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"Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Aren't Bad People": Ex-England Star On India Stalwarts' Poor Form

Out-of-form veterans Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma deserve a lot of empathy as they are "not robots" and one shouldn't forget the kind of joy they provided in their pomp, former England skipper Kevin Pietersen said on Tuesday. Both Kohli and Rohit have been struggling form form and after 1-3 defeat against Australia, the calls of retirement has only grown louder. "(It's) unfair. How can you tell somebody who's scored as many runs as these guys, they must retire? Yes, it's a discussion and it's a topic I get it, I understand it, but they deserve more respect than that," Pietersen said during a promotional event.

England Legend Slams Concussion Substitution, Says Shivam Dube Should've Been Replaced By...

Former England captain Alastair Cook has questioned the match referee's decision, during the 4th T20I between India and England, to allow Harshit Rana to replace Shivam Dube as a concussion substitute. According to ICC Guidelines, ‘The ICC match referee should ordinarily approve a concussion replacement request, if the player is a like-for-like player.' Rana's introduction proved to be a turning point, as he scalped three wickets for 33 runs, rattling England's middle and lower order just when the visitors seemed to be building momentum in their chase of 182.

Clean Bowled By Abhishek Sharma, Brendon McCullum's 'Chris Gayle, AB de Villiers' Verdict For India Star

India's knight in shining armour, Abhishek Sharma, brought the entire cricket world to a stand-still with his breathtaking 54-ball 135 in the 5th T20I against England. Be it India captain Suryakumar Yadav, head coach Gautam Gambhir, England skipper Jos Buttler or even its coach Brendon McCullum, Abishek has received praise from every corner of the cricketing spectrum. McCullum, who was one of the finest hitters of the ball during his active days, has hailed Abhishek's innings as the best he has ever witnessed in the shortest format of the game.

Rishabh Pant Or KL Rahul? Who'll Be In India XI For Champions Trophy - Report Reveals 'Intriguing Clues'

Rishabh Pant's game-changing audacity or KL Rahul's quiet dependability? It is a tough call that head coach Gautam Gambhir and skipper Rohit Sharma will have to take when they zero-in on the batter-keeper's slot for the Champions Trophy during the ODI series against England starting Thursday. The first training session on Tuesday provided intriguing clues as to which of the two might find a place in the playing eleven. Both players spent significant time honing their skills, but it was Rahul who had the more extensive session in which he not only batted but also underwent wicket-keeping drills.

"Not Every Ball Is An Event...": Kevin Pietersen Gives Verdict On Varun Chakravarthy's Inclusion In ODI Squad

England great Kevin Pietersen on Tuesday termed Varun Chakravarthy's inclusion in the Indian squad for three ODIs against England as "a great decision" but backed the visitors to fare better against the right-arm spinner in the longer version. Chakravarthy was all over England in the five-T20I series taking 14 wickets in India's 4-1 series win, following which he has been added to the ODI side with the series starting in Nagpur on Thursday.

After two decades, Sean Williams keeps on running for Zimbabwe

At an age when most test cricketers have retired and only an elite few can maintain their excellence, 38-year-old Sean Williams is bucking the trend and soaring to new heights on the cusp of his 20th anniversary representing Zimbabwe.

"If Rohit Bhai Would Want My Opinion...": Shubman Gill Breaks Silence On Being Named India Vice-Captain

India's vice-captain Shubman Gill on Tuesday defended their performance in the Test rubber loss in Australia, saying that one poor series does not define a team and that it is unfair to criticise a side after a rare bad outing. India suffered a 1-3 defeat in the five-match series in Australia, bringing to an end their decade-long dominance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Gill also spoke on being made vice-captain, and how he could influence the leadership group of the team. Key players such as Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, and Gill himself are now set to return for the three-match ODI series against England before heading to Dubai for the all-important ICC Champions Trophy.

"He Doesn't Put Much Effort Into...": Harbhajan Singh Has A Bone To Pick With Abhishek Sharma

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has expressed his belief in Abhishek Sharma's potential as a full-time left-arm spinner and urged the young all-rounder to focus more on his bowling. Harbhajan's comments came after Abhishek's record-breaking performance in India's 150-run victory over England at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday, where he smashed India's second-fastest T20I century, reaching the landmark in just 37 balls.

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"Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Aren't Bad People": Ex-England Star On India Stalwarts' Poor Form

England Legend Slams Concussion Substitution, Says Shivam Dube Should've Been Replaced By...

Clean Bowled By Abhishek Sharma, Brendon McCullum's 'Chris Gayle, AB de Villiers' Verdict For India Star

Rishabh Pant Or KL Rahul? Who'll Be In India XI For Champions Trophy - Report Reveals 'Intriguing Clues'

"Not Every Ball Is An Event...": Kevin Pietersen Gives Verdict On Varun Chakravarthy's Inclusion In ODI Squad

After two decades, Sean Williams keeps on running for Zimbabwe

"If Rohit Bhai Would Want My Opinion...": Shubman Gill Breaks Silence On Being Named India Vice-Captain

"He Doesn't Put Much Effort Into...": Harbhajan Singh Has A Bone To Pick With Abhishek Sharma