India’s 1-3 loss in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy marked the end of its decade-long dominance in the series against Australia. This was not an exception; India’s performance in Test cricket has been dismal for a while now. Over the last four months, the team has lost six out of eight Tests, including a shocking 0-3 defeat against New Zealand at home.

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Guests: Wasim Jaffer scored the highest number of runs in Ranji Trophy history and is currently head coach of Punjab in domestic cricket; Jaydev Unadkat has made 22 appearances for India including eight one-day internationals and four Tests

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