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"Missed You": Internet Wants Two Forgotten Stars To Return For Team India After Series Loss vs New Zealand

India were completely outplayed by New Zealand in the recently concluded Test series as the Rohit Sharma-led side suffered a 0-3 whitewash on Sunday. The Indian batters faced tremendous criticism from fans as well as experts with their struggles against spin bowling becoming a major point of discussion. With India taking on Australia in the upcoming five-match Test series, social media users believe that Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane should make their comeback to the national side. Both Pujara and Rahane have enjoyed a good run of form in Australia and many fans believe that they can provide the much-needed solidity to the struggling Indian batting line-up.

Anil Kumble 'Surprised' By BCCI's Move Following New Zealand Test Series Humiliation

Former Indian cricket team spinner Anil Kumble was left surprised by BCCI's decision to cancel the practice game ahead of the first Test match against Australia in Perth starting November 22. The Indian cricket team was going to play a practice match against India A but following the Test series whitewash against New Zealand, the BCCI decided to scrap the encounter. During a discussion on JioCinema, Kumble said that the practice match would have ideal preparation for Rohit Sharma and Co before adding that such match practice cannot be achieved by just net sessions.

"India Can't Beat Australia 4-0": Sunil Gavaskar's Mega Prediction With WTC Final Spot At Stake

Legendary Indian batter Sunil Gavaskar has made his prediction for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in Australia. India need to win at least four Tests out of their remaining five in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 cycle to guarantee qualification to the final without having to rely on other results. Gavaskar has stated that he does not believe Team India will be capable of beating Australia 4-0 in Australia. However, Gavaskar also mentioned that India's focus should be solely on the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, and not on the possibility of making the WTC final."India cannot beat Australia 4-0 in the Test series, I'd be very, very I'd be over the moon. If they do that, I would be over the moon if they do that. But 4-0. India can win 3-1, 4-0 is... don't talk about the World Test Championship final. Now just focus on trying to win the series in Australia. Never mind whether you win 1-0,2-0,3-0, 3-1,2-1. But go and win. Because that is how all of us Indian cricket fans are going to be back to feeling good again," said Gavaskar, speaking to India Today.

Pakistan Star Has "12 Brothers, 4 Sisters": Wasim Akram's Commentary Trivia Stumps England Great

England cricket team skipper Michael Vaughan was left stumped by an information shared by Pakistan great Wasim Akram on commentary during the first T20I encounter between Pakistan and Australia in Melbourne on Monday. During the Australia innings, the duo were discussing the Pakistan cricketer Kamran Ghulam before Akram shared the fact that he has 11 brothers and 4 sisters in his family. Vaughan was left stunned by the information and their conversation has already gone viral on social media. Here's how the conversation between Vaughan and Akram turned out -

Australia Become Pakistan's Worst Nightmare Following Landmark Victory At MCG

Australia etched its name into the history books by becoming the most successful team against Pakistan in the ODI format after playing a thriller at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Australia managed to sneak its way to a narrow 2-wicket victory to go 1-0 up in the three-match ODI series. This was the 71st time the Baggy Greens made Pakistan taste defeat in the format, which is the joint-most highest tally by any team.

'Pakistan Can Now Beat India In Tests On...": Wasim Akram Drops Massive Bombshell After New Zealand Hammering

The Indian cricket team has been facing a lot of criticism following the humiliating 0-3 series loss against New Zealand that severely hampered their dreams of qualifying for the World Test Championship (WTC) Final. India were more or less outplayed in all sectors by New Zealand but their struggle against spin bowling became a major point of discussion. Legendary fast bowler Wasim Akram believes that Pakistan can exploit that weakness and if the two teams face each other in Test cricket, Pakistan can emerge victorious. While doing commentary during the first ODI between Pakistan and Australia, Akram said that the two teams playing each other in a Test series will be "good for the game".

New Zealand Series Loss 'Might Awaken Sleeping Giant': Australia Pacer On Team India

Australian quick Josh Hazlewood expressed that India's rare series whitewash at home to New Zealand could "awaken a sleeping giant" as they prepare to take on the ICC World Test Championship table-toppers in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy from November 22 onwards. Indian team slid down to number two as the spin duo of Ajaz Patel and Glenn Phillips spun New Zealand to a 25-run win over India in the third Test at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium, handing the hosts their first-ever series whitewash at home in a Test series of three or more matches. Speaking to Sydney Morning Herald, Hazlewood said, "It might awaken a sleeping giant, so to speak. We will see that when they come out."

Watch: Kamran Ghulam Teases Pat Cummins, Dismissed To Unplayable Ball On Next Delivery

Pakistan star Kamran Ghulam, who scored a brilliant hundred on his Test debut against England, couldn't get his ODI career off to a promising start on Monday. With Pakistan up against the mighty Australians in a 3-match series, Kamran could only score 5 runs from 6 balls in the series opener, after being dismissed to an unplayable delivery by the opponent team's skipper Pat Cummins. Kamran tried to tease Cummins on the previous delivery, hoping to unsettle the Aussie skipper but ended up losing his wicket on the next delivery.

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"Missed You": Internet Wants Two Forgotten Stars To Return For Team India After Series Loss vs New Zealand

Anil Kumble 'Surprised' By BCCI's Move Following New Zealand Test Series Humiliation

"India Can't Beat Australia 4-0": Sunil Gavaskar's Mega Prediction With WTC Final Spot At Stake

Pakistan Star Has "12 Brothers, 4 Sisters": Wasim Akram's Commentary Trivia Stumps England Great

Australia Become Pakistan's Worst Nightmare Following Landmark Victory At MCG

'Pakistan Can Now Beat India In Tests On...": Wasim Akram Drops Massive Bombshell After New Zealand Hammering

New Zealand Series Loss 'Might Awaken Sleeping Giant': Australia Pacer On Team India

Watch: Kamran Ghulam Teases Pat Cummins, Dismissed To Unplayable Ball On Next Delivery