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Virat Kohli praised Axar Patel in Gujarati while the latter was speaking to another local boy, Hardik Pandya, after the conclusion of the third Test against England in Ahmedabad.
BCCI announced the squad on Monday after India clinched their one of the best Test series victories ever, against Australia on their home soil.
India all-rounders Hardik Pandya and Krunal Pandya's father, Himanshu died on Saturday due to a cardiac arrest.
Hardik Pandya was in a brilliant form in the limited overs cricket series against Australia, scoring 210 runs from three ODIs and 78 runs from three T20Is.
Hardik Pandya pens a note to T Natarajan after the completion of the T20I series between India and Australia
T Natarajan’s fast rise in international cricket has impressed Australian great Glenn McGrath. The former Australia pacer said he was ‘very impressed’ with Natarajan and had no hesitation in terming him the ‘find’ for India in this tour.
Brad Hogg feels that the presence of Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja at number 6 and number 7 is making India the most balanced side in world cricket.
AUS vs IND: Australia defeated India by 51 runs. Australia won the toss and gave a target of 389 runs while batting first. In response, the Indian team could only score 338 runs after losing 9 wickets.
Former England captain Michael Vaughan has stated that Team India won't be able to win the World Cup with this combination and that they need at least 6-7 bowling options.
Playing as a 'specialist batsman' himself, Hardik Pandya has subtly recommended the name of his brother Krunal for the all-rounder's spot in the India team.