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Jadhav, who has represented the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Delhi Daredevils and now defunct Kochi Tuskers Kerala, has 893 runs from 64 games at a strike-rate of 134.89. -  R. RAGU India all-rounder Kedar Jadhav may have made heads turn when the Chennai Super Kings signed him for a jaw-dropping Rs 7.8 Crore at this year's IPL auction. But according to Maharashtra coach Surendra Bhave, "Kedar's totally worth the money he's getting.

Jos Buttler's coach, at King's College Taunton, describes his ward as a hardworking student. -  Getty Images When the destructive Jos Buttler was picked for the two-Test series against Pakistan in May early this year, it had been 18 months, since he had played red-ball cricket. However, his stocks have risen since.

Australia is all set to take on India close on the heels of a Test series loss to Pakistan and an ODI drubbing at the hands of South Africa. As Cricket Australia takes fresh guard to tackle the upheaval triggered by the events of March 24, 2018, when then captain Steve Smith, vice-captain David Warner, and Cameron Bancroft were banned for their involvement in ball-tampering, national talent manager and selector Greg Chappell is confident that the team will turn a corner.