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Viral "Best Spin Allrounders" Photo Confirms Australia's Stance On Ashwin, Jadeja, Axar

When it comes to spin-bowling all-rounders the current generation of cricketers in the Indian team has multiple names that can feature in the all-time list. The likes of Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel can all bat very well while being incredibly threatening with the ball. The reputation that the trio has doesn't just hold true in India but it seems like the Australian cricket team is also of the same opinion. In a picture that has emerged from Australia's dressing room, it does look like they hold the trio of Axar, Jadeja and Ashwin in high regards.

World Test Championship 2021-23 Rewind: A Look Back At Records And Unforgettable Moments Of Test Cricket

The ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2021-23 cycle witnessed two years of enthralling cricket action among nine Test cricket-playing nations. As many as 57 out of 69 Tests produced results and only 12 matches ended in draws, proving that ICC's idea of adding context to the longest format with the World Test Championship turned out to be a masterstroke.

Tale Of Ajay Reddy: How The Indian Blind Cricket Team Captain Found A Way To Serve The Nation

Growing up, Ajay Kumar Reddy only wanted to become a soldier and serve the country. He was heartbroken when he got to know that the visually impaired cannot enter the army. But Ajay, who became partially sighted at an early age, soon found another way to serve India: by playing cricket and winning the World Cups. For his contributions, he will receive the Arjuna Award next month, becoming the first to win the honour from blind cricket.

India vs South Africa: Explaining Ravindra Jadeja's Absence From Playing XI For Boxing Day Test

The senior pros like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah marked their on-field return as the Indian cricket team took on South Africa in the first Test of te 2-match series in Centurion. However, as skipper Rohit Sharma announced the playing XI for the match, there was no mention of all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. Ravichandran Ashwin and Shardul Thakur both found places in the team but Jadeja's name was absent. It was then revealed that the left-arm spinner couldn't feature in the XI because of an injury problem.

"I've Been Blocked From Everywhere...": Shikhar Dhawan's Emotional Post On Son Zoravar's Birthday

Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan has been going through a torrid time off the field. Dhawan isn't in the Indian national team's plans in any of the three formats at present but is the captain of the Indian Premier League franchise Punjab Kings. Still rolling with his professional life, it's the personal life that has given Dhawan the most difficulties of late. Having been separated from his wife Ayesha Mukherjee, Dhawan hasn't been able to meet his son Zoravar in person for a year now. In an emotional social media post on Instagram, Dhawan even claimed that he has been blocked from all virtual platforms through which he could connect to his son.

"They Are Used To...": Faf Du Plessis' Crystal Clear Take On India's Troubles In South Africa

Former South Africa cricket team skipper Faf du Plessis explained why India batters find it difficult to negotiate the Proteas conditions. India have never won a Test series in South Africa and it will be an achievement that the Rohit Sharma-led side will look to finally conquer when the take the field in the Test series starting December 26 in Centurion. Faf explained that South African pitches provide an extra bounce in comparison to Indian pitches and that creates an 'additional risk' for Indian batters.

India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st Test, Day 1: Toss Delayed Due To Wet Outfield; Inspection At 1:30 PM

IND vs SA Live Updates, 1st Test Day 1: Hoping to breach the final frontier, India take on South Africa in the first Test of a two-match series at the SuperSport Park in Centurion. South Africa is the only regular Test-playing country where India are yet to win a Test series. However, rain is likely to play spoilsport in Centurion. According to the forecast, there remains a 96% chance of rain during the day. About 4 hours of rain is expected in Centurion on Tuesday during the day. Centurion has witnessed heavy rainfall over the past couple of days. (Live Scorecard)

"Became Heated Discussion During...": Harbhajan Singh's Ashwin vs Shardul Verdict For First Test

Whenever the Indian team tours a SENA country, debate enrages in the world of social media over whether India should opt for two spinners or four seamers. As there remains a similar debate over the choice between Ravichandran Ashwin and Shardul Thakur, iconic spinner Harbhajan Singh gave his verdict on the chatter, while sending a reminder of the choice that was made during the World Test Championship final. For Harbhajan, while Shardul got the nod in the WTC final, Ashwin should be preferred for the Boxing Day Test.

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Viral "Best Spin Allrounders" Photo Confirms Australia's Stance On Ashwin, Jadeja, Axar

World Test Championship 2021-23 Rewind: A Look Back At Records And Unforgettable Moments Of Test Cricket

Tale Of Ajay Reddy: How The Indian Blind Cricket Team Captain Found A Way To Serve The Nation

India vs South Africa: Explaining Ravindra Jadeja's Absence From Playing XI For Boxing Day Test

"I've Been Blocked From Everywhere...": Shikhar Dhawan's Emotional Post On Son Zoravar's Birthday

"They Are Used To...": Faf Du Plessis' Crystal Clear Take On India's Troubles In South Africa

India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st Test, Day 1: Toss Delayed Due To Wet Outfield; Inspection At 1:30 PM

"Became Heated Discussion During...": Harbhajan Singh's Ashwin vs Shardul Verdict For First Test