At the end of the first day of play, it is the home side that is firmly in control, and India that is now reduced to chasing the game.
Even a whiff of an incident like the violent 1989 shirt-ripping attack on Krishnamachari Srikkanth by a Karachi spectator would be ruinous. It would set back the ties further, derail an ongoing tournament, and harden Indian attitudes on playing Pakistan anywhere at all, asserts Shekhar Gupta.
The selectors announced India's teams for the tour of South Africa.
Those three wickets for six runs, in a manic final 15 minutes of the day's play, undid all the good work that had gone before, asserts Prem Panicker.
'The next objective is to make sure we create the right performance, and culture where the players can really go and showcase what they are capable of, and go out and entertain the public.'
India are unlikely to rush Shami back into the playing XI as the five Test series against England could be played on turning tracks.
Stunning catches from the Punjab Kings-Royal Challengers Bengaluru game.
A victory for India will be sweet revenge for their heartbreaking losses in the finals of the ODI World Cup and the World Test Championship last year.
Other than the batters, some excellent catching from both teams was the highlight at the hallowed Eden Gardens.
India will be aiming for another comprehensive performance against Bangladesh before the all-important game against Australia on June 24.
Virat Kohli will be expected to hit his straps after a lean run
Virat Kohli's string of low scores would be a concern for India when they play against Canada in their final group match of the T20 World Cup.
Virat Kohli's passionate celebrations after Sanju Samson's dismissal caught the attention of cricket fans during the Indian Premier League 2023 match between the Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals on Sunday, May 14, 2023.
'With the reverse swinging creating opportunities for wickets for the seamers, and with the way England have played the finger spinners, India might stick to two seam bowlers and a finger spinner making way.'
Rovman Powell's hands were the safest pair of hands on the field on Wednesday.
The Indian team appeared in high spirits as they departed Barbados.
After the game, Shubman Gill expressed his determination to bounce back through a heartfelt tweet.
Stationed at mid off, Du Plessis 'flew' with his right hand stretched out to pluck it out of the air. The 39 year old timed his jump to perfection as he was 2.3 metres off the ground when he grabbed the ball.
The spin duo of Karn Sharma and Swapnil Singh helped RCB snap their run of six losses in a row.
SKY, Ishan, Faf, Rajat, DK... so many wonderful knocks to choose from...
Star batter Virat Kohli, who is the second leading run-getter in the World Cup with 354 runs after five matches, has improved three spots to be on joint fifth spot with Aussie left-handed opener David Warner (up two spots).
Pak pace trio a far more potent attack on flat wickets: Dinesh Karthik
Deepak Chahar's unavailability due to an ankle injury will complicate selection matters with India looking for a much-improved bowling performance in the must-win second ODI against South Africa, in Ranchi, on Sunday.
Mohammad Siraj has reclaimed the No 1 position among bowlers in the MRF Tyres ICC men's ODI player rankings after his sensational haul of 6/21 against Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup final.
IMAGES from the 2nd T20I played between India and South Africa in Gqeberha on Tuesday.
The 24-year-old said even though India have already bagged the series 2-0, it won't stop him and the team to continue seeking improvement.
The final will be played at the Oval from June 7-11.
Siraj had played a crucial role in India taking a 2-1 lead in England in the five-Test series last year. The final Test was played in July when England won to level the series.
Both Kishan and Iyer would be fired up to perform after not getting a run against Australia.
'He needs to add that a yard or to his pace if he has to be really successful at this level.'
New Zealand batter Kane Williamson remains at the top of the list with 883 rating points.
Kohli has reached the UK along with Mohammad Siraj, and the team is training at Kent Cricket Ground ahead of the final.
India and England have played with contrasting approaches in the World Cup so far, producing contrasting results. That is unlikely to change when the teams meet in Lucknow on Sunday.
'There are some potential talks which is going on and which is definitely authentic.' 'But it all depends on the two franchises to come up with a conclusion and allow the players to move for their own betterment.'
Glenn McGrath says layoff will help Jasprit Bumrah return fresh to international cricket
There have been 24 occasions on which 400 has been passed in ODI cricket and 15 of those have come since the 2011 World Cup.
Pakistan cricketers floored by 'unexpected' welcome, hit nets 12 hours after arrival
As Starc put on bowling exhibition, India must have missed their star pacer Jasprit Bumrah.
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