The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has sacked Sarfaraz Ahmed as the captain of the side in Tests and ODIs, and has further dropped the wicketkeeper-batsman from all formats.
Pakistan's head coach Misbah ul Haq is unhappy with Sarfaraz's performance and has reportedly communicated it to the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB's) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Wasim Khan.
On Wednesday, Dhoni revealed that he too does go through the same emotions -- frustration, anger, disappointment -- but he rather focuses his energy into thinking what should be done.
Kumble, who has recently been appointed as Director of Cricket Operations of Kings XI Punjab for the impending IPL season next year, reckons that out-of-favour Test batsman Rahul is still a good T20I batsman and that he wants him to notch up match-winning performances in the format.
Former Pakistan bowler Shoaib Akhtar has praised Virat Kohli's captaincy, calling him the best skipper in the world.
Ashwin, who had entered the top 10 after the first Test in Visakhapatnam, has now moved to the seventh spot, courtesy his six wickets which he took against the Proteas in the
Opener Dean Elgar (48) was the top-scorer for the visitors while pacer Umesh Yadav (3/22) and left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja (3/52) took three wickets apiece for India.
The Indian juggernaut continued to roll as the hosts humiliated South Africa by an innings and 137 runs in the second Test to clinch the three-match series, in Pune on Sunday.
Ashwin finished with best innings figures of 4/69 including the wickets of Proteas skipper Faf du Plessis who scored 64, Quinton e Kock (31) and Kagiso Rabada (2) in the end.
South Africa began the day at 36 for three but a rearguard action through Keshav Maharaj (72) and Vernon Philander (44) helped them cross the 250-run mark.
With Kohli scoring a career-best unbeaten 254, India buried the Proteas under a mountain of runs, putting on board a mammoth 601 for five.
Skipper Virat Kohli completed his seventh double hundred in Test cricket, remaining unbeaten on 254 while Ravindra Jadeja (91) missed out on his second hundred by nine runs.
Mayank's rich vein of form continued as he looked in complete command for his 108 off 195 balls, having made a sublime 215 in the series opener in Visakhapatnam last week.
The 28-year-old's rich vein of form continued as he looked in complete command for his 108 off 195 balls, having made a sublime 215 in the series opener in Visakhapatnam last week.
Sri Lanka registered an emphatic 35-run victory over Pakistan to secure the three-match T20I series, as struggles continue for Sarfaraz Ahmed's men.
Defending a 395-run target, India rode on bowling exploits of Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Shami to complete the win and help the team take a 1-0 lead in the three-Test series.
Mohammed Shami took a five-wicket haul in the final day as India secured a comprehensive 203-run victory over South Africa in the first Test.
The victory consolidated India's position in the ongoing World Test Championship with another valuable 40 points added to their kitty. India maintain their lead with 160 points.
At stumps, South Africa were 11 for one with Ravindra Jadeja trapping first-innings centurion Dean Elgar in front of the stumps. The visitors need another 384 runs for victory.
The Proteas dominated the first two sessions of the day but the last session was clearly shared as the spin duo of Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja clawed back.
At close of play, the visitors were 385 for eight in 118 overs, trailing India by 117 runs.
With India skipper Virat Kohli declaring the innings at 502/7, the idea was to give the spinners a go before stumps to assess what the pitch has on offer and the duo of Ashwin and Jadeja didn't disappoint.
Sri Lanka's tour to Pakistan went off to a dampened start as the first ODI was called-off due to poor playing conditions.
Taylor's anxiety has affected her ability to enjoy the game in recent years, according to the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).
Former Indian captain MS Dhoni is only behind Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the list of most admired men in India, released by YouGov.
India will host Sri Lanka for a three-match T20I series in the first/second week of January. Zimbabwe were originally scheduled to tour India in the time slot, but their tour was cancelled in the wake of ICC's suspension.
Former Indian fast bowler Zaheer Khan lauded Team India efforts in past 2-3 years and claimed that Virat Kohli and Co. are playing consistent cricket from quite few time. The Indian cricket team is currently no. 1 ranked side in Test cricket and no.2 in ODI rankings.
Virat Kohli's bold but surprising decision to bat first in a venue always known to favour the chasing teams may have backfired during the third T20l against South Africa, but Kohli said they will have to take risks to find the best combination.
Quinton de Kock's unbeaten knock of 79 runs powered South Africa to a comfortable 9-wicket win over India
BCCI chief selector MSK Prasad said there are some players who are being groomed as backups for Rishabh Pant but as of now, the young wicketkeeper-batsman is still the first choice.
Virat Kohli will look to cross the three-figure mark as India takes on South Africa in the final T20I of the series against South Africa.
Virat Kohli scored a match-winning 72* against South Africa in the second T20I, and is garnering praises from fans and former cricketers alike. Pakistan's Shahid Afridi also spoke highly of Kohli's innings.
Virat Kohli scored 72* off 52 balls while Deepak Chahar grabbed 2/22 from his four overs to seal a win for India.
