As India gears up for their five-match Test series in England, spinner Kuldeep Yadav has been spending a lot of time with Ravindra Jadeja, both on and off the field. Kuldeep said he's been learning a lot from Jadeja, picking his brain and trying to improve his own game.
Members of the Indian cricket fraternity expressed deep sorrow and extended heartfelt condolences to the victims and their families on Thursday after a London-bound Air India flight crashed shortly after takeoff in Gujarat's Ahmedabad.
Indian players engaged in intense fielding drills, which were topped up by a fun banter between the players as they continued to fortify their preparations for the upcoming Test series against England.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) posted a video of players reaching to England, including skipper Gill, vice-captain Rishabh Pant, opener Sai Sudharsan, Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj among others.
Under Virat's test captaincy in 68 Tests, India won 40, lost just 17 and 11 ended in a draw. His win percentage was 58.82, making him India's most successful Test captain.
In a significant leadership shift, Shubman Gill has been appointed as the new red-ball captain of the Indian cricket team. The move comes at a time when Indian cricket is clearly charting a path towards youth and transition, and the upcoming Test series in England will serve as a litmus test
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Rivaba Jadeja expressed pride over her husband and Indian cricketer Ravindra Jadeja becoming the longest-reigning No.1 all-rounder in Test cricket, calling it a moment of great honour for the family and Indian cricket fans alike.
Former India batter Abhinav Mukund has classified 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi as "definitely one for the future" of Indian cricket, after he ended his maiden IPL season on a high with Rajasthan Royals.
Sheikha Jawaher Al Qasimi witnessed the launch of the 'Precious Heart' jewellery collection, a collaboration between Irthi, The Big Heart Foundation, and Asprey, aimed at funding humanitarian projects for refugees and vulnerable communities. Inspired by Emirati Talli craft and valued at GBP
Former Indian crickter Shikhar Dhawan hailed Ravindra Jadeja as he made history by becoming the longest-standing No.1 all-rounder in ICC Test rankings ,holding the top spot for an impressive 1,150 + days.
The left-arm spinner got Ajinkya Rahane out, marking his 141st wicket for the Yellow Army in the T20 competition, surpassing Bravo's count of 140 wickets.