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Former England bowler Steve Harmison has declared Virat Kohli the greatest cricketer of the last three decades, placing him above Sachin Tendulkar. Harmison cited Kohli's resilience under scrutiny and adaptability to modern cricket's demands as key factors. He also supported Kohli and Rohit Sharma against calls to play domestic cricket.

The Indian cricket team has commendably moved towards shedding the attitude of superstardom, but it still needs drawing power to pull in the crowds. Meanwhile, the West Indies, in terminal decline, can only dream of resurrecting the Gods of the past.

Spiritual leader Premanand Ji Maharaj has revealed his kidney failure. He met with YouTuber Elvish Yadav, advising him to chant God's name daily. Maharaj Ji also spoke about the influence of young personalities on millions of followers. He urged them to steer clear of addiction and bad habits for a better future. His words offer guidance and hope.

Legendary South Africa batter AB de Villiers has expressed doubts over Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's participation in the ODI World Cup 2027. The duo is set to return to the 50-over format in the upcoming ODI series against Australia.

Former Indian chief selector Dilip Vengsarkar has voiced concerns regarding the selection of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma for the upcoming ODI series against Australia. He believes it is difficult to assess their current form and fitness as they only play one format of the game. The selectors have confirmed they passed fitness tests.

Sunil Gavaskar has advised Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to play the Vijay Hazare Trophy to stay match-ready for the 2027 ODI World Cup. With Rohit turning 40 and Kohli 37 by then, Gavaskar warned that limited international fixtures may not give the veteran duo enough practice. He also hinted their Australia tour availability is influenced by India’s World Cup final loss.

Indian Test captain Shubman Gill indicates a strategic shift towards playing on truer home pitches that offer assistance to both batters and bowlers, moving away from the previous preference for rank turners. He emphasizes a desire for "hard, grinding cricket" where matches last longer, aiming for a more balanced contest.

Suryakumar Yadav's composed captaincy steered India to a resounding Asia Cup triumph, effectively answering pre-tournament uncertainties. Despite his own modest scores, Surya's leadership, alongside explosive starts from Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma's crucial final knock, highlighted India's emerging talent. The victory underscored a collective team effort, validating the next generation's capability to excel under immense pressure and secure major titles.