Wriddhaayan Bhattacharyya

Jwala Singh, Yashasvi Jaiswal's coach and mentor, wrote an email to the cricketer after his first innings failure. He revealed how the youngster became smart and confident to tease players like Mitchell Starc on the field.

Former India fast bowler Jhulan Goswami will have a stand named after her at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. With 355 international wickets, she is still the top WODI wicket-taker. The stand will be inaugurated on January 22 during the India vs England T20I. Women's cricket has seen immense growth since Goswami's debut, with various tournaments and leagues now established. She thanks all who have contributed to the growth of women's cricket.

India has named uncapped fast bowler Harshit Rana for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. Standing tall at six feet two, the right-arm pacer has impressed with his pace and bounce. Though inexperienced in red-ball cricket, Rana's potential has gained support from former players like Gautam Gambhir and Paras Mhambrey. With the focus on managing the fast bowlers' workload, Mohammed Shami's return to form adds depth to India's bowling attack.

Renowned spin bowling coach Carl Crowe highlights the importance of Nathan Lyon for Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India. Lyon's overspin magic and ability to adapt to pitches make him crucial. Crowe emphasizes the need for batters to improve their defense against spin in practice sessions.

Former Zimbabwe cricketer Guy Whittall stresses that improved administration and wise financial management are crucial to reviving Zimbabwe’s cricket. He highlights the importance of a larger player pool and accessible facilities to bring the sport to the masses.

The veteran Pakistan batsman feels lack of good pitches and coaches in domestic cricket has affected the supply line. He backed the decision to rest Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah.