Rahane’s captaincy masterclass puts heat on Kohli Source:Dailynews New Delhi, Wednesday: Ajinkya Rahane’s calm and composed leadership of India in their stunning Test triumph over Australia earned widespread praise Wednesday — and increased pressure on regular captain Virat Kohli ahead of a home series against England next month. The whole Indian team have become national heroes for their 2-1 series victory sealed in the dramatic finale in Brisbane on Tuesday, where no team had beaten Australia in 32 years. India coach Ravi Shastri hailed Rahane’s tactical command in the series as “simply brilliant”. Rahane, 32, took over from Kohli after India’s humiliating opening loss in Adelaide where they were bowled out for 36 and masterminded a spectacular return against Tim Paine’s Australians. ...

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Indian cricketer Virat Kohli receives two ICC Awards Source:Dailynews The ICC on Monday named Indian cricketer Virat Kohli as the One-Day International Player of the Decade and the ICC Male Cricketer of the Decade. (CRICKETNEXT) ...

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Sangakkara in international Test team of the decade Source:Dailynews The ICC on Monday named retired Sri Lankan cricketer Kumar Sangakkara in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Test team of the decade. The ICC Test team of the decade: Alistair Cook (England), David Warner (Australia), Kane Williamson (New Zealand), Virat Kohli ( India, captain), Steven Smith (Australia), Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka, wicket keeper), Ben Stokes (England), R Ashwin (India), Dale Steyn (South Africa), Stuart Broad (England), James Anderson (England). ...

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Kohli, Perry named cricketers of the decade Source:Dailynews Dubai, Monday: India captain Virat Kohli was named the ICC’s male cricketer of the decade on Monday as Australia all-rounder Ellyse Perry swept the top women’s awards. Kohli and Perry were the big winners in the International Cricket Council’s Awards of the Decade, while Australian batsman Steve Smith was crowned the best Test player. ...

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Sri Lanka v England: Two-Test tour rearranged for January England have won their past three Test series Source:BBC England have confirmed their postponed two-Test series against Sri Lanka has been rearranged for January. The tour was due to take place in March, but was cut short during the warm-up games because of the coronavirus pandemic. Joe Root’s side will leave England on 2 January and play two Tests in Galle starting on 14 and 22 January. The tourists will be subject to a period of quarantine in Hambantota on arrival in Sri Lanka. ...

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England vs Pakistan 3rd Test: James Anderson Becomes First Fast Bowler to Pick 600 Test Wickets-by Aditya Chauhan James Anderson becomes first seamer to pick 600 Test wickets©ICC Twitter Source:India England’s James Anderson on Tuesday became the first fast bowler and the fourth bowler overall to take 600 wickets in Test cricket after he dismissed Pakistan captain Azhar Ali (31) on the fifth and final day of the third Test at the Ages Bowl, Southampton on Tuesday. England captain Joe Root completed the catch in the slips and helped Anderson reach the historic milestone. Also Read – ENG vs PAK Test Series: Misbah-ul-Haq Invite England to Visit Pakistan, Says Players From Around the World Know About Security Level in Our Country   ...

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