The left-arm spinner shared a 45-second video of himself bowling in the nets at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru on Wednesday.
Team India just can't seem to win a coin flip, but they're hoping to win where it matters most -- the Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal against Australia.
'...I had to be disciplined, just stick to the basics'
Adam Zampa wants new heroes to emerge from the Australian squad at the Champions Trophy to cover the "big loss" of the team's champion pace trio.
Unaware that the area was filled with cricket fans, he had a tough time managing the crowd.
India pacer Harshit Rana credited seasoned speedster Jasprit Bumrah for shaping his consistency and adaptability at the highest level.
Australia's historic pedigree in cricket's biggest tournaments will count for nothing when they run into an Afghanistan side that is fast cementing its place in the game's top table in the Champions Trophy match in Lahore on Friday.
Axar, who has led his state side Gujarat in 23 matches across formats, said he isn't one to lean heavily on analytics or prescribed captaincy templates.
Ravindra expressed his joy at contributing on the big stage and emphasised the team's focus on the final showdown in Dubai
Jaiswal earned his maiden ODI cap for India in the first ODI against England during the buildup to the ongoing marquee event. With a moment of brilliance in the field, he took a stellar catch but failed to live up to the expectations with the bat.
His departure from Test cricket, announced ahead of India's upcoming tour of England in June, leaves a leadership void in the red-ball setup. Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah and young batter Shubman Gill have emerged as frontrunners to succeed him as Test captain.
Australia have enough experience and versatility in their line-up to get into tournament-mode quickly for the Champions Trophy following a difficult buildup to the One-Day International showpiece, according to opener Travis Head.
Former opener Shikhar Dhawan believes Rohit Sharma has matured as a leader over the years and shares a close bond with his teammates, which augurs well for the Indian team.
On how long Rohit should play, Azharuddin said it is for a player to decide.
'India are strong favourites'
Though there is no official word from the selection committee, signs point to Shami being left out of the touring party unless the medical team clears him with a positive report in the coming days.
Pakistan need to win if they are any chance of progressing to the semi-finals in their home tournament after being crushed by New Zealand in their campaign opener.
'And obviously two losses and being out of the tournament and a bit of hangover of the few tournaments before I think it probably reached the end of the road foe me and my captaincy, is a shame, I'm sad about that.'
India's middle-order mainstay Shreyas Iyer was on Tuesday nominated alongside New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra and Jacob Duffy for the ICC Player of the Month award for March following his remarkable performance in last month's Champions Trophy.
'They'll think that he'll come in straight away and set the world on fire.' 'It's never that easy when you come back from injury.'
'India is a strong team. Pakistan is inconsistent.'
Rachin Ravindra sat out the Black Caps' opener against Pakistan while recovering from a blow to the head and does not want to miss another match at the ICC tournament.
'If you stay humble, put your heart in the right place, train hard, and let your bat talk, God finds ways to bless you.'
South Africa roped in left-arm spin bowling all-rounder George Linde as a cover for the injured Aiden Markram ahead of their Champions Trophy semi-finals against New Zealand.
Former England captains Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain believe that Virat Kohli is probably the best batter in ODI history.
Pakistan all-rounder Khushdil Shah has expressed surprise at his selection for the Champions Trophy, saying he doesn't know how he got into the team.
Imran Khan also questioned the cricketing credentials of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi.
Even though IPL is widely regarded as the top T20 tournament worldwide, Hasan is optimistic that despite the scheduling clash, viewers will prefer to watch PSL if the players up the ante and perform better.
At the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, the seating capacity has been increased with the addition of new chairs. Additionally, 480 modern LED lights have been installed to improve broadcast quality.
Former Australia wicket-keeping great Ian Healy has questioned the tactical acumen of Cooper Connolly, saying he was "angry" with the way the opener handled India's pace spearhead Mohammed Shami in the Champions Trophy semi-final in Dubai.
'International cricket is incomplete without Pakistan.'
The spinners kept a lid on the scoring with Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja taking wickets at regular intervals.
In a candid conversation on The ICC Review with Sanjana Ganesan, Shastri named two young stars he believes are ready to be groomed for the role - Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant.
'I knew he would come through in a big match because of his ability to rise to the occasion.'
'For me, it's about understanding the conditions and preparing my game accordingly, Kohli said after collecting the player-of-the-match award.
New Zealand batsman Kane Williamson said his side have every chance of derailing India in a major final once again.
The omission sparked a social media storm, with fans questioning Pakistan's intent and criticising the Pakistan Cricket Board.
Rahul expertly rotated the strike, absorbed pressure, and provided guidance to Gill as he neared his century.
With their semifinal hopes hanging by a thread, Mohammad Rizwan and his men are now at the mercy of other results.
India head coach Gautam Gambhir has dismissed claims that his team had an unfair advantage in the Champions Trophy by being stationed in Dubai.
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