As it often happens in India, the pitch talk was the focus more than play at stumps on Day 1 at Pune. But, India's batting coach maintained that playing on turning tracks was one of the challenges for batsmen in Test cricket.
Indian captain MS Dhoni has announced his much-awaited retirement from Test cricket in the wake of his horrendous run as leader and batsman over the last three-and-a-half years.
Although some new faces found their way into the Test team for Australia, there weren't many surprisingly selections as such, but for maybe the recall of Suresh Raina. Team India director Ravi Shastri had stated recently
With Stuart Binny making his debut in the ongoing Trent Bridge Test against England, it marks the tenth instance of a father-son pair, who have represented India in Tests.
Sri Lankan legend Kumar Sangakkara was the top run-getter in the recently concluded Test series against England, adding to his growing list of success stories.
India's middle-order batsman Yuvraj Singh reckons that his best years as a cricketer are "yet to come" and he will now strive to revive his Test career.