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Shreyas Iyer "Will Not Be Considered" For Tests: Report Claims Star "Got The Axe" Due To Poor Form

Star batters Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer were notable absentees on Saturday as the BCCI announced Team India's squad for the remaining three Tests against England. On the other hand, KL Rahul and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja returned to the squad after missing the second Test due to injuries. While Kohli made him unavailable for the remaining Tests in Rajkot, Ranchi and Dharamsala, Rahul and Jadeja's participation will depend on BCCI's medical team's fitness clearance. However, there was no clarification regarding Iyer's absence from the squad.

"India Don't Really Miss Jasprit Bumrah": Dale Steyn's Blockbuster Take On India Star Ahead Of 3rd England Test

Star pacer Jasprit Bumrah led India's charge with the ball in the second Test against England, taking a combined nine wickets as the hosts levelled the five-match series. Bumrah sparked an England batting collapse in the first innings, claiming first innings to hand India a healthy lead. In the second innings, he struck three more times on a non-responsive pitch as India wrapped up the proceedings inside four days. Bumrah's brilliance saw him become the first Indian pacer to reach the pinnacle of the Test rankings.

"I'll Never Stop": Ex-West Indies Star Shuts Down Critic, Calls Himself 'Ambitionless Teenager'

Responding to a troll criticising him for his commentary, former West Indies cricketer and commentator Ian Bishop opened up on the reason why he will not stop praising and hyping performances of up-and-coming players through his platform. Bishop, who has played 127 international matches and picked up 279 wickets for West Indies from 1988-1998 as a pace bowler, transitioned to a commentator following his retirement. His electric commentary, charismatic voice, and iconic quotables over the years have given him a lot of popularity among fans. A key feature of his commentary is his knowledge of up-and-coming cricketers and how well he hypes them up after a good performance.

India's Kohli to miss rest of England series due to personal reasons

:India batsman Virat Kohli has been ruled out of the remaining three tests of their five-match home series with England for personal reasons, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said on Saturday.

BCCI's Big Statement On 'Virat Kohli's Decision' To Skip Last 3 Tests vs England

Virat Kohli has made himself unavailable for the remainder of the Test series against England, citing personal reasons. Kohli had also missed the first two Tests due to the same reason. Apart from Kohli, Shreyas Iyer will also take no part in the remaining Tests in Rajkot, Ranchi and Dharamsala, respectively. Meanwhile, KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja returned to the team, but their participation will depend on the BCCI's medical team's fitness clearance. On Kohli's decision to remain unavailable for the remaining Tests, the BCCI said that they "respect and support" the former captain's decision.

"People Are Insecure At Times": MS Dhoni Intriguing Statement On Lessons In Captaincy

MS Dhoni - one name which always comes to the mind when one speaks about captaincy in cricket. Arguably the greatest captain in world cricket, MS Dhoni is a force to reckon with in the Indian Premier League too. He is the only Indian cricket team captain to win the T20 World Cup, the ODI World Cup and the Champions Trophy too. Under MS Dhoni, India became the world No. 1 Test side also. While MS Dhoni has retired from international cricket, he still competes in the IPL for Chennai Super Kings. He led his team to the title in the IPL 2023 and will aim to emulate the feat again this year.

Virat Kohli Opts Out Of Remainder Of Series, Rookie Pacer Akash Deep Gets Maiden Call-Up

Star batter Virat Kohli has pulled out of the remainder of the Test series against England for personal reasons, the BCCI confirmed on Saturday, ending speculation around premier player's availability for the high-profile contest. Kohli had missed the first two Tests and that he could be unavailable for the remaining three matches was reported by PTI on February 3. "Virat Kohli will remain unavailable for selection for the remainder of the series due to personal reasons. The Board fully respects and supports Mr. Kohli's decision," the BCCI said in a release.

"He Is A Freak": Michael Clarke's Ultimate Praise For India Star

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke was all praise for India's star pacer Jasprit Bumrah post the bowler's terrific show against England in the second Test in Visakhapatnam. Bumrah picked a total of nine wickets in the game while conceding 91 runs. After the stellar performance, the 30-year-old leapfrogged Pat Cummins, Kagiso Rabada and Ravichandran Ashwin to become only the fourth India bowler to attain number one position in the Test bowling rankings. Meanwhile, Bumrah also became the first-ever Indian pacer to take the top spot in the list. While praising him, Clarke called Bumrah "a freak".

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Shreyas Iyer "Will Not Be Considered" For Tests: Report Claims Star "Got The Axe" Due To Poor Form

"India Don't Really Miss Jasprit Bumrah": Dale Steyn's Blockbuster Take On India Star Ahead Of 3rd England Test

"I'll Never Stop": Ex-West Indies Star Shuts Down Critic, Calls Himself 'Ambitionless Teenager'

India's Kohli to miss rest of England series due to personal reasons

BCCI's Big Statement On 'Virat Kohli's Decision' To Skip Last 3 Tests vs England

"People Are Insecure At Times": MS Dhoni Intriguing Statement On Lessons In Captaincy

Virat Kohli Opts Out Of Remainder Of Series, Rookie Pacer Akash Deep Gets Maiden Call-Up

"He Is A Freak": Michael Clarke's Ultimate Praise For India Star