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.
Akram revealed that Afridi, who made his debut as an opener in Test cricket against Australia in 1998, was not supposed to be a part of that Pakistan side which toured India in 1999-2000.
On this day in 2001, arguably the greatest fightback in Test history was also witnessed as India sealed a historic 171-run win over Australia, becoming only the third side in Test history to win after being forced to follow on.
'Test cricket must be preserved. It's the foundation on which the game is based,' Hadlee said.
Gatting feels that it is the administrator's inefficiency in scheduling Test matches that has given rise to the very idea of shortening the format.
However, Kumble also felt there is a challenge to keep the players focused towards domestic competitions.
