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"Selectors And Board Should Be Asking Questions": Sunil Gavaskar Unhappy Over India's WTC Final Strategy

India's wait for an ICC title got extended when they lost the World Test Championship Final against Australia by 209 runs in June. At The Oval in London, Australia were boosted by centuries from Steve Smith and Travis Head while their bowlers were up to the task too. Barring a 89 from Ajinkya Rahane in the first innings and Mohammed Siraj's bowling, there was not much to write home about from the Indian side. Former India captain and batting legend Sunil Gavaskar was the BCCI and the team selectors to ask questions on the performance.

India back Gill to shine at new number three slot

Shubman Gill has the full backing of the India test team as he adjusts to his move from the top of the order to the number three slot, batting coach Vikram Rathour said ahead of the second match against West Indies in Port of Spain from Thursday.

'Will Play For India For Long Time...': Legendary Spinner On Yashasvi Jaiswal

Yashasvi Jaiswal left everyone utterly impressed after he scored a brilliant century against West Indies in his debut match for India. His knock of 171 runs helped the Rohit Sharma-led side to register a comfortable victory by an innings and 141 runs in the first Test of the two-match series. The 21-year-old batter, who a brilliant IPL season for Rajasthan Royals, was sent to open alongside skipper Rohit Sharma, in place of Shubman Gill. As the entire cricket fraternity has been showering their love over Jaiswal, former India spinner Harbhajan Singh also did not shy away from doing it.

Rohit Sharma Posts Hilarious "Anarkali" Pic. Wife Ritika Sajdeh's Reply Wins Internet

Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma was in jovial mood following his side's comprehensive victory over West Indies in the first Test encounter in Dominica. Rohit took to Instagram to post a picture of himself along with a hilarious dialogue from Shah Rukh Khan's famous movie “Baazigar”. The caption read, 'Anarkali ka phone tha, ice cream khana bahut zaroori hai'. The post went viral on social media and many users came up with impressive replies. However, it was Rohit's wife Ritika Sajdeh who won the internet with her take on the picture. “But you were talking to me and asking if the coffee machine was okay,” she commented leaving social media users in splits.

How India Can Lose World No. 1 Test Spot Even If They Beat West Indies 2-0

India thrashed West Indies by an innings and 141 runs on Day 3 of the first Test of the two-match series. The Rohit Sharma-led side comfortably dominated the hosts as debutant Yashasvi Jaiswal played a blistering knock of 171, followed by Ravichandran Ashwin scalping a whopping total of 12 wickets. The second and final Test will begin from July 20 and the visitors will be going in as the favourites. Currently, Team India is number one Test team in the world as per the ICC rankings but their place is not at all secured, even if they defeat West Indies 2-0.

"You Belong Here": Rohit Sharma Reveals Chat With Yashasvi Jaiswal During Record Partnership

India's skipper Rohit Sharma didn't hold back to laud youngster Yasasvi Jaiswal whose impressive knock of 171 laid the foundation for the victory against West Indies in the two-match Test series on Friday at Windsor Park. Jaiswal made the most of the opportunity that came to him in his debut Test. He took on the bowlers, didn't panic and managed to hold on to his nerves throughout his 501 minutes innings.

"Called Around 4:30 AM": Yashasvi Jaiswal's Dad Reveals Emotional Chat With Son After Debut Test Ton

The first Test between India and West Indies turned out to be really memorable for young batter Yashasvi Jaiswal as he not only made his international debut but also struck his maiden century. His 171-run knock helped Team India to pull off a comfortable victory against the hosts by an innings and 141 runs. Jaiswal, who also bagged the Player of the Match award for his brilliant performance, came from a very humble background and fought through many hardships to reach where he is today.

Rohit Sharma Surpasses Sachin Tendulkar In Captaincy Elite List After Win Over West Indies

India registered a comprehensive victory over West Indies in the first Test match in Dominica and as a result, Rohit Sharma leapfrogged legend Sachin Tendulkar in the list of India's most successful Test skippers. This was Rohit's fifth win in 8 matches as skipper while Sachin had just four in 25 encounters. The current Indian team skipper also surpassed Ajinkya Rahane and Ajit Wadekar who have both led India to victory on four occasions. Kohli tops the list with 40 victories from 68 matches while MS Dhoni (27 wins) and Sourav Ganguly (21 wins) are currently second and third respectively.

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"Selectors And Board Should Be Asking Questions": Sunil Gavaskar Unhappy Over India's WTC Final Strategy

India back Gill to shine at new number three slot

'Will Play For India For Long Time...': Legendary Spinner On Yashasvi Jaiswal

Rohit Sharma Posts Hilarious "Anarkali" Pic. Wife Ritika Sajdeh's Reply Wins Internet

How India Can Lose World No. 1 Test Spot Even If They Beat West Indies 2-0

"You Belong Here": Rohit Sharma Reveals Chat With Yashasvi Jaiswal During Record Partnership

"Called Around 4:30 AM": Yashasvi Jaiswal's Dad Reveals Emotional Chat With Son After Debut Test Ton

Rohit Sharma Surpasses Sachin Tendulkar In Captaincy Elite List After Win Over West Indies