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Sunil Gavaskar Backs Star's "Invaluable Inputs" For Indian Batting Unit, Captaincy At WTC Final. It's Not Virat Kohli

Former captain Sunil Gavaskar on Wednesday reckoned Cheteshwar Pujara could provide valuable insights to his Indian teammates ahead of the World Test Championship final against Australia, having played extensively in the English County Championship. With Pujara's knowledge and captaincy experience (at Sussex), his inputs could prove invaluable, especially against Australian batter Steve Smith, who is also a part of his county side.

"Something They Will Need To Do...": Sunil Gavaskar's Advice To Team India Ahead Of WTC Final

Former India skipper Sunil Gavaskar shed light on the technical adjustments Indian batsmen will need to make for the upcoming World Test Championship final. Gavaskar emphasized the importance of bat speed control, highlighting the transition from the fast-paced T20 format to the more controlled bat speed required in Test cricket. Speaking to Star Sports, former India captain Sunil Gavaskar noted the technical changes that the Indian batsmen would have to make playing in the World est Championship final.

"Name Just Disappears...": Anil Kumble On India's Huge Blunder At 2019 World Cup

Veteran batter Ambati Rayudu bid adieu to the Indian Premier League (IPL) earlier this week after the final between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad. Rayudu, who had announced that IPL 2023 will be his last season as a player, had a fairytale ending to his career as CSK defeated GT to win a record-equalling fifth title. In his 204 league games, Rayudu scored 4348 runs and won the league six times, a joint highest record he holds alongside Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma.

Watch: Virat Kohli Gives Batting Tips To Yashasvi Jaiswal Ahead Of WTC Final. Fans React

The 16th edition of the Indian Premier League ended on Monday with Chennai Super Kings becoming the crowned champions for the fifth time. This season many uncapped players like Jitesh Sharma, Rinku Singh, Suyash Sharma, etc became stars with their exceptional performances. However, one player who became the talk of the town and utterly impressed everyone was Rajasthan Royals opener Yashasvi Jaiswal. The 21-year-old batter smashed 625 runs in just 14 matches and bagged the 'Emerging Player' award.

"When Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli Both Made Tons...": Sara Ali Khan on 'Hatke' Time In IPL 2023

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 final between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans was a nail-biter with the former clinching the summit clash to win their fifth title. Attending the match were 'Zara Hatke Zara Bachke' stars Vicky Kaushal and Sara Ali Khan. The actors posted a video in Instagram from the time at the stadium. In it, the actors can be seen giving each other a hi-five after CSK's win. The jubilant mood of the co-stars clearly reflects in the video.

Indian Bowlers Focus On Building Workload Ahead Of WTC Final Against Australia

The Indian cricket team is focusing on building workload for the bowlers, who had an extensive run in the IPL, ahead of the World Test Championship final against Australia starting on June 7 at The Oval. In the bowling department, while the likes of Mohammed Siraj, Shardul Thakur, Akshar Patel, Jaydev Unadkat and Umesh Yadav were part of the first batch to travel to England, pace spearhead Mohammad Shami's departure was delayed as the IPL final in Ahmedabad last Sunday was moved to the reserve day after incessant rain. The middle-order mainstay Virat Kohli was also among the players who left in the first batch along with the Rahul Dravid-led coaching staff.

'First One To Come For Training And Leaves Last': RCB Pacer Praises Virat Kohli Ahead Of WTC Final

Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood has spoken highly of Royal Challengers Bangalore teammates Virat Kohli and Mohammed Siraj ahead of the World Test Championship final against India at The Oval starting June 7. Hazlewood, who has been battling with multiple injuries over the last six months, had to cut short his IPL stint with a side issue. However, he feels he is not far from bowling full tilt as Australia gear up for the big final. Talking about Kohli, whose wicket he will be targeting at The Oval, Hazlewood said the Indian superstar's work ethic makes him the player that he is.

AB de Villiers Picks Favourite Player From IPL 2023. It's Not Shubman Gill or Virat Kohli

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season has seen some top performers emerge and make their mark in the game. The likes of Shubman Gill, Faf du Plessis, Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal have been putting in batting spectacles this season. Though it's Gill who has shone the most among these players, with three centuries to his name, former Royal Challengers Bangalore star AB de Villiers snubbed both him and his former teammate Kohli as he picked his 'favourite player' from the 16th edition of the league.

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Sunil Gavaskar Backs Star's "Invaluable Inputs" For Indian Batting Unit, Captaincy At WTC Final. It's Not Virat Kohli

"Something They Will Need To Do...": Sunil Gavaskar's Advice To Team India Ahead Of WTC Final

"Name Just Disappears...": Anil Kumble On India's Huge Blunder At 2019 World Cup

Watch: Virat Kohli Gives Batting Tips To Yashasvi Jaiswal Ahead Of WTC Final. Fans React

"When Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli Both Made Tons...": Sara Ali Khan on 'Hatke' Time In IPL 2023

Indian Bowlers Focus On Building Workload Ahead Of WTC Final Against Australia

'First One To Come For Training And Leaves Last': RCB Pacer Praises Virat Kohli Ahead Of WTC Final

AB de Villiers Picks Favourite Player From IPL 2023. It's Not Shubman Gill or Virat Kohli