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Sachin Tendulkar fondly recalls Joe Root's Test debut in Nagpur in 2012, where he immediately recognized Root's potential. Tendulkar was impressed by Root's composure, technique, and ability to assess the wicket, leading him to predict Root's future captaincy.

Former India cricketer turned commentator Sanjay Manjrekar has compared Shubman Gill's captaincy style with Virat Kohli following India's loss in the first Test against England at Headingley, Leeds.

AB de Villiers has expressed his surprise at reports suggesting Jasprit Bumrah will be rested for some of the ongoing Test series against England. De Villiers questioned the decision, drawing parallels to how South Africa managed Dale Steyn's workload, prioritising his availability for crucial Test matches.

Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant's remarkable recovery from a life-threatening car accident in December 2022 is truly inspiring. Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala, who led Pant's treatment, revealed the extent of his injuries and the initial concerns about his ability to walk, let alone play cricket again.

Rishabh Pant, after a period of self-doubt and intense training, has rediscovered his form, marked by three centuries across formats. His coach, Devender Sharma, advised him to trust his defensive technique and play straighter. Pant's renewed focus on traditional strokes was evident during the Headingley Test, where he even admonished himself for attempting risky shots.

Following their defeat in the first Test, India is contemplating changes for the second Test against England at Edgbaston. Jasprit Bumrah's participation is uncertain due to workload management. Kuldeep Yadav's inclusion is strongly considered, given England's struggles against wrist spin.

India faced a setback in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy's first Test against England, with coach Gautam Gambhir committed to managing Jasprit Bumrah's workload, limiting him to three matches. Prasidh Krishna sees this as an opportunity, emphasizing team unity and learning from senior players like Bumrah.

Shubman Gill, despite his stellar batting performance in the series with nearly 600 runs, has expressed concerns about the deteriorating quality of the Dukes ball and the unresponsive nature of English pitches. He highlighted the challenges bowlers face due to the ball losing shape quickly, impacting strategic depth and competitiveness in Test cricket.

Akash Deep's remarkable 10-wicket haul in the Edgbaston Test has propelled him into the limelight, earning him accolades from across the cricketing world. An English fan's song celebrating Akash Deep's performance has gone viral. Sachin Tendulkar lauded him as the 'standout bowler,' highlighting his delivery to dismiss Joe Root as the 'ball of the series.

Did Virat Kohli time his Test retirement right with flat decks on offer on the ongoing England tour? Kohli's childhood coach, Rajkumar Sharma, opened up on the batter's Test retirement in a conversation with India Today.