Sanju Samson's technical weaknesses against express pace along with Rinku Singh's dip in form and fitness issues will be a concern for India
Rohit, who will also captain the side, will be expected to carry on with his ultra aggressive approach in the powerplay like he showed in the ODI World Cup.
Matheesha Pathirana's exceptional bowling performance emerged as the game-changer.
Mumbai Indians's top-order failed to fire in unison as they lost to the Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Suryakumar Yadav leads a sprightly bunch of 'Gen-Next' stars against a strong Australian side in a five-match T20 series, starting in Visakhapatnam on Thursday.
Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle present Rediff's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2025 after Game 55.
England captain Jos Buttler is confident that the upcoming T20I series against India will not impact their preparation for the Champions Trophy.
'The way he was batting was great to watch because the pitch was not that easy for batting.'
Yadav anchored the innings with a sublime century in which he struck boundaries in all parts of the ground
Patidar or Rinku set for debut; India look to seal series
India's journey into their ODI future will hit its first stop during the opening match against South Africa on Sunday.
Jorel hit 101 off 115 balls, while Tilak Varma struck 70 off 103 deliveries helping India post a competitive 259 for seven after being sent into bat.
Shivam Dube smashed a quickfire half-century to power India to a thumping six-wicket victory against Afghanistan in the first T20 International.
Even shadow Purple Cup winner Prasidh couldn't escape Vaibhav's onslaught on Monday night!
Indian captain Hardik Pandya admitted that his lack of rhythm and slow approach became a turning point as his team lost momentum.
India's young bowling unit will have to push behind the timid show in the series opener and find its flow against a forceful Australian batting line-up in the second T20 in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday.
Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2025 after Game 39.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni turned back the clock to script a three-wicket victory for Chennai Super Kings against Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2022 match at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Thursday.
In the absence of national regulars, the focus will shift on the likes of Rinku, who was surprisingly not picked for the first round despite having an impressive first-class record.
Scoring at a rate of 173.33, Jaiswal's unbeaten 104 off 60 was peppered with nine boundaries and seven sixes.
IMAGES from the 5th T20 International played between West Indies and India in Lauderhill, Florida on Sunday.
West Indies claimed a tense four-run victory over a young India side in the first T20I on Thursday.
Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2024 after Game 62.
For India, Suryakumar would want to get a big one in his pet format and regain a bit of confidence that has eroded because of a lean patch in the ODIs.
After their batsmen's limp outing, North Zone bowlers produced a gritty effort to bowl out South Zone for 195 to give their team a slender advantage on Day 2 of the Duleep Trophy semifinals.
Sudharsan and Rinku put on 55 runs for the fourth-wicket stand.
Mumbai Indians face an uphill task against the firepower of Kolkata Knight Riders batters when the teams clash in Mumbai on Sunday in the Indian Premier League, with both former champions looking to get their campaigns back on track.
Following their loss in the T20I series to West Indies, the young Indian team, led by Hardik Pandya, faced a lot of criticism and backlash.
Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the first ODI against Australia on Friday?
'KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer have not played matches. Playing in a big game like Asia Cup or World Cup is totally different, there is a lot going on. Your level of fitness has to be more than 100%. I hope they are fit.'
Following the announcement of the South Zone squad for the upcoming Duleep Trophy, a disappointed Dinesh Karthik questioned the selection committee.
The Asia Cup bound India team has hit the ground running with the closed-door camp in Alur, where the squad members are undergoing routine fitness tests ahead of the continental event beginning August 31.
Images from the fourth T20 International between India and England in Pune on Friday.
Mohit Sharma, once GT's net bowler, showcased his undeniable talent in Qualifier 2. His remarkable feat included a game-changing spell of 5 wickets in 14 balls.
Former India wicketkeeper Saba Karim has backed Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan as the best replacement options at number 4 and 5 if the first-choice players are not fit in time for the Asia Cup and World Cup.
IMAGES from the first T20 International between India and Ireland at the Village Stadium in Malahide, Dublin on Friday.
Shubman Gill climbs to career-high No. 5, Kuldeep Yadav enter top 10
Not pleased with his team's display with the willow, India skipper Hardik Pandya on Sunday said batters have to take more responsibility going forward.
