Former Indian fielding coach R Sridhar lauded Ruturaj Gaikwad's blistering knock against Australia in the third T20I, saying the opener showed his "class" with shots over extra cover and pulls over midwicket.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday announced the extension of contracts for Dravid and the support staff of Team India (Senior Men).
"The BCCI engaged in productive discussions with Rahul Dravid after the term of his contract ended following the recently concluded ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 and unanimously agreed to further the tenure," BCCI said in an official statement.
Legendary cricketer Brian Lara showered praise on Rohit Sharma's Team India and said that the 'Men in Blue' played their best cricket at the ODI World Cup 2023.
Former India cricketer and head coach Ravi Shastri hailed Prime Minister for visiting the Indian team dressing room after a heartbreaking defeat to Australia in the final of the ICC World Cup 2023 at the Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad
"She (Mamata) has insulted the efforts of our Indian team, which has won the last 10 matches consecutively without a single defeat. What about their efforts? Is it only because of the stadium? Is it only because our Honourable Prime Minister was present there?" BJP MLA Agnimitra Paul said.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju lauded pacer Mohammed Shami for his statement on Prime Minister Narendra Modi consoling Team India after the Cricket World Cup final loss, accusing "some irresponsible people" of publicly drawing sadistic pleasure on India's loss.
On Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with Team India following their loss to Australia in the ICC Cricket World Cup final, Indian pacer Mohammed Shami said that gestures like these give players confidence and are important for them.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday, launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the loss of Team India in the Cricket World Cup final match saying, " Wherever the paapi (sinner) goes, the omen follows. Sin spares none."