Ashwin, Rohit ruled out of 2nd Test.
'The IPL is all about results. I think the guys buying in to what we are trying to do.'
However, Mumbai will take heart from the fact that they defeated defending champions Chennai Super Kings, their first loss in four games, in the last match.
IMAGES from the 1st T20I played between India and South Africa at the Wanderers on Sunday
Devdutt Padikkal grabbed the headlines in his debut match with an entertaining half-century as he inspired Royal Challengers Bangalore to a winning start in the IPL, against SunRisers Hyderabad in Dubai on Monday.
India displayed a clinical performance against arch-rivals Pakistan.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Kedar Jadhav claimed three wickets each followed by Rohit Sharma's quickfire half-century as India registered a comprehensive eight-wicket victory against Pakistan.
The primary aim for the Rohit Sharma-led India against minnows Hong Kong would be to get their combination right before the big game against Pakistan on Wednesday.
It has been learnt that the Indian team management wants tracks that are hard and bouncy without any major grass covering for all three home Tests -- something they will be getting in South Africa.
The Elite list is set to comprise only three players ---skipper Virat Kohli, his limited overs deputy Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah.
In David Warner, who is back as captain for this season, the franchise has an inspirational leader and a superb batsman, who would like to lead from the front.
Batsman Suresh Raina was on Sunday rewarded for his recent domestic performance with a recall to the Indian Twenty20 squad for the three-match series against South Africa, starting February 18.
Shardul Thakur (3-42) looked a bundle of nerves bowling the eventful final over with England needing 23 runs for an unassailable lead.
Sunrisers Hyderabad captain David Warner has said the just-concluded IPL's highest wicket taker Bhuvneshwar Kumar is a world-class bowler and he just can't wait to take on the seamer as a opposition batsman.
With 43 needed off 3 overs, Faf du Plessis launched into Carlos Brathwaite's 18th over, smashing him for 20 runs which included 3 fours and a six.
The most sought-after megastars of the current generation are primed to show their might against a bunch of enigmatic cricketers as India and Pakistan engage in an ICC T20 World Cup face-off, something that transcends the 22-yard strip.
Formed in 2013, Sunrisers Hyderabad have been one of the most consistent performers, having won the tournament in 2016 and finishing as runners up last year.
The Indian team will want Sanju Samson to translate his phenomenal talent into consistent performances when they try to wrap up the T20 International series against Sri Lanka by winning the second match in Colombo on Tuesday.
Hardik Pandya, Rashid Khan, KL Rahul and Yuzvendra Chahal were among the big names to be released ahead of the mega auction.
The national selection committee announced the squad for the two-Test series against the West Indies.
England's chase of 330 appeared all but over when they were reduced to 257-8 in the 40th over but Sam Curran and Mark Wood, who scored 14, kept the side in the hunt with a stubborn 60-run stand for the ninth wicket.
The maestro, who played an incredible 200 Tests in his illustrious career, said even though India have had some quality seamers but never had the 'luxury' of an attack of such variety.
'I believe whichever bowlers will play -- like Umesh (Yadav) is doing well, Ishant (Sharma) is a senior bowler and has to take more lead (role) and Mohammed Shami has a good record - I believe their (Bhuvi and Bumrah's) absence will be felt, but still India's bench strength is very strong'
Chetan Sakariya reflects on his journey in India colours during the recent limited-overs tour of Sri Lanka.
Who would you pick for Friday's second One-Day International against England?
Sunrisers Hyderabad seem to have peaked at the right time, as they came up with three smashing performances to storm into the IPL playoffs high on confidence.
Following is the list of players who have been released by the different franchises ahead of the auction for the 2021 edition of the Indian Premier League.
Delhi Capitals have made the perfect start to IPL, with two morale-boosting victories, while SunRisers Hyderabad are the only side yet to register a win in the tournament, having lost both their games.
Should India open with the exciting duo of Prithvi Shaw and Devdutt Padikkal?
Rahul Dravid's reign as head coach and Rohit Sharma's as T20I captain got off to a winning start as India defeated New Zealand by five wickets in a thrilling finish in Jaipur on Wednesday.
It is believed that if Saini stays back, it will help bowling coach Bharath Arun to invest more time in the 26-year-old Karnal-lad
Unless they getting their batting and bowling woes sorted out soon, the 2023 World Cup looks another distant dream for the Men in Blue.
IPL 2022 has passed the halfway mark after a month of high action and drama. So how will the second half play out for the teams still in contention for the playoffs?
Sri Lanka coach Chandika Hathurusingha on Monday termed India favourites in the triangular T20 series
Kohli also lauded Bhuvneshwar Kumar, describing him as a "skillful bowler" but said it was Deepak's performance that impressed him a lot.
India wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha said Bhuvneshwar Kumar's surprise inclusion was done keeping in mind the grassy Eden Gardens wicket as the seamer scalped a five-for to tightened the noose around New Zealand in the second cricket Test, in Kolkata, on Saturday.
All-rounder Krunal Pandya in all likelihood will make his senior India debut after being named in the final 12 for Sunday's first T20 International against West Indies.
Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji list the Most Valuable Players in the Sri Lanka-India ODI series.
IMAGES from the 2nd ODI played between West Indies and India at Port-of-Spain in Trinidad on Sunday
Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by 17 runs in their Indian Premier League match, in Kolkata, on Saturday.
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