The combative Indian captain is best explained by the fact he was given the ICC's Spirit of Cricket award at a time when he was one demerit point away from a ban.
Emerging star Will Pucovski has been declared"good to go"but may need David Warner's tick of approval before he is handed a baggy green cap for next month's blockbuster Test series against India.
India have named a strong squad for their bid to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia this summer.
Indian cricket boss Sourav Ganguly says the tourists will do what it takes to get ready for the blockbuster Test series against Australia this summer.
India's players appears close to being given the all clear to quarantine in Brisbane. However,their families remain uncertain.
In a rare interview,the BCCI treasurer confirms India are committed to an Australian visit despite COVID-19 restrictions but says it's"difficult"to see the T20 World Cup going ahead.
If the use of saliva and sweat to shine a cricket ball is outlawed,authorities should re-think the laws concerning ball-tampering.
And they did it all by lunch on day four.
Tom Latham and Tom Blundell guided New Zealand to 17 without loss at lunch on the second day of the first Test against India on Saturday after the visitors had been dismissed for 165.
The final session of the first day's play in the opening Test between New Zealand and India at the Basin Reserve was washed out by heavy rain on Friday.
Virat Kohli admits he was surprised to be given the ICC Spirit of Cricket award for pleading with Indian fans to cheer Steve Smith rather than boo him last year.