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Someone else took credit for decisions I took in Australia: Rahane

Captain Virat Kohli flew out of Australia, leaving in his wake the disappointment of the humiliating loss in the opener at Adelaide, Rahane took over the reins in the most difficult of circumstances

Pakistan names 16-member squad for home Test series against Australia

Former Australia quick Shaun Tait will take over as fast bowling coach for 12 months, while Mohammad Yousuf has been appointed as the batting coach for this series

Pink-ball Test between India and Sri Lanka to be held in Bengaluru

Sourav Ganguly, the President of the BCCI, confirmed on Thursday that the two-match Test series between India and Sri Lanka will have a pink-ball Test to be played in Bengaluru.

You do not need to be a captain to be the leader: Virat Kohli

Kohli led India in South Africa Test series but a day after the visitors were beaten 2-1, Kohli took to social media to announce his decision to give up Test captaincy

England captain Root named ICC Men's Test Cricketer of the Year for 2021

England captain Joe Root on Monday has been named as the ICC Men's Test Cricketer of the Year for 2021.

Rahul 3rd player to lead India in ODIs without captaincy in List A cricket

In-form batter KL Rahul has become only the third player to lead his country in 50 overs game without having captained in 'List A' cricket previously.

Kohli as Test captain: From stepping into Dhoni shoes to India's epic wins

Virat Kohli quit as India's Test captain, saying he did his job with "absolute honesty" and the time was right to quit the leadership role. Let's look at his achievements as India Test Captain

KL Rahul should be made Test skipper: former BCCI secretary Sanjay Jagdale

Former BCCI secretary Sanjay Jagdale believes that K L Rahul should be handed over the Indian Test cricket team's captaincy

Kohli is one of the finest captains, once in a generation cricketer: BCCI

Virat Kohli is "one of the finest captains" and "once in a generation" cricketer, BCCI said in its rich tribute after the star batter quit as Test captain

Stunned cricketing fraternity lauds India's most successful Test captain

Virat Kohli's unexpected decision to quit Test captaincy stunned the cricketing world, which lauded the Indian star batter for taking his team to new heights. Kohli ended his seven-year reign as India's most successful Test captain with memorable series wins in England and Australia being the highlight. "Although I also am shocked by @imVkohli sudden decision, I respect his call. I can only applaud him for what he has done for world cricket & India. Easily one of the most aggressive and fittest players India has had. Hope he'd continue to shine for India as a player," tweeted former teammate Suresh Raina. Kohli took India to the top of world rankings and made them a formidable force in all conditions. "When Virat took over as Test captain, India winning a test overseas was an achievement, now if India lose an overseas test series it is an upset. And that's how far he has taken Indian cricket forward, and that will be his legacy. Congratulations on successful reign," wrote former ..

Virat Kohli quits Test captaincy, a day after series defeat against Proteas

Virat Kohli on Saturday dropped a bombshell by quitting Test captaincy following the unexpected series defeat against South Africa. Kohli was appointed Test captain back in 2014 when M S Dhoni stepped down in the middle of the series against Australia. "Every thing has to come to a halt at some stage and for me as Test captain of India, it's now. There have been many ups and also some downs along the journey but there has never been lack of effort or lack of belief," Kohli wrote in a statement which he posted on Twitter, taking everyone by surprise. His shock announcement came a day after India lost the Test series in South Africa 1-2. Kohli led India to the top of world rankings and during his tenure, the team recorded a memorable series win in Australia. The 33-year old had recently quit as T20 captain and was later sacked at ODI captain by the BCCI.

Really immature, you can't be a role model this way: Gambhir slams Kohli

Virat Kohli's outburst against a controversial DRS decision during the third Test against South Africa was "immature", feels former opener Gautam Gambhir.

Third Test: South Africa beat India by 7 wickets to win series 2-1

South Africa beat India by seven wickets to win the third Test and secure the series 2-1.

South Africa: All eyes on Virat Kohli helping 'skipper' to win Test series

Virat Kohli's talismanic presence will be the shot in the arm that India would need in their bid to win the historic first-ever away Test series against South Africa.

'I don't think you are...': What Elgar told Rabada to fire him up

South African skipper Dean Elgar has opened up about his behind the scene conversation with Kagiso Rabada that fired up the senior pacer to deliver a game-changing spell in second Test against India.

At 29, S Africa's Quinton de Kock announces retirement from Test cricket

South Africa's star wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock on Thursday announced his retirement from Test cricket with immediate effect, said the country's apex body, CSA

1st Test: India beat SA by 113 runs to register first-ever win in Centurion

India beat South Africa by 113 runs in the opening Test to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series here on Thursday. Set a stiff target of 305, South Africa were bowled out for 191 just after lunch in their second innings on the fifth and final day of the series opener at the SuperSport Park. The hosts were 182 for seven at lunch, trailing by 123 runs. South Africa had finished the fourth day at 94 for four with skipper Dean Elgar unbeaten on 52 after Indian batters caved in on a track with uneven bounce, getting all out for 174 in just 50.3 overs. For India, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami finished with three wickets apiece while there were two apiece for Mohammed Siraj and Ravichandran Ashwin. Brief scores: India: 327 and 174 South Africa 197 and 191 all out in 68 overs (Dean Elgar 77; Jasprit Bumrah 3/50, Mohammed Shami 3/63).

India's 'superb' bowling attack can pick 20 wickets anywhere: Tendulkar

Legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar on Thursday lauded the "superb bowling" by Team India in the first Test against South Africa.India clinched their first Test match in Centurion as they defeated South Africa by 113 runs on the final day of the game on Thursday. India has taken a 1-0 lead in the three-match Test series.Mohammed Shami picked five wickets in the first innings before completing 200 scalps in the longest format of the game on Tuesday. In the second innings, Shami dismissed three South African batters to help India win the game.Tendulkar congratulated the side and said the Indian bowling attack can pick 20 wickets in a Test anywhere in the world."Superb bowling by an attack that can pick 20 wickets in a Test match anywhere in the world. Congratulations to #TeamIndia on a convincing victory!" Tendulkar tweeted.South Africa skipper Dean Elgar also said the Indian pacers Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah will be a threat for the Proteas batters in the upcoming two ...

Ashwin among four nominees for ICC Test Cricketer of the year award

The 35-year-old from Chennai snapped 52 wickets from eight Tests at an average of 16.23 and also contributed 337 runs with the bat at 28.08 with one century in the last one year

1st Test: 2nd day's play between India and South Africa washed out

What started as a drizzle this morning became a steady downpour in the afternoon