Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting feels Virat Kohli’s recent batting slump in Test cricket is a ‘concern’, and went on to state that with that kind of form, few in Test cricket would have had the same faith in terms of ongoing selection that Kohli has.
Bangladesh have so far played three Tests in India and lost all three (two by an innings).
Legendary opener Sunil Gavaskar has said the business of bashing India has to be countered with aggression, citing the recent comments made on the possibility of Joe Root surpassing Sachin Tendulkar as the leading run-getter in men’s Test cricket.
Former England skipper Nasser Hussain believes Joe Root getting a century in Australia should be the next big goal for him in Test cricket, adding that achieving it would give tons of satisfaction to right-handed batter, who recently hit a record 34th ton.
Expressing confidence in his ability to perform in red-ball format at the international level, Avesh highlighted his experience and success in domestic cricket, asserting that he can replicate that performance on the global stage.
Having a fast bowling attack featuring such fiery pacers meant KL Rahul understandably saying the Indian team is lucky to have them despite them scaring their batting teammates in training sessions.
The fifth Test was called off just hours before it was due to begin due to Covid-19 outbreak concerns in the Indian team after the second physiotherapist tested positive. "Due to fears of a further increase in the number of Covid cases inside the camp, India are regrettably unable to field a team," read the statement from ECB on Friday.
West Indies lost captain Kraigg Brathwaite early as he edged Kagiso Rabada (3/44) to South African skipper Dean Elgar at first slip.
South Africa won the first Test by an innings and 63 runs last week.
The 33-year-old Rahane said the team management is backing the India youngsters to play fearless cricket and perform with freedom.
