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"Wasn't One Person Decision...": Team India Doors Closed Under Coach Rahul Dravid, Star Now Makes Big Claim

Arguably the finest wicket-keeper India have had in this generation, Wriddhiman Saha donned the gloves for the national team in the whites for 40 matches. When it came to Tests in India, it wasn't even possible for the selectors and the team management to look for a name other than Saha because of his exceptional keeping skills. However, in 2022, Rishabh Pant's stocks soared as the management backed the young keeper to take the spot behind the stumps, both in the subcontinent and overseas, marking the end of Saha's tenure.

Sanju Samson's Father Drops New Bombshell, Reveals Rahul Dravid's 'Jealous' Remark

Sanju Samson has been dominating headlines recently due to his ongoing feud with the Kerala Cricket Association. Following his Champions Trophy 2025 snub, the KCA said that he was not included in the Vijay Hazare Trophy squad after he skipped a preparatory camp and even asked him of 'lacking discipline'. Samson's father, Viswanath, has accused KCA of trying to end his son's career and recalled how Rahul Dravid played a key role in not letting that happen. Viswanath revealed that when Samson was 11 years old, Dravid intervened and even asked that people were jealous of him.

"He Has Been Finished": BCCI, Team Management Accused Of Ending This Star's India Career

As debate and discussion continues surrounding India's squad for the Champions Trophy 2025, former India cricketer-turned-pundit Aakash Chopra has raised the curious case of leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal. Chopra stated that Chahal's career has been "finished" by BCCI and the team management for no apparent reason, arguing that the leg-spinner's statistics were impressive even when he was dropped from ODIs over two years ago. Chahal has recently been in the news over a reported split from his wife Dhanashree Verma, and did not take part in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024/25.

Everything About Sitanshu Kotak: Reported To Be India's New Batting Coach

Former Saurashtra batter Sitanshu Kotak is set to join the Indian team as their batting coach ahead of the upcoming white-ball series against England, starting in Kolkata on January 22. A report in ESPNcricinfo said the batters' plummeting returns resulting in a 0-3 Test defeat to New Zealand at home and a 1-3 series loss in Australia were discussed in the BCCI review meeting on Saturday and as a result, Kotak has been brought on board to solve the issues in the batting department.

"Tendulkar, Dravid Were Also Married": On Possible BCCI Family Restrictions, Ex-India Star's Take

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) are reportedly set to take some major steps as it aims to address the slump in form for Team India, and one of those will reportedly be curbing the number of days players on tour can spend with their family members. In fact, on 45-day-long tours, the maximum number of days a player can stay with his family will reportedly be cut down to just 14. However, a former India opener has defended such a move if it is taken by the BCCI.

"Epitome Of Discipline": BCCI, Harbhajan Singh Lead Birthday Wishes For India Legend Rahul Dravid

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and former spin bowling legend Harbhajan Singh extended wishes to former captain and head coach Rahul Dravid on his 52nd birthday. BCCI took to X and extended their wishes to the batting legend, who made a name for himself with an impenetrable defence and rock-solid technique that earned him consistent runs. Former teammate Harbhajan also had a special message for 'The Wall', calling him an "epitome of discipline and commitment".

Harbhajan Singh's Epic Rahul Dravid Remark In Subtle Dig At Gautam Gambhir

India head coach Gautam Gambhir is off to a torrid start in the new role. Brough to the Indian team after his successful sting with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League, Gambhir is staring at some morale-shattering results on the international circuit. First, the ODI series loss to Sri Lanka, followed by a home sweep against New Zealand in Tests, and now a 1-3 series loss to Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Under Gambhir, some of the finest players in the Indian team, including veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, have failed to produce their best cricket. Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh wonders what happened after Rahul Dravid's tenure came to an end.

"Everyone Afraid Of Virat Kohli": Team India Told To Make Big Change In 5th Test At SCG

With just one Test to go and the series on the line, Team India could spring a few surprises in team selection in the final match of the series against Australia. Skipper Rohit Sharma's batting position has already been altered once, but former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has asked the team management to demote Virat Kohli too. Kohli, who has batted at the No. 4 spot in all 4 matches so far, has been suggested to play at the No. 5 spot in the last match at Sydney Cricket Ground.

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"Wasn't One Person Decision...": Team India Doors Closed Under Coach Rahul Dravid, Star Now Makes Big Claim

Sanju Samson's Father Drops New Bombshell, Reveals Rahul Dravid's 'Jealous' Remark

"He Has Been Finished": BCCI, Team Management Accused Of Ending This Star's India Career

Everything About Sitanshu Kotak: Reported To Be India's New Batting Coach

"Tendulkar, Dravid Were Also Married": On Possible BCCI Family Restrictions, Ex-India Star's Take

"Epitome Of Discipline": BCCI, Harbhajan Singh Lead Birthday Wishes For India Legend Rahul Dravid

Harbhajan Singh's Epic Rahul Dravid Remark In Subtle Dig At Gautam Gambhir

"Everyone Afraid Of Virat Kohli": Team India Told To Make Big Change In 5th Test At SCG