Rahane has been quite impressive and consistent in List A cricket having scored 597 runs in 11 innings at an average of 74.62.

Shankar batted at number three in two of three T20Is against New Zealand, scoring 43 off 28 balls in the final game and 23 in the series opener.

After winning the match, stand-in skipper Rohit Sharma picked out all-rounder Kedar Jadhav for special praise.

Kohli, in a very subtle yet strong manner, put across his point about Hardik's absence from the side.

Shankar has played 5 T20Is for India in which he has taken three wickets and given away 154 runs at an average of 51 and an economy rate of 9. 

Here is a look at the timeline of events since that fateful 'Koffee with Karan' episode featuring the duo was aired.

In February last year, Shankar's big match temperament was put to test against a quality Bangladesh attack.

During last year's World Cup, Gill had played a 'short arm jab' that seemed straight out of Kohli's batting manual.

This is the first India call-up for 19-year-old batsman Shubman Gill, who has been in brilliant form for Punjab in the ongoing Ranji Trophy.

Tamil Nadu lies fourth in the points table with 12 points from five games, while Jharkhand is on top with 18.

While Dinesh Karthik was praised for his performance and being the match-winner for Team India, Shankar felt that he could have been the one to end the game and claim the fame that Karthik is achieving at the moment.

Team India defeated Bangladesh by six-wickets to win the 2nd T20I, however sloppy fielding and plenty of dropped catches didn't affect the all-rounder.

Lately, the 27-year old all-rounder has fared reasonably well in the domestic circuit especially in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and Vijay Hazare tournament, he showcased his hitting prowess with quite a few crucial cameos for Tamil Nadu.