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"For 7 Years...": What Ravi Shastri Said About A Potential Return To Coaching

Former India all-rounder Ravi Shastri ended a rather successful coaching stint with the Indian men's cricket team last year after the 2021 T20 World Cup. Shastri, who built a good partnership with then captain Virat Kohli, oversaw two memorable Test series wins Down Under - the only two times that India have won a series against Australia in Australia in the longest format. He also coached them to a 2-1 Test series lead in England, although the series ended in a draw after the 5th Test - rescheduled to be played after Shastri's tenure came to an end - saw England pull off a historic chase.

"I Didn't Play...": Cheteshwar Pujara On How CSK Stint Helped Him In Shorter Formats

India batter Cheteshwar Pujara was in top form for Sussex in the One Day Cup. Known as a Test specialist, Pujara notched up 624 runs from nine matches, including three centuries and two fifties at an average of almost 90, striking at 112. Pujara, over the years, has struggled to get into India's white-ball squads, having played just five ODIs in his career so far. Although he has been picked by a few Indian Premier League teams, Pujara has not been able to break into the playing XI. He was last picked in the IPL by Chennai Super Kings in 2021, but did not play a single game.

India vs Australia: Matthew Hayden Says Australian Power Hitter Has "Killer Instincts" In "Heaps And Bounds"

Singapore-born Tim David got his maiden Australia call-up for their three-match T20I series in India, as the Aaron Finch-led team look to cash in on his big-hitting finishing abilities when they defend their T20 World Cup title at home from next month. David, 26, made his T20I debut for Singapore in 2019 and has played 14 matches, scoring 558 runs at a strike rate of 158.52. He also impressed in patches for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2022. Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden hailed him as a "massive X-Factor" and said he has "killer instincts" in "heaps and bounds".

Mitchell Johnson feels it is good for India that Virat Kohli is back among runs again

Mitchell Johnson said that it is good for Team India that star batter Virat Kohli is back among runs once again. "It is good for India when their best player can make runs and keep the side confident. He is that player who changed the focus of the team when he took on the captaincy.

Rajat Patidar Smashes 2nd Ton, Ruturaj Gaikwad Hits 94 As India A Close In On Win

Rajat Patidar's dream season just got better with a second hundred of the rubber while teammate Ruturaj Gaikwad missed out on a ton by a whisker as India A closed in on a series win against New Zealand A in the third 'Test'. With the previous two unofficial 'Tests' of the three-match series ending in tame draws, largely due to inclement weather, Priyank Panchal's team has opened up an opportunity as New Zealand A ended the third and penultimate day on 20 for one, chasing a mammoth 416.

Over 66% Fans Feel Flawed Team Selection Led To Asia Cup Disaster: Survey

Over 66 percent fans feel that poor team selection was one of the primary reasons behind India's recent Asia Cup debacle, revealed a survey by popular daily Malayala Manorama. The paper had conducted an online poll on India's Dubai debacle where they failed to reach the final after losing to Pakistan and Sri Lanka in the Super 4 stage. The media organisation set a questionnaire for the fans to analyse India's poor show. Asked about the main reason for India's dismal show in the continental tournament, 66.91 percent felt it was "flawed team selection" while 26.37 percent blamed it on over-confidence.

India's spin wizard Ravichandran Ashwin turns 36; here's a look at his records

Ravichandran Ashwin is celebrating his 36th birthday on Saturday and has several accomplishments to his credit. Ever since his international cricket debut in 2010, he has established himself as a key part of the Indian team and has played a vital role in its success, especially in Test cricket. Here is a look at some of his records and major achievements. - Ashwin is the eighth-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket history with 442 scalps. He is the second-most successful Indian Test bowler ever, next to spin wizard Anil Kumble (619). Muttiah Muralitharan of Sri Lanka has the highest number of Test wickets with 800 scalps. - At 36 years of age, the spinner is among the top 20 most-successful international cricket bowlers ever, placed at number 19th with 659 international wickets. Muralitharan tops the chart with 1,347 international wickets.

Rower Thomas taking inspiration from Flintoff documentary

Rowing ace Graeme Thomas is taking inspiration from Freddie Flintoff as he looks to emulate his fellow Prestonian by opening up new sporting avenues for the city's youngsters. Thomas, 33, was gripped by the former cricketer's Field of Dreams TV show which saw him introduce the sport to a band of teenagers from deprived backgrounds, many of whom had never played or watched the sport before. Ad The single sculler recognises similar barriers to access within his sport and is determined to play his part in knocking them down close to home.

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"For 7 Years...": What Ravi Shastri Said About A Potential Return To Coaching

"I Didn't Play...": Cheteshwar Pujara On How CSK Stint Helped Him In Shorter Formats

India vs Australia: Matthew Hayden Says Australian Power Hitter Has "Killer Instincts" In "Heaps And Bounds"

Mitchell Johnson feels it is good for India that Virat Kohli is back among runs again

Rajat Patidar Smashes 2nd Ton, Ruturaj Gaikwad Hits 94 As India A Close In On Win

Over 66% Fans Feel Flawed Team Selection Led To Asia Cup Disaster: Survey

India's spin wizard Ravichandran Ashwin turns 36; here's a look at his records

Rower Thomas taking inspiration from Flintoff documentary