Likely to be fit for 3rd Test against England.
The back to back Test series wins in Australia must rank as Ravi Shastri's greatest achievement as India's coach.
'Sehwag put the fear into opposing bowlers and Pant has the same ability at six to do the same. He will make mistakes and get out for low scores at times but he will also win so many games.'
India's new fast bowling find Thangarasu Natarajan on Tuesday said he was "ecstatic and extremely surprised" by the reception he was accorded on his return to his native village after an impressive show in Australia.
India's Rishabh Pant and England's Joe Root have found a place in the men's category.
'I just see a really relaxed team under Rahane.'
Drawing inspiration from the recent performance of the Indian cricket team in Australia under trying circumstances, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday asserted that India is well-poised to truly be the land of promise and hope in the post-COVID-19 world.
Sitharaman, who was giving her 2021-22 Budget Speech, started off by giving a special shout out to what the Indian team
Team India are in mandatory quarantine at the Leela Hotel in Chennai.
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting was critical of Pujara's strike rate during the third Test in Sydney but the Test specialist was unmoved.
'Hits a six, takes a catch... Guiding India to the match.'
'Seriously guys? We felt so bad at that time. We are in the same bubble. But you get into the lift and you can't share the space with another person staying in the same bubble. It was too difficult for us to digest.'
Lesser known cricketers who could make waves at the IPL auction.
The wicketkeeper-batsman and his love for cartoons is no secret.
'Whether I am sorry or whether I am not is not going to change anything'
In a video interview with his Indian Premier League franchise Kolkata Knight Riders, Gill walked down memory lane, speaking of his early days in Mohali and spoke of everything cricket.
Washington Sundar shared a picture with his father and Test debut cap.
Rahane mentioned how Kuldeep Yadav maintained his composure despite not getting any chances in the playing XI.
'I think it's a very healthy trend. It's an embarrassment of riches.'
Shastri hails Siraj for overcoming every hurdle in Australia
Gill smashed his maiden half-century in Sydney and produced an elegant fourth-innings knock of 91 in Brisbane where India completed a remarkable 2-1 series victory.
Mohammed Ghouse, an autorickshaw driver in Hyderabad, had nurtured his younger son's passion for cricket. He passed away on November 20 from a lung ailment, a week after Siraj landed in Australia with the Indian team.
As India wrapped up a famous 2-1 series win over Australia on Tuesday, Shastri gave a special speech to laud the efforts of every player and he went on to say that every member of the squad has been outstanding on the tour.
'Now that you have this self-belief, you can see where you have taken a game as a team.'
Rahane also pointed how the coach's contribution was the key to the team's success.
India's memorable win at The Gabba not only saw the team script history but also ensured they toppled Australia in the ICC Test Team Rankings to claim the second spot.
Oz media hails India's historic Test series win.
Shastri also lauded the efforts of newcomers like Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur and T Natarajan for their contributions in the historic series win.
Nothing surpasses this: Ravi Shastri after series win.
Not only did India win the series 2-1, it is also the first time that India had a back-to-back Test series wins against the mighty Australian team.
'Just a remarkable win...To go to Australia and win a Test series in this way will be remembered in the history of Indian cricket forever... BCCI announces a 5 cr bonus for the team ...The value of this win is beyond any number... well done to every member of the touring party,' BCCI President Sourav Ganguly tweeted.
The Karnataka pacer made a record-breaking start to his international career, picking four wickets on ODI debut, as India defeated England by 66 runs to go one up in the three-match series.
Pant said the win against Australia in the fourth Test is one of the biggest moments of his life.
'Well done to all the boys and the management. Enjoy this historic feat lads'
Virat, Ishant set to return for England series starting Feb 5 as selection for first two Tests takes place on Tuesday.
'Siraj, leader of the attack in his first Test series and he has led from the front.'
The legendary batsman congratulated Siraj for his feat and showered praise on Shardul.
Heading into Brisbane, Siraj found himself leading a depleted Indian pace attack that included Shardul Thakur and Navdeep Saini, both of whom had played only one Test, plus debutant T Natarajan.
Thakur, Sundar talk us through their record-breaking partnership.
'And with India we see that they just keep fighting. They've been up for the battle and the contest right the way through this series so far.'
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