R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja have been a highly successful bowling pair for India in the purest format of the game. They have given sleepless nights to every Test team touring India whereas the duo have also enjoyed bowling in the subcontinent and&nbsp;had some success overseas (especially in the Caribbean island). On Day Four of the second and final Test in Port-of-Spain in Trinidad, Ashwin and Jadeja achieved a massive feat by becoming only the second Indian pair to have 500, or more, wickets.&nbsp;

Ashwin and Jadeja got to the feat during the final session on Day Four, on Sunday (July 23), when the former claimed two breakthroughs in West Indies' stiff 365-run chase in the series decider. Thus, Ashwin and Jadeja joined Anil Kumble and Harbhajan Singh in the 500-wicket club as a pair.&nbsp;

<h3>MOST WICKETS AS PAIR FOR INDIA IN TESTS</h3>

Anil Kumble (281) and Harbhajan Singh (220) - 501 in 54 Tests

R Ashwin (274) and Ravindra Jadeja (226) - 500 in 49 Tests*

Bishan Bedi (184) and BS Chandrasekhar (184) - 368 in 42 Tests

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Talking about Ashwin, the 36-year-old wily spinner also attained another feat during the penultimate day's play in Trinidad.&nbsp;

India bowlers with most wickets in international cricket 
956 - Anil Kumble 
712* - Ravichandran Ashwin 
711 - Harbhajan Singh 
687 - Kapil Dev 
610 - Zaheer Khan

Ashwin (489 wickets) and Jadeja (275 scalps) have played an instrumental role in India's success in the red-ball format. The two will be eager to play a dominating role on the final day's play on Monday (July 24) when West Indies will resume their innings at 76 for 2, in pursuit of 365. Talking about Day Four, India rode on Mohammed Siraj's 5 for 60 to dismiss the hosts for 255 after India's 438. In their second essay, India was at their attacking best to declare at 181 for 2 in 24&nbsp;overs to give a challenging target to the home side.

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R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja have been a highly successful bowling pair for India in the purest format of the game. They have given sleepless nights to every Test team touring India whereas the duo have also enjoyed bowling in the subcontinent and had some success overseas (especially in the Caribbean island). On Day Four of the second and final Test in Port-of-Spain in Trinidad, Ashwin and Jadeja achieved a massive feat by becoming only the second Indian pair to have 500, or more, wickets. Ashwin and Jadeja got to the feat during the final session on Day Four, on Sunday (July 23), when the former claimed two breakthroughs in West Indies' stiff 365-run chase in the series decider. Thus, Ashwin and Jadeja joined Anil Kumble and Harbhajan Singh in the 500-wicket club as a pair. MOST WICKETS AS PAIR FOR INDIA IN TESTS Anil Kumble (281) and Harbhajan Singh (220) - 501 in 54 Tests R Ashwin (274) and Ravindra Jadeja (226) - 500 in 49 Tests* Bishan Bedi (184) and BS Chandrasekhar (184) - 368 in 42 Tests Also read: WI vs IND: 'He took the initiative...' - Kishan reveals Kohli backed him to bat at No. 4 after maiden fifty Talking about Ashwin, the 36-year-old wily spinner also attained another feat during the penultimate day's play in Trinidad. India bowlers with most wickets in international cricket 956 - Anil Kumble 712* - Ravichandran Ashwin 711 - Harbhajan Singh 687 - Kapil Dev 610 - Zaheer Khan Ashwin (489 wickets) and Jadeja (275 scalps) have played an instrumental role in India's success in the red-ball format. The two will be eager to play a dominating role on the final day's play on Monday (July 24) when West Indies will resume their innings at 76 for 2, in pursuit of 365. Talking about Day Four, India rode on Mohammed Siraj's 5 for 60 to dismiss the hosts for 255 after India's 438. In their second essay, India was at their attacking best to declare at 181 for 2 in 24 overs to give a challenging target to the home side. India lead the series 1-0 and will push for a clean sweep on the final day. For that to happen, Ashwin-Jadeja will have to be at their usual best. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Former India captain Anil Kumble has heaped praise on Rohit Sharma after the skipper scored his 10th Test hundred against the West Indies on Thursday, July 13. Rohit, participating in his first away series as captain was on the hit list of critics after a poor spell in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with Mumbai Indians. However, those critics were answered by the Indian skipper after he scored the ton while his fellow Mumbai mate Yashasvi Jaiswal grabbed the headlines.

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"You saw from Ball 1, the moment he stepped out, he knew he had to play a different kind of an innings, it was not the kind of pitch where the ball was coming onto the bat. Rohit likes the pace, even when the fast bowlers bowled those short deliveries, it was not coming on. He was happy to stay restrained and then, yes, on a couple of occasions, he took on the bowlers and hit them over the top," Kumble said on the Indian skipper.

India continued their overnight dominance at the start of Day 2 on Thursday as the duo of Rohit and Jaiswal put a stand of 229 runs for the first wicket. Jaiswal on debut scored an unbeaten 143 and is going good with his approach. Rohit on the flip side was dismissed for 103, just after getting the hundred. It was his 10th 44th international hundred and first as skipper in the Test side.

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"Yes, wonderful innings, much-needed for Rohit because it was not that he was out of form. Even in the WTC, he was looking really good, yes, he got out&nbsp;but he was looking good. Even in the IPL, he was looking good every time he went out there. You could make out that when someone is not in form, and he was never like that. I am glad that he could put his head down and get the hundred," he added.

<h2>India target big score on Day 3</h2>

India will look to capitalise on the good start they got in the first innings after they ended Day 2 at 321/2. Jaiswal was unbeaten on 143 while Virat Kohli is on 36 as they look to stamp India’s authority on the contest. Currently, India have a first innings lead of 162 runs with still three days of cricket left in Dominica. Jaiswal on the horizon will look to become the first Indian to score a double hundred on debut.

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Former India captain Anil Kumble has heaped praise on Rohit Sharma after the skipper scored his 10th Test hundred against the West Indies on Thursday, July 13. Rohit, participating in his first away series as captain was on the hit list of critics after a poor spell in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with Mumbai Indians.

Former India captain Anil Kumble has heaped praise on Rohit Sharma after the skipper scored his 10th Test hundred against the West Indies on Thursday, July 13. Rohit, participating in his first away series as captain was on the hit list of critics after a poor spell in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with Mumbai Indians. However, those critics were answered by the Indian skipper after he scored the ton while his fellow Mumbai mate Yashasvi Jaiswal grabbed the headlines. Captain leading from the front! 👏 👏@ImRo45 brings up his 🔟th Test ton 💯 Follow the match ▶️ https://t.co/FWI05P4Bnd#TeamIndia | #WIvIND pic.twitter.com/ITSD7TsLhB — BCCI (@BCCI) July 13, 2023 × Kumble proud of Rohit "You saw from Ball 1, the moment he stepped out, he knew he had to play a different kind of an innings, it was not the kind of pitch where the ball was coming onto the bat. Rohit likes the pace, even when the fast bowlers bowled those short deliveries, it was not coming on. He was happy to stay restrained and then, yes, on a couple of occasions, he took on the bowlers and hit them over the top," Kumble said on the Indian skipper. India continued their overnight dominance at the start of Day 2 on Thursday as the duo of Rohit and Jaiswal put a stand of 229 runs for the first wicket. Jaiswal on debut scored an unbeaten 143 and is going good with his approach. Rohit on the flip side was dismissed for 103, just after getting the hundred. It was his 10th 44th international hundred and first as skipper in the Test side. ALSO READ | WI vs IND: 'He is ready to play Tests in Australia and England' - Ishant heaps praise on Yashasvi Jaiswal "Yes, wonderful innings, much-needed for Rohit because it was not that he was out of form. Even in the WTC, he was looking really good, yes, he got out but he was looking good. Even in the IPL, he was looking good every time he went out there. You could make out that when someone is not in form, and he was never like that. I am glad that he could put his head down and get the hundred," he added. India target big score on Day 3 India will look to capitalise on the good start they got in the first innings after they ended Day 2 at 321/2. Jaiswal was unbeaten on 143 while Virat Kohli is on 36 as they look to stamp India’s authority on the contest. Currently, India have a first innings lead of 162 runs with still three days of cricket left in Dominica. Jaiswal on the horizon will look to become the first Indian to score a double hundred on debut. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) had a fairytale end to IPL 2023 as they defeated defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) in a rain-marred summit clash by five wickets. CSK's win also marked the end of Ambati Rayudu's career as the veteran had already announced that IPL 2023 finale would be his last game in the cash-rich league. Thus, Rayudu ended his career in a fitting way by contributing with a crunch 8-ball 18 in CSK's stiff chase of 171 versus GT. His&nbsp;international career includes&nbsp;55 ODIs and six T20Is for India, scoring&nbsp;1,694 and&nbsp;42 runs, respectively.

Many believe Rayudu was one of those cricketers who could not play for India for a long time despite having immense potential. He enjoyed a long run in India's ODI squad ahead of the 2019 ODI World Cup but was dropped from the final squad for the mega event in England and Wales. His omission shocked many as Rayudu did a reasonably good job at No. 4 before the BCCI selectors opted for Vijay Shankar in place of him. During IPL 2023, when rain halted proceedings in the second half, former India head coach Anil Kumble recalled Rayudu's omission and said 'it was a huge blunder'.

<h2>'It was a huge blunder'</h2>

"Rayudu should have played the 2019 World Cup. Oh yes, there's no doubt about it. It was a huge blunder. You prepared him for that role for so long and his name just disappears from the squad. It was surprising nonetheless," Kumble said on Jio Cinema during the rain break in the IPL 2023 finale.

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Talking about Rayudu's numbers in the IPL, the right-hander ended with&nbsp;4,348 runs in 204 games at an average of&nbsp;28.23 and a strike rate of&nbsp;127.54. The 37-year-old ended with as many as six IPL titles, joint-most along with Rohit Sharma. He won three during his run for MI and an equal number of trophies for CSK.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) had a fairytale end to IPL 2023 as they defeated defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) in a rain-marred summit clash by five wickets.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) had a fairytale end to IPL 2023 as they defeated defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) in a rain-marred summit clash by five wickets. CSK's win also marked the end of Ambati Rayudu's career as the veteran had already announced that IPL 2023 finale would be his last game in the cash-rich league. Thus, Rayudu ended his career in a fitting way by contributing with a crunch 8-ball 18 in CSK's stiff chase of 171 versus GT. His international career includes 55 ODIs and six T20Is for India, scoring 1,694 and 42 runs, respectively. Many believe Rayudu was one of those cricketers who could not play for India for a long time despite having immense potential. He enjoyed a long run in India's ODI squad ahead of the 2019 ODI World Cup but was dropped from the final squad for the mega event in England and Wales. His omission shocked many as Rayudu did a reasonably good job at No. 4 before the BCCI selectors opted for Vijay Shankar in place of him. During IPL 2023, when rain halted proceedings in the second half, former India head coach Anil Kumble recalled Rayudu's omission and said 'it was a huge blunder'. 'It was a huge blunder' "Rayudu should have played the 2019 World Cup. Oh yes, there's no doubt about it. It was a huge blunder. You prepared him for that role for so long and his name just disappears from the squad. It was surprising nonetheless," Kumble said on Jio Cinema during the rain break in the IPL 2023 finale. Also Read: 'No one can match MS Dhoni's legacy in IPL': Ravi Shastri lauds CSK skipper after Yellow Army win 5th title Talking about Rayudu's numbers in the IPL, the right-hander ended with 4,348 runs in 204 games at an average of 28.23 and a strike rate of 127.54. The 37-year-old ended with as many as six IPL titles, joint-most along with Rohit Sharma. He won three during his run for MI and an equal number of trophies for CSK.

'He should've played ODI WC 2019': Anil Kumble recalls CSK star Ambati Rayudu's shocking omission

Former India captain Anil Kumble has called the latest fued between Royal Challengers Bangalore batter Virat Kohli and Lucknow Super Giants mentor Gautam Gambhir unacceptable.

Talking about the issue on JioCinema - official digital broadcaster of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 - the former India head coach said, "A lot of emotion goes in but you don’t want to be displaying those emotions here. This is important, you need to have a conversation. But this is something that’s unacceptable.”

Kumble wasn't pleased with what transpired between the duo and said that one must respect the opposition and the game after it is over.

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“No matter what, you have to respect the opposition and the game. Once a game is over, you have to shake hands and tip your hat off, not to the player but to the game because that’s something you need to respect… I don’t know what was spoken, some things may have been personal and you don’t want that on the cricket field. But with Gautam and Virat and the players involved, it wasn’t the nicest thing to see,” added Kumble.

Apart from Kumble, another former India coach, Ravi Shastri also lamented the spat and has offered to mediate between Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir.

Shastri, speaking to Star Sports, said, "Whoever does it, the sooner the better, because you don't want this to spill off. Carrying on, the next time they meet again there are words exchanged and one thing leads to another. The sooner the better. If I have to do it (mediate between the two stars), so be it."

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Former India captain Anil Kumble has called the latest fued between Royal Challengers Bangalore batter Virat Kohli and Lucknow Super Giants mentor Gautam Gambhir unacceptable. Talking about the issue on JioCinema - official digital broadcaster of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 - the former India head coach said, "A lot of emotion goes in but you don’t want to be displaying those emotions here. This is important, you need to have a conversation. But this is something that’s unacceptable.” Kumble wasn't pleased with what transpired between the duo and said that one must respect the opposition and the game after it is over. Also Read: Former India coach Ravi Shastri offers to mediate between Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir “No matter what, you have to respect the opposition and the game. Once a game is over, you have to shake hands and tip your hat off, not to the player but to the game because that’s something you need to respect… I don’t know what was spoken, some things may have been personal and you don’t want that on the cricket field. But with Gautam and Virat and the players involved, it wasn’t the nicest thing to see,” added Kumble. Apart from Kumble, another former India coach, Ravi Shastri also lamented the spat and has offered to mediate between Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir. Shastri, speaking to Star Sports, said, "Whoever does it, the sooner the better, because you don't want this to spill off. Carrying on, the next time they meet again there are words exchanged and one thing leads to another. The sooner the better. If I have to do it (mediate between the two stars), so be it." The IPL fined both the involved parties 100% of their match fees as they were found in the breach of article 2.21 of the tournament's code of conduct, which covers all type of conduct that brings the game into disrepute, including unruly public behaviour. LSG's Naveen also was fined 50% of his match fees WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

IPL 2023: 'Unacceptable,' Anil Kumble joins debate on Virat Kohli-Gautam Gambhir feud

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 edition is set to commence on Friday evening (March 31) in Ahmedabad. The opening game will see the defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) take on the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium. The new season is keenly awaited as it will see the superstar cricketers light up the atmosphere as the 2023 edition marks the return of home-and-away format.

Over the years, the IPL has become a huge tournament. It is the most-followed T20 league, which came into existence in 2008 shortly after India's famous 2007 T20 World Cup triumph. The announcement of the league was made before the T20 WC win and since then, it has only grown leaps and bounds.&nbsp;

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The tournament has plenty of things to look forward to. The teams fight it out for the mega title whereas the batters also compete for the Orange Cap (most runs in a season) whereas bowlers lock horns to bag the Purple Cap (with most wickets). In 2007, Pakistan's Sohail Tanvir (22) bagged the Purple Cap for the eventual winners Rajasthan Royals (RR). In 2009, India's RP Singh claimed the elite cap with 23&nbsp;wickets for the Adam Gilchrist-led now-defunct Deccan Chargers.

In 2009 edition, Singh claimed as many as 23 scalps as the Chargers went on to lift the title by beating the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by six runs in the final. The tournament was held in South Africa due to the general elections in India.&nbsp;

Singh was also India's leading wicket-taker in Dhoni-led Men in Blue's famous T20 WC triumph, picking 12 wickets (third overall).

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 edition is set to commence on Friday evening (March 31) in Ahmedabad. The opening game will see the defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) take on the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 edition is set to commence on Friday evening (March 31) in Ahmedabad. The opening game will see the defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) take on the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium. The new season is keenly awaited as it will see the superstar cricketers light up the atmosphere as the 2023 edition marks the return of home-and-away format. Over the years, the IPL has become a huge tournament. It is the most-followed T20 league, which came into existence in 2008 shortly after India's famous 2007 T20 World Cup triumph. The announcement of the league was made before the T20 WC win and since then, it has only grown leaps and bounds. Also Read: IPL 2023: From Mumbai Indians' 1,408 to Gujarat Titans' 79 - Most sixes hit by existing teams in mega event The tournament has plenty of things to look forward to. The teams fight it out for the mega title whereas the batters also compete for the Orange Cap (most runs in a season) whereas bowlers lock horns to bag the Purple Cap (with most wickets). In 2007, Pakistan's Sohail Tanvir (22) bagged the Purple Cap for the eventual winners Rajasthan Royals (RR). In 2009, India's RP Singh claimed the elite cap with 23 wickets for the Adam Gilchrist-led now-defunct Deccan Chargers. In 2009 edition, Singh claimed as many as 23 scalps as the Chargers went on to lift the title by beating the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by six runs in the final. The tournament was held in South Africa due to the general elections in India. Singh was also India's leading wicket-taker in Dhoni-led Men in Blue's famous T20 WC triumph, picking 12 wickets (third overall).

IPL 2023: Not Zaheer or Kumble! THIS 2007 T20 WC medallist was India's first Purple Cap winner

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 edition will start on March 31 with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) taking on the defending champions Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans (GT). Over the years, IPL has become a huge brand in the cricketing fraternity and every season is keenly awaited. Since the tournament's inception, players such as MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Suresh Raina, Chris Gayle, AB de Villiers, David Warner, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Dwayne Bravo, Lasith Malinga, Kieron Pollard, Brendon McCullum, etc. have played a big role in popularising the cash-rich league and making it the best T20 tournament across the globe.

Recently, former Indian spinner Anil Kumble, who led the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) to the IPL 2009 final, named Universe Boss Gayle as IPL's undisputed Greatest Of All Time (G.O.A.T)

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Kumble while speaking on Jio Cinema said, "There are plenty of them; it’s difficult to pick just one. I can certainly look back and say probably a Chris Gayle, someone who is larger than life. The way he came across as a player! What he brought to RCB and the way he sorts of changed the whole powerplay and the power he brought to batting."

Gayle started his IPL career with the two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) but his fortunates changed when he was picked by the RCB camp in 2011. He went on to win the Orange Cap -- awarded to a player with most runs in a season -- in the 2011 and 2012 editions and became a regular in their line-up. In 2018, the swashbuckling batter joined the Kings XI Punjab (KXIP), now known as the Punjab Kings (PBKS). During his run for the Punjab franchise, Kumble served as the head coach.

The left-handed batter scored a total of 4,965 runs in his IPL career, featuring in as many as 142 matches at a strike rate of 148.96. He remains the eighth-highest run-getter&nbsp;to date and has most centuries (six) under his belt in the tournament as well.

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The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 edition will start on March 31 with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) taking on the defending champions Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans (GT).

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 edition will start on March 31 with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) taking on the defending champions Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans (GT). Over the years, IPL has become a huge brand in the cricketing fraternity and every season is keenly awaited. Since the tournament's inception, players such as MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Suresh Raina, Chris Gayle, AB de Villiers, David Warner, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Dwayne Bravo, Lasith Malinga, Kieron Pollard, Brendon McCullum, etc. have played a big role in popularising the cash-rich league and making it the best T20 tournament across the globe. Recently, former Indian spinner Anil Kumble, who led the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) to the IPL 2009 final, named Universe Boss Gayle as IPL's undisputed Greatest Of All Time (G.O.A.T) Also Read: Will IPL 2023 be MS Dhoni's final season? MI skipper Rohit Sharma shares his take Kumble while speaking on Jio Cinema said, "There are plenty of them; it’s difficult to pick just one. I can certainly look back and say probably a Chris Gayle, someone who is larger than life. The way he came across as a player! What he brought to RCB and the way he sorts of changed the whole powerplay and the power he brought to batting." Gayle started his IPL career with the two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) but his fortunates changed when he was picked by the RCB camp in 2011. He went on to win the Orange Cap -- awarded to a player with most runs in a season -- in the 2011 and 2012 editions and became a regular in their line-up. In 2018, the swashbuckling batter joined the Kings XI Punjab (KXIP), now known as the Punjab Kings (PBKS). During his run for the Punjab franchise, Kumble served as the head coach. The left-handed batter scored a total of 4,965 runs in his IPL career, featuring in as many as 142 matches at a strike rate of 148.96. He remains the eighth-highest run-getter to date and has most centuries (six) under his belt in the tournament as well. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

Not Virat, Dhoni, Raina or De Villiers! Anil Kumble names THIS superstar as undisputed G.O.A.T. of IPL

The Rohit Sharma-Rahul Dravid-led Indian team is gearing up for the third and final ODI versus Australia, in Chennai, with the series levelled at 1-1. India will be eager to win the ODI series with the 50-over World Cup set to be held in India, which will be Dravid's last assignment as the head coach after taking over from Ravi Shastri in late 2021.

Before Dravid, Shastri coached India from mid-2017 till early November 2021. Prior to Shastri, it was Anil Kumble -- former Indian spinner and captain -- who coached India for a year. Under him, India beat New Zealand, England, Bangladesh, and Australia at home and reached the final of the 2017 Champions Trophy where Men in Blue lost to Pakistan.

When Kumble's initial one-year contract was about to end, there were rumours of a rift between then captain Virat Kohli and him. Thus, the search for a new coach began during Kumble's tenure end and not many know that former Indian opener Virender Sehwag had also applied for the top job.

"I wouldn’t have applied if Virat Kohli and then BCCI secretary Amitabh Choudhary hadn’t approached me. We had a meeting, and he (Choudhary) told me that things weren’t working out between Virat Kohli and Anil Kumble we want you to take the coaching position. He told me that Kumble’s contract will expire after the Champions Trophy in 2017 and then you can travel to West Indies with the team", Sehwag&nbsp;revealed while speaking on&nbsp;News18 India Chaupal.

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During the same interaction, Sehwag was asked if he has any regrets about not captaining Team India. To this, he said, "Not at all, I’m happy with what I achieved. Coming from a small family of farmers from Najafgarh I got the opportunity to play for India, got so much love and appreciation from fans and even if I would have captained Team India I would have gotten the same respect.”

Sehwag had a stellar run in international cricket, amassing&nbsp;8,586, 8,273, and 394 runs in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is respectively.

The Rohit Sharma-Rahul Dravid-led Indian team is gearing up for the third and final ODI versus Australia, in Chennai, with the series levelled at 1-1. India will be eager to win the ODI series with the 50-over World Cup set to be held in India, which will be Dravid's last assignment as the head coach after taking over from Ravi Shastri in late 2021.

The Rohit Sharma-Rahul Dravid-led Indian team is gearing up for the third and final ODI versus Australia, in Chennai, with the series levelled at 1-1. India will be eager to win the ODI series with the 50-over World Cup set to be held in India, which will be Dravid's last assignment as the head coach after taking over from Ravi Shastri in late 2021. Before Dravid, Shastri coached India from mid-2017 till early November 2021. Prior to Shastri, it was Anil Kumble -- former Indian spinner and captain -- who coached India for a year. Under him, India beat New Zealand, England, Bangladesh, and Australia at home and reached the final of the 2017 Champions Trophy where Men in Blue lost to Pakistan. When Kumble's initial one-year contract was about to end, there were rumours of a rift between then captain Virat Kohli and him. Thus, the search for a new coach began during Kumble's tenure end and not many know that former Indian opener Virender Sehwag had also applied for the top job. "I wouldn’t have applied if Virat Kohli and then BCCI secretary Amitabh Choudhary hadn’t approached me. We had a meeting, and he (Choudhary) told me that things weren’t working out between Virat Kohli and Anil Kumble we want you to take the coaching position. He told me that Kumble’s contract will expire after the Champions Trophy in 2017 and then you can travel to West Indies with the team", Sehwag revealed while speaking on News18 India Chaupal. Also read: Virender Sehwag names Indian star who comes close to his style of batting, shares an advice for him During the same interaction, Sehwag was asked if he has any regrets about not captaining Team India. To this, he said, "Not at all, I’m happy with what I achieved. Coming from a small family of farmers from Najafgarh I got the opportunity to play for India, got so much love and appreciation from fans and even if I would have captained Team India I would have gotten the same respect.” Sehwag had a stellar run in international cricket, amassing 8,586, 8,273, and 394 runs in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is respectively.

Wouldn’t have applied if Virat Kohli had not approached me: Sehwag recalls being offered India coach job

On Day 2 of the Indore Test, on Thursday (March 02), Indian bowlers were much consistent in their line and length&nbsp;as they dismissed Australia for 197 after the visitors were 156 for 4 at stumps on the opening day. After India were dismissed for 109, Australia had a strong chance to take a sizeable lead but Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin and Umesh Yadav chipped in with regular breakthroughs to skittle out the Aussies for less than 200. Ashwin, with his 3 for 44, achieved a historic feat as he overtook legendary all-rounder Kapil Dev to become India's third-highest&nbsp;wicket-taker in international cricket.

Most international wickets for India

1) Anil Kumble - 953 
2) Harbhajan Singh - 707 
3) R Ashwin - 689* 
4) Kapil Dev - 687 
5) Zaheer Khan - 597

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After the end of Australia's first innings in the Indore Test, Ashwin has 466 wickets in Tests, 151 in ODIs and 72 in the shortest format of the game. On Wednesday (March 01), the 36-year-old wily off-spinner also became the No. 1 Test bowler, surpassing England seamer James Anderson.&nbsp;

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Talking about the third and penultimate Test, India dismissed Australia for 197 and have to get rid of an 88-run deficit and then aim for setting up a tough target for the Steve Smith-led side. With a 2-0 lead in the four-match Test series, India need another win to cement a spot in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final, set to be held at The Oval, London on June 07.&nbsp;

Rohit Sharma &amp; Co. will need to bat really well in their second essay to stage a comeback in the contest and emerge on top.&nbsp;

On Day 2 of the Indore Test, on Thursday (March 02), Indian bowlers were much consistent in their line and length as they dismissed Australia for 197 after the visitors were 156 for 4 at stumps on the opening day.

On Day 2 of the Indore Test, on Thursday (March 02), Indian bowlers were much consistent in their line and length as they dismissed Australia for 197 after the visitors were 156 for 4 at stumps on the opening day. After India were dismissed for 109, Australia had a strong chance to take a sizeable lead but Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin and Umesh Yadav chipped in with regular breakthroughs to skittle out the Aussies for less than 200. Ashwin, with his 3 for 44, achieved a historic feat as he overtook legendary all-rounder Kapil Dev to become India's third-highest wicket-taker in international cricket. Most international wickets for India 1) Anil Kumble - 953 2) Harbhajan Singh - 707 3) R Ashwin - 689* 4) Kapil Dev - 687 5) Zaheer Khan - 597 Also read: Ind vs Aus: R Ashwin overtakes James Anderson to become No. 1 ranked bowler during Day 1 of Indore Test After the end of Australia's first innings in the Indore Test, Ashwin has 466 wickets in Tests, 151 in ODIs and 72 in the shortest format of the game. On Wednesday (March 01), the 36-year-old wily off-spinner also became the No. 1 Test bowler, surpassing England seamer James Anderson. Talking about the third and penultimate Test, India dismissed Australia for 197 and have to get rid of an 88-run deficit and then aim for setting up a tough target for the Steve Smith-led side. With a 2-0 lead in the four-match Test series, India need another win to cement a spot in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final, set to be held at The Oval, London on June 07. Rohit Sharma & Co. will need to bat really well in their second essay to stage a comeback in the contest and emerge on top.

IND vs AUS: R Ashwin overtakes Kapil Dev to become India's third-highest wicket-taker during Indore Test

R Ashwin has dominated proceedings on Day 1 of the second Test between India and Australia at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi on Friday (February 17). By claiming his third wicket of the innings, the wily off-spinner became only the second Indian bowler, after Anil Kumble, to claim 100, or more, wickets (including both home and away) versus the Baggy Greens in the purest format.

Most Test wickets for India vs an opposition 
111 A Kumble vs Aus 
100 R Ashwin vs Aus * 
99 Kapil Dev vs Pak 
95 BS Chandrasekhar vs Eng 
95 Harbhajan vs Aus

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Ashwin brought India back into the contest after Pat Cummins-led Australia got off to a good start (with a 50-run opening stand between David Warner-Usman Khawaja). Ashwin struck twice before lunch, removing Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith, and accounted for Alex Carey's wicket to claim his 100th scalp versus the Aussies. Kumble ended his illustrious career with 111 wickets, out of a total of 619, versus the Australians. Hence, Ashwin has a solid chance to surpass his tally in the ongoing four-match series.

India lead the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2023 edition 1-0 after an impressive win in the series opener in Nagpur.&nbsp;

R Ashwin has dominated proceedings on Day 1 of the second Test between India and Australia at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi on Friday (February 17). By claiming his third wicket of the innings, the wily off-spinner became only the second Indian bowler, after Anil Kumble, to claim 100, or more, wickets (including both home and away) versus the Baggy Greens in the purest format.

R Ashwin has dominated proceedings on Day 1 of the second Test between India and Australia at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi on Friday (February 17). By claiming his third wicket of the innings, the wily off-spinner became only the second Indian bowler, after Anil Kumble, to claim 100, or more, wickets (including both home and away) versus the Baggy Greens in the purest format. Most Test wickets for India vs an opposition 111 A Kumble vs Aus 100 R Ashwin vs Aus * 99 Kapil Dev vs Pak 95 BS Chandrasekhar vs Eng 95 Harbhajan vs Aus Also Read: WATCH: KL Rahul grabs a one-handed stunner to dismiss Usman Khawaja on Day 1 of 2nd Test Ashwin brought India back into the contest after Pat Cummins-led Australia got off to a good start (with a 50-run opening stand between David Warner-Usman Khawaja). Ashwin struck twice before lunch, removing Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith, and accounted for Alex Carey's wicket to claim his 100th scalp versus the Aussies. Kumble ended his illustrious career with 111 wickets, out of a total of 619, versus the Australians. Hence, Ashwin has a solid chance to surpass his tally in the ongoing four-match series. India lead the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2023 edition 1-0 after an impressive win in the series opener in Nagpur.

2nd Test: R Ashwin joins Anil Kumble to become second Indian bowler with 100 wickets vs Australia

It has been Ravindra Jadeja's show on Day 1 of the India-Australia Nagpur Test on Thursday (February 09). After Rohit Sharma &amp; Co. lost the toss and were asked to ball first, the hosts soon reduced Pat Cummins-led Aussies to 2/2 before they recovered and were 109 for 4. Jadeja, however, kept chipping in with regular wickets as Australia were bundled out for 177. While Jadeja made a roaring comeback at the highest level, R Ashwin was also not far behind.&nbsp;

Ashwin returned wiht 3 for 42 but achieved a huge feat. By dismissing Alex Carey, he became only the second Indian bowler to claim 450 scalps in whites. The 35-year-old wily off-spinner is the second fastest bowler to reach the mark in 88 Tests. He is only behind Sri Lankan great Muttiah Muralidaran who reached the feat in 80 matches.

Ashwin also became just the ninth bowler in Test cricket&nbsp;to enter the 450-wicket club. Here's a list of bowlers who are part of the elite club:

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Muttiah Muralitharan - 80 matches 
R Ashwin - 89 matches 
Anil Kumble - 93 
Glenn McGrath - 100 
Shane Warne - 101 
Nathan Lyon - 112 
James Anderson - 115 
Courtney Walsh - 118 
Stuart Broad - 128

In the list of leading wicket-takers in Tests, Ashwin is at the ninth spot (452 scalps). Here's the top-ten list:

Muttiah Muralitharan - 800 wickets 
Shane Warne - 708 wickets 
James Anderson - 675 wickets 
Anil Kumble - 619 wickets 
Stuart Broad - 566 wickets 
Glenn McGrath - 563 scalps 
Courtney Walsh - 519 wickets 
Nathan Lyon - 460 wickets 
R Ashwin - 452 wickets 
Dale Steyn - 439 wickets

Riding on Jadeja's 5 for 47 and Ashwin's 3-fer, India dismissed Australia for 177 on Day 1 of Nagpur Test. At stumps, the hosts are in a strong position at 77 for 1 with captain Rohit Sharma batting on 56.

It has been Ravindra Jadeja's show on Day 1 of the India-Australia Nagpur Test on Thursday (February 09). After Rohit Sharma & Co. lost the toss and were asked to ball first, the hosts soon reduced Pat Cummins-led Aussies to 2/2 before they recovered and were 109 for 4.

It has been Ravindra Jadeja's show on Day 1 of the India-Australia Nagpur Test on Thursday (February 09). After Rohit Sharma & Co. lost the toss and were asked to ball first, the hosts soon reduced Pat Cummins-led Aussies to 2/2 before they recovered and were 109 for 4. Jadeja, however, kept chipping in with regular wickets as Australia were bundled out for 177. While Jadeja made a roaring comeback at the highest level, R Ashwin was also not far behind. Ashwin returned wiht 3 for 42 but achieved a huge feat. By dismissing Alex Carey, he became only the second Indian bowler to claim 450 scalps in whites. The 35-year-old wily off-spinner is the second fastest bowler to reach the mark in 88 Tests. He is only behind Sri Lankan great Muttiah Muralidaran who reached the feat in 80 matches. Ashwin also became just the ninth bowler in Test cricket to enter the 450-wicket club. Here's a list of bowlers who are part of the elite club: Also Read: WATCH: Virat Kohli drops a sitter to give a reprieve to Steve Smith on Day 1 of Nagpur Test Muttiah Muralitharan - 80 matches R Ashwin - 89 matches Anil Kumble - 93 Glenn McGrath - 100 Shane Warne - 101 Nathan Lyon - 112 James Anderson - 115 Courtney Walsh - 118 Stuart Broad - 128 In the list of leading wicket-takers in Tests, Ashwin is at the ninth spot (452 scalps). Here's the top-ten list: Muttiah Muralitharan - 800 wickets Shane Warne - 708 wickets James Anderson - 675 wickets Anil Kumble - 619 wickets Stuart Broad - 566 wickets Glenn McGrath - 563 scalps Courtney Walsh - 519 wickets Nathan Lyon - 460 wickets R Ashwin - 452 wickets Dale Steyn - 439 wickets Riding on Jadeja's 5 for 47 and Ashwin's 3-fer, India dismissed Australia for 177 on Day 1 of Nagpur Test. At stumps, the hosts are in a strong position at 77 for 1 with captain Rohit Sharma batting on 56.

IND vs AUS: R Ashwin creates history, becomes second Indian bowler to claim 450 Test scalps

India are gearing up for the third and final T20I versus New Zealand, to be held at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad on Wednesday (February 01). Ahead of the series finale, with the scoreline being 1-1, former Indian spinner and captain Anil Kumble lavished praise on some young Indian players and mentioned two&nbsp;future superstars.

Having worked closely with pacer Arshdeep Singh, during his sting as Punjab Kings' (PBKS) coach, Kumble lauded the left-arm seamer and reckoned he has a bright future. In his limited international appearances, Arshdeep has taken 39 T20I wickets in 25 matches and was part of Rohit Sharma-led India's Asia Cup and T20 World Cup campaigns.

"Having worked closely with someone like Arshdeep, it’s wonderful to see him grow into what he’s done for India. I would look at Arshdeep as the next superstar bowler coming through," said Kumble on JioCinema.

Among the young batters, India have abundance of talents in the form of Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan, Prithvi Shaw, Rahul Tripathi and the likes. Kumble, however, picked ODI double centurion Ishan as a superstar in the making.&nbsp;"From a batting perspective, Ishan Kishan is someone who’s been wonderful in the opportunities he’s got. He got a double hundred and he’s someone who I think will be a superstar," Kumble asserted.

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Meanwhile, former Indian stumper Parthiv Patel mentioned two different names. "He's (Umran) quick and bowling well and already played for India. He’s someone who can be a superstar. Batting-wise, having seen Tilak Varma in the last couple of years, I had the opportunity to scout him and see the cricketer he has become. We’ve seen his batting ability, and he has the ability to go on and lead the side. He’s someone who comes across as a leader."

At present, Hardik-led Indian T20I team will be eager to win the three-match series versus the Kiwis before the action moves to the much-awaited Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and visitors Australia, starting on February 09.

India are gearing up for the third and final T20I versus New Zealand, to be held at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad on Wednesday (February 01). Ahead of the series finale, with the scoreline being 1-1, former Indian spinner and captain Anil Kumble lavished praise on some young Indian players and mentioned two future superstars.

India are gearing up for the third and final T20I versus New Zealand, to be held at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad on Wednesday (February 01). Ahead of the series finale, with the scoreline being 1-1, former Indian spinner and captain Anil Kumble lavished praise on some young Indian players and mentioned two future superstars. Having worked closely with pacer Arshdeep Singh, during his sting as Punjab Kings' (PBKS) coach, Kumble lauded the left-arm seamer and reckoned he has a bright future. In his limited international appearances, Arshdeep has taken 39 T20I wickets in 25 matches and was part of Rohit Sharma-led India's Asia Cup and T20 World Cup campaigns. "Having worked closely with someone like Arshdeep, it’s wonderful to see him grow into what he’s done for India. I would look at Arshdeep as the next superstar bowler coming through," said Kumble on JioCinema. Among the young batters, India have abundance of talents in the form of Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan, Prithvi Shaw, Rahul Tripathi and the likes. Kumble, however, picked ODI double centurion Ishan as a superstar in the making. "From a batting perspective, Ishan Kishan is someone who’s been wonderful in the opportunities he’s got. He got a double hundred and he’s someone who I think will be a superstar," Kumble asserted. Also read: IND vs AUS 2023: Shreyas Iyer ruled out of Nagpur Test due to back injury Meanwhile, former Indian stumper Parthiv Patel mentioned two different names. "He's (Umran) quick and bowling well and already played for India. He’s someone who can be a superstar. Batting-wise, having seen Tilak Varma in the last couple of years, I had the opportunity to scout him and see the cricketer he has become. We’ve seen his batting ability, and he has the ability to go on and lead the side. He’s someone who comes across as a leader." At present, Hardik-led Indian T20I team will be eager to win the three-match series versus the Kiwis before the action moves to the much-awaited Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and visitors Australia, starting on February 09.

IND vs NZ: Arshdeep, Gill, Shaw or Ishan? Anil Kumble names two future superstars of Team India

On Friday (December 30), India woke up to the devastating news of Rishabh Pant, Team India star keeper-batter, being injured in a serious accident. This happened when the swashbuckling batter was returning to Delhi from Uttarakhand. His car collided with a divider&nbsp;and caught fire. As per reports and several pictures that have gone viral on social media platforms, the 25-year-old suffered multiple burn injuries. He&nbsp;has been shifted to the Max hospital, Dehradun.&nbsp;

The accident occurred in the early hours of Friday when Pant was returning to Delhi. He was driving his Mercedes when the accident happened on the Narsan border of Roorkee near Hammadpur Jhal. As a result, wishes have been pouring in from all corners for the superstar cricketer after pictures of his horrific car accident went viral. The likes of R Ashwin, Virender Sehwag, Ricky Ponting, Anil Kumble and many others reacted to Pant's accident and prayed for his speedy recovery. Here are some reactions on Twitter:

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— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) <a href="https://twitter.com/ashwinravi99/status/1608692070201561089?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 30, 2022</a></blockquote>
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I hope you are ok bhai praying for your quick recovery get well soon champ 🤲🏻🤲🏻 <a href="https://twitter.com/RishabhPant17?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RishabhPant17</a>
— Rashid Khan (@rashidkhan_19) <a href="https://twitter.com/rashidkhan_19/status/1608693628368736256?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 30, 2022</a></blockquote>
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I hope you recover quickly rishabh .. sending warm hugs and love! <a href="https://twitter.com/RishabhPant17?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RishabhPant17</a>
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) <a href="https://twitter.com/MohammadKaif/status/1608693573079420932?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 30, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Wishing dear <a href="https://twitter.com/RishabhPant17?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RishabhPant17</a> a super speedy recovery. Bahut hi Jald swasth ho jaao.
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) <a href="https://twitter.com/virendersehwag/status/1608668455808663553?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 30, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Thinking of <a href="https://twitter.com/RishabhPant17?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RishabhPant17</a>. Hope you're on the mend and back on your feet soon 🙏
— Ricky Ponting AO (@RickyPonting) <a href="https://twitter.com/RickyPonting/status/1608683126175461379?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 30, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Wishing you a speedy recovery <a href="https://twitter.com/RishabhPant17?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RishabhPant17</a> Get well soon.
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) <a href="https://twitter.com/anilkumble1074/status/1608669747406831616?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 30, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Wishing a very speedy &amp; full recovery to Rishabh! Take care <a href="https://twitter.com/RishabhPant17?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RishabhPant17</a>
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) <a href="https://twitter.com/GautamGambhir/status/1608679856447029248?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 30, 2022</a></blockquote>
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It is believed that Pant has suffered some injuries but is out of danger. A statement from the hospital is expected to be out later in the day. Pant has been India's mainstay across formats. He was part of India's 2-0 Test series win versus Bangladesh, in Bangladesh, but hasn't been named by the BCCI selectors in India's white-ball squads for the upcoming home assignments versus Sri Lanka, starting on January 03.&nbsp;

As per reports, Pant had been advised to work on his fitness as he had been carrying a niggle on his knee for quite sometime. He was expected to return for India's four Tests versus Australia, on home soil, before the accident took place on Friday morning. One hopes for his speedy recovery and return to the 22-yard cricket strip sooner than later.

On Friday (December 30), India woke up to the devastating news of Rishabh Pant, Team India star keeper-batter, being injured in a serious accident. This happened when the swashbuckling batter was returning to Delhi from Uttarakhand.

On Friday (December 30), India woke up to the devastating news of Rishabh Pant, Team India star keeper-batter, being injured in a serious accident. This happened when the swashbuckling batter was returning to Delhi from Uttarakhand. His car collided with a divider and caught fire. As per reports and several pictures that have gone viral on social media platforms, the 25-year-old suffered multiple burn injuries. He has been shifted to the Max hospital, Dehradun. The accident occurred in the early hours of Friday when Pant was returning to Delhi. He was driving his Mercedes when the accident happened on the Narsan border of Roorkee near Hammadpur Jhal. As a result, wishes have been pouring in from all corners for the superstar cricketer after pictures of his horrific car accident went viral. The likes of R Ashwin, Virender Sehwag, Ricky Ponting, Anil Kumble and many others reacted to Pant's accident and prayed for his speedy recovery. Here are some reactions on Twitter: Bounce back Rishabh, let’s all pray for his strong recovery🙏 #GetWellSoon — Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) December 30, 2022 × I hope you are ok bhai praying for your quick recovery get well soon champ 🤲🏻🤲🏻 @RishabhPant17 — Rashid Khan (@rashidkhan_19) December 30, 2022 × I hope you recover quickly rishabh .. sending warm hugs and love! @RishabhPant17 — Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) December 30, 2022 × Wishing dear @RishabhPant17 a super speedy recovery. Bahut hi Jald swasth ho jaao. — Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) December 30, 2022 × Thinking of @RishabhPant17. Hope you're on the mend and back on your feet soon 🙏 — Ricky Ponting AO (@RickyPonting) December 30, 2022 × Wishing you a speedy recovery @RishabhPant17 Get well soon. — Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) December 30, 2022 × Wishing a very speedy & full recovery to Rishabh! Take care @RishabhPant17 — Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) December 30, 2022 × Get well soon mere bhai Allah sab thik karega @RishabhPant17 pic.twitter.com/1QLy46tOHs — Mohammad Shami (@MdShami11) December 30, 2022 × Terrible news to wake up to..praying for Rishabh’s speedy recovery..🙏🙏 — parthiv patel (@parthiv9) December 30, 2022 × Praying for Rishabh Pants speedy recovery. Relieved to hear that he is safe and stable. #RishabhPant — Mohammed Azharuddin (@azharflicks) December 30, 2022 × Really hope Rishabh Pant is ok. The car looks absolutely quashed. Horrific to see even. — Abhinav Mukund (@mukundabhinav) December 30, 2022 × Thoughts and prayers with Rishabh Pant. Get well soon brother 🙏🙏 @RishabhPant17 — Litton Das (@LittonOfficial) December 30, 2022 × Get well soon #RishabhPant 🙏🏼 — Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) December 30, 2022 × Also read: Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant injured in car crash It is believed that Pant has suffered some injuries but is out of danger. A statement from the hospital is expected to be out later in the day. Pant has been India's mainstay across formats. He was part of India's 2-0 Test series win versus Bangladesh, in Bangladesh, but hasn't been named by the BCCI selectors in India's white-ball squads for the upcoming home assignments versus Sri Lanka, starting on January 03. As per reports, Pant had been advised to work on his fitness as he had been carrying a niggle on his knee for quite sometime. He was expected to return for India's four Tests versus Australia, on home soil, before the accident took place on Friday morning. One hopes for his speedy recovery and return to the 22-yard cricket strip sooner than later.

'Bounce back Rishabh' - R Ashwin, Virender Sehwag & others pray for Pant's speedy recovery

India and Pakistan share one of the greatest rivalries in cricket and any encounter between the two rivals is always a high-pressure affair with millions watching across the globe. Despite the intense rivalry, India and Pakistan players have shared great rapport between them over the years.

The players from both sides give their all on the pitch and try to get on the nerves of each other when competing, but off the field, they remain good friends. There have been numerous instances when India and Pakistan players have set great examples with their off-the-field gestures.

Former Pakistan spinner and the team's current interim head coach Saqlain Mushtaq recently recalled one such instance when India legend Anil Kumble came to his aid and helped him get treatment for cataract. Mushtaq revealed he was struggling to find a doctor who could treat a problem in his eyes in Pakistan when Kumble guided him to a doctor in England.

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“We were in England and I told Anil bhai (Anil Kumble) that there are not many good eye doctors back home, so I am struggling and if he could suggest some ophthalmologists. So, he suggested that I go to Dr. Bharat Rugani. He even said that he himself and [Sourav] Ganguly consult him often. He gave me the [contact] number of the doctor and I visited him in Harley Street (in London),” Mushtaq told Sportstar.

“The doctor checked my eyes and gave me lenses. I had cataract, the vision power was cylindrical and also the eyes were weak. I had consulted many doctors in Pakistan and none could treat it. So, it was Anil bhai who helped me get in touch with the doctor. It was because of him that I could recover. He is a gem of a person," he added.

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Mushtaq, who played 49 Tests and 169 ODIs for Pakistan, is currently the head coach of the team on an interim basis.&nbsp;

India and Pakistan will resume their rivalry in the Asia Cup 2022 which gets underway in the UAE on&nbsp;August 27 (Saturday). The arch-rivals will face each other in their opening game in Dubai as they aim to get their campaigns off to a winning start. Pakistan defeated India comprehensively by 10 wickets in the last meeting between the two teams.

India and Pakistan share one of the greatest rivalries in cricket and any encounter between the two rivals is always a high-pressure affair with millions watching across the globe.

India and Pakistan share one of the greatest rivalries in cricket and any encounter between the two rivals is always a high-pressure affair with millions watching across the globe. Despite the intense rivalry, India and Pakistan players have shared great rapport between them over the years. The players from both sides give their all on the pitch and try to get on the nerves of each other when competing, but off the field, they remain good friends. There have been numerous instances when India and Pakistan players have set great examples with their off-the-field gestures. Former Pakistan spinner and the team's current interim head coach Saqlain Mushtaq recently recalled one such instance when India legend Anil Kumble came to his aid and helped him get treatment for cataract. Mushtaq revealed he was struggling to find a doctor who could treat a problem in his eyes in Pakistan when Kumble guided him to a doctor in England. Also Read: For the first time in ten years, didn't touch a bat for a month: Virat Kohli on recent struggles “We were in England and I told Anil bhai (Anil Kumble) that there are not many good eye doctors back home, so I am struggling and if he could suggest some ophthalmologists. So, he suggested that I go to Dr. Bharat Rugani. He even said that he himself and [Sourav] Ganguly consult him often. He gave me the [contact] number of the doctor and I visited him in Harley Street (in London),” Mushtaq told Sportstar. “The doctor checked my eyes and gave me lenses. I had cataract, the vision power was cylindrical and also the eyes were weak. I had consulted many doctors in Pakistan and none could treat it. So, it was Anil bhai who helped me get in touch with the doctor. It was because of him that I could recover. He is a gem of a person," he added. Also Read: Virat Kohli to return! India's predicted playing XI for Asia Cup clash against Pakistan Mushtaq, who played 49 Tests and 169 ODIs for Pakistan, is currently the head coach of the team on an interim basis. India and Pakistan will resume their rivalry in the Asia Cup 2022 which gets underway in the UAE on August 27 (Saturday). The arch-rivals will face each other in their opening game in Dubai as they aim to get their campaigns off to a winning start. Pakistan defeated India comprehensively by 10 wickets in the last meeting between the two teams.

'He is a gem': Ex-Pakistan spinner Saqlain Mushtaq recalls how Anil Kumble came to his aid

Rohit Sharma-led India have squared off against England in the three-match ODI series opener at Kennington Oval, London on Tuesday (July 12). After winning the three T20Is, 2-1, Rohit &amp; Co. won the toss and had no hesitancy in bowling first with conditions favourable for swing and seam on a green surface.

In quick time, England was 26 for 5 and got dismissed for a paltry 110 in 25.2 overs -- dismissed for their lowest ever score in ODIs against the Men in Blue. All the Indian pacers wreaked havoc but Jasprit Bumrah made the maximum noise with pace and movement to return with his best-ever bowling figures in the format, i.e. 6 for 19 (second five-fer overall). In addition, Bumrah scripted history by ending with the best-ever ODI bowling figures by an Indian&nbsp;in England.&nbsp;

Best ODI figures in England 
7/36 Waqar Younis Pak v Eng Leeds 2001 
7/51 Winston Davis WI v Aus Leeds 1983 
6/14 Gary Gilmour Aus v Eng Leeds 1975 
6/19 Jasprit Bumrah Ind v Eng The Oval 2022

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Bumrah joined the six-wickets club among Indians,&nbsp;including the likes of&nbsp;Stuart Binny, Anil Kumble, Ashish Nehra and Co.&nbsp;Overall, he now has the third-best bowling figures by an Indian in the 50-over format overall.

Best ODI figures for India 
6/4 Stuart Binny v Ban Mirpur 2014 
6/12 Anil Kumble v WI Kolkata 1993 
6/19 Jasprit Bumrah v Eng The Oval 2022 
6/23 Ashish Nehra v Eng Durban 2003 
6/25 Kuldeep Yadav v Eng Nottingham 2018

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While Bumrah returned with a six-fer, Mohammed Shami returned with 3 for 31 whereas Prasidh Krishna also chipped in with a wicket. None of the English batters looked comfortable in the middle with skipper Jos Buttler (30), Moeen Ali (14), David Willey (21) and&nbsp;Brydon Carse (15) being the only four crossing the double digits. Meanwhile, as many as four&nbsp;batters were dismissed for a duck.&nbsp;

Rohit Sharma-led India have squared off against England in the three-match ODI series opener at Kennington Oval, London on Tuesday (July 12). After winning the three T20Is, 2-1, Rohit & Co.

Rohit Sharma-led India have squared off against England in the three-match ODI series opener at Kennington Oval, London on Tuesday (July 12). After winning the three T20Is, 2-1, Rohit & Co. won the toss and had no hesitancy in bowling first with conditions favourable for swing and seam on a green surface. In quick time, England was 26 for 5 and got dismissed for a paltry 110 in 25.2 overs -- dismissed for their lowest ever score in ODIs against the Men in Blue. All the Indian pacers wreaked havoc but Jasprit Bumrah made the maximum noise with pace and movement to return with his best-ever bowling figures in the format, i.e. 6 for 19 (second five-fer overall). In addition, Bumrah scripted history by ending with the best-ever ODI bowling figures by an Indian in England. Best ODI figures in England 7/36 Waqar Younis Pak v Eng Leeds 2001 7/51 Winston Davis WI v Aus Leeds 1983 6/14 Gary Gilmour Aus v Eng Leeds 1975 6/19 Jasprit Bumrah Ind v Eng The Oval 2022 ALSO READ | 'Go back to domestic cricket...' - Former India stumper gives his take amid Virat Kohli's form struggles Bumrah joined the six-wickets club among Indians, including the likes of Stuart Binny, Anil Kumble, Ashish Nehra and Co. Overall, he now has the third-best bowling figures by an Indian in the 50-over format overall. Best ODI figures for India 6/4 Stuart Binny v Ban Mirpur 2014 6/12 Anil Kumble v WI Kolkata 1993 6/19 Jasprit Bumrah v Eng The Oval 2022 6/23 Ashish Nehra v Eng Durban 2003 6/25 Kuldeep Yadav v Eng Nottingham 2018 ALSO READ | 'Tell me any company whose CEO or MD get so much off' - Sunil Gavaskar opines on BCCI's 'rest' policy While Bumrah returned with a six-fer, Mohammed Shami returned with 3 for 31 whereas Prasidh Krishna also chipped in with a wicket. None of the English batters looked comfortable in the middle with skipper Jos Buttler (30), Moeen Ali (14), David Willey (21) and Brydon Carse (15) being the only four crossing the double digits. Meanwhile, as many as four batters were dismissed for a duck.

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Virender Sehwag had a stellar run for Team India across formats. While his playing style was more suited to the limited-overs, the former Indian opener proved his critics wrong with some stunning performances in the red-ball format. As a result, he ended with&nbsp;8,586 runs in whites, including two triple tons. In fact, he scored more in Tests after 8,273 runs in his ODI career and, hence, defied the odds.

Despite his fruitful run in whites, Sehwag was dropped from the Test line-up for a year after playing his 52nd match in the format. Before India's famous tour of Australia in 2007-08, he was recalled into the side on then captain Anil Kumble's insistence. While the decision was questioned by many, Sehwag proved Kumble's decision right by scoring big in the last two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Recently, Sehwag hailed his former skipper Kumble for showing faith in him.

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“Suddenly, I realised I was not part of the Test side; it hurt. I would have ended with 10,000+ Test runs had I not been dropped for that period,” Sehwag told&nbsp;Sports 18.

After not being a part of the playing XI for the first two Tests in the India-Australia series Down Under, Sehwag recalled Kumble's words ahead of a practice match before the penultimate Test. “Score a 50 in this match, and you will be picked for the match in Perth.”

As a result of returning with a century in the India-ACT Invitation XI match, Sehwag stormed his way back into the XI for the Perth Test. He gave a good start to the team in both the innings and also claimed two wickets in India's famous 72-run win. However, it was in the fourth and final Test where the ex-Indian opener showed his class and announced his return in style, scoring 63 and a match-saving&nbsp;151-run knock in the second innings.

“Those 60 runs were the toughest I scored in my life. I was playing to repay the faith Anil Bhai put in me. I did not want anyone to question him for bringing me to Australia. I was focused on the striker’s end; on the other end, I spoke to the umpire, humming my favourite songs. The pressure was gone," Sehwag added.

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Sehwag remembered Kumble's words after his memorable performance in the series decider, in Adelaida. Back then, Kumble had told Sehwag, "As long as I am the Test team captain, you will not be dropped from the side."

Before signing off, Sehwag lauded both Kumble and Sourav Ganguly for trusting and backing him. “That’s what a player yearns for the most, the confidence of his captain. I got that from Ganguly in my initial years and from Kumble later,” he&nbsp;concluded.
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Virender Sehwag had a stellar run for Team India across formats. While his playing style was more suited to the limited-overs, the former Indian opener proved his critics wrong with some stunning performances in the red-ball format.

Virender Sehwag had a stellar run for Team India across formats. While his playing style was more suited to the limited-overs, the former Indian opener proved his critics wrong with some stunning performances in the red-ball format. As a result, he ended with 8,586 runs in whites, including two triple tons. In fact, he scored more in Tests after 8,273 runs in his ODI career and, hence, defied the odds. Despite his fruitful run in whites, Sehwag was dropped from the Test line-up for a year after playing his 52nd match in the format. Before India's famous tour of Australia in 2007-08, he was recalled into the side on then captain Anil Kumble's insistence. While the decision was questioned by many, Sehwag proved Kumble's decision right by scoring big in the last two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Recently, Sehwag hailed his former skipper Kumble for showing faith in him. ALSO READ | 'Cricketers must ensure harmony between India-Pakistan' - Akhtar on Sehwag's 'chucking' allegation “Suddenly, I realised I was not part of the Test side; it hurt. I would have ended with 10,000+ Test runs had I not been dropped for that period,” Sehwag told Sports 18. After not being a part of the playing XI for the first two Tests in the India-Australia series Down Under, Sehwag recalled Kumble's words ahead of a practice match before the penultimate Test. “Score a 50 in this match, and you will be picked for the match in Perth.” As a result of returning with a century in the India-ACT Invitation XI match, Sehwag stormed his way back into the XI for the Perth Test. He gave a good start to the team in both the innings and also claimed two wickets in India's famous 72-run win. However, it was in the fourth and final Test where the ex-Indian opener showed his class and announced his return in style, scoring 63 and a match-saving 151-run knock in the second innings. “Those 60 runs were the toughest I scored in my life. I was playing to repay the faith Anil Bhai put in me. I did not want anyone to question him for bringing me to Australia. I was focused on the striker’s end; on the other end, I spoke to the umpire, humming my favourite songs. The pressure was gone," Sehwag added. ALSO READ | Nobody would remember me if I scored tons at Sachin, Ganguly's pace, says ex-Indian opener Virender Sehwag Sehwag remembered Kumble's words after his memorable performance in the series decider, in Adelaida. Back then, Kumble had told Sehwag, "As long as I am the Test team captain, you will not be dropped from the side." Before signing off, Sehwag lauded both Kumble and Sourav Ganguly for trusting and backing him. “That’s what a player yearns for the most, the confidence of his captain. I got that from Ganguly in my initial years and from Kumble later,” he concluded.

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Delhi Capitals (DC) will face Punjab Kings (PBKS) in match 32 of the IPL 2022 edition, on Wednesday evening (April 20). A lot has been said and written about this particular face-off after several Covid-19 cases emerged in the Rishabh Pant-led Delhi camp. Thus, it forced the game to be shifted from Pune to Mumbai, to reduce&nbsp;travel and not let the infection spread out.

Keeping Covid threat aside, the Punjab-Delhi clash is expected to go down to the wire with plenty to grab for both teams. Talking about the Punjab franchise, they have had Liam Livingstone leading the charge with the bat -- with 224 runs at a whopping strike rate of 185.12 -- but they need other batters to step up as well. Their second-best batter remains Shikhar Dhawan, who has 205 runs at a strike rate of 128.93. The likes of Mayank Agarwal and Jonny Bairstow have not done anything extraordinary whereas big-hitters such as Odean Smith and Shahrukh Khan have not found the right rhythm at the death overs. Among the bowlers, Kagiso Rabada will aim for more wickets whereas Punjab will continue to rely on Rahul Chahar and Arshdeep Singh.

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Predicting PBKS XI for DC face-off

Mayank, if fit, will definitely walk into the playing XI. However, Prabhsimran Singh will retain his spot if captain Mayank is unfit. Shikhar, Jonny Bairstow, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma, and Shahrukh will retain their respective spots. Will Odean Smith get dropped with Bhanuka Rajapaksa replacing him? Punjab will have too many wicketkeepers to choose from but given Smith's stocks have gone down since the initial few games. The bowling line-up will mostly remain the same, with the onus on Rabada, Chahar and Arshdeep.

Mayank Agarwal (c)/Prabhsimran Singh, Shikhar Dhawan (c), Jonny Bairstow, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Shahrukh Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh,&nbsp;Vaibhav Arora

Delhi Capitals (DC) will face Punjab Kings (PBKS) in match 32 of the IPL 2022 edition, on Wednesday evening (April 20). A lot has been said and written about this particular face-off after several Covid-19 cases emerged in the Rishabh Pant-led Delhi camp.

Delhi Capitals (DC) will face Punjab Kings (PBKS) in match 32 of the IPL 2022 edition, on Wednesday evening (April 20). A lot has been said and written about this particular face-off after several Covid-19 cases emerged in the Rishabh Pant-led Delhi camp. Thus, it forced the game to be shifted from Pune to Mumbai, to reduce travel and not let the infection spread out. Keeping Covid threat aside, the Punjab-Delhi clash is expected to go down to the wire with plenty to grab for both teams. Talking about the Punjab franchise, they have had Liam Livingstone leading the charge with the bat -- with 224 runs at a whopping strike rate of 185.12 -- but they need other batters to step up as well. Their second-best batter remains Shikhar Dhawan, who has 205 runs at a strike rate of 128.93. The likes of Mayank Agarwal and Jonny Bairstow have not done anything extraordinary whereas big-hitters such as Odean Smith and Shahrukh Khan have not found the right rhythm at the death overs. Among the bowlers, Kagiso Rabada will aim for more wickets whereas Punjab will continue to rely on Rahul Chahar and Arshdeep Singh. ALSO READ | DC vs PBKS, IPL 2022 today match prediction: Who will win Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings clash? Predicting PBKS XI for DC face-off Mayank, if fit, will definitely walk into the playing XI. However, Prabhsimran Singh will retain his spot if captain Mayank is unfit. Shikhar, Jonny Bairstow, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma, and Shahrukh will retain their respective spots. Will Odean Smith get dropped with Bhanuka Rajapaksa replacing him? Punjab will have too many wicketkeepers to choose from but given Smith's stocks have gone down since the initial few games. The bowling line-up will mostly remain the same, with the onus on Rabada, Chahar and Arshdeep. Mayank Agarwal (c)/Prabhsimran Singh, Shikhar Dhawan (c), Jonny Bairstow, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Shahrukh Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh, Vaibhav Arora

IPL 2022: Will Odean Smith get dropped? Predicting Punjab Kings' XI for Delhi Capitals face-off

Anil Kumble has served Indian cricket with distinction. The wily leg-spinner not only returned with a plethora of wickets for Team India (956 scalps overall) but also bowled plenty of decisive and economical spells across formats, along with scoring some handy runs down the order.

In early 2016, Kumble became India's head coach for a year with skipper Virat Kohli at the helm. Despite success on the field, Kumble and Kohli's were reportedly the best as the latter's feedback on the former Indian captain led to his exit from the top post. Since then, a lot has been said and written about the strained relationship between Kohli-Kumble. Former BCCI CoA head Vinod Rai has now once again opened up on the whole saga and made a big claim that there were no such 'differences' between the two superstar cricketers.

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"This is not correct to say that there were differences between Virat Kohli and Anil Kumble. There were no differences between them. I have only written that when the time came to renew Anil Kumble's contract, we consulted the team and then Virat said that the junior members of the team feel intimidated by Anil Kumble because of his discipline. There was nothing like the difference between Kumble and Kohli. Neither I had any such information nor I have written, " said Vinod Rai while in conversation with news agency ANI.

"The board did try to convince Virat Kohli but the selection of coach is done by Cricket's Advisory Committee (CAC). The CAC comprising Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and VVS Laxman only selected Anil Kumble as coach earlier. I wrote this thing in the book when CAC was selecting the coach that you people should speak to the team and the coach because we were outsiders. If senior players like Sachin, Sourav and VVS speak to the players then the impact is different and if we speak, then it will not be that effective. So, these three spoke to the captain and the coach, " explained Vinod.

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He further added, "There is no doubt that Kumble was a good coach we could not have got a better coach than Anil Kumble and that is why, Kumble was selected. The only misfortune was that Kumble got a contract for only one year and I just said that CAC also reappointed to select Anil Kumble but the Kumble-Kohli issue had absolutely no issues. Nothing of this sort came to our notice. I have written in the book that this thing came to our notice in April and we took charge on 30th January. So, we did not get the chance to see it in the space of two months."

At present, both have moved on from the forgettable episode. While Kumble is the head coach of IPL franchise Punjab Kings (PBKS), Kohli's India captaincy era got over officially in early 2022. He had already resigned as the Royal Challengers Bangalore&nbsp;(RCB) captain last year.

Anil Kumble has served Indian cricket with distinction. The wily leg-spinner not only returned with a plethora of wickets for Team India (956 scalps overall) but also bowled plenty of decisive and economical spells across formats, along with scoring some handy runs down the order.

Anil Kumble has served Indian cricket with distinction. The wily leg-spinner not only returned with a plethora of wickets for Team India (956 scalps overall) but also bowled plenty of decisive and economical spells across formats, along with scoring some handy runs down the order. In early 2016, Kumble became India's head coach for a year with skipper Virat Kohli at the helm. Despite success on the field, Kumble and Kohli's were reportedly the best as the latter's feedback on the former Indian captain led to his exit from the top post. Since then, a lot has been said and written about the strained relationship between Kohli-Kumble. Former BCCI CoA head Vinod Rai has now once again opened up on the whole saga and made a big claim that there were no such 'differences' between the two superstar cricketers. ALSO READ | When Virat Kohli raised issue, I spoke to Sachin Tendulkar: Vinod Rai recalls Anil Kumble's coaching stint "This is not correct to say that there were differences between Virat Kohli and Anil Kumble. There were no differences between them. I have only written that when the time came to renew Anil Kumble's contract, we consulted the team and then Virat said that the junior members of the team feel intimidated by Anil Kumble because of his discipline. There was nothing like the difference between Kumble and Kohli. Neither I had any such information nor I have written, " said Vinod Rai while in conversation with news agency ANI. "The board did try to convince Virat Kohli but the selection of coach is done by Cricket's Advisory Committee (CAC). The CAC comprising Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and VVS Laxman only selected Anil Kumble as coach earlier. I wrote this thing in the book when CAC was selecting the coach that you people should speak to the team and the coach because we were outsiders. If senior players like Sachin, Sourav and VVS speak to the players then the impact is different and if we speak, then it will not be that effective. So, these three spoke to the captain and the coach, " explained Vinod. ALSO READ | Younger members of the team felt intimidated by Anil Kumble: Vinod Rai reveals chat with Virat Kohli He further added, "There is no doubt that Kumble was a good coach we could not have got a better coach than Anil Kumble and that is why, Kumble was selected. The only misfortune was that Kumble got a contract for only one year and I just said that CAC also reappointed to select Anil Kumble but the Kumble-Kohli issue had absolutely no issues. Nothing of this sort came to our notice. I have written in the book that this thing came to our notice in April and we took charge on 30th January. So, we did not get the chance to see it in the space of two months." At present, both have moved on from the forgettable episode. While Kumble is the head coach of IPL franchise Punjab Kings (PBKS), Kohli's India captaincy era got over officially in early 2022. He had already resigned as the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) captain last year.

Not correct to say there were differences between Virat Kohli, Anil Kumble, says ex-CoA chief Vinod Rai

Anil Kumble coached India for a year, from early 2016 to mid-2017. The former Indian captain's tenure was a quite a tale in itself. While he led India to considerable success across formats, his term came to an end unceremoniously after a fallout with then skipper Virat Kohli.

As a result, Kohli got the upper hand and Kumble was succeeded by ex all-rounder Ravi Shastri who later forged a lethal pair with the former. Former Auditor General (CAG)&nbsp;Vinod Rai reflected on Kumble's coaching saga. He&nbsp;revealed how he had to involve Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar when he felt Kohli and Kumble weren't on the same page.

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"See, I have on record said that we couldn’t have got a better coach than Kumble and we could have treated a cricketing legend like him much better. I find it intriguing that he was given a one-year term in 2016, while his predecessor (Ravi Shastri) was given two years term. Kumble was not only given one-year tenure but also there was no extension clause in his contract. Had there been an extension clause, I would have readily extended it," said Rai in conversation with&nbsp;FirstPost.

He further opined, "It was on this issue that Ram Guha was upset. He wanted us to automatically extend his term. Now, just imagine if we had extended the term, and somebody only to embarrass the CoA had gone to court, he could have easily stalled our move. So, I decided to follow the process and let Kumble be an automatic inclusion in the process."

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Rai added, But when Virat Kohli raised the issue of younger players being intimidated by Kumble’s disciplinarian approach, I took the lead in speaking to Sachin Tendulkar. I saw myself as a rank outsider. Why would players listen to me? But if someone like Sachin (Tendulkar), Sourav (Ganguly) or VVS (Laxman) speaks to the team management or the players, there is a greater chance of a breakthrough. Still, I believe the entire episode could have been handled 100 times better."

Eventually, many firmly believe that the entire Kumble-Kohli saga could've been handled in a much better way. With the former leg spinner being one of India's biggest match-winners to date, his exit from the head coach position remains one of the forgettable chapters of Indian cricket.

Anil Kumble coached India for a year, from early 2016 to mid-2017. The former Indian captain's tenure was a quite a tale in itself. While he led India to considerable success across formats, his term came to an end unceremoniously after a fallout with then skipper Virat Kohli.

Anil Kumble coached India for a year, from early 2016 to mid-2017. The former Indian captain's tenure was a quite a tale in itself. While he led India to considerable success across formats, his term came to an end unceremoniously after a fallout with then skipper Virat Kohli. As a result, Kohli got the upper hand and Kumble was succeeded by ex all-rounder Ravi Shastri who later forged a lethal pair with the former. Former Auditor General (CAG) Vinod Rai reflected on Kumble's coaching saga. He revealed how he had to involve Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar when he felt Kohli and Kumble weren't on the same page. ALSO READ | Younger members of the team felt intimidated by Anil Kumble: Vinod Rai reveals chat with Virat Kohli "See, I have on record said that we couldn’t have got a better coach than Kumble and we could have treated a cricketing legend like him much better. I find it intriguing that he was given a one-year term in 2016, while his predecessor (Ravi Shastri) was given two years term. Kumble was not only given one-year tenure but also there was no extension clause in his contract. Had there been an extension clause, I would have readily extended it," said Rai in conversation with FirstPost. He further opined, "It was on this issue that Ram Guha was upset. He wanted us to automatically extend his term. Now, just imagine if we had extended the term, and somebody only to embarrass the CoA had gone to court, he could have easily stalled our move. So, I decided to follow the process and let Kumble be an automatic inclusion in the process." ALSO READ | Virat Kohli was unhappy with Anil Kumble for 'not standing up for players', claims former BCCI official Rai added, But when Virat Kohli raised the issue of younger players being intimidated by Kumble’s disciplinarian approach, I took the lead in speaking to Sachin Tendulkar. I saw myself as a rank outsider. Why would players listen to me? But if someone like Sachin (Tendulkar), Sourav (Ganguly) or VVS (Laxman) speaks to the team management or the players, there is a greater chance of a breakthrough. Still, I believe the entire episode could have been handled 100 times better." Eventually, many firmly believe that the entire Kumble-Kohli saga could've been handled in a much better way. With the former leg spinner being one of India's biggest match-winners to date, his exit from the head coach position remains one of the forgettable chapters of Indian cricket.

When Virat Kohli raised issue, I spoke to Sachin Tendulkar: Vinod Rai recalls Anil Kumble's coaching stint

Anil Kumble served as Team India's head coach for a year, from early 2016 to mid-2017. While he had a successful run as the head coach of the senior men's team, his tenure ended unceremoniously following his infamous fallout with then captain Virat Kohli.

As a result, Kumble's tenure came to an end after India's massive 2017 Champions Trophy final loss, to Pakistan, and the former leg-spinner was replaced by Ravi Shastri at the top job. A lot has been said and written about Kohli's relationship with Kumble and how the two created differences, which led to the ouster of the latter.&nbsp;

In his book&nbsp;Not Just a Nightwatchman, former Auditor General (CAG)&nbsp;Vinod Rai&nbsp;has revealed that Kohli had stated that “young members of the Indian team felt intimidated by Kumble”. While Rai maintained that the relationship between Kohli and Kumble was quite strained and going downhill,&nbsp;things could've been handled in a much better way than how it finally turned out to be.

"In my conversations with the captain and team management, it was conveyed that Kumble was too much of a disciplinarian and hence the team members were not too happy with him. I had spoken to Virat Kohli on the issue and he did mention that the younger members of the team felt intimidated by the way he worked with them,” Rai has written in his book.

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“We had long conversations with Kumble after he had returned from the UK. He was obviously upset about the manner in which the entire episode had panned out. He felt he had been unfairly treated and a captain or team should not be given so much importance. It was the duty of the coach to bring discipline and professionalism into the team and as a senior, his views should have been respected by the players,” Rai further wrote.

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“They felt that the differences were fairly severe and maybe it was only the CAC that would be best suited to have a thorough discussion with both of them. Soon, the CAC met in London and interacted with the two separately, in a bid to resolve the issue. After deliberations over three days, they decided to recommend Kumble’s reappointment as the head coach,” Rai&nbsp;pointed out&nbsp;in his book.

The Kohli-Kumble partnership was short-lived, however, the duo enjoyed a dream run as captain-coach for a year. During Kumble's coaching period, India were unbeaten at home -- in four back-to-back Test series -- whereas they also reached the summit clash of the 2017 Champions Trophy, in England and Wales.&nbsp;

After Kumble's departure, Shastri took over as the head coach and formed a lethal pair with Kohli till 2021 end.&nbsp;
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Anil Kumble served as Team India's head coach for a year, from early 2016 to mid-2017. While he had a successful run as the head coach of the senior men's team, his tenure ended unceremoniously following his infamous fallout with then captain Virat Kohli.

Anil Kumble served as Team India's head coach for a year, from early 2016 to mid-2017. While he had a successful run as the head coach of the senior men's team, his tenure ended unceremoniously following his infamous fallout with then captain Virat Kohli. As a result, Kumble's tenure came to an end after India's massive 2017 Champions Trophy final loss, to Pakistan, and the former leg-spinner was replaced by Ravi Shastri at the top job. A lot has been said and written about Kohli's relationship with Kumble and how the two created differences, which led to the ouster of the latter. In his book Not Just a Nightwatchman, former Auditor General (CAG) Vinod Rai has revealed that Kohli had stated that “young members of the Indian team felt intimidated by Kumble”. While Rai maintained that the relationship between Kohli and Kumble was quite strained and going downhill, things could've been handled in a much better way than how it finally turned out to be. "In my conversations with the captain and team management, it was conveyed that Kumble was too much of a disciplinarian and hence the team members were not too happy with him. I had spoken to Virat Kohli on the issue and he did mention that the younger members of the team felt intimidated by the way he worked with them,” Rai has written in his book. ALSO READ | Virat Kohli was unhappy with Anil Kumble for 'not standing up for players', claims former BCCI official “We had long conversations with Kumble after he had returned from the UK. He was obviously upset about the manner in which the entire episode had panned out. He felt he had been unfairly treated and a captain or team should not be given so much importance. It was the duty of the coach to bring discipline and professionalism into the team and as a senior, his views should have been respected by the players,” Rai further wrote. “They felt that the differences were fairly severe and maybe it was only the CAC that would be best suited to have a thorough discussion with both of them. Soon, the CAC met in London and interacted with the two separately, in a bid to resolve the issue. After deliberations over three days, they decided to recommend Kumble’s reappointment as the head coach,” Rai pointed out in his book. The Kohli-Kumble partnership was short-lived, however, the duo enjoyed a dream run as captain-coach for a year. During Kumble's coaching period, India were unbeaten at home -- in four back-to-back Test series -- whereas they also reached the summit clash of the 2017 Champions Trophy, in England and Wales. After Kumble's departure, Shastri took over as the head coach and formed a lethal pair with Kohli till 2021 end.

Younger members of the team felt intimidated by Anil Kumble: Vinod Rai reveals chat with Virat Kohli

Match 8 of the IPL 2022 edition will see the two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) face the one-time runners-up Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Friday evening (April 01). While this will be only the second game for Punjab, Shreyas Iyer &amp; Co. will play their third match as the first week of the 15th season comes to a close.

Talking about the PBKS outfit, they started their campaign with a spirited five-wicket win over the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)&nbsp;franchise. Bowling first, Punjab leaked runs as RCB posted 205-2 in 20 overs. However, their batters such as skipper Mayank Agarwal, Shikhar Dhawan, Bhanuka Rajapaksha, Liam Livingstone, Odean Smith and Shahrukh Khan combined with vital knocks to propel the side to a thrilling last-over win, at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai.

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After a desirable start, Punjab will aim to move past their inconsistent tag and make it two wins in a row. It won't be easy facing the KKR outfit, who have won and lost a match each. Iyer-led KKR are a formidable unit with a good mix of batters and enough variety in their bowling department.&nbsp;

While Punjab have some big hitters, they will need their bowling to improve with each passing game. Kagiso Rabada looks all set to don the Punjab jersey for the first time in the KKR face-off. The South African seamer will look to add to the bowling unit and spearhead the attack versus Kolkata.

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While Punjab need not make a lot of changes, they will have to fit in Rabada. In all likelihood, Raj Bawa is expected to warm the bench to make way for Rabada. The rest of the line-up should remain the same. As of now, there is no news on the&nbsp;availability of Jonny Bairstow, hence, Rajapaksha will retain his place.

PBKS likely XI vs KKR:

Mayank Agarwal (C), Shikhar Dhawan, Bhanuka Rajapaksa (wk), Liam Livingstone, Shahrukh Khan, Odean Smith, Harpreet Brar,&nbsp;Kagiso Rabada, Sandeep Sharma, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh.

Match 8 of the IPL 2022 edition will see the two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) face the one-time runners-up Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Friday evening (April 01).

Match 8 of the IPL 2022 edition will see the two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) face the one-time runners-up Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Friday evening (April 01). While this will be only the second game for Punjab, Shreyas Iyer & Co. will play their third match as the first week of the 15th season comes to a close. Talking about the PBKS outfit, they started their campaign with a spirited five-wicket win over the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) franchise. Bowling first, Punjab leaked runs as RCB posted 205-2 in 20 overs. However, their batters such as skipper Mayank Agarwal, Shikhar Dhawan, Bhanuka Rajapaksha, Liam Livingstone, Odean Smith and Shahrukh Khan combined with vital knocks to propel the side to a thrilling last-over win, at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai. ALSO READ | IPL 2022: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings - Head-to-head record, trivia, stats and squads After a desirable start, Punjab will aim to move past their inconsistent tag and make it two wins in a row. It won't be easy facing the KKR outfit, who have won and lost a match each. Iyer-led KKR are a formidable unit with a good mix of batters and enough variety in their bowling department. While Punjab have some big hitters, they will need their bowling to improve with each passing game. Kagiso Rabada looks all set to don the Punjab jersey for the first time in the KKR face-off. The South African seamer will look to add to the bowling unit and spearhead the attack versus Kolkata. ALSO READ | KKR vs PBKS, IPL 2022 prediction today: Who will win Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings match? While Punjab need not make a lot of changes, they will have to fit in Rabada. In all likelihood, Raj Bawa is expected to warm the bench to make way for Rabada. The rest of the line-up should remain the same. As of now, there is no news on the availability of Jonny Bairstow, hence, Rajapaksha will retain his place. PBKS likely XI vs KKR: Mayank Agarwal (C), Shikhar Dhawan, Bhanuka Rajapaksa (wk), Liam Livingstone, Shahrukh Khan, Odean Smith, Harpreet Brar, Kagiso Rabada, Sandeep Sharma, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh.

IPL 2022: Kagiso Rabada to debut for PBKS? Predicting Mayank Agarwal & Co.’s likely XI vs KKR

Jhulan Goswami has made it a habit of scripting new feats or milestones during every Indian&nbsp;women's game. In Mithali Raj-led India's fourth encounter of their ongoing campaign in the ICC Women's World Cup, Jhulan made heads turn once again by becoming the first-ever woman to enter the 250-wicket club when she removed Tammy Beaumont for 1.

After India failed miserably with the bat to be dismissed for a paltry 134 in 36.2 overs, the onus was on the bowlers to build pressure with some quick wickets. After Meghna Singh accounted for Danielle Wyatt's wicket, pacer Jhulan struck in her second over itself and dismissed Beaumont to script history by becoming the first woman to enter the elusive 250-wicket club. Interestingly, the first player to take 250 scalps in men's ODIs was also an Indian; i.e. Kapil Dev.

Among women cricketers, Jhulan continues to lead the list of most ODI wickets:

Jhulan Goswami - 250* wickets

Cathryn Lorraine Fitzpatrick - 180 wickets

Anisa Mohammed - 180 wickets&nbsp;

Shabnim Ismail - 168 scalps&nbsp;

Katherine Helen Brunt - 164

Among Indian players overall, Jhulan also joined an elite list of bowlers.

Indians with 250+ ODI wickets:

Anil Kumble 
Javagal Srinath 
Ajit Agarkar 
Zaheer Khan 
Harbhajan Singh 
Kapil Dev 
Jhulan Goswami

In India's previous clash, Jhulan had become the highest wicket-taker in Women's World Cup history (40).

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After the highs against West Indies, Mithali &amp; Co. have fallen flat versus defending champions England in match 15 of the Women's World Cup, at Bay Oval,&nbsp;Mount Maunganui. In defence of 135, India started off nicely but have fallen way behind due to the lack of runs on board by the batters.

In the remaining three encounters, India face Australia, Bangladesh and South Africa.

Jhulan Goswami has made it a habit of scripting new feats or milestones during every Indian women's game. In Mithali Raj-led India's fourth encounter of their ongoing campaign in the ICC Women's World Cup, Jhulan made heads turn once again by becoming the first-ever woman to enter the 250-wicket club when she removed Tammy Beaumont for 1.

Jhulan Goswami has made it a habit of scripting new feats or milestones during every Indian women's game. In Mithali Raj-led India's fourth encounter of their ongoing campaign in the ICC Women's World Cup, Jhulan made heads turn once again by becoming the first-ever woman to enter the 250-wicket club when she removed Tammy Beaumont for 1. After India failed miserably with the bat to be dismissed for a paltry 134 in 36.2 overs, the onus was on the bowlers to build pressure with some quick wickets. After Meghna Singh accounted for Danielle Wyatt's wicket, pacer Jhulan struck in her second over itself and dismissed Beaumont to script history by becoming the first woman to enter the elusive 250-wicket club. Interestingly, the first player to take 250 scalps in men's ODIs was also an Indian; i.e. Kapil Dev. Among women cricketers, Jhulan continues to lead the list of most ODI wickets: Jhulan Goswami - 250* wickets Cathryn Lorraine Fitzpatrick - 180 wickets Anisa Mohammed - 180 wickets Shabnim Ismail - 168 scalps Katherine Helen Brunt - 164 Among Indian players overall, Jhulan also joined an elite list of bowlers. Indians with 250+ ODI wickets: Anil Kumble Javagal Srinath Ajit Agarkar Zaheer Khan Harbhajan Singh Kapil Dev Jhulan Goswami In India's previous clash, Jhulan had become the highest wicket-taker in Women's World Cup history (40). ALSO READ | Records broken by Smriti, Harmanpreet & others in India's emphatic win over West Indies in Women's WC After the highs against West Indies, Mithali & Co. have fallen flat versus defending champions England in match 15 of the Women's World Cup, at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui. In defence of 135, India started off nicely but have fallen way behind due to the lack of runs on board by the batters. In the remaining three encounters, India face Australia, Bangladesh and South Africa.

WWC 2022: Jhulan Goswami becomes first woman to enter 250-wicket club, joins elite Indian men's bowlers

R Ashwin ended the India-Sri Lanka Test series with 12 wickets. With this, the 35-year-old wily-spinner's Test wicket-tally now reads 442, being the eighth-highest overall. Among Indians, he surpassed Kapil Dev's wicket-tally (434) and became the second-highest, only after former captain and coach Anil Kumble.&nbsp;

For the unversed, Kumble's tally is 619. He, thus, has a sizeable lead over Ashwin but Little Master Sunil Gavaskar feels the off-spinner has it in him to break Kumble's tally. In a recent interaction, the former Indian opener explained why he feels Ashwin can do the unthinkable and go past Kumble's magical number.&nbsp;

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"It's still a fair distance to go, we are talking about another 160 wickets. But he is capable of doing that because he just keeps getting better. He doesn't rest on his laurels," Gavaskar told Star Sports.

Gavaskar further also highlighted how speedster Jasprit Bumrah and Ashwin are exactly the same. "Jasprit Bumrah, who got into Test cricket after Ashwin, is exactly like Ashwin in the sense that he is always looking to add to his repertoire. That is what Ashwin does. At a time a year and year-and-half-ago, Ashwin was tyring leg-spin because you can as variety ball bowl that, especially if you have got 500 runs in the bank," he pointed out said.

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The 28-year-old Bumrah ended the India-Sri Lanka Tests with ten wickets, including his maiden five-fer. On the other hand, Ashwin remained among wickets and continued to better his stellar record in whites at home. After Rohit Sharma &amp; Co.'s 2-0 whitewash over the Islanders, the Indian players have now joined their respective IPL franchises ahead of the upcoming 15th edition.

IPL 2022 gets underway on March 26.

R Ashwin ended the India-Sri Lanka Test series with 12 wickets. With this, the 35-year-old wily-spinner's Test wicket-tally now reads 442, being the eighth-highest overall.

R Ashwin ended the India-Sri Lanka Test series with 12 wickets. With this, the 35-year-old wily-spinner's Test wicket-tally now reads 442, being the eighth-highest overall. Among Indians, he surpassed Kapil Dev's wicket-tally (434) and became the second-highest, only after former captain and coach Anil Kumble. For the unversed, Kumble's tally is 619. He, thus, has a sizeable lead over Ashwin but Little Master Sunil Gavaskar feels the off-spinner has it in him to break Kumble's tally. In a recent interaction, the former Indian opener explained why he feels Ashwin can do the unthinkable and go past Kumble's magical number. ALSO READ | ICC Test Rankings: Jasprit Bumrah breaks into top five, Virat Kohli drops to ninth spot "It's still a fair distance to go, we are talking about another 160 wickets. But he is capable of doing that because he just keeps getting better. He doesn't rest on his laurels," Gavaskar told Star Sports. Gavaskar further also highlighted how speedster Jasprit Bumrah and Ashwin are exactly the same. "Jasprit Bumrah, who got into Test cricket after Ashwin, is exactly like Ashwin in the sense that he is always looking to add to his repertoire. That is what Ashwin does. At a time a year and year-and-half-ago, Ashwin was tyring leg-spin because you can as variety ball bowl that, especially if you have got 500 runs in the bank," he pointed out said. ALSO READ | Want him to come back to academy: Virat Kohli's childhood coach urges India's batting star to work on basics The 28-year-old Bumrah ended the India-Sri Lanka Tests with ten wickets, including his maiden five-fer. On the other hand, Ashwin remained among wickets and continued to better his stellar record in whites at home. After Rohit Sharma & Co.'s 2-0 whitewash over the Islanders, the Indian players have now joined their respective IPL franchises ahead of the upcoming 15th edition. IPL 2022 gets underway on March 26.

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