'It's really important to be very good friends off the field. When you open together, that bond matters. Sometimes you don't have to say anything in the middle.'
Tough to replace Pandya, but Gill is right person for GT captaincy: Nehra
Former Australian captain Brad Haddin encouraged the Aussie public to go out and watch Indian icons Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in action
'Early stages in the tournament, good batting tracks, you get to your highest score, you're playing for a new franchisee, it can only boost your confidence.'
Kuldeep was the architect of the collapse, producing a clinical spell of 4/7 in just 2.1 overs.
Images from Day 2 of the 1st Test between India and West Indies in Ahmedabad
Massive chance for series win in India, SA better-placed with spin resources: Bavuma
Shubman Gill walked out at Edgbaston with questions swirling around his captaincy - and answered them with his bat
Nine years after he first made his India debut, Sanju Samson finally made it count with three centuries in eight innings against Bangladesh and South Africa last year.
As the continental tournament kicks off on September 9 in Dubai, India will look to lean on this mix of proven winners and new leaders while keeping uncompromising fitness standards at the heart of their preparations.
Indian batter and former ODI skipper Rohit Sharma expressed his excitement for the tour to Australia and how much he loves playing against the current 50-over world champions.
Kaif expects Rohit's retirement after 2027 ODI World Cup, picks his replacement
Test captain Shubman Gill divulged that India is still mulling over its combination ahead of the opening Test against the West Indies in Ahmedabad on Thursday, hinting at the possibility of Kuldeep Yadav being sacrificed for batting depth and team combination.
After India captain Shubman Gill had scored another masterful century at Edgbaston, India fast bowlers Akash Deep and Mohammed Siraj blew away England's top order.
Firmly establishing his credentials in the longest format of the game, India skipper Shubman Gill on Thursday reached a significant milestone, surpassing the legendary Sunil Gavaskar's 47-year-old record for most runs by an Indian captain in a Test series.
'Many things that are happening are not good for Indian cricket.'
A few months after his U-19 World Cup heroics, three senior journalists sought his cellphone number, which he readily provided -- only, he gave three different, but similar, numbers to the three of them!
Seldom has an India vs Pakistan clash played with such a volatile backdrop, where cricket seems inseparably knotted with off-field tension, provocative gestures, and fines slapped on both camps.
India Test skipper and T20 vice-captain Shubman Gill reached the BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE) for fitness assessment ahead of travelling to Dubai for the upcoming Asia Cup.
When the Indian team entered the ICC Cricket Academy Arena for their evening net session ahead of the Asia Cup, Samson was the first to start his solo keeping drills with fielding coach T Dilip, even as others were just about lumbering up.
Delhi-born cricketer Nikhil Chaudhary set for Sheffield Shield debut for Tasmania in season 2025-26
We didn't ask for rank turners so need to put in more effort to get bounce and turn: Jadeja
India gears up for the second match of the three-game T20 series against Afghanistan in Indore on Sunday.
The likes of Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube and Axar Patel would all like to get some decent hit out there in the middle ahead of Sunday's clash against Pakistan.
Josh Hazlewood clinically dismantled a famed Indian top-order with a probing spell to kill the contest as Australia cantered to a four-wicket victory in the second T20 International.
Abhishek Sharma got into a war of words with Haris Rauf with Shubman Gill also stepping in to protect his younger team-mate.
'The way Abhishek and Shubman bat, it is like fire and ice.'
On Sunday, in the crucible of Dubai, it all comes down to a single question: Who will seize their moment and become a hero for a nation?
Images from Day 1 of the first Test between India and the West Indies, in Ahmedabad, on Thursday.
'I have no plans of cloning myself in the near future, either.'
Speaking in a video released by the BCCI, skipper Gill reflected on his second-innings century, calling it the most satisfying of his career so far.
Under Rohit Sharma, India won the 2018 and 2023 ODI Asia Cup, runners-up position in the 2023 World Cup at home and triumphed in the the ICC Champions Trophy in March.
Team India's new red-ball skipper Shubman Gill, vice-captain Rishabh Pant, pacer Mohammed Siraj, and a few others were reportedly invited by Kohli for an evening get-together at his home in London.
Gill said staying calm under pressure would be crucial going forward in the five-match series.
Kuldeep slips to third in ODI rankings, Maharaj regains top spot
Sunil Gavaskar said it's time to support India's Asia Cup squad, refusing to debate Yashasvi Jaiswal's exclusion.
As India prepare for a high-stakes ODI series, all eyes naturally turn to Rohit and Kohli as this series marks their return since the title-winning ICC Champions Trophy Final earlier this year.
Azharuddin also highlighted the expected positive impact of Jasprit Bumrah's return, stating that India's bowling attack is currently superior to England's.
Manjrekar acknowledged that although Gill hadn't yet made a significant mark overseas, his composure as a leader was never in doubt.
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