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"See A Massive Scope Of Improvement...": Harbhajan Singh On KL Rahul's Batting

KL Rahul is among the Indian batters who have impressed in the ongoing Test series against Australia. Rahul was given a chance to open for India in the absence of Rohit and he returned with scores of 26 and 77 in Perth. Rohit entered the playing XI from the second Test but Rahul continued to play as an opener. Of late, Rahul came up with a gritty 84-run knock in India's first innings at the third Test in Brisbane. While heaping praises on his batting, ex-India cricketer Harbhajan Singh suggested that there is a "massive scope of improvement" in the average of Rahul.

Spin Legend R Ashwin Announces Retirement From International Cricket

Indian cricket team spinner R Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket following the third Test match against Australia in Brisbane on Wednesday. Ashwin made the announcement in the post-match press conference along with skipper Rohit Sharma after the game ended in a draw. Ashwin played the second match of the five-Test series in Adelaide but was replaced by Ravindra Jadeja for the match in Brisbane. Ashwin retires from the game as the second highest wicket-taker for India in Tests with 537 scalps in 106 games, leaving him only behind Anil Kumble (619 wickets).

Watch: R Ashwin's Emotional Moment With Virat Kohli Before Retirement Announcement

Indian cricket team star spinner R Ashwin's emotional moment with Virat Kohli just ahead of his retirement announcement went viral during Day 5 of the third Test match against Australia in Brisbane on Wednesday. Ashwin played the pink-ball Test in Adelaide but the veteran spinner was replaced by Ravindra Jadeja for the third match in Brisbane. There were multiple rain delays on Wednesday as well in Brisbane and the post-tea session could not be started due to bad light. During that time, the camera caught Virat and Ashwin having a long conversation that ended with a hug between the two senior players. A lot of social media users predicted that Ashwin can be announcing his retirement from international cricket and they were proven right in the post-match press conference in Brisbane.

How Can India Qualify For World Test Championship Final After 3rd Australia Test Ends In Draw

The Indian cricket team's path to the World Test Championship (WTC) Final got a bit complicated with their third Test match against Australia ending in a draw in Brisbane on Wednesday. The match was riddled with rain stoppages and with bad light stopping play just after the final session on Day 5, the two captains and umpires decided to call the match off. With this result, India now have a tough road ahead in order to book their spot in the WTC Final with South Africa, Sri Lanka and Australia also in hot pursuit.

"Punch Still Left But...": What R Ashwin Said On Abruptly Retiring Mid-Series In Australia

India's premier off-spinner R Ashwin on Wednesday surprised the cricketing world by announcing his retirement with immediate effect in the middle of the Test series against Australia. Ashwin retired from the game as the second highest wicket-taker for India in Tests with 537 scalps in 106 games, leaving him only behind Anil Kumble (619 wickets). While making the announcement, the spin legend said that he still has "bit of punch left" in him and he will continue to play club cricket.

'Rohit Sharma Will Step Down As India Captain If...': Sunil Gavaskar Drops Huge Bombshell

Legendary Indian cricket team captain Sunil Gavaskar made a massive claim that Rohit Sharma will likely step down from captaincy if his bad run of form continues. It has been a disappointing run for Rohit in the past few matches and it has led to criticism from both fans as well as experts. The move to push himself down to No. 6 in the batting order did not work as well as he failed to score big in the last two Test matches against Australia. Gavaskar, while speaking to ABC Sport, believed that Rohit will not wait for the selection committee to take any decision on his captaincy and will step down if his form does not improve in the next couple of matches in the five-match series to be held in Melbourne and Sydney.

Sammy appointed West Indies coach across all formats

West Indies have appointed former captain Daren Sammy as coach across all three formats of the game, handing him control of the test team from next year in addition to the one-day international and Twenty20 sides.

India's Reaction To Avoiding Follow-On In 3rd Australia Test Receives Big Verdict: "Can't Control..."

Australia's veteran off-spinner Nathan Lyon said a few of his team members were surprised over the reaction of members of the Indian team over avoiding the follow-on on Day Four of the third Test at Gabba. At the Gabba, the last wicket partnership between Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep helped India avoid the follow-on and averted a potential innings defeat. As soon as Akash got a thick outside edge over gully for four off Pat Cummins, it led to jubilant reactions and high-fives amongst captain Rohit Sharma, head coach Gautam Gambhir and talismanic batter Virat Kohli.

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"See A Massive Scope Of Improvement...": Harbhajan Singh On KL Rahul's Batting

Spin Legend R Ashwin Announces Retirement From International Cricket

Watch: R Ashwin's Emotional Moment With Virat Kohli Before Retirement Announcement

How Can India Qualify For World Test Championship Final After 3rd Australia Test Ends In Draw

"Punch Still Left But...": What R Ashwin Said On Abruptly Retiring Mid-Series In Australia

'Rohit Sharma Will Step Down As India Captain If...': Sunil Gavaskar Drops Huge Bombshell

Sammy appointed West Indies coach across all formats

India's Reaction To Avoiding Follow-On In 3rd Australia Test Receives Big Verdict: "Can't Control..."