Former cricketer Harbhajan Singh believes it is time for India to move ahead of the "star culture" and raised questions about the team's sudden downfall after the T20 World Cup success.
India head coach Gautam Gambhir has lauded Rohit Sharma's decision to step aside from the Sydney Test, emphasizing the importance of the team over personal ambitions. Gambhir believes such gestures reflect true leadership and accountability, which starts at the top.
Trinamool Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Dola Sen on Friday expressed support for West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's statement alleging that the Border Security Force (BSF) was facilitating militants and infiltrators from Bangladesh to enter the state.
Israel's sacked Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said that he has submitted his letter of resignation to the Parliament. Gallant further expressed his concerns regarding conscription law that he believes is contrary to the security of Israel.
Former all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes India's white-ball team is "settled" and backed the Rohit Sharma-led side to lift the upcoming Champions Trophy.
Australia wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey on Wednesday gave a fitness update on pacer Mitchell Starc and said that the 34-year-old will be ready for the upcoming Sydney Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India.
Former Australia captain Michael Clarke believes India's young all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has been underrated throughout the BGT series and rooted for his promotion in the batting order.
Australia batter Marnus Labuschagne believes that India's historic fourth-innings chase at the Gabba in 2021 holds little relevance as they head into the final day of a gripping Boxing Day Test in Melbourne.