Can India score the 157 runs needed to go up 1-0 in the Test series against England?
The collective brilliance of the Indian XI in the 2023 World Cup makes a compelling case for each player to be considered for inclusion in every World XI.
This is India's second appearance in the WTC final after losing the inaugural game in 2021 to New Zealand.
'We've had an opportunity to connect as the group, we have had a chance to do some fitness, we have had some fielding done on the side, lot of skills with the bat and ball.'
Sai Sudharsan looked orgainsed, certainly created impact: Anil Kumble
The key performers who guided India to their second successive WTC final.
The selectors were forced to go back to seniors Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli following injuries to key T20 players.
India became the first team in the history of One-Day Internationals to win by a margin of 300 runs or more as they thrashed Sri Lanka by 317 runs in the third and final ODI in Thiruvananthapuram, on Sunday.
The India all-rounder is yet to recover from his ankle injury that rendered him out of action last week.
'I am happy with my batting. I have kept my approach quite similar. I am happy with how I am going. I know a big score is around the corner.'
Mohit Sharma, once GT's net bowler, showcased his undeniable talent in Qualifier 2. His remarkable feat included a game-changing spell of 5 wickets in 14 balls.
Overall, he is the fifth Indian pace bowler reach the landmark of 200 Test wickets.
Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the WTC final against Australia?
'He needs to add that a yard or to his pace if he has to be really successful at this level.'
Virat Kohli's last Test century was against Bangladesh in November 2019. Will century 28 come at Chattogram?
'It depends on how Gujarat Titans can use that situation. But remember that GT are not bad playing a 150-160 game.'
Ishan Kishan earned his maiden Test call-up, while Suryakumar Yadav was also included for the first two Tests of the four-match series against Australia next month.
Ahead of the ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023, here's a full list of the final squads of all ten teams.
India are set to play a Test against England from July 1 to July 5.
So upset was Nehra with Titans' slide that he didn't celebrate Gill's maiden IPL century. While the players and coaching staff gave Gill a standing ovation, Nehra stayed put in his seat.
Playing IPL 2023's last league stage match, Royal Challengers Bangalore would know what exactly is required of them to qualify for the play-offs, when they face table-toppers Gujarat Titans in Bengaluru on Sunday.
Images from Day 3 of the fifth and final Test between India and England in Dharamsala on Saturday.
Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar reckons that ground conditions will dictate which spinners are to be played in the XI.
Those early wickets from Shami and Joseph, and some tight bowling and wickets by Rashid in the middle, didn't allow DC to go big or build worthwhile partnerships, leading to their undoing.
The balance may have been affected due to Hardik Pandya's untimely ankle injury, but even then the Indian team has hardly faced a tough test in the ongoing World Cup, feels former South Africa skipper Graeme Smith.
Defending champions Gujarat Titans will be eyeing a hat-trick of victories, while Kolkata Knight Riders, fresh from their decimation of Royal Challengers Bangalore, will be keen to show that win was not a flash in the pan when the two sides clash in the IPL in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
It's a pity that all the cricketing brains in the dugout -- Brian Lara, Muttiah Muralitharan, Kumar Sangakkara and Dale Steyn in coaching roles -- cannot convert performances out in the middle.
Rohit Sharma wants his team to be the first one from India to win a Test series in South Africa.
Nasser Hussain called it an 'interesting look' and quipped it might have been a warm towel to keep himself comfortable on a cold Tuesday afternoon in Southampton
The BCCI top brass will be hoping to convince Rohit Sharma to lead the India team in T20 Internationals despite his reluctance.
Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the fifth Test against England?
Dominic Xavier is shocked by the abuse on Twitter directed against Mohammed Shami -- one of India's finest cricketers -- after Sunday's loss to Pakistan at Dubai and hopes that his team-mates -- who took the knee for the Black Lives Matter movement! before the game -- and the BCCI leadership will support the pacer who has played a key role in many Indian cricketing victories.
Kaif highlighted the impending return of established stars like Jasprit Bumrah, Shreyas Iyer, and KL Rahul, suggesting that even cricketers of Mohammed Siraj's caliber could face an uphill battle to secure a spot in the squad.
As per ICC rule, every team has to submit its initial squad of 15 by September 5 but the final submission can be done by September 27
Mohammed Shami claimed 3/25 as debutants Gujarat Titans got off to a winning start in IPL 2022.
Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the Asia Cup match against Pakistan?
Who do you think should be part of India's playing for their T20 World Cup opening match against Pakistan on Sunday?
The sound and fury of World Cup 2023 has ended, and Norma Astrid Godinho picks her World Cup XI.
IMAGES from the Asia Cup Super 4 match played between India and Sri Lanka in Colombo on Friday.
Off-spinner Nathan Lyon doesn't believe Australia's preparations for the World Test Championship final will be affected by the talk around the Ashes.
