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Sunil Gavaskar explains why Jasprit Bumrah should be India's next captain: 'He has the air of a leader'
Firstcricket Staff •Sunil Gavaskar wants Jasprit Bumrah to take over India's captaincy from Rohit Sharma when the time comes. He said that Bumrah has the qualities of a captain and he doesn't make his teammates feel too 'pressurised'.
After enjoying full freedom from BCCI, it's time for Gautam Gambhir to repay the faith
Firstcricket Staff •Gautam Gambhir appears to have some breathing room as the BCCI shows no immediate intention of taking action against him, despite recent struggles. However, considering the trust placed in Gambhir and the freedom granted to him, the pressure is on for him to deliver tangible results soon.
BCCI not yet ready to punish Kohli, Rohit and Gambhir for Border-Gavaskar Trophy horror show: Report
Firstcricket Staff •The report that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will be included in India’s squad for the England Test series in June raises important questions. With no Test cricket on the calendar before the series and the duo’s prolonged absence from the Ranji Trophy, the basis for their selection will undoubtedly spark discussions about form and preparation.
Despite criticism from Gavaskar and Smith, Sydney Cricket Ground pitch rated 'satisfactory' by ICC
Firstcricket Staff •The Sydney Cricket Ground pitch courted criticism from the Australian and India cricket fraternity as the final India-Australia Test ended inside three days but the pitch has been rated 'satisfactory' by the ICC.
Demand for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to play Ranji Trophy grows after poor Australia tour
Firstcricket Staff •Both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have been going through a massive slump of late, and were reduced to walking wickets in the Australia Test series, leading many to advise them a return to the domestic grind in order to regain their form.
Ravi Shastri tears into BCCI over secrecy around Shami's rehab: 'Why can't proper communication come out?'
Firstcricket Staff •Former Indian cricket team coach Ravi Shastri is unhappy with how Mohammed Shami's rehab has been managed and the secrecy round his recovery. He slammed BCCI for the lack of updates and said that the senior pacer should have travelled to Australia.
Australian media critical of 'villain' Virat Kohli after failure in Border-Gavaskar Trophy: 'Made a lot of noise in the field...'
Firstcricket Staff •Australian media were critical of senior India batter Virat Kohli, who endured a forgettable outing with the bat Down Under in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test series. Kohli was even termed as a 'villain' by some for his on-field antics.
Exclusive | 'For the last 35 years I am hearing that,' Anjum Chopra on India women's cricket team's fitness and fielding
Akaash Dasgupta •In an exclusive interview, former India captain Anjum Chopra discusses India's disappointing tour of Australia, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's future, Gautam Gambhir's coaching style and how well-prepared India are ahead of the ICC Women's World Cup.
Why Gautam Gambhir's focus on domestic cricket after Australia defeat was just hollow words
Firstcricket Staff •Speaking to reporters after India's six-wicket loss in Sydney resulted in a 3-1 series defeat against Australia, head coach Gautam Gambhir called on everyone in the Indian team to play domestic cricket.
AB de Villiers offers advice to close friend Virat Kohli after forgettable tour of Australia; watch video
Firstcricket Staff •Virat Kohli had a forgettable run in the recently-concluded tour of Australia, where he struggled with the bat barring a second-innings century in Perth and was repeatedly dismissed after nicking the ball on the channel outside off stump.