Suryavanshi, who was called up to India's U-19 squad after a standout performance in this year's Indian Premier League (IPL), needed only 52 balls to get to three figures.
Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar says he does not foresee Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli playing the 2027 ODI World Cup as is being widely anticipated after the duo announced its Test retirement.
Mohammed Siraj's match-winning spell in The Oval Test reminded us all what Test cricket -- and fast bowling -- is truly about: Discipline, endurance, and unwavering grit, says Aadharsh A V.
The team management now has a tricky call on hand while deciding whether to keep Samson in the playing XI finding a slot for him in top three or play Jitesh Sharma
Mumbai Indians, the five-time IPL champions, have a robust scouting system that unearths hidden gems from across the country.
Kuldeep Yadav grabbed 3/18, while Axar Patel played a vital role getting 2/18 besides bowling 15 dot balls in the game to power India to an emphatic seven-wicket victory.
India all-rounder Shardul Thakur urged Abhimanyu Easwaran and Kuldeep Yadav to show patience and wait for their chances, after they were benched for the entire five-Test series in England.
Outperforming the likes of Neeraj Chopra and Julian Weber in his debut World Championship is a nice feeling but India's new-found javelin throw talent Sachin Yadav says it cannot make up for the disappointment of "letting slip" an unlikely bronze after a strong start.
Arshdeep Singh suffers injury during practice ahead of Manchester Test.
How the Indian players fared in the five-Test series in England.
Former Australia wicketkeeper-batter Brad Haddin believes the Indian team needs an 'attitude adjustment' as they seek to find a way out of their fielding woes.
India's call to rest Jasprit Bumrah for the winner-takes-all fifth Test at The Oval was always going to divide opinion.
India will kickstart their campaign on September 10 against the UAE. Media reports suggest that Gill could make his return to the T20I team, possibly as vice-captain.
'The Pataudi Trophy vanished overnight -- no farewell, no tribute, just a quiet replacement.' 'If a name can be erased this easily, what faith can we place in the permanence of Tendulkar-Anderson?'
'Shubh Aarambh': From Fazilka to Leeds, journey of passionate dad and willing son
'I've never seen anything like it in my life.'
'Sometimes you're so used to muscling the ball that you end up forgetting the soft hands which probably used to happen eight or 10 years back. A complete cricketer is a cricketer who plays T20 format and Test cricket successfully. He can adapt his game.'
India skipper Shubman Gill on Wednesday said that levelling the five-match Test series in England would be a "great achievement" and he would return from his first assignment as captain a lot wiser.
Azharuddin also highlighted the expected positive impact of Jasprit Bumrah's return, stating that India's bowling attack is currently superior to England's.
'What is the use of talent if that player plays so many Tests and averages below 35 after a few years of being in the Indian team?'
Struggling Mumbai Indians will be hoping their batters get their act together and shoulder responsibility when they take on an inspired Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League match in Mumbai on Monday.
It will require a lot of man management from young skipper Shubman Gill and the seasoned dressing room figurehead Gautam Gambhir to ensure that Jasprit Bumrah is accorded the respect and space he deserves.
A team like India, which doesn't have players competing round the year in T20 leagues across the globe, doesn't need two separate coaches for the limited overs and Test format, feels former England spinner Graeme Swann.
The coach also needs to be technically savvy with knowledge of biomechanics and ability to decipher the data stored in GPS devices.
'...you can't become a slave of it, but certainly there are huge advantages to using Artificial Intelligence.'
'I've been a firm believer in that if you want Test cricket to survive and be alive and thriving, I think that's the way to go.'
India's Under-19 World Cup winning captain Yash Dhull started his journey from being among the boys with a muscular hundred -- 113 off 150 balls -- against Tamil Nadu side on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy.
Nick Knight has high expectations from the likes of Kuldeep and Sai Sudharsan who is expected to make his Test debut at Leeds, the venue for the series opener.
Yashasvi Jaiswal was "disappointed" on missing a century by a whisker, but amazed by Test captain Shubman Gill's "incredible" effort that powered India to a comfortable position at the end of the opening day of the second Test against England, at Edgbaston, on Wednesday.
India's new Test captain Shubman Gill is a mix of his predecessors Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli but he will be 'very much his own man' in the middle, said Jos Buttler.
Pataudi medal was an afterthought, ECB should have done better: Farokh Engineer
Yograj also spoke of his son Yuvraj's reaction to captain Shubman Gill's blistering performance with the bat, which steered India to its first Test win at Edgbaston.
After recognising cricket as its national sport, Canada is now seeking Indian expertise to develop the game in the country. Cricket Canada chief Atul Ahuja said the BCCI should appreciate it that it is in the interest of cricket to invest in a neutral country like Canada.
The former South African quick explained the pre-set plan against Head, though it eventually fell flat on its back.
The Hundred is a franchise-based 100-ball cricket event that was supposed to start last year in England
Air India will be Indian cricket team's 'preferred airline' for travel from now on with the national carrier signing an MoU with the BCCI in this regard. The deal, which comes into effect from September 1, has been signed for a period of one year.
Ace drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh will continue to serve as captain of the team.
Former and active India cricketers, including Rohit Sharma, appealed for peace and harmony in violence-hit northeast Delhi on Wednesday, saying the incidents of arson and rage were unfortunate and heart-breaking.
Stokes admitted that the aggression from the Indian players added some adrenalin into his side.
'When it comes to selection or the Australia series, I think more about where I can get opportunities rather than whether I deserve a place.'
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