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BCCI's Chartered Plane Gesture For R Ashwin Wins Ravi Shastri's Heart

India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin returned to action during the post-tea session on the fourth day of the third Test against England after he was forced to leave for Chennai to attend to his ailing mother. Ashwin had left for Chennai hours after picking up his 500th Test wicket during England's first innings. After the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced that Ashwin will rejoin the team on Day 4, former head coach Ravi Shastri revealed that the board arranged a charter flight arranged a chartered plane for the player.

Will Ben Stokes Bowl Against India In 4th Test? Brendon McCullum's Clear Answer

Back-to-back heavy defeats against India have compelled England captain Ben Stokes to consider an early return to bowling with head coach Brendon McCullum admitting that although it's a good sign, they don't want the all-rounder to push himself unnecessarily. Stokes, who is still recovering from a knee surgery, hasn't bowled since the second Ashes Test in June last year. "Well, it's good that he's actually getting into a state where he thinks he might bowl," McCullum was quoted as saying by ESPNCricinfo on Monday.

How Sarfaraz Khan Mastered Spin: 500 Balls Per Day In Nets And A 1600km Car Journey

Sarfaraz Khan's dominating performance against England's spinners in just his debut Test was no fluke. It was the culmination of over 15 years of hard work that involved playing 500 deliveries everyday under the watchful eyes of his zealous father Naushad Khan. With two confident half centuries in his debut Test in Rajkot, Sarfaraz has shown that he is here to stay in the Indian team. The 26-year-old got his Test cap after years of toiling in the domestic circuit and also honing his skills at his father's 'Macho Cricket Club'.

Days After Father's Controversial Interview, Ravindra Jadeja's Big Gesture For Wife Rivaba

India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja found himself in the center of a family storm after his father criticised the cricketer's wife in an interview. Jadeja was quick to slam the 'dubious' interview but refused to delve into details. However, after winning the Player of the Match award upon India's victory against England in the Rajkot Test, Jadeja dedicated the honour to his wife Rivaba. In a video shared by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Jadeja spoke about how hard his wife has been working behind the scenes to help him push to greater heights on the field.

"Didn't Want To Retire Hurt": Double-Centurion Yashasvi Jaiswal's Big Revelation

India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal stated that he didn't want to retire hurt on Day 3 of the third Test against England in Rajkot. Jaiswal went on to score an unbeaten 214 after retiring hurt on the third day of Rajkot Test as he experienced lower back pain. He was playing on 105 when he went to the pavilion and resumed the knock the next day. His double ton included three consecutive sixes in England's veteran pacer James Anderson's over.

Watch: As Rohit Sharma Declares India's Innings vs England In Rajkot Test, Fans Request Him Not To. Then This Happens

The Indian cricket team put up a dominated show against England in their second innings of the third Test in Rajkot. After taking a first-innings lead of 126 runs, the Rohit Sharma-led side came up with a superb show in a bid to set a big target for the guests. Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a majestic double hundred (214 not out) while Shubman Gill (91) and Sarfaraz Khan (68 not out) also contributed heavily as India posted 430 for 4, with an overall lead of 556 runs.

Rohit Sharma Refuses To Praise Yashasvi Jaiswal For 2nd Double Ton. Here's The Reason

India registered a massive 434-run victory over England in the third Test of the five-match series on Sunday. This was India's biggest win in Test cricket in terms of runs. The hosts posted a whopping target of 557 runs on Day 4 before bundling out England for 122. Young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal was the main architect of India's victory as he smashed his consecutive double century and propelled India to a huge total. Jaiswal remained unbeaten at 214 off 236 balls, which included 14 boundaries and 12 sixes.

Watch: Sarfaraz Khan Loses Cool As Yashasvi Jaiswal Denies Second Run, Rohit Sharma Stunned

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sarfaraz Khan were the stars with the bat for India on Day 4 of the third Test against England. While Jaiswal brought up his second double century of his Test career, Sarfaraz scored back-to-back fifties to table his case for a longer run in the Indian team. While both players toyed with England bowlers, hitting some exquisite shots, there was also a moment in the middle where Sarfaraz and Jaiswal argued over running a double that even left skipper Rohit Sharma stunned.

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BCCI's Chartered Plane Gesture For R Ashwin Wins Ravi Shastri's Heart

Will Ben Stokes Bowl Against India In 4th Test? Brendon McCullum's Clear Answer

How Sarfaraz Khan Mastered Spin: 500 Balls Per Day In Nets And A 1600km Car Journey

Days After Father's Controversial Interview, Ravindra Jadeja's Big Gesture For Wife Rivaba

"Didn't Want To Retire Hurt": Double-Centurion Yashasvi Jaiswal's Big Revelation

Watch: As Rohit Sharma Declares India's Innings vs England In Rajkot Test, Fans Request Him Not To. Then This Happens

Rohit Sharma Refuses To Praise Yashasvi Jaiswal For 2nd Double Ton. Here's The Reason

Watch: Sarfaraz Khan Loses Cool As Yashasvi Jaiswal Denies Second Run, Rohit Sharma Stunned