India's T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav believes spinner Varun Chakravarthy has been a different player since his comeback to international cricket last year.
Virat Kohli top-scored with a fluent 84 as India overpowered Australia by five wickets to storm into the ICC Champions Trophy final, in Dubai, on Tuesday.
New Zealand batsman Kane Williamson said his side have every chance of derailing India in a major final once again.
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Back from the Asia Cup in the UAE, Hardik Pandya is spending time with his family before he hits the road with the Indian team.
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly believes K L Rahul's impressive ODI form has cemented his position as the team's first-choice wicketkeeper.
In a thrilling moment that will be remembered for a long time, the all-rounder's incredible athleticism was on display as he sprinted 25 metres from deep midwicket to dismiss Rishad Hossain.
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Hardik Pandya marked his 31st birthday on October 11th, enveloped by his family's love and support.
'Very very pleasing (with the way the series went). We knew there would be challenges that we could face.'
A local newspaper photographer had an unusual challenge -- capturing a photo of an Australian fan. He admitted he had been waiting for an hour but hadn't spotted a single one.
When a few fans called out his name, he instructed the security team to let them approach.
The upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is likely to see bowlers playing a crucial role in the success of teams.
The series already in their pocket, India will look to address their batting woes against an England team gunning for revenge after feeling hard-done by a debatable concussion substitute when the two teams clash in the fifth and final T20 International in Mumbai on Sunday.
'I will watch India's match against New Zealand with no tension -- just enjoy the cricket.'
India is facing form concerns and selection dilemmas as they enter the final phase of their Champions Trophy preparations.
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They will meet the winner of Wednesday's second semi-final between South Africa and New Zealand in the final in Dubai on Sunday.
Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy with a back injury.
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He went past Virat Kohli, finishing most T20I matches with a maximum a total of five times.
Shubman Gill's fluent century and a clinical performance from their bowlers helped India trounce England by 142 runs in the third and final ODI on Wednesday, to complete a 3-0 series sweep.
India began their Champions Trophy campaign with a six-wicket victory against Bangladesh after opener Shubman Gill anchored their nervy chase with a classy hundred.
Since Suryakumar took over as captain last year, India have hardly put a wrong but his own form has dipped.
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'...he keeps his campaign promises, does what he said he will do which led to his huge victory.'
After a disappointing showing in the Test series in Australia recently, the Indian team is eager to make a fresh start in the T20 format.
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Former India spinner R Ashwin has called for a shift away from the superstar culture prevalent in Indian cricket, urging for a more grounded approach.
It is understood that Yashasvi Jaiswal has a bright chance of making it to the ODI squad. His inclusion would ensure a left-handed batter in the top four.
'A good headache (playing XI selection), we want to stick to our strengths.'
The five-times champions have retained the quartet of Bumrah, Suryakumar, Pandya and Rohit along with youngster Tilak Verma.
'If he goes into the auction pool, it will be fascinating to see which team bids for him.'
India's cricket team has embarked on a journey to Dubai for the upcoming Champions Trophy, aiming to secure another global trophy after their T20 World Cup triumph last June.
Images from the first One-Day International between India and England at the Barabati Stadium, in Cuttack, on Sunday.
India captain Rohit Sharma played down concerns around his fitness after a crucial group A match of the Champions Trophy against Pakistan. Despite a brief period off the field during the Pakistan innings, Rohit assured that his hamstring was "okay." Meanwhile, Virat Kohli's century led India to a six-wicket victory, putting them on the verge of a semifinal berth.
Though Mankad walked away with the man of the match award, there was no denying that Pandya and Pooran's roles were decisive in the final outcome.
The WAG's various avatars as she cheers hubby Hardik Pandya.
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His performance in Pune was a powerful response to his recent struggles in the Ranji Trophy, where he had been dismissed for ducks in both innings during Mumbai's loss to Jammu and Kashmir.
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