India head coach Gautam Gambhir backed KL Rahul's versatility as the veteran is likely to open the innings in Australia if the captain Rohit Sharma misses the opening Test match in Perth. Rahul hasn't put up great numbers in Test cricket in recent times.

Bollywood actor Athiya Shetty and Indian cricket team's star batter KL will welcome their firstborn in 2025.

The second unofficial Test between India A and Australia A is currently in progress at MCG. KL Rahul failed in the first innings scoring only four runs and endured a brainfade moment leaving the ball facing a spinner on a pitch dominated by pacers so far. Watch the video here...

The first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia will be played at the Optus Stadium in Perth from November 22. India are currently the proud holders of the trophy, having won it on their home soil in the previous edition.

India A will take on Australia A in the second and final unofficial Test of the series at Melbourne Cricket Ground starting Thursday, November 7. KL Rahul and Dhruv Jurel were added to the India A squad for the second game after the completion of the home series against New Zealand.

India suffered a first-ever 3-0 whitewash at home in Test matches as New Zealand won the final game in Mumbai by 25 runs while Wriddhiman Saha announced his retirement from professional cricket with the ongoing Ranji season being his last. Here's a look at the top 10 sports stories on November 4.

KL Rahul and Dhruv Jurel were part of the Indian squad for the New Zealand series and are also part of the team for the Border-Gavaskar series. They will now reportedly second unofficial Test match against Australia A.

Lucknow Super Giants had a tricky decision to make ahead of the retentions announcement regarding KL Rahul. The public outrage after how the owner Sanjiv Goenka had reacted while talking to Rahul last season might have some role to play as the former captain hasn't been retained.

All 10 teams are set to announce their list of retained players on October 31 ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction. Meanwhile, it has been reported that Lucknow Super Giants have finalised their retentions and skipper KL Rahul is not a part of the list.

India picked two uncapped players Harshit Rana and Abhimanyu Easwaran in their 18-member squad for the highly-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy starting on November 22. KL Rahul remains part of India's Tes squad but is unlikely to make the playing XI.

KL Rahul boasts an impressive record with 1410 runs in just three IPL editions with Lucknow Super Giants but has struggled for consistency in international cricket lately. LSG finished seventh with just seven wins in 14 games under KL Rahul's leadership last season.

Team India made three changes to their playing XI for the second Test against New Zealand in Pune with the likes of Washington Sundar, Shubman Gill and Akash Deep coming in. KL Rahul didn't find a place despite the head coach Gautam Gambhir throwing his weight around him.

The second Test of the three-match series between India and New Zealand is all set to get underway on October 24 (Thursday). On the eve of the Test match, India head coach attended the press conference and insisted on backing KL Rahul.

South Africa are nearing a massive victory in the first Test of the two-match series against Bangladesh in Dhaka while Chad Bowes of New Zealand shattered the records with the fastest double ton in List-A in the Ford Trophy. Here's a look at the top 10 sports stories on October 23.

India would be having some tough selection calls to make with Shubman Gill likely to be fit for the second Test and Washington Sundar being added to the squad. India's assistant coach has backed KL Rahul while also speaking on the rationale behind adding Sundar to the team.

"We don't want to touch KL's batting position much, he has found a place at 6 so let's give him a rope there, same with Sarfaraz, So Virat was the one who wanted to take the responsibility and that's a good sign of players taking responsibility," Rohit said after Day 2's play.

India have been challenged massively at home by New Zealand as they have been bundled out for just 46 runs in the ongoing Test match in Bengaluru. The disappointment aside, social media is buzzing with hilarious memes as RCB's 49 all-out record has been broken in Test cricket.

India have been bowled out for their third-lowest total in Test history in the ongoing first Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru. The hosts were skittled for just 46 runs in 31.2 overs bringing back the horror memories of 36 all-out in Adelaide four years ago.

The retention rules ahead of the 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) are confirmed and each franchise will be zeroing in on its options. The deadline to confirm the player retention list is October 31 and we are taking a look at Lucknow Super Giants retention options.

India's home Test season begins with the Bangladesh series on Thursday, September 19 after a 40-day international break. India named the squad on the expected lines apart from the call-up for Yash Dayal but still, there are a few changes from the side that played against England earlier this year.