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Arshdeep Singh revealed how Mohammed Siraj supported him during a tough phase on the England tour. His advice helped Arshdeep enjoy difficult moments and stay mentally strong ahead of the Asia Cup.

Cheteshwar Pujara, speaking to India Today, said Test selections are now increasingly influenced by both red-ball performances and white-ball exploits, urging youngsters to equip themselves to excel across all three formats. The batting great admitted he missed out on IPL deals after being labelled a Test specialist.

Hanuma Vihari, celebrated for his resilience against Australia in 2021, is set to represent Tripura in all formats for the 2025-26 season, leaving Andhra Pradesh due to perceived favouritism. Vihari aims for consistent performance and fresh opportunities after a Test career of 839 runs and a strong domestic record of over 9,500 first-class runs.

In an exclusive interview, Cheteshwar Pujara said he took the decision to retire a week after contemplating the big call. The Test specialist added that he has no regrets about his career, including the last two years when he was not selected for the senior national team.

Former India off-spinner R Ashwin has called for greater recognition of Cheteshwar Pujara's cricketing achievements. Pujara retired from international cricket on Sunday, bringing the curtains down on a decorated Test career.

Cheteshwar Pujara's quiet retirement highlights a common trend in cricket, where legends like MS Dhoni and Virender Sehwag also missed grand farewells. Many Indian cricket stars, including Yuvraj Singh and Zaheer Khan, exited without fanfare due to form, injuries, or team decisions. The future of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma remains uncertain, raising concerns about potential unceremonious departures.

Rishabh Pant honored Cheteshwar Pujara upon his retirement, recalling their vital Test partnerships, notably during the 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Pant highlighted their memorable stand at Sydney and Pujara's resilient innings at the Gabba, which significantly contributed to India's victories and draws. Pujara concluded his career as a key Test player, amassing 7,195 runs.

Rahul Dravid, the former Indian cricket legend, has identified Glenn McGrath and Muttiah Muralitharan as the most formidable bowlers he encountered throughout his illustrious 16-year international career. Dravid admired McGrath's relentless consistency and ability to challenge his off stump, while he acknowledged Muralitharan's exceptional spin variations and tireless approach as a spinner.

Karun Nair earned his way into the India setup with a strong show in the domestic cricket circuit for Vidarbha and in England's County circuit. He also scored a double century in the warm-up match to return to India XI after eight years. India coach Gautam Gambhir stressed that is the ideal route to earn a spot in the Indian Test team.

South Africa completed a dominant Test series victory over Zimbabwe, winning the second match by an innings and 236 runs despite fielding a weakened team. Wiaan Mulder's record-breaking 367 not out propelled South Africa to a massive first-innings total. Zimbabwe showed brief resistance but collapsed after lunch, succumbing to South Africa's strong bowling attack.