Post the 2024 T20 World Cup, where he was the vice-captain, Hardik Pandya was expected to take over the captaincy again as Rohit announced retirement.
Sri Lanka registered their first home ODI series win against Australia since 1992.
Former India cricketer Ajit Agarkar praised Shreyas Iyer's knock of 92 and offered his thoughts on the pitch after India posted 252 batting first on the opening day of the 2nd Test against Sri Lanka in Bengaluru on Saturday.
Danushka Gunathilaka's controversial dismissal in the first ODI between the West Indies and Sri Lanka drew harsh criticism on social media from former cricketers.
Besides Yusuf Pathan, wicketkeeper-batsman Naman Ojha and fast bowler Vinay Kumar will also feature in the India Legends team in the upcoming Road Safety World Series, scheduled to start on March 5.
Russel Arnold is in Pune as part of the commentary panel for the third T20I between India and Sri Lanka.
Cheteshwar Pujara and Mayank Agarwal led the wishes among Team India cricketers on Ravichandran Ashiwn's birthday
Dinesh Chandimal's side fought hard during the Tests to restrict the final scoreline to 1-0. Ahead of Sri Lanka's arrival in India, very few experts and fans had given them a chance of being competitive against Virat Kohli's dominant side.
Former Sri Lankan middle-order batsman Russel Arnold endorsed India captain Virat Kohli's view on scheduling, saying that frequent matches between the teams can lead to "boredom".
India are ready to begin their three-Test series against the hosts come August 12 and Test skipper Virat Kohli is keen to put forward his new plans in action. Russel Arnold feels the young leader might hit the right note with his combination of six batsmen and five bowlers.