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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.

Should KL Rahul Replace KS Bharat For World Test Championship Final? Ravi Shastri's Brutal Assessment

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri believes that KL Rahul should be included in the team in place of KS Bharat to bolster the Indian batting line-up in the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia. KL Rahul signalled his return of form with a brilliant half-century in the first ODI match against Australia on Friday and he even pulled off a great catch while keeping wickets. On the other hand, KS Bharat came under a lot of fire for a couple of fumbles during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and he was also not able to set the stage on fire with his batting during the four encounters.

"Hope All Those Whiners Are Happy": Ravi Shastri's Scathing Take On 'Pitch Talk'

Even before the Border-Gavaskar Trophy began, the 'pitch talk' dominated headlines, with a section of Australian media and some of their former cricketers accusing India of 'customising' pitches as per their needs. After the first three Tests ended within 3 days each, the 4th Test in Ahmedabad saw a flat surface, fetching little to no help for the bowlers while the batters continued to pile runs. Sitting in the commentary box, former India head coach Ravi Shastri triggered a debate, asking if a 3-day result-oriented pitch is better or a 5-day one that produces no result (Ahmedabad pitch).

Cried Often In Room In Australia After My Father's Demise, Says Mohammed Siraj

India pacer Mohammed Siraj has opened up about his emotional battle after losing his father during the Australia tour, saying he would often cry in his room while staying inside the COVID-induced bio-bubble. The pacer from Hyderabad lost his father Mohammed Ghaus after a brief illness in November, 2020 when he was in Australia. He couldn't attend his funeral due to quarantine restrictions which were in place due to the global pandemic. "In Australia, nobody could visit other players' rooms as we spoke on video calls," Siraj, who plays for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL, told RCB Season 2 Podcast.

Have ODIs 'Lost Their Charm'? Ravi Shastri Suggests Drastic Rule Changes

With the ODI World Cup in India less than seven months away, former India chief coach Ravi Shastri has raised the pitch for future editions of the ICC tournament to be 40-overs-a-side affair to give it a fresh lease of life. "For One-day cricket to survive, I think it should be reduced to 40-over game in future," said the former India captain on day four of the fourth India-Australia Test on Sunday. Shastri said the game should address the diminishing attention span of spectators and pointed out that when the Kapil Dev-led India won the ODI World Cup in 1983, it was a 60-over-a-side tournament before it was reduced to a 50-over affair.

Emotional Virat Kohli sparks huge celebrations with first Test century for three years

Indian superstar Virat Kohli claimed his first Test century in more than three years on Sunday, sparking raucous celebrations at the world's biggest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad.

'King Kohli' gets monster Test ton after three-year wait

Indian superstar Virat Kohli hit his first Test century in over three years on Sunday, ending his long drought with an imperious 186 and sparking raucous celebrations at the world's biggest cricket stadium.

Watch: As Virat Kohli Hits Century, Bows And Claps From All - Australians Too

India's superstar cricketer Virat Kohli hit his first Test century since November 2019, ending his long drought on day four of the fourth Test against Australia on Sunday. "King Kohli" reached his 28th Test hundred off 241 balls with a single off Nathan Lyon, sparking wild celebrations at the world's biggest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad. Appearing to tear up, he acknowledged the crowd and the dressing room before kissing the locket on his gold chain as he smiled and looked up to the sky.

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

Should KL Rahul Replace KS Bharat For World Test Championship Final? Ravi Shastri's Brutal Assessment

"Hope All Those Whiners Are Happy": Ravi Shastri's Scathing Take On 'Pitch Talk'

Cried Often In Room In Australia After My Father's Demise, Says Mohammed Siraj

Have ODIs 'Lost Their Charm'? Ravi Shastri Suggests Drastic Rule Changes

Emotional Virat Kohli sparks huge celebrations with first Test century for three years

'King Kohli' gets monster Test ton after three-year wait

Watch: As Virat Kohli Hits Century, Bows And Claps From All - Australians Too