Few players in the modern game have you sitting on the edge of your seat, veteran sports broadcaster Harsha Bhogle says, summing up Pant's batting brilliance.
When a player scores heavily, shows leadership across formats, wins trophies, and still doesn’t get a nod, you have to wonder — what exactly is the selection criteria?
Following Kohli & Sharma's retirement from Test cricket, 25-yr old is placed against in Jasprit Bumrah & KL Rahul for the coveted title for the upcoming World Test Championship.
Kohli brought six packs to the Indian team and a fitness culture that was simply infectious. While this had its own share of detractors, its acceptance only grew louder.
At 25, Gill is being viewed as a long-term investment, while Bumrah’s performance across formats makes him a top favourite. KL Rahul is seen as seasoned and cool-headed.
Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.
Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.
21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
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