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Ravindra Jadeja Has 'Fanboy' Moment, Poses In Front Of MS Dhoni's House - See Pics

Indian cricket team all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja shared a sneak peek into his off-field activities as he shared some pictures of himself in front of Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni's farmhouse in Ranchi. Jadeja is currently with the Indian cricket team who emerged victorious against England in the Ranchi Test to clinch the ongoing series. Following the game, Jadeja visited Dhoni's farmhouse and in the pictures that he posted on Instagram, he could be seen posing in front of the gate. "Fun to pose as a fan in front of the legend's house #MSD," he captioned the pictures on social media.

Two India Stars To Be Rested For 5th Test Against England? Report Makes Massive Revelation

The Indian cricket team management may rest two players - one batter and one bowler - as part of workload management in the fifth Test match against England in Dharamsala starting March 7, according to Cricbuzz. With Indian clinching the five-match series with a victory over England in the Ranchi Test, the team management is looking to provide rest to some key players. However, the report did not mention the names of the cricketers who are being considered by the team management and selectors. The report also claimed that Jasprit Bumrah is all set to make his return to the playing XI in Dharamsala. The fast bowler was rested for the fourth Test match in Ranchi keeping the T20 World Cup in mind.

"No One Bigger Than Game": On Rohit Sharma's Stern 'Hunger' Statement, India Great And Cricket Associations React

India skipper Rohit Sharma's assertion that Test opportunities should be only for those who show hunger for the format found resonance with state associations grappling with youngsters desperate to make a name in white-ball cricket but reluctant to grind it out in first-class games. With the advent of IPL, the club vs country debate has been raging for years now and Rohit's stern statement came at a time when two established names in Indian cricket -- Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan -- ignored a BCCI diktat to play Ranji Trophy quarterfinals, focussing instead on their IPL preparations.

India Star Sent To London For Treatment, Doubtful For 5th Test Against England: Report

Indian cricket team star batter KL Rahul has missed the last three Test matches in the ongoing series against England due to injury and according to Cricbuzz, he may end up missing the final game in Dharamsala. The report claimed that Rahul has not recovered completely from the quadriceps injury he suffered in the first Test and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has sent him to London for an expert opinion. Rahul was reportedly '90 per cent' cleared to play the third Test match but the team management and National Cricket Academy (NCA) decided to reassess the situation.

'Bazball Or Whatever Ball You Call It': India Great's Dig At Ben Stokes And Co's Misfiring England

The Indian cricket team sealed a memorable series win against England with a five-wicket victory in Ranchi in the fourth Test. Despite top stars like Jasprit Bumrah missing from action, the young guns under Rohit Sharma galvanised into a pack of powerful performers. Though England looked in control in phases of the game, India were able wrest control with youngsters like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel stepping up in the series. India's performance has put a question mark on England's Bazball strategy, as they have now lost the first series since the ultra-aggressive approach by coach Brendon McCullum.

Watch: Rahul Dravid's Emotional Celebration Says It All After Series Win Against England

India defeated England by five wickets in the fourth Test and gained an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series. Chasing 192 on Day 4, India lost five wickets with 120 runs on the board. However, Shubman Gill (52*) and Dhruv Jurel (39*) struck an important 84-run partnership and took the hosts across the line. The victory marked India's 17th consecutive Test series win at home while it was England's first series loss in the tenure of their head coach Brendon McCullum.

Brendon McCullum Buoyed By Jonny Bairstow's Effort In Ranchi, Backs Him To Come Good in 100th Test

Ollie Robinson's Test future is in doubt after a disappointing outing in Ranchi but England head coach Brendon McCullum has backed the out-of-form Jonny Bairstow to make an impact in Dharamsala, where he will play his 100th game. Bairstow is the only English batter yet to play a significant knock in the Test series against India. The rubber is already out of England's reach but runs from Bairstow's bat will be more than welcome. His highest score in eight innings thus far is 38, which came in the first innings of the Ranchi Test.

India vs England: After Calling Ranchi Pitch 'Shocker', England Great Changes Tune Post Loss

The pitch has been a major topic of debate among fans and experts during the fourth Test match between India and England in Ranchi. Ahead of the match, England skipper Ben Stokes and teammate Ollie Pope expressed their concerns regarding the cracks on the pitch and former captain Michael Vaughan even went on to call the surface a 'shocker'. However, following India's five-wicket victory over England on Monday, Vaughan took to social media to express his thoughts about the match and he admitted that although it looked like a shocker, the pitch turned out to be "exactly what you want".

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Ravindra Jadeja Has 'Fanboy' Moment, Poses In Front Of MS Dhoni's House - See Pics

Two India Stars To Be Rested For 5th Test Against England? Report Makes Massive Revelation

"No One Bigger Than Game": On Rohit Sharma's Stern 'Hunger' Statement, India Great And Cricket Associations React

India Star Sent To London For Treatment, Doubtful For 5th Test Against England: Report

'Bazball Or Whatever Ball You Call It': India Great's Dig At Ben Stokes And Co's Misfiring England

Watch: Rahul Dravid's Emotional Celebration Says It All After Series Win Against England

Brendon McCullum Buoyed By Jonny Bairstow's Effort In Ranchi, Backs Him To Come Good in 100th Test

India vs England: After Calling Ranchi Pitch 'Shocker', England Great Changes Tune Post Loss