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"Maybe Because I'm...": Jonty Rhodes' Blockbuster Take On Not Being Appointed India Fielding Coach

The first Test between India and Bangladesh will kick-start from September 19 at the MA Chidambaram stadium in Chennai. India, who last played the longest format against England in March this year, will be aiming for the crucial World Test Championship (WTC) points with this series. Under the guidance of head coach Gautam Gambhir and skipper Rohit Sharma, the T20 World Cup 2024 winners eye a dominating outing against Bangladesh. This series will also mark former South Africa pacer Morne Morkel's first assignment as India's new bowling coach.

"MS Dhoni Or Virat Kohli?": Paralympics Gold Winner Navdeep Singh Gives Stunning Reply

India's Paris Paralympic gold medallist Navdeep Singh is neither a fan of MS Dhoni nor Virat Kohli, he revealed in a recent interview. The javelin thrower is in fact a fan of Rohit Sharma. Explaining the reason behind his choice, Navdeep said that he likes the batting of Rohit. Notably, Navdeep first won a silver in the F41 javelin throw final at Paris Paralympics 2024 which was later upgraded to gold after initial winner Iran's Sadegh Beit Sayah was disqualified for repeatedly displaying an objectionable flag following a dramatic final.

"Extremely Difficult But...": Travis Head On India Ahead Of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Hyping up the India-Australia rivalry ahead of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Aussie opener Travis Head said that the Rohit Sharma-led side is "extremely difficult" to play, but added that he won't term them as 'favourites' and instead looks forward to a successful summer. The Border-Gavaskar series between India and Australia will begin on November 22, with the first Test at Perth. Over the years, India has regained an upper hand over Australia in the series. India has won its previous four series against Australia in a row, including two wins in Australia in 2018-19 and 2020-21 seasons.

"Played With Me In IPL...": Shocked India Star On Being Sledged By Joe Root

Team India youngster Dhruv Jurel has recalled the incident when England star batter Joe Root sledged him during the Ranchi Test earlier this year. Jurel made his Test debut for India during the five match series against England earlier this year. On his debut in the Rajkot Test, Jurel got out on 46 but was hailed by India captain Rohit Sharma for his temprament. In the third Test in Ranchi, Jurel walked in to bat with India in a delicate position at 161/5, following a top-order collapse.

"Hope He Doesn't Take Anybody's Advice...": Ex-India Star Warns Gautam Gambhir Ahead Of Bangladesh Tests

India head coach Gautam Gambhir will push for an aggressive approach and will not allow the opposition to take the initiative in the upcoming two-match Test series against Bangladesh, feels former batter Ajay Jadeja. India host Bangladesh for a two-match Test series beginning in Chennai from September 19, to be followed by three T20Is. "It is very clear, his approach is aggressive. One thing is sure, there will never be a dull moment with him around, he will always try something. He will do what he believes," Jadeja told reporters when asked about the Indian team's approach under Gambhir during the upcoming series.

"Rohit Sharma Is Like Aamir Khan" From 'Lagaan': India Star's Heartfelt Praise For Captain

India captain Rohit Sharma continues to receive praises from the players, who have played under him. Rohit, who is currently India's captain in ODI and Test formats, quit T20Is after leading the team to the 2024 T20 World Cup title in June this year. Be it the experienced ones like Ravichandran Ashwin, KL Rahul and Mohammed Shami or youngster like Yashasvi Jaiswal, the players always get short of words while talking about Rohit's captaincy. Recently, young batter Sarfaraz Khan also heaped praises on the skipper and said that he is the Aamir Khan of movie 'Lagaan'.

India's 'Pitch Strategy' For 1st Test Against Bangladesh Revealed

The stage is set. The preparations for the first Test between India and Bangladesh are underway at full throttle. With Rohit Sharma leading the pack, the Indian side will return to the longest format after a hiatus of six months, as they last faced England in a five-match series in March. The first match, which will begin from September 19, will be the first assignment of former South Africa pacer Morne Morkel as India's new bowling coach. On Friday, Team India adapted a different approach during it's first practice session.

R Ashwin's Wife Posts Special Message On Instagram Ahead Of Bangladesh Tests

Indian cricket team spinner Ravichandran Ashwin's wife Prithi Narayanan had a special message ahead of the start of the home season. India take on Bangladesh in the first Test match at the M Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai starting September 19. Before the match, the BCCI has organised a pre-series camp for the cricketers at the same venue. Prithi took to social media platform Instagram and posted a picture of Ashwin in India's training jersey on her story. The caption along with the picture of the veteran India spinner read - "Chennai, Test match feelings are coming. Right?"

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"Maybe Because I'm...": Jonty Rhodes' Blockbuster Take On Not Being Appointed India Fielding Coach

"MS Dhoni Or Virat Kohli?": Paralympics Gold Winner Navdeep Singh Gives Stunning Reply

"Extremely Difficult But...": Travis Head On India Ahead Of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

"Played With Me In IPL...": Shocked India Star On Being Sledged By Joe Root

"Hope He Doesn't Take Anybody's Advice...": Ex-India Star Warns Gautam Gambhir Ahead Of Bangladesh Tests

"Rohit Sharma Is Like Aamir Khan" From 'Lagaan': India Star's Heartfelt Praise For Captain

India's 'Pitch Strategy' For 1st Test Against Bangladesh Revealed

R Ashwin's Wife Posts Special Message On Instagram Ahead Of Bangladesh Tests