The first Test, beginning in Chennai on Thursday, is expected to be played on the red-soil trampoline which often offers good purchase to pacers, but the black-soil composition is more likely to assist the spinners.
India marched into the T20 World Cup semi-finals on Monday as skipper Rohit Sharma's blistering 92 set up a 24-run victory over Australia.
Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the second Test against Bangladesh?
Gambhir has ability to derive the best out of his players: Childhood coach Bharadwaj
A big part of Kuldeep Yadav's success across formats is down to his approach.
'Sundar is the front-runner behind Ashwin right now. He's done well in whatever limited opportunities he's got and I feel he will get his due first before going to anybody else.'
India were still staring at a daunting challenge despite a much more assured performance in their second innings, trailing by 125 runs at the close with Sarfaraz Khan on 70 not out after Virat Kohli fell for the same score on the day's final ball.
It seems Team India is balancing pre-tournament preparations with exploring the vibrant city.
Woeful India dismissed for 46 as New Zealand pacers run riot
Delhi Capitals left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav, who returned match-winning figures of 2/25 against Rajasthan Royals, said his bowling approach to Donovan Ferreira was the key to his side's 20-run win in the IPL in New Delhi on Tuesday.
The mega auction for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season is expected to be held in Riyadh at the end of this month, according to sources.
Shubman Gill said on Monday he had planned not to lose his wicket to an lbw decision come what may, despite the odd ball keeping low and turning sharply during the fourth Test against England, which India won by five wickets.
'Technology can never be 100% which is why we have the umpire's call.'
Captain Rohit Sharma said the team management was crystal clear about picking as many as four spinners for the T20 World Cup.
India bowled England out for 218 and cruised to 135/1 in their robust reply to seize early control of the fifth and final test.
Gautam Gambhir came under fire from the fans after he promoted the fantasy cricket app Real11 on his social media accounts.
Virat Kohli's string of low scores would be a concern for India when they play against Canada in their final group match of the T20 World Cup.
This was the first time I was shooting a victory parade for the Indian cricket team and as a cricket fan this was one of the coolest assignments I have had by far.
India head into the World Cup as World No 1, according to ICC rankings issued on Wednesday.
The BCCI's retention and auction rules ensure that franchises will have to make careful decisions to balance retaining star power with building depth across their squads.
Rishabh Pant last played a Test match in December 2022 before a serious car crash saw him sidelined for nearly two years.
Heinrich Klaasen is the most expensive retained player in IPL history.
Shreyas Iyer, who led KKR to the IPL 2024 title, could be headed for the players' auction after failing to make a breakthrough in negotiations, while K L Rahul is also unlikely to be retained by LSG.
How the India Test regulars and discards fared over the first two days in the opening round matches of Duleep Trophy.
With the squads for the West Indies tour yet to be announced, Kuldeep's prayers could have been to find a spot on the flight to the Caribbean.
Musheer Khan's unbeaten 105 rescued India B after India A bowlers reduced them to 94 for seven on the first day of the Duleep Trophy match at the Chinnaswamy Stadium.
A brilliant delivery from Kuldeep Yadav found the outside edge of his bat, and the disappointment on Athiya's face was evident.
Suryakumar Yadav will miss the first round match after suffering a a sprain to his right thumb.
India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj was ruled out of the upcoming Duleep Trophy because of illness.
Avishka Fernando scored a superb 96 and Dunith Wellalage took five wickets as Sri Lanka thumped India by 110 runs in Colombo.
Having conceded a lead of 259, England were all out for 195 in the second session on day three of the contest.
Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the first Test against Bangladesh?
A dominant India ended England's title defence by handing them a 68-run thumping in the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup.
The national selectors want all the players to be available for the Duleep Trophy ahead of the two Test series against Bangladesh next month.
A turner in Pune exposed the soft underbelly of Indian batters' technique against slow bowling but as per the current team's philosophy, it has decided to take the bull by its horns by asking for a turner where the ball might turn at right angles from first hour.
KKR owner Shah Rukh Khan witnessed his team's crushing win over DC from the stands in Vizag.
Chasing 192 for a victory that would fetch them an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series, India cruised to 40 for no loss at stumps on day three.
Delhi's bowling attack held its nerve, securing a dramatic victory.
India will look for the right balance as they aim for a series-levelling victory against a spunky New Zealand in the must-win second Test.
Sanjay Manjrekar feels that India should strive to find the right balance in playing XI
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