravid Laments Lack Of Games For 'Unfortunate' Spinner

The combination of Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav was pivotal to India's team composition in white-ball cricket at one point of time. However, in the recent past, both spinners have somewhat fallen out of favour with Axar Patel and Washington Sundar coming into the team along with veteran options like Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin. During the press conference ahead of the third ODI encounter between India and Australia, head coach Rahul Dravid revealed the future plan regarding the two young talents and even lamented the lack of chances given to Chahal recently.

Rahul Dravid Says Indian Cricket Team Management Has "17-18 Players" In Mind With Big Events Lined Up

Several important cricket events await the Indian team this year, and the think tank of the side has narrowed on '17-18 players' going forward, according to Rahul Dravid. This leg of home ODIs were very important as the players will now get into IPL and after that there is the big WTC final, followed by a tour of West Indies and a possible Asia Cup in Dubai. "Probably not going to get too many more games in our conditions. We had the opportunity to play in these conditions which is great. Yeah, coming out of the IPL to a large extent we are pretty clear about the kind of squad and the players we want. We have narrowed it down to 17-18 players," Rahul Dravid said.

Rahul Dravid "Has An Advantage...": Ravi Shastri's Verdict On Legend's Tenure As Indian Cricket Team Coach

Current India head coach Rahul Dravid remains one of the most respected figures in the sport. Dravid came into the Indian team as the head coach after Ravi Shastri decided to step aside in 2021. Under Dravid's guidance, India have done well but failed to lift the ICC Trophy -- T20 World Cup 2022 -- that the country desperately desires. Speaking of Dravid's performances as the head coach of the Indian team, Shastri said that the former needs to be given more time.

India vs Australia - Suryakumar Yadav "Has Not Played...": Rahul Dravid Opens Up On Star's ODI Struggles

He is more than happy with the takeaways from the nine home ODIs that Indian team has played and has already narrowed his World Cup core team to 17-18 players, head coach Rahul Dravid said on the eve of the series decider against Australia. India are going into the decider having already played eight home games - three versus Sri Lanka, three versus New Zealand and three against Australia finishing on Wednesday.

On Rahul Dravid's Advice, Arshdeep Singh Joins Kent to Play Five First-Class Games

Talented Indian left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh will play five first-class matches for Kent during the upcoming English County season in order to hone his red-all skills. The Kent County made the announcement on their website. "Kent Cricket is delighted to announce that India international bowler Arshdeep Singh will be available to play for the county in five LV=Insurance County Championship matches between June & July, subject to regulatory approval," the press release stated.

Kent's signing of Indian international bowler Arshdeep Singh gets seal of approval from legendary batsman Rahul Dravid

Legendary cricketer Rahul Dravid has played a helping hand as Kent sign an Indian international bowler for the first five matches of their County Championship season.

"If That Means Leaving Ashwin Or Jadeja Out...": Dinesh Karthik's Bold Take On India's WTC Final Team

Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja were unarguably the two biggest heroes for India in the 2-1 Border-Gavaskar Trophy triumph. The two finished as the top wicket-takers, with Ashwin claiming 25 scalps and Jadeja 22. The series win enabled India's progression to the ICC World Test Championship final which will also be played against Australia in June. Though Ashwin and Jadeja were central to India's success in the 4-match series, both of them might not get to feature in the WTC final as it will be played at the Oval in London.

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"First Win The Series": Ex-Pak Star Blasts Rahul Dravid Over 'Irrelevant' Comments

"Very Fine Bowler": Rahul Dravid Laments Lack Of Games For 'Unfortunate' Spinner

Rahul Dravid Says Indian Cricket Team Management Has "17-18 Players" In Mind With Big Events Lined Up

Rahul Dravid "Has An Advantage...": Ravi Shastri's Verdict On Legend's Tenure As Indian Cricket Team Coach

India vs Australia - Suryakumar Yadav "Has Not Played...": Rahul Dravid Opens Up On Star's ODI Struggles

On Rahul Dravid's Advice, Arshdeep Singh Joins Kent to Play Five First-Class Games

Kent's signing of Indian international bowler Arshdeep Singh gets seal of approval from legendary batsman Rahul Dravid

"If That Means Leaving Ashwin Or Jadeja Out...": Dinesh Karthik's Bold Take On India's WTC Final Team