India's batters will have to counter a potent Pakistan bowling attack that can make an impact irrespective of the nature of the pitch.
PHOTOS from the ICC World Cup match between India and Afghanistan played in New Delhi on Wednesday.
'When you pick wickets in conditions like this, you get loads of confidence. Rohit bhai asked me to believe in myself, not take any pressure and enjoy.'
Indian skipper Rohit Sharma on Sunday hailed his team for an emphatic performance in the Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka, saying the effort will be "cherished for a very long time".
Ahead of the WTC Final next month, former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting opened up on India and Australia's chances for the big game.
K L Rahul might be asked to keep wickets to bolster the batting.
Images from the 2nd T20I played between West Indies and India in Providence, Guyana on Sunday.
Misfiring Indian bowlers in focus as India seek series-levelling win over SA in third T20I
Hardik Pandya rued the lack of basic facilities during their stay in Trinidad
Images from the second Twenty20 International between India and New Zealand, in Lucknow, on Sunday.
'They have scored so many runs for our country, I cannot ask them to drop themselves and make me play in the first place.'
India were caught in a spin web on the Ranchi pitch as they lost the series opener by 21 runs on Friday.
Ahead of the ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023, here's a full list of the final squads of all ten teams.
Kishan emphasised on the need to have a positive mindset.
K L Rahul has managed just 38 runs in three innings in the ongoing Test series against Australia.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a 15-member squad led by Hardik Pandya for the T20I series against West Indies.
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.
Shastri drew a parallel between Samson and Rohit Sharma, highlighting the importance of Samson realising his full potential.
Those in the know of things said there seems to be "some amount of stiffness", which will definitely impact his movements during fielding but they are hopeful that it won't turn out to be very serious.
If he plays IPL 2024, Wellalage will be the fourth player from the U-19 World Cup 2022 to play the IPL. South Africa's Dewald Brevis plays for the Mumbai Indians, Raj Bawa plays for the Punjab Kings and Yash Dhull plays for the Delhi Capitals.
Who do you think should be part of India's playing for the World Cup match against Pakistan?
World Cup hosts India cantered to their second successive win of the tournament after captain Rohit Sharma's incendiary century set up their eight-wicket thrashing of Afghanistan on Wednesday.
'The tank battle was fought at ranges of 300-700 metres.' 'It was a rare example of the complete destruction of a squadron by another squadron.'
For the golden generation of Indian cricketers, this is their last chance to conquest what no other team could on eight previous tours.
'When you lose, you learn so many things. But people who learn even when they win, will become champions.'
India launched their home World Cup campaign with a six-wicket victory over Australia after Virat Kohli and KL Rahul guided them through a jittery run chase on Sunday.
Ajinkya Rahane will be aiming to pile on the runs to extend his international career and lead India to a series sweep against a feeble West Indies.
The five-time champions unveiled the new jersey with a video that detailed the idea that went into coming up with the design for the kit. It celebrates the spirit of Mumbai, with elements that symbolise the great city, such as the famous Kaali Peeli (taxi) ride, the Bandra-Worli Sea Link, and that unmistakable skyline.
I never play for spot, always play for team's success: Shardul
A clinical India outclassed West Indies by a whopping 200 runs in the third ODI to win the series 2-1.
'Two in three creators in India who earn money from YouTube agree that YouTube is their primary source of revenue.'
Giving a strong indication of him turning up in India's World Cup opener against Australia in Chennai on Sunday, veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin went through an engaging net session on Thursday.
'We will see, we want to win but at the same time, there are a lot of questions that we need answers to. But in the Asia Cup, I want to see some of the guys batting under pressure against quality teams.'
IMAGES from the IPL match played between Lucknow Super Giants and Mumbai Indians in Lucknow on Tuesday.
Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the World Cup match against the Netherlands?
Mohammed Shami, who is among the best in the business, might just have to keep warming the bench.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty achieved a career-best world number three
Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the Asia Cup Super Fours match against Sri Lanka?
An expressionless Virat Kohli gave a quick handshake and hug to an equally expressionless Shubman Gill before going to collect his runners-up medal. It was the most poignant moment of a teary Sunday night for the Indian cricket team.
Wicketkeeper-batter K L Rahul will miss India's first two matches of the upcoming Asia Cup after failing to recover fully from a niggle.
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