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"Given How Professional The Game Has Become...": NCA Head VVS Laxman's Message On Coaches

India's rich bench strength of polished cricketers is the envy of the world but National Cricket Academy chief VVS Laxman feels it is equally important to develop a vast pool of world-class coaches and other support staff to take Indian cricket to the next level. The former India batter, who took charge of NCA in December, spoke about his vision for Indian cricket at the BCCI Apex Council meeting on Thursday.

"If There Was Some Other Out Of Form Player...": World Cup Winner Says This On Virat Kohli's Place In The Indian Cricket Team

Virat Kohli's lean patch is currently one of the most-discussed topics in Indian cricket. The former Indian cricket team has failed to produce big scores in recent times. Some former Indian players have started questioning his place in the Indian cricket team, while others have backed the long rope being given to him. Kohli is not part of the ODI or the T20I squad for the upcoming Tour of West Indies. Many have wondered whether Kohli should be picked for the 2022 T20 World Cup or not, based on current form.

"Off The Field, Don't Enjoy Too Much": Pakistan Great's Advice To Hardik Pandya

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar is impressed with India all-rounder Hardik Pandya's recent form. Hardik had a great Indian Premier League 2022 campaign where he led Gujarat Titans to the title in their debut season. The 28-year-old continued his rich vein of form in international cricket, and was named player of the series as India won the three-match ODI series 2-1 against England. Akhtar feels Hardik has reinvented himself after being dropped from the team due to his fitness, adding that the player adds more balance to the Indian team.

"Can Emerge As Model, Earn In Crores": Shoaib Akhtar Wants India Star To Lose Weight

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar lauded India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, saying that the youngster is a fearless cricketer, who has got variety of shots in his arsenal to trouble the opposition. Pant has been receiving huge praise from several current and former cricketers, following his brilliant knock against England in the third and final ODI on Sunday. He hit 125 not out to help India chase down the 260-run target with just under eight overs to spare. While analysing his performance, Akhtar said that Pant single-handedly won the series for India.

Watch: Cheteshwar Pujara "Does It Again", Scores Third Double Century For Sussex In County Championship

Cheteshwar Pujara has continued his fine form for Sussex. On Day 2 of their match against Middlesex in the County Championship Division Two, Pujara scored his third double ton this season. Courtesy Pujara's double ton, Sussex crossed the 500-run mark in the first innings. Pujara was the last wicket to fall for Sussex on Wednesday. He ended on 231 off 403 balls. Earlier, in the season Pujara had made a comeback to the Indian Test side after some solid performances for Sussex. Watch: Pujara scores double ton for Sussex yet again

BCCI President Sourav Ganguly Denies He Is Part Of Legends League Cricket

Sourav Ganguly, the former India skipper and current president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), has denied that he will be a part of the upcoming second edition of Legends League Cricket. His clarification came minutes after the tournament organisers had issued a press release, saying that the former India skipper will be a part of the league.

Watch: Harbhajan Singh Impressed By This Differently-Abled Indian Cricketer's Batting Display

India is a land of talented cricketers. It's not only the big cities, but often prodigious talents emerge from small town and villages too in the country. Not all of them are celebrities also, but yet they are no less talented. In a recent video, tweeted by Differently Abled Cricket Council of India, a player named G Shiva Shankara can be seen batting in the nets. His range of shots is great and it has impressed former Indian cricket team player Harbhajan Singh too. He commented "Respect" with a couple of emojis on the video of Shankara posted by Differently Abled Cricket Council of India.

ICC ODI Rankings: Jasprit Bumrah Drops To 2nd, Hardik Pandya Jumps To Eighth In All-Rounder's List

India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah dropped to second among bowlers while Hardik Pandya rose a whopping 13 places to eighth in the all-rounders' list after his strong show against England in the latest ICC ODI rankings issued on Wednesday. While India clinched a narrow 2-1 triumph in what was a thrilling ODI series, star pacer Bumrah was forced to miss the final match owing to back spasms, which cost him his top spot. New Zealand quick Trent Boult reclaimed the top spot with 704 rating points as against Bumrah's 703.

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"Given How Professional The Game Has Become...": NCA Head VVS Laxman's Message On Coaches

"If There Was Some Other Out Of Form Player...": World Cup Winner Says This On Virat Kohli's Place In The Indian Cricket Team

"Off The Field, Don't Enjoy Too Much": Pakistan Great's Advice To Hardik Pandya

"Can Emerge As Model, Earn In Crores": Shoaib Akhtar Wants India Star To Lose Weight

Watch: Cheteshwar Pujara "Does It Again", Scores Third Double Century For Sussex In County Championship

BCCI President Sourav Ganguly Denies He Is Part Of Legends League Cricket

Watch: Harbhajan Singh Impressed By This Differently-Abled Indian Cricketer's Batting Display

ICC ODI Rankings: Jasprit Bumrah Drops To 2nd, Hardik Pandya Jumps To Eighth In All-Rounder's List