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"Don't Confuse Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Captaincy": England Great's Intriguing 'Laidback' Verdict

Former England cricketer Nasser Hussain on Tuesday said that sometimes people confuse the India skipper Rohit Sharma as a "laidback" player. The 36-year-old had a stupendous series against England, he scored 400 runs after playing all five matches at a strike rate of 64.21. The India skipper also slammed 2 centuries against the travelling side. While speaking to Sky Sports, Nasser said that Rohit has a lot of "skill, and brilliance" with his batting. Talking about the recently concluded five-match Test series between India and England, the 55-year-old said that Rohit had a great series as a skipper.

"Do You Get Runs Outside India?": James Anderson On Sledging Shubman Gill, Reveals India Star's Reply

Legendary England pacer James Anderson on Tuesday revealed what he said to star Indian batter Shubman Gill in their exchange of words during the fifth and final Test between both sides at Dharamsala. On Day three of the match, England's ageless pace wonder Anderson had become the first pacer ever to reach 700 Test wickets. One of his two victims during India's first innings was Gill, who had scored a fine century, concluding what could be a breakthrough Test series after a string of low scores on a high. Just before Gill had reached his century, he exchanged some words with the 41-year-old pacer.

"Please Say Sorry To Mr Sunil Gavaskar": Sarfaraz Khan's Response After India Great's 'Don Bradman' Reminder

Sarfaraz Khan's debut in the India vs England test series was one of the success stories coming out of the five-match contest. Sarfaraz Khan's long wait for an international debut made the occasion all the more special. One of the most consistent performers in domestic circuit, Sarfaraz Khan proved that he is meant for the big stage with his good show against Ben Stokes and Co. He scored three half-centuries in five innings.

"Not Look Down Their Noses At Us Natives": Sunil Gavaskar Blasts 'Smirking' England, Says Australia Are Better

The India vs England Test series is done with a fresh-faced Rohit Sharma-led side winning the contest 4-1. Despite losing the first Test and missing the services of top players like Virat Kohli and Mohammed Shami, the Indian cricket team came back strong, boosted by some superlative display from a bunch of debutants. The victory saw India consolidate their position at the the top of the World Test Championship points table, while England are reeling among the bottom teams.

"I Am Going To Be Your 700th Wicket": James Anderson Reveals Kuldeep Yadav's Startling Statement

Veteran England pacer James Anderson has revealed that Kuldeep Yadav had a hunch about being his 700th Test wicket when the two came face to face during the fifth and final Test against India in Dharamsala. Anderson became the first pacer and third bowler to take 700 Test wickets on March 9 with Yadav being his landmark scalp. It was Anderson's 187th Test appearance.

Ravichandran Ashwin Replaces Jasprit Bumrah At Top Of ICC Test Rankings

A nine-wicket haul in his 100th Test match helped Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin re-claim the top spot in the bowlers' list, while his captain Rohit Sharma was back in the top-10 at sixth in the batting charts of the latest ICC rankings on Wednesday. Ashwin was at his best throughout the Dharamsala contest against England as the experienced right-armer picked up four wickets in the first innings and then a 36th five-wicket haul in the second innings as India cruised to a dominant triumph in the fifth and final Test of their series.

"Mom Collapsed, Doctor Said Not In Position To...": R Ashwin Reveals How Trauma Struck During Rajkot Test

The third India vs England Test in Rajkot was a special one for Ravichandran Ashwin. On the second day of the Test match, Ashwin dismissed England's Zak Crawley to pocket his 500th Test scalp. Before him, only Anil Kumble reached the milestone among Indians. He became the ninth bowler worldwide to take 500 wickets. However, hours after the feat, Ashwin went through a traumatic experience for which he had to leave the squad on an immediate basis. "Ravichandran Ashwin has withdrawn from the Test squad, effective immediately due to a family medical emergency. In these challenging times, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the team fully supports Ashwin," said BCCI in its release. Reports said Ashwin's mother Chitra had suffered a medical emergency.

Prolific Yashasvi Jaiswal Wins ICC Player Of Month Award

India's newest batting sensation Yashasvi Jaiswal was on Tuesday named the ICC 'Player of the Month' for February, following his prolific run in the Test series against England, which saw him amass over 700 runs. The 22-year-old southpaw totalled a staggering 712 runs over five matches, the highest aggregate by an Indian batter in a Test series against England. The Indian opener created several records in February, and equalled the long-standing Test record for most sixes in a Test innings (12) during his Rajkot double ton.

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"Don't Confuse Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Captaincy": England Great's Intriguing 'Laidback' Verdict

"Do You Get Runs Outside India?": James Anderson On Sledging Shubman Gill, Reveals India Star's Reply

"Please Say Sorry To Mr Sunil Gavaskar": Sarfaraz Khan's Response After India Great's 'Don Bradman' Reminder

"Not Look Down Their Noses At Us Natives": Sunil Gavaskar Blasts 'Smirking' England, Says Australia Are Better

"I Am Going To Be Your 700th Wicket": James Anderson Reveals Kuldeep Yadav's Startling Statement

Ravichandran Ashwin Replaces Jasprit Bumrah At Top Of ICC Test Rankings

"Mom Collapsed, Doctor Said Not In Position To...": R Ashwin Reveals How Trauma Struck During Rajkot Test

Prolific Yashasvi Jaiswal Wins ICC Player Of Month Award