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Alastair Cook and Michael Vaughan have called for significant reforms to Test cricket rules. Cook suggested allowing teams to take two new balls within 160 overs at their discretion, while Vaughan advocated for broader substitution rules beyond concussion replacements to maintain match quality. Both believe these changes are crucial for Test cricket's competitiveness and player welfare.

Following heated exchanges in the India-England Test series, former cricketers debated introducing yellow and red cards. David Lloyd, recalling his time on the umpires' selection committee, advocated for stricter penalties. The panel suggested using cards for incidents like Mohammed Siraj's barge and the Gill-Crawley face-off, proposing a traffic-light system for warnings and escalating punishments.

Vihaan Malhotra seeks inspiration from his two superstar teammates -- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Ayush Mhatre. After an astounding England tour, he is getting ready for another challenging tour of Australia, where the 18-year-old will be deputy to his best friend Mhatre.