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Sam Konstas Effect: Fan's Car Crashes While Seeking Selfie With Australia Star. Watch

Australia teenager Sam Konstas might have played just two Tests so far, but the opening batter is already enjoying a huge fan following Down Under. The youngster caught the limelight on his debut after clashing with Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah during the Boxing Day Test against India in Melbourne last month. However, the 19-year-old made the headlines for his fearless batting as he took on the Indian quicks for fun. While Konstas did manage to ruffle a few feathers back in India, the youngster was also successful in generating a never-before-seen fandom.

After Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's Below Par Show, BCCI Ponders New Batting Coach

The BCCI may add a new batting coach for the Indian cricket team in the aftermath of the 3-1 drubbing in the Border Gavaskar Trophy. While the bowlers, put up a decent show Down Under, the batters flopped big time. Two seniors Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma failed to live up to their billing and flopped. According to a report in Cricbuzz, BCCI seems to have received 'strong suggestions' in adding a batting coach to bolster the unit.

Not Head, Cummins, Starc Or Smith. R Ashwin Names Australia Star Who Cost India Test Series

Ravichandran Ashwin retired from international cricket in the middle of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25, with the series poised at 1-1. With games in Melbourne and Sydney to come, many even fancied India to win the series. However, the comeback of a certain player for the final two Tests swung the tide in favour of the hosts, leading to a 3-1 series win in the end. That player was pacer Scott Boland. Looking back, Ashwin felt that had Boland not played, India would've won the series.

Harsha Bhogle's Clear Verdict On Reports Of BCCI To Limit Families' Presence. Says "Ban..."

In the aftermath of India's loss to Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy last week, reports have been rampant on social media, claiming that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to implement stricter protocols during tours. ESPNcricinfo reported that the BCCI will limit the players spending time with their families on tours, adding that the family members can't can only be with them for not more than 14 days during a tour comprising of 45 days.

Rules From Virat Kohli's Captaincy Back? BCCI Planning Big U-Turn Amid Slump In Form: Report

Team India's struggles on the international circuit since the arrival of head coach Gautam Gambhir haven't gone down well with the board. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly keen to bring back the old rules over fitness tests that were applicable during Virat Kohli's captaincy days. The board had done away with the mandatory yo-yo fitness Test considering the workload and frequency of travel for the players. But, a report has claimed that the rule could be brought back.

Jasprit Bumrah Breaks Silence On "Bed Rest" Report Amid Champions Trophy Concerns

Team India pacer spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has rubbished reports claiming that he has been advised for bed rest ahead of the Champions Trophy. Earlier on Wednesday, the Times of India (TOI) reported that Bumrah has been advised to rest at home, raising doubts over his participation in the Champions Trophy, which will get underway on February 19. The report also claimed that Bumrah will have to report to BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru, but the date of his check-in couldn't be confirmed.

"Won 5 Of 6 T20I Series He Captained": Hardik Pandya's Leadership Snub Baffles Ex India Star

First the elevation of Suryakumar Yadav as India's T20I skipper, now the demotion of Hardik Pandya as the team's vice-captain, a lot has changed in India's shortest format team since the conclusion of the T20 World Cup 2024. In the T20I squad the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced for the 5-match series against England, Axar Patel was named Suryakumar's deputy despite Hardik being in the team. It has also been reported that Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant are likely to be groomed as future captains, all but ending the leadership debate around Hardik.

Late Drama? Champions Trophy Captains' Meet, Opening Ceremony In Pakistan, ICC Told. Rohit Sharma's Visa Will Be...

The opening ceremony of the Champions Trophy will be held either on February 16 or 17 and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is confident that India captain Rohit Sharma will be in attendance at the event. The PCB source also said that it is awaiting communication from the ICC on the schedule of the customary captains' photo-shoot and the pre-event press conference. The eight-team tournament will get underway on February 19 in Karachi. However, India will play all their matches in Dubai, starting with the clash against Bangladesh on February 20, after refusing to travel to Pakistan owing to security concerns.

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Sam Konstas Effect: Fan's Car Crashes While Seeking Selfie With Australia Star. Watch

After Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's Below Par Show, BCCI Ponders New Batting Coach

Not Head, Cummins, Starc Or Smith. R Ashwin Names Australia Star Who Cost India Test Series

Harsha Bhogle's Clear Verdict On Reports Of BCCI To Limit Families' Presence. Says "Ban..."

Rules From Virat Kohli's Captaincy Back? BCCI Planning Big U-Turn Amid Slump In Form: Report

Jasprit Bumrah Breaks Silence On "Bed Rest" Report Amid Champions Trophy Concerns

"Won 5 Of 6 T20I Series He Captained": Hardik Pandya's Leadership Snub Baffles Ex India Star

Late Drama? Champions Trophy Captains' Meet, Opening Ceremony In Pakistan, ICC Told. Rohit Sharma's Visa Will Be...