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Bad News For Shreyas Iyer: BCCI Officials Say "No Room, Won't Go To..."

Star India batter Shreyas Iyer is currently not in the scheme of things, as far as Test cricket is concerned. Iyer, who was not picked by the selectors for the 1st Test against Bangladesh, has endured a torrid run in the ongoing Duleep Trophy scoring just 104 runs in four innings. The batter has fallen behind in the pecking order, with youngsters like Sarfaraz Khan and Dhruv Jurel impressing in the whites against England earlier this year. With Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul also part of the squad for the series opener, Iyer's form in the Duleep Trophy has further dented his hopes of making a Test comeback any time soon.

"Happy That We Lost": Pakistan Star's Bizarre Post-Match Remark Goes Viral

A bizarre post-match comment by Pakistan cricket team star Mohammad Haris has gone viral on social media following the Champions One-Day Cup match between Stallions and Markhors. The Stallions suffered a massive 126-run loss against Markhors but a comment by their captain Haris led to a lot of trolling on social media. Chasing a target of 232, Stallions suffered a batting collapse as they were bundled out for just 105. After the match, Haris took everyone by surprise as he claimed that he was "happy that they lost". Haris explained that the defeat provided insight into his team's performance and added that the defeat was part of their strategy to completely evaluate the situation.

Rohit Sharma Unearths New Weapon In Nets To Counter Bangladesh Spinners In Test Series

As the Indian cricket team gears up to resume its on-field duties, skipper Rohit Sharma has hit the nets with a certain mission in his mind. The Bangladesh team is coming into the series on the back of an excellent Test series against Pakistan, where they defeated the hosts 2-0, for the first time in their history. Bangladesh's spin bowling attack remains formidable and it isn't a hidden secret. Hence, India captain Rohit has come up with a plan to counter the tourists' spin bowling.

"Jasprit Bumrah Asked About Slower Ball, Rohit Sharma Couldn't Play Me": Pakistan-Born Pacer

Pakistan-born fast bowler Zahoor Khan, who plays for the UAE cricket team, was part of the Mumbai Indians set-up as a net bowler back in 2014. Although he did not play in the Indian Premier League (IPL), the fast bowler had the opportunity to play against some of the biggest names of world cricket as part of the franchise. In a recent interaction, Zahoor opened up about his time with MI and claimed that Jasprit Bumrah was so impressed by his slower deliveries that he asked about how he grips the ball.

Most Rounded Team That's Produced From Bangladesh: Coach Ahead Of India Test Series

Bangladesh head coach Chandika Hathurusingha believes that his team will take a lot of belief from their first-ever 2-0 Test series win against Pakistan to challenge India on its home turf in the two-match series. He asserted that the current team is the most balanced red-ball side that the country has ever produced. Former Sri Lankan all-rounder mentioned that both victories came from behind for them, giving them a morale boost ahead of the high-stake series against the World Test Championship (WTC) toppers.

The More The Better: Suresh Raina, Ambati Rayudu Have Their Say On IPL Retention

IPL stalwarts Suresh Raina and Ambati Rayudu want a higher player retention ahead of the 2025 IPL auction as an unchanged core allows teams to excel in the world's biggest T20 competition. The IPL had allowed the teams to retain up to four players in the last mega auction held in 2022. A three-year cycle has ended and another mega auction is on the horizon but teams have contrasting views on player retention. Some want as many as eight and some are okay with four or five.

Bangladesh Tests 'No Dress Rehearsal', Says India Skipper Rohit Sharma

Captain Rohit Sharma on Tuesday warned his India team there is "no dress rehearsal" in cricket as they face a Bangladesh side fresh from a historic Test series win over Pakistan. India lead the World Test Championship (WTC) standings ahead of Australia, where Rohit's team will tour for a five-match series later in the year. But first they host Bangladesh in a two-Test series, starting with the opener in the northern Indian city of Chennai from Thursday. India are clear favourites but the visitors recently celebrated a landmark 2-0 series sweep in Pakistan. "There is no dress rehearsal kind of stuff happening here," Rohit told reporters, cautioning against minds turning too quickly to Australia.

"Could Lead To Its Disintegration": Curator's Major Warning On India vs Bangladesh 1st Test Pitch

After spending two days preparing exclusively on a red-soil pitch, India and Bangladesh trained on a deck made of black soil in Chennai on Tuesday. The first Test, beginning here on Thursday, is expected to be played on the red-soil trampoline which often offers good purchase to pacers, but the black-soil composition is more likely to assist the spinners. The unusual weather pattern in the city could affect the nature of the pitch as the match goes on.

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Bad News For Shreyas Iyer: BCCI Officials Say "No Room, Won't Go To..."

"Happy That We Lost": Pakistan Star's Bizarre Post-Match Remark Goes Viral

Rohit Sharma Unearths New Weapon In Nets To Counter Bangladesh Spinners In Test Series

"Jasprit Bumrah Asked About Slower Ball, Rohit Sharma Couldn't Play Me": Pakistan-Born Pacer

Most Rounded Team That's Produced From Bangladesh: Coach Ahead Of India Test Series

The More The Better: Suresh Raina, Ambati Rayudu Have Their Say On IPL Retention

Bangladesh Tests 'No Dress Rehearsal', Says India Skipper Rohit Sharma

"Could Lead To Its Disintegration": Curator's Major Warning On India vs Bangladesh 1st Test Pitch