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"Rahul Dravid And Think Tank Has...": Ex India Pacer On Why KL Rahul Is Getting "Extended Run"

KL Rahul's string of low scores is creating more noise than ever. The India opener failed to score big in the first Two Tests against Australia. Though he has been retained for the third and fourth Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the pressure on Rahul is intense. Former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad has been very vocal about Rahul being given a long rope despite repeated failures. Now, another former India pacer Dodda Ganesh, has given a logic on why Rahul is getting repeated chances.

"If There Are Any Agendas...": Ex-India Batter Ridicules Venkatesh Prasad's Criticism Of KL Rahul

The poor form of KL Rahul hasn't just become a headache for the Indian cricket team but also some former cricketers. The likes of Venkatesh Prasad and Aakash Chopra have been standing at extreme ends of the debate, with the former asking for the opening batter to be axed from the team, while the latter siding with the team management's decision. Prasad and Chopra even locked horns on Twitter over the subject. Going a step forward, Aakash Chopra posted a detailed video on his YouTube channel, ridiculing Prasad's criticism.

Watch: Wasim Jaffer's Hilarious Dig As Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin Rattle Australia Batters

Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin had all the fun as India defeated Australia by 6 wickets in the second Test at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The duo had picked three wickets apiece in the first innings as Australia were bowled out for 263 runs before putting up a further improved show during the visitors' second innings. Australia, who had resumed their second innings at the score of 61 for 1, lost their last nine wickets for 62 runs on Sunday. The Pat Cummins-led side was bundled out for 113 as Jadeja registered a seven-wicket haul and Ashwin picked the remaining three wickets.

"Don't Think They Got That Right": Australia Great Critical Of Visitors' Batting Collapse In 2nd Test vs India

Australia had another forgetful outing on Sunday after they lost the second Test of the four-match series against India by six wickets. The five-day event had to end on the third day after all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja created havoc at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi and bundled out Australia for 113 with his seven-wicket haul. Later, the hosts claimed a six-wicket win, with Rohit Sharma and Cheteshwar Pujara smashing 31 runs each. As Team India has taken a 2-0 lead in the four-match series, the visitors have been facing severe criticism for their dismal show and many former cricketers even pointed fingers at the team's poor shot selection.

Watch: Virat Kohli Hears 'RCB, RCB Chants' From Fans. This Is What He Does Next

A true great of Indian cricket, Virat Kohli isn't someone who leads the scoring charts for the team on the field but also a personality who inspires millions off it. Kohli's ethics, grit, determination, and will to develop have seen him stand at the pinnacle of the sport. Despite being deep into his career, Kohli's values haven't changed and an example of this was witnessed at the 2nd Test between India and Australia in New Delhi.

"Forgot About Bowling Himself": Australia Great Pin Points Pat Cummins' Mistakes In Delhi Test

The legendary Allan Border feels Pat Cummins had a lot to worry about as the series against India was his "first real test as captain" and in the process under-bowled himself in the second Test in Delhi. Australia conceded the four-match series for the Border Gavaskar Trophy after losing the opening two Tests in Nagpur and Delhi. Cummins, who had faced just one defeat as captain before coming to India, was the sole quick in the Australian playing XI in the six-wicket loss in Delhi. He bowled just 13 overs in the first innings and didn't bowl at all in India's second essay.

Matthew Hayden Ready To Help Solve Australian Batting Woes Against Indian Spinners: Report

Batting great Matthew Hayden is ready to help Australia solve their batting woes in the ongoing Test series if asked after the visiting side was bamboozled by the Indian spinners in the first two matches, according to a report. Australia suffered heavy losses in Nagpur and New Delhi with Indian spinners, led by Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, scalping 32 of the total 40 wickets in the two Tests. Hayden, commentating on the series for host broadcaster Star Sports, said he would happily put his hand up to help Australia's debacle against Indian spinners and he would do it for nothing.

"In Indian Cricket History...": Gautam Gambhir's Incredible Remark On Veteran Batter

Former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir lavished praise on India's Test player Cheteshwar Pujara. Lauding the batting mainstay of the team, Gambhir said that Pujara has batted the finest in the history of Indian cricket. The former India opener-turned-politician said that people should talk more about the player and added that he is a role model for youngsters in the country. Gambhir's comments for Pujara came after the player guided India home with an unbeaten 31-run knock in the final innings of the Delhi Test against Australia.

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"Rahul Dravid And Think Tank Has...": Ex India Pacer On Why KL Rahul Is Getting "Extended Run"

"If There Are Any Agendas...": Ex-India Batter Ridicules Venkatesh Prasad's Criticism Of KL Rahul

Watch: Wasim Jaffer's Hilarious Dig As Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin Rattle Australia Batters

"Don't Think They Got That Right": Australia Great Critical Of Visitors' Batting Collapse In 2nd Test vs India

Watch: Virat Kohli Hears 'RCB, RCB Chants' From Fans. This Is What He Does Next

"Forgot About Bowling Himself": Australia Great Pin Points Pat Cummins' Mistakes In Delhi Test

Matthew Hayden Ready To Help Solve Australian Batting Woes Against Indian Spinners: Report

"In Indian Cricket History...": Gautam Gambhir's Incredible Remark On Veteran Batter