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Virat Kohli Back As Test Captain? Ex-Chief Selector's 'Beyond Rohit Sharma' Message For BCCI

Former Indian cricket team chief selector MSK Prasad believes that Virat Kohli should be considered as an option to replace Rohit Sharma as skipper. Rohit succeeded Kohli as India skipper back in 2022 but following disappointing performances in the T20 World Cup and the World Test Championship (WTC) final, questions have been asked about his leadership. Prasad said in a recent interaction that Kohli should be considered as a viable option to take over the captaincy in case the team is looking to replace Rohit and even referenced the return of Ajinkya Rahane as the Test vice-captain.

Watch: Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill Ace Team India's Special Fielding Drill Ahead Of First Test

Team India is all set to take on the West Indies in the first Test, starting July 12 in Dominica. It will be the first game for the side since the World Test Championship final against Australia that ended on June 11. After the game, the Indian players got some good personal time and they will now be back playing at the highest level after a one-month break. The Indian team has already reached Dominica and started the training at the venue.

Home favourite Mazella continues to impress in Paris 2024 Test Event

Axel Mazella continued his fine start to the Paris 2024 Test Event on home water while Jordi Xammar Hernandez and Nora Brugman Cabot overcame testing circumstances in the Mixed 470 on day two in Marseille. Mazella has a five-point lead over Connor Bainbridge in the Formula Kite Men, the pair battling it out at the summit once more following a one-two finish at the Allianz Regatta, the second World Cup of 2023. Ad Xammar Hernandez and Brugman Cabot sit second in the Mixed 470 behind Malte and Anastasiya Winkel despite an early collision which saw their rudder bent at 30 degrees throughout the day's racing.

"No Bazball, No Stupid Shots": England Great Impressed By Ben Stokes And Co's Batting In 3rd Ashes Test

England batters put up an impressive show to successfully chase down a target of 251 runs against Australia in the fourth innings of the third Ashes Test. The win at Headingley, Leeds saw the Three Lions keep their Ashes hopes alive. Harry Brook made an impressive 75 before the recalled duo of Chris Woakes and Mark Wood completed a thrilling three-wicket win over Australia. The hosts' victory reduced Australia's lead in the series to 2-1 with two Tests to play. Legendary England batter Geoffrey Boycott was left impressed by the England batters.

India Eye World Test Championship Boost From Struggling West Indies

India's latest quest for an elusive World Test Championship title gets under way on Wednesday in the lush tropical setting of Windsor Park Stadium in Dominica against a West Indies team expected to struggle to cope with the formidable challenge presented by the visitors in the two-match series. Rocked by the failure of the two-time winners to qualify for the 50-over-a-side World Cup in India in October-November this year, the Caribbean cricket community is unlikely to find solace in the shape of Kraigg Brathwaite's side in seeking to end a barren run of 21 years without a single Test match victory against the Indians.

MS Dhoni's Record Broken! Ben Stokes Surpasses Ex-India Captain's Feat With Leeds Test Win

England skipper Ben Stokes made a crucial 93-run contribution to his team's triumphant performance in the third Ashes Test against Australia. The nail-biting contest in Headingley ended in England's favour, with the hosts finally being able to open their account in the 5-match series. Given a target of 251 runs to win the match, England got over the line with three wickets in hand. In the process, England skipper Stokes shattered a huge record that was held by former India captain MS Dhoni.

Australia's ton-up Marsh has return to remember in 3rd Ashes Test

Mitchell Marsh's run-a-ball 118 was the cornerstone of Australia's 263 all out on the first day of the third Ashes Test at Headingley on Thursday after the tourists collapsed either side of his blistering century.

Watch: Mitchell Starc's Unplayable Delivery Leaves Moeen Ali Stunned In 3rd Ashes Test

Mitchell Starc outplayed Moeen Ali with a ripper during England's fourth innings of the third Ashes Test on Sunday. In their chase of 251, England ended Day 3 at the score of 27 without loss at Headingley in Leeds. On the following day, Mitchell Starc dismissed Ben Duckett to provide Australia with the first breakthrough at the score of 42. England sent Moeen at the number three position but the plan didn't work as Starc sent the batter packing at his individual score of 5.

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Virat Kohli Back As Test Captain? Ex-Chief Selector's 'Beyond Rohit Sharma' Message For BCCI

Watch: Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill Ace Team India's Special Fielding Drill Ahead Of First Test

Home favourite Mazella continues to impress in Paris 2024 Test Event

"No Bazball, No Stupid Shots": England Great Impressed By Ben Stokes And Co's Batting In 3rd Ashes Test

India Eye World Test Championship Boost From Struggling West Indies

MS Dhoni's Record Broken! Ben Stokes Surpasses Ex-India Captain's Feat With Leeds Test Win

Australia's ton-up Marsh has return to remember in 3rd Ashes Test

Watch: Mitchell Starc's Unplayable Delivery Leaves Moeen Ali Stunned In 3rd Ashes Test