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country in north-west Europe, part of the United Kingdom
“ I grew up watching Test cricket. I grew up watching you guys play for England. I used to wake up at five in the morning and watch Test cricket in Australia with my father. He loved watching cricket as…
KL Rahul,
KL Rahul’s red-ball return in focus in final unofficial Test vs…
“ When I came to know, there was an opportunity to captain the Test team, it was overwhelming. Having said that It’s a big responsibility. Looking forward to this great challenge that will be presented…
Shubman Gill,
After Kohli’s exit, Shubman Gill reveals what’s next for Team India’s…
“ It shows a total lack of sensitivity to the contribution made by the Pataudis to cricket in both England and India. There may well be a new trophy named after more recent players, and here’s hoping…
Sunil Gavaskar,
India, England to now play for the Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy, legends…
“ The recent news that the ECB is going to retire the Pataudi Trophy, given to the winners of the Test series between England and India in England, is disturbing indeed. This is the first time one has…
Sunil Gavaskar,
"Lack Of Sensitivity": Gavaskar Blasts ECB. Reason: Two India Captains
“ We haven't really decided on the combination. We still have a little bit of time. We are playing the intra-squad match and a 10-day camp in England. We will decide the squad when we go there,
Shubman Gill,
Haven’t yet decided on No. 4, Bumrah’s workload in England Tests:…
“ When he makes a return to the side then you can have a look at whether he can be made the captain or not. We need to show tremendous confidence in Shubman Gill, who has just been made the Test…
Sunil Gavaskar,
Gavaskar challenges Shreyas Iyer’s India captaincy narrative with…
“ They’ve got to take some responsibility on in England, it’ll be a tough test, but they have all the talent in the world, and if they believe, maybe they can achieve something special,
AB de Villiers,
Virat Kohli’s Test retirement decision decoded: ‘He followed his gut…
“ He followed his gut feel. I think he has done a lot for cricket around the world over the years. Luckily, we’ll still see him on the cricket field. He will be missed in Test matches; there is no doubt…
AB de Villiers,
Young Indian team capable of achieving something special on England…
“ Yes, it’s time for the younger guys to step up... Shubman Gill is taking on the responsibility,
AB de Villiers,
Young Indian team capable of achieving something special on England…
“ It takes one or two great performances to turn the pressure onto your opposition. It’s still going to be Punjab but I’ve got a little bit of doubt on my mind after watching last night’s game,
AB de Villiers,
Young Indian team capable of achieving something special on England…
“ Playing in England is always a different challenge, I always love bowling with the Dukes ball. The weather, the swinging conditions sometimes, and then when the ball becomes soft, there's always a…
Jasprit Bumrah,
Jasprit Bumrah on England's Bazball style: It's Interesting, but I…
“ Each player has to take responsibility,
Harry Maguire,
At United scrutiny just comes and comes: Maguire