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India vs England: Why Rajat Patidar Missed Out On 5th Test, Rohit Sharma Explains

The Indian cricket team announced one change in the team for the 5th Test against England in Dharamsala, with Devdutt Padikkal becoming the 314th player to represent the team in the longest format of the game. Padikkal replaced Rajat Patidar in the team, with skipper Rohit Sharma revealing at the time of the toss that the Royal Challengers Bangalore man injured himself in a training session before the final match of the series.

Padikkal makes test debut for India, England bat first in final test

DHARAMSALA, India : India batter Devdutt Padikkal earned his first test cap in the fifth and final test against England at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium on Thursday.

Rohit Sharma's Firm Domestic Cricket Verdict Amid Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer Saga

As the Indian cricket team geared up for their 5th and final Test outing against England in Dharamsala, captain Rohit Sharma reaffirmed his stance on the importance of playing domestic cricket during the press conference on Wednesday. The likes of Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan have been in the headlines for their reluctance to play Ranji Trophy but Rohit feels it's important for everyone to play domestic cricket unless there's a medical reason, certified by the team. Though Rohit didn't take the names of Iyer and Kishan, he was firm with his message, highlighting how important it is to play First-Class cricket.

"Don't Know What Bazball Means": Rohit Sharma's Blunt Answer As India Aim 4-1 Series Win vs England

Ahead of the fifth and final Test of the five-match series against England in Dharamsala, India captain Rohit Sharma said he wasn't quite sure what "Bazball" meant. The hosts will take on visitors in the fifth and final match in Dharamshala, starting from Thursday. England named their playing XI for the Test with one change to their line-up from the Ranchi Test match. "I honestly don't know what [Bazball] means, whether it is to go and strike, whether it is to go and defend and wait for the loose ball," Rohit said in the pre-match press conference.

"No Praise Enough": Rohit Sharma's Epic Take On R Ashwin's 100th Test

No praise is enough for Ravichandran Ashwin, said captain Rohit Sharma on Wednesday, lauding the off-spinner ahead of his 100th Test as a "rare" talent critical for the team's success. The fifth and final Test against England, starting here on Thursday, is inconsequential to the final outcome of the series as India have already taken an unbeaten 3-1 lead. But it has become significant due to the 100-Test milestone set to be achieved by Ashwin and England batter Jonny Bairstow.

Rohit Sharma "Scolds" But Is "Yaaro Ka Yaar": Ex-India Star Explains Why

Rohit Sharma is among the most composed captains in world cricket. He took over the duty to lead the Indian men's cricket team from Virat Kohli in 2022. Such smooth was Rohit's captaincy that the shift in leadership was never felt. Under him, India made it to the finals of the World Test Championship and the Cricket World Cup last year. Former India cricketer Praveen Kumar has heaped praised on the captaincy style of Rohit, saying that the player is "yaaro ka yaar (friend of friends).

England hope for final flourish at home away from home in Dharamsala Test

Away tours are generally about overcoming unfamiliar conditions and developing skills you normally don't employ. But for England, the last match of the five-Test series against India in Dharamsala will feel a lot closer to home than for the hosts when the finale begins on Thursday.

In Series Of Comebacks, Rohit Sharma Aces Captaincy Test

The contest against England's 'Bazballers' was probably the biggest Test of Rohit Sharma's captaincy at home and not only did the India skipper ace it, he also got to "learn a lot" about his leadership in what he described as a "series of comebacks" India have been put under pressure in all the four Tests played thus far but after the Hyderabad debacle, the hosts managed to put the pressure back on the opposition to seal the series in Ranchi. The finale starts on Thursday. Rohit struggled to define the 'Bazball' approach adopted by England but gave the opponents due credit.

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India vs England: Why Rajat Patidar Missed Out On 5th Test, Rohit Sharma Explains

Padikkal makes test debut for India, England bat first in final test

Rohit Sharma's Firm Domestic Cricket Verdict Amid Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer Saga

"Don't Know What Bazball Means": Rohit Sharma's Blunt Answer As India Aim 4-1 Series Win vs England

"No Praise Enough": Rohit Sharma's Epic Take On R Ashwin's 100th Test

Rohit Sharma "Scolds" But Is "Yaaro Ka Yaar": Ex-India Star Explains Why

England hope for final flourish at home away from home in Dharamsala Test

In Series Of Comebacks, Rohit Sharma Aces Captaincy Test