Virat Kohli's participation in the fourth and deciding Test match against Australia, in Dharamsala, hangs in balance even as young Mumbai batsman Shreyas Iyer has been included in the team.
A look at how the Indian players rated in the Test series against South Africa.
A key cog in India's pace attack, the 27-year-old was left out of the list of contracted players unveiled by the BCCI on Wednesday but the board did not offer any immediate explanation as to why.
Rohit Sharma's request to the BCCI for a break from white-ball cricket in South Africa despite being offered T20 captaincy has been accepted, while Jasprit Bumrah has been named his deputy for the two Tests starting December 26.
Their campaigns wobbling after a string of defeats, bottom-rung teams Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans will be desperate to arrest the slide and get back to winning ways in their Indian Premier League match in Mullanpur on Sunday.
A girl climbed the stage, threw a black cloth towards the idols, and started chanting slogans 'Islam zindabad', 'Pakistan zindabad' and 'Hindustan murdabad'
Bumrah became the fastest Indian pacer to pick 150+ wickets in long-format cricket during the second day of the India-England Test match in Visakhapatnam.
Indian cricket team will not just be looking to win a third ODI global title but also look at saving the '50-over format' which has been battling identity crisis for at least five years now.
Jasprit Bumrah's throbbing afternoon spell on the second day of the second Test against England in Visakhapatnam on Saturday made former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly advocating for sporting pitches rather than preparing rank turners.
Amid their hectic training sessions ahead of the World Test Championship final against Australia next week, the Indian players are bonding quite well following their intense rivalry against each other during IPL 2023.
Gujrat Titans will be striving for much needed consistency when they meet Delhi Capitals in an Indian Premier League match in Ahmedabad on Wednesday.
Recipes by chef Sabir Khan, banquet tandoor chef at Jaypee Greens Golf and Spa Resort, Noida.
Mohammed Shami says his love for cricket helped him battle the off field problems that pegged him back a few months ago as he made an impressive comeback
IMAGES from the World Cup match played between India and Afghanistan in Southampton on Saturday
Since recovering from a bout of dengue that forced him to miss India's first two World Cup fixtures Shubman Gill scored 26, 53 and 16. With 1,325 runs in ODIs to his credit this year, he looked good in all those innings but was unable to make it count.
India fast bowler Mohammed Shami replaced an indisposed Hardik Pandya in the ICC World XI squad for the T20 International against the West Indies at Lord's in London, on May 31.
'Pray for others too and stand a better chance of having your prayers answered.'
Former England captain Nasser Hussain hailed skipper Rohit Sharma as the 'real hero' for changing the culture of the Indian team.
Depleted India out to gatecrash Ben Stokes's 100th Test party
Chennai Super Kings will launch their Indian Premier League (IPL) title defence against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Friday
Explosive left-hander Rinku Singh has emerged a "contender" for the finisher's spot in India's T20 World Cup squad, according to Ashish Nehra. The former India pacer though believes that the batter will face stiff challenge for the position from fellow-cricketers.
Since his debut against the West Indies in November 2013, Mohammad Shami has grown in leaps and bounds. His complete control of line and length and making good use of favourable conditions means the pacer is fast emerging as India's bowling spearhead.
Mohammed Shami's estranged wife Hasin Jahan said she wanted to meet the cricketer following his accident
The BCCI has also named one inter-squad for a three-day match slated for December 20 to 22.
India suffered a big setback ahead of the forthcoming One-Day International series against Australia as pacer Mohammed Shami was ruled out of the tour with an injury.
Speaking exclusively to ESPNCricinfo, Hayden spoke of how it would affect the team's balance.
India speedster Mohammed Shami is amazed at how Jimmy Anderson is able to deceive batsmen with his guile even when he is not as quick as his Indian counterparts.
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson doffed his cap to pacer Mohammed Shami and the India team after his side was outplayed in the World Cup semi-final.
Rohit Sharma explained the reason for leaving out Kuldeep Yadav from India's squad for the first two matches of the upcoming ODI series against Australia, saying the team management does not want to expose him before the ODI World Cup, starting October 5, and it is important to build bench strength.
Former cricketers have come to defense of ace Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami, who came under sharp criticism of Muslim fanatics for posting his wife Hasin Jahan's pictures on social media. On December 23, Shami posted a picture along with his wife after which he was viciously trolled, with some even abusing him for the outfit of his wife. Shami was reminded of his religion, with some even asking why his wife was not wearing a hijab.
India will probably have to wait for another three World Cups to have a shot at the title if they are not able to extend their dominant run in the ongoing edition, reckons Ravi Shastri.
To emulate the West Indies of 1975 and Australia of 2003 and 2007, India must channel the same indomitable spirit in the final.
Kuldeep Yadav becomes fastest Indian spinner to reach 150 ODI wickets
IMAGES from the Asia Cup Super 4 match played between India and Sri Lanka in Colombo on Friday.
India were without several frontline players and fielded five debutants in the series.
A day after his wife came under attack on social media over her outfit, India fast bowler Mohammed Shami on Monday lashed out at the trolls, calling them 'jealous' of his success.
India will secure a series victory with a win against England in the third Test beginning in Ranchi on Friday but they must do so without their pace spearhead against a touring side looking to uphold their aggressive style of play.
Akram explained that Shami's erratic strides at times hinder his consistency level.
4th medium pacer and backup batter among areas India must prioritise before World Cup, says Dinesh Karthik
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