Gambhir expects Nair to carry his good form into the Tests.
Team India vice-captain Rishabh Pant on Wednesday said that he has effected a slight change to his stance -- from open in white ball formats to more side on in Test cricket to meet the demands of the swing-friendly England conditions.
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'Raat mein bande ne chashme pehne hue hain,' Bumrah chuckled in a video shared by the BCCI.
As Team India gear up for the much-anticipated Test series against England starting on Friday, several players in the squad will draw confidence from their county cricket experience.
On July 13, 2002, the Indian cricket team achieved an extraordinary victory on foreign soil by defeating a formidable England side in their own backyard to clinch the Natwest Tri-Series, which also featured Sri Lanka.
The marquee contest will witness an engrossing tussle for supremacy between two battle-hardened all-rounders: Jadeja, India's man for all seasons, and England's superstar Ben Stokes, who has been the face of a defining era for the Three Lions.
As India look to bounce back from the crushing defeat in the series opener against England in Leeds, pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah's availability for the second Test in Edgbaston, scheduled to begin on July 2, has been a hot topic of discussion.
The new-look Indian team to be captained by Shubman Gill departed for their upcoming tour for Zimbabwe on Tuesday.
Mandhana happy to score a ton in a format that 'is not a natural format for me.'
Nine were admitted to the state-run GT Hospital for suffering injuries or complaining of breathing difficulties due to excessive crowding.
Vyshak was also fortunate to get guidance from former India and Karnataka pacer Abhimanyu Mithun during his initial days with the state Ranji Trophy team during the 2021-22 season.
Monty Panesar claimed India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah will be a big threat for England's batters.
Batting maestro Virat Kohli's long wait for an IPL title ended on Tuesday as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Punjab Kings by six runs in the final in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.
Binaya Srikanta Pradhan, India's Consul General in New York, hosted the country's cricket team that is in the United States for the ongoing T20 World Cup, on Tuesday.
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Team India has done their research and have taken notes from their English rivals as the batters were seen perfecting their sweeping skills.
Nitish and Shardul were thrown into the playing XI for India A during both unofficial Tests against England Lions, and both all-rounders reaped mixed results across the two contests.
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Team India's No 3 spot, associated with resilience and consistency in tough overseas conditions, may soon have a new occupant in Sai Sudharsan.
The Indian team management has decided to retain Devdutt Padikkal, who was part of the India A team, as a backup for the senior team in Australia.
'I have a deep affection for Indian cricket. If someone asked me to come back, I wouldn't say no.'
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A delectable spread of special Gujarati and Kathiyawadi delicacies has been curated for the cricketers.
Prem Panicker and Faisal Shariff discuss Rohit Sharma's captaincy and his impact as a batsman and explore potential successors for Team India on a special episode of the Sports And Pastime podcast.
In a post on X, Thackeray said trolls in India are engineering hatred on the pretext of violence in Bangladesh, while the BCCI is hosting its team.
'We came in the day before yesterday and we just eased into our routines here, the players are just getting used to the time zone.'
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Shubman Gill has set himself the goal of creating a team culture where every player is 'secure and happy.'
Sanjay Bangar applauds Sai Sudharsan's 'controlled' brilliance after match-winning century
Well-rounded training session suggests Pandya is working on all aspects of his game to be a key contributor for India.
Team India is in Cape Town intensively preparing for the match at Newlands, which begins on Wednesday. In a rigorous training session, players exhibited resilience, showcasing their determination to bounce back.
India's cricket team boasts a wealth of talent, with numerous players capable of taking on leadership roles. The Indian team doesn't have a designated vice-captain and assistant coach Abhishek Nayar said it does not need one.
Rohit Sharma, India's Test captain, has announced his retirement from the format, leaving the team in need of a new leader.
According to the reports, Virat has been having regular conversations with the Board over the past month or so.
Sanjay Bangar says selectors would be vindicated if India win series against England
So, what are the options that India can look forward to?
It is now-or-never for the now senior-most superstar batter to produce an all-timer series that justifies his talent.
'They know how to win, and they know they can beat Australia; they know they can beat the Kiwis.'
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