'Shubman Gill did not look as technically tight or calm as usual when he came out to bat on the fourth evening, but his team fought so hard on Monday in a fabulous Test.'
Virat Kohli arrived in Ranchi ahead of the first One-Day International against South Africa on Wednesday morning.
India can draw inspiration from their stunning comeback in the 2016 Chennai Test against England when they triumphed despite conceding 400-plus in the first innings.
World Championship silver medallist Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar delivered a landmark performance at the 68th Shooting Nationals on Tuesday, firing a World record 470.5 to clinch gold in the men's 50m rifle 3 positions final at the Madhya Pradesh State Shooting Range.
With the scars of last year's home series whitewash against New Zealand still raw, preparing rank turners may invite risk.
'We would like to believe and back ourselves to know these conditions or adapt to these conditions a lot faster even if we find them slightly different, as compared to, say, somebody who is brought up in Johannesburg and has played all his cricket at the Wanderers ground.'
India will look to overcome batting inconsistencies and finish the tour of Australia with authority when the two sides clash in the fifth and final T20 International in Brisbane on Saturday.
Prem Panicker and Faisal Shariff discuss the young, largely experimental team picked for the five Test tour of England, and its prospects on the latest episode of the Sports And Pastime podcast.
Gill was met with a rousing reception from the Bharat Army, who serenaded their new captain with a specially composed chant
Woakes came out with his left hand wrapped in a sling and tucked inside his sweater at the fall of the penultimate wicket with the fifth Test - which India won narrowly - tantalisingly placed.
Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill has put an end to swirling rumours of a rift with Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya following a viral video from the Friday's IPL 2025 Eliminator.
'...I believe he has all the raw materials to become a really good leader.'
From 2018 to 2025: Gill hopes to take measure of Dukes balls' changing behaviour
The track is historically a high-scoring one and the outfield is quick. But on a red soil surface, the ball grips and can surprise the batters.
Film folk offered a special prayer on Guru Nanak Jayanti, visiting gurdwaras.
Fans also took to X, calling for Head Coach Gambhir's sacking.
'It has been a very transparent dressing room, it has been a very honest dressing room and that is how we want this dressing room to be.'
Rahane lauded Gill's temperament under pressure, especially after India had lost the opening Test.
He revealed that the team consciously chose to go on the offensive with short balls when England were 83 for 5.
Shubman Gill is enjoying a 'honeymoon period' as India's Test captain but there will be more pressure on him in the days to come, feels former India skipper Sourav Ganguly.
'They (Gill, Jaiswal and Pant) now have to drag this Indian Test team forward like Virat did single-handedly.'
'He saw opportunities and brought in the right kind of bowlers.'
Captain Gill will be looking to get India back to their best in red ball cricket and he has 'Let you actions lead the way.'
'Shubman Gill is a great thinker and player, but man management will be key to his leadership success.'
Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill was visibly furious after being controversially run out during the IPL 2025 match against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Captain Suryakumar Yadav believes Hardik Pandya's return will restore the tactical depth and balance of India's T20 team.
Gill and Jaiswal centuries put India in control of series opener against England
India will be bolstered by the return of former captains Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma - both of whom have retired from Test cricket - adding more depth and experience to the side.
'It's never easy, but I think he will learn from this exposure.'
East Bengal power past Punjab FC in Super Cup semi-final
MCG to Barsapara: Gambhir and Pant might be feeling a sense of deja vu
Former England opener Mark Butcher feels the Indian Test captain has taken ownership of Virat Kohli's No 4 spot quite comfortably despite the 'enormous scrutiny'.
India will look to reprise their home template of big first-innings totals and sustained spin in the short two-Test series against South Africa beginning in Kolkata on Friday.
South Africa pulled off a sensational victory inside three days of the opening Test against India on Sunday and the manner of it would go a long way in silencing those who doubted their credentials as the reigning world test champions.
Naveen Puligilla and co-driver Musa Sherif will race in WRC3 class as the World Rally Championship (WRC) makes its historic debut in Saudi Arabia.
Mighty impressed with Shubman Gill's footwork in difficult English conditions, former India skipper Sourav Ganguly is expecting the young skipper to score truckloads of runs in away conditions
India's awe-inspiring batting depth will face a stern test against South Africa's quality spin attack in the first Test, starting in Kolkata on Friday.
IMAGES from the fourth T20I between Australia and India played in Carrara, Gold Coast on Thursday
Gill, Rahul score fifties in intra-squad practice match against India A ahead of England Test
© 2026 Rediff.com - Investor Information - Advertise with us - Disclaimer - Privacy Policy - Sitemap - Feedback - About us - Terms of use - Grievances