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Yuvraj Singh Points Out 'Tougher Pill To Swallow' Amid Scrutiny Of Team India By BCCI. Not Loss vs Australia

Former India batter Yuvraj Singh reckons a player struggling for form should always return to playing domestic cricket irrespective of his stature in the national team amid the raging debate on whether stars like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma should show up in Ranji Trophy matches. The clamour for Rohit and Kohli playing Ranji Trophy to regain red-ball form has grown since India's loss to Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Both batters struggled for runs over the course of five Tests, more so Rohit, who benched himself for the final Test in Sydney.

"Tumko Bat Chahiye?": Akash Deep Recalls Chat With Virat Kohli Before Follow-On Saving Gabba Knock

"Who wouldn't want it, Bhaiyya?". It was all that a shy Akash Deep could blurt out when Virat Kohli asked if he would like to own one of his bats that ultimately scripted a rare happy memory in an otherwise devastating tour of Australia for Team India. The newest pace bowling workhorse in the Indian dressing room bowled nearly 88 overs (87.5 overs) for his five wickets across the two Tests that he played in the five-match rubber. But it was his follow-on and eventually match-saving 31 at the Gabba that garnered attention. India, however, lost the series 1-3 to surrender the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

"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.

"Gautam Gambhir Went Out With...": Report Explains Why BCCI Wants To Curb Wives' Stay

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has already proposed some stricter rules in the wake of recent results the team has incurred. The stay of players' wives, including names like Anushka Sharma, Ritika Sajdeh, Athiya Shetty, etc. will be limited to just 2 weeks on 45-day long tours. While the new rules have yet to be fully implemented, a report has explained the reason behind the Indian board's contemplation of such an action. The changes are being thought of purely because of what the BCCI management noticed Down Under during India's tour of Australia.

India Squad For Champions Trophy: RCB Star Jumps Ahead Of Virat Kohli, Makes Selection Case

Left-handed India batter Devdutt Padikkal heads a list of elite Indian cricketers in 50-over cricket, even above ODI great Virat Kohli. Padikkal boasts a sensational statistic that puts him miles clear of Kohli, Rohit Sharma and other greats of the 50-over game. The 24-year-old, who represents Karnataka in domestic cricket, boasts a stunning List A (50-over cricket) batting average of 82.52, well ahead of any other Indian. What makes Padikkal's record even more special is that he has already amassed over 2,000 List A runs at such a high average.

"Bhai Mera Raasta Mat Roko": Virat Kohli Frustrated By Fans On His Way To Alibaug. Video

Virat Kohli doesn't like to roam around the streets in India, and there's a big reason behind this. On multiple occasions, the Indian cricket team icon has explained how much he fancies staying overseas because of the crazy fan behaviour he has to tolerate in India. Back in Mumbai, Kohli was once again left frustrated by fans who surrounded him for selfies. The cricketer, in a frustrating tone, had to urge the fans to not block his way. A few days ago, a similar incident took place when Kohli was with his wife Anushka.

After Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's Below Par Show, BCCI Ponders New Batting Coach

The BCCI may add a new batting coach for the Indian cricket team in the aftermath of the 3-1 drubbing in the Border Gavaskar Trophy. While the bowlers, put up a decent show Down Under, the batters flopped big time. Two seniors Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma failed to live up to their billing and flopped. According to a report in Cricbuzz, BCCI seems to have received 'strong suggestions' in adding a batting coach to bolster the unit.

Harsha Bhogle's Clear Verdict On Reports Of BCCI To Limit Families' Presence. Says "Ban..."

In the aftermath of India's loss to Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy last week, reports have been rampant on social media, claiming that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to implement stricter protocols during tours. ESPNcricinfo reported that the BCCI will limit the players spending time with their families on tours, adding that the family members can't can only be with them for not more than 14 days during a tour comprising of 45 days.

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Yuvraj Singh Points Out 'Tougher Pill To Swallow' Amid Scrutiny Of Team India By BCCI. Not Loss vs Australia

"Tumko Bat Chahiye?": Akash Deep Recalls Chat With Virat Kohli Before Follow-On Saving Gabba Knock

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

"Gautam Gambhir Went Out With...": Report Explains Why BCCI Wants To Curb Wives' Stay

India Squad For Champions Trophy: RCB Star Jumps Ahead Of Virat Kohli, Makes Selection Case

"Bhai Mera Raasta Mat Roko": Virat Kohli Frustrated By Fans On His Way To Alibaug. Video

After Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's Below Par Show, BCCI Ponders New Batting Coach

Harsha Bhogle's Clear Verdict On Reports Of BCCI To Limit Families' Presence. Says "Ban..."