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Why Is Virat Kohli So Consistent In Yo-Yo Tests? Indian Coach Explains

Star India batter Virat Kohli is arguably one of the fittest cricketers in the world. The former India captain has been often credited for inspiring a young generation of cricketers for taking their fitness game to a next level. From his running between the wickets to his acrobatic fielding, Kohli has always stood out on the cricket field. Kohli has also been credited for introducing the Yo-Yo Test (a selection criteria aimed at estimating performance of athletes) in the Indian team.

Rohit Sharma's "Opportunity To Make Up For World Cup Loss": Sunil Gavaskar On South Africa Tests

Rohit Sharma is currently enjoying a brief break from cricket after a hectic ODI Cricket World Cup 2023. The Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team was the most travelled side at the ODI Cricket World Cup 2023 as all their round-robin stage matches were in different cities. The side started the tournament on a fabulous note, winning 10 matches on the trot before falling to Australia in the final. With the loss, India's wait for its first ICC trophy since 2013 was extended by one more year.

India vs South Africa, 2nd T20I: Preview, Fantasy XI Predictions, Pitch And Weather Reports

South Africa will face India in the second of the three-match T20I Series on Tuesday, December 12, at St George's Park in Gqeberha, South Africa. The match commences at 8:30 PM IST. Following the washout of the opening clash in Durban during the India tour of South Africa, the action now shifts to St George's Park for the second game of the series. The Men in Blue are coming into this series after a dominating T20I win against Australia. Suryakumar, who led Team India to a 4-1 victory, will once again be captain for the shortest format of the game against the Proteas.

'Dravid' vs 'Sehwag' Clash At BCCI Tournament As Next Generation Takes Over

It has been close to a decade since a BCCI tournament scorecard featured two of Indian cricket's greatest names -- Virender Sehwag and Rahul Dravid. However, the three-day match between Karnataka and Delhi in the Vijay Merchant Trophy National U-16 boys' tourney, which started on Monday, certainly had a different zing to it as the team list featured a Dravid and a Sehwag, albeit for rival sides.

MS Dhoni vs Rinku Singh: Afghan Star Names His Pick For 30 Runs Off Last Over Question

MS Dhoni is regarded as one of the best finishers India ever had. The 42-year-old batter, who is still leading Chennai Super Kings in the IPL, has played many match-winning knocks for his team. Dhoni's stature is very high in the field of cricket but there's a new name who is emerging these days as a great finisher for India. Kolkata Knight Riders star Rinku Singh became an overnight sensation after his heroics in the IPL match against Gujarat Titans, where he smashed five sixes in one over and guided his team to victory.

"Got The Boldness Of Youth": India Great's Massive Praise For Yashasvi Jaiswal

Young India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal showed his batting prowess in the recently concluded five-match T20I series against Australia. In five matches, he scored 138 runs at a strike rate of 168.29, including one half-century. The Rajasthan Royals star, who made his international debut against West Indies in July this year, is widely known for his powerful hitting. He has registered one century in T20Is and one ton in Tests and has emerged an one of the most talented batters of the upcoming generation.

Uncapped Leggie Shoaib Bashir Headlines England Squad For India Tests

Twenty-year-old spinner Shoaib Bashir was on Monday named in England's 16-man squad for the five-Test series against India along with fellow uncapped bowlers Gus Atkinson and Tom Hartley. Bashir only made his first-class debut for Somerset in June but is one of four spinners included for the tour, while vice-captain Ollie Pope and Jack Leach return to the team after injuries. Fast bowler Atkinson and left-arm spinner Hartley have represented England in white-ball cricket but are yet to play at Test level.

Traded By Royal Challengers Bangalore, India Star Sets Vijay Hazare Trophy On Fire With Century

India all-rounder Shahbaz Ahmed shone with the bat, but Bengal went down against Haryana in the quarterfinals of the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy. Ahmed, who was recently traded by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) to SunRisers Hyderabad ahead of the Indian Premier League auction, fought a lone battle for his team, smashing a century to lift his team to a competitive total. Bengal managed 225 all out in 50 overs, largely due to Shahbaz Ahmed's stellar hundred that had four sixes and as many boundaries.

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Why Is Virat Kohli So Consistent In Yo-Yo Tests? Indian Coach Explains

Rohit Sharma's "Opportunity To Make Up For World Cup Loss": Sunil Gavaskar On South Africa Tests

India vs South Africa, 2nd T20I: Preview, Fantasy XI Predictions, Pitch And Weather Reports

'Dravid' vs 'Sehwag' Clash At BCCI Tournament As Next Generation Takes Over

MS Dhoni vs Rinku Singh: Afghan Star Names His Pick For 30 Runs Off Last Over Question

"Got The Boldness Of Youth": India Great's Massive Praise For Yashasvi Jaiswal

Uncapped Leggie Shoaib Bashir Headlines England Squad For India Tests

Traded By Royal Challengers Bangalore, India Star Sets Vijay Hazare Trophy On Fire With Century