On a roll post the IPL's resumption, Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders will look to continue their winning streak when they meet in a high-octane Indian Premier League encounter, in Abu Dhabi, on Sunday.
The two sides experienced contrasting fortunes in their respective tournament opener.
Trying to pick up pieces after a demoralising defeat, India's decorated top-order will be desperate to change the narrative and give a better account of itself in the do-or-die second ODI against Bangladesh.
Whether he is batting in the middle or fielding at the boundary line, Virat Kohli's every move will be tracked, though some of that attention will now be on skipper K L Rahul.
Bharat shone during his 158-minute stay in the middle
Hardik Pandya flew to Chennai to join the Indian team ahead of the four-Test series against England.
After last year's low, there is lot to gain for CSK
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India arrive in New Zealand high on confidence, having beaten Australia in the three-match series after losing the first game by 10 wickets.
With a massive pool of talent that have performed in the IPL and in other T20Is, Indian selectors have their task cut out when they meet to pick the squad for the T20 World Cup on Wednesday.
Leg-spinner's bowling and Lalit and Axar's batting ensure Delhi victory.
Hardik Pandya's late cameo and half-century from opener Shikhar Dhawan helped India outclass Australia by six wickets in a high-scoring thriller in the second T20 International to seal the T20 series 2-0, in Sydney, on Sunday.
K L Rahul and Deepak Hooda's half-century steered the Lucknow Giants to a six-run victory against the Delhi Capitals.
Dhoni, who took two catches in the IPL final against Mumbai Indians, has now taken 94 catches and 38 stumpings.
Images from the 1st ODI between India and New Zealand played in Hyderabad on Wednesday.
Pant, whose rapid 146 put India in the box seat, was more restrained in the second innings.
Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow put England on course for a ground-breaking run chase against India despite Jasprit Bumrah's brilliance on day four of the rescheduled fifth Test, setting up a fitting series finale in Birmingham on Monday.
Jos Buttler scored another Twenty20 century to power Rajasthan Royals to the top of the Indian Premier League table but Friday's 15-run win over Delhi Capitals was overshadowed by farcical protests over an umpiring decision in the final over.
Images from the third One-Day International between India and England, in Pune, on Sunday.
Punjab youngster Shubman Gill would be keen to prove his credentials during the upcoming five-match ODI series against South Africa 'A'.
When vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane was asked about the fitness of all players, he did say that Agarwal sustained a head injury.
Before facing the might of Shaheen Shah Afridi in Asia Cup, a morning session with deliveries moving both sides, albeit with a gentle pace, would be decent enough extended net session for Rahul.
K L Rahul smashed a blistering 98 not out to propel Punjab Kings to an emphatic six-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings and end their see-saw IPL campaign with a morale-boosting win in Dubai on Thursday.
Images from Day 2 of the fourth Test between England and India, at The Oval, on Friday.
'The pack that stays together. Bubble or no bubble. Results will come and go for others to follow.'
Images from the second One-Day International between Bangladesh and India, in Chattogram, on Saturday.
India started well as opener Shikhar Dhawan scored 79 from 84 balls and former captain Virat Kohli 51 from 63, but when they were dismissed the touring side struggled to keep up with the required run-rate and finished on 265 for eight.
Indian team vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane, senior batsman Rohit Sharma and pacer Shardul Thakur arrived in Chennai on Tuesday for the first two Tests against England.
The middle-order continues to remain a concern for CSK with skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni himself not being at his best.
A look at the players who could make it to India's provisional squad for the World Cup.
Mumbai Indians' director of cricket Zaheer Khan on Friday admitted that the five-time champions are slow starters but said it is important to keep the mood of the side upbeat in a long tournament like the IPL.
Chennai Super Kings bowling consultant Eric Simons on his team's resurgence this IPL season.
Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings head into the match after identical seven-wicket wins over Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad respectively.
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