A summary of the opening day's play in the final round of the Ranji Trophy league matches.
One of the factors that contributed to the downfall of the Indian team was the shambolic batting display throughout the series. Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, and Ravindra Jadeja thoroughly underperformed.
He might have been off the national selectors' radar for more than four years, but Mumbai paceman Ajit Agarkar has not lost hope of making a comeback into the Indian team at some point in the future.
Three people were reportedly injured in the accident
Hardik Pandya on Thursday posted a video of himself bowling with the red-ball during a training session in England.
For tournaments or series, which will be held for 45 days or more, the players' families will be allowed to accompany them for a maximum of only 14 days.
The Indian skipper said that the scales tilted in favour of Ashish Nehra due to his good performance in the nets.
The spotlight will be firmly on Mohammed Shami as the Indian team contemplates his inclusion in the playing XI.
'Can being exceptionally reserved and introverted hinder your professional progress?'
Jasprit Bumrah doesn't seem to be a long-term captaincy option given his nagging fitness concerns.
Shah reiterated the Board's position that Indian players will have to prioritise domestic cricket.
Pujara could get the selectors' nod if Ajit Agarkar and his team decide to fall back on his experience.
Rohit Sharma said the feeling of winning the World Cup that ended India's decade-long drought in global tournaments could not be described in words.
India spinner Varun Chakravarthy on Friday equated the standards of Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy to the IPL.
'Time flies. A Day that changed the FACE of Indian Cricket forever. Old is Gold. 41 years - #TDTY #WorldChampions.'
BCCI unveils 10-point diktat: Domestic cricket must, restriction on personal staff, family stay on tours
The firebrand Gautam Gambhir announced his arrival as India's head coach by successfully ensuring the ascension of Suryakumar Yadav as the new T20 captain in place of Hardik Pandya
The big-hitting former batter also lauded Rohit for dropping himself from the Sydney Test, saying it was a selfless act.
The 15-member squad of the Indian team which won the T20 World Cup will take home Rs 5 crore each.
'We think he is a deserving captain and we will see how he fits into the role.'
Rinku, who is not having a great IPL season as he is not getting to face enough balls, though made it to the list of reserves.
Pakistan has the upper hand in the Champions Trophy, winning three of the five matches against India.
Mystery spinner bowls in nets as India prep for three-match ODI series vs England.
Mohammed Shami is making significant strides in his recovery from an ankle injury that has kept him out of cricket since the ODI World Cup last November.
According to ESPNCricinfo, Shubman Gill has also confirmed his availability for Punjab's upcoming Ranji Trophy sixth-round fixture against Karnataka, set to begin on January 23.
'None of our top order players really got going in both the games'
While retirement is very much a cricketer's individual call, the counter point will be if the national selectors or the BCCI feel that they need to look at the bigger picture and have only one among Rohit and Virat in the ODI set-up going forward.
The future of some senior India players will be decided after the tour of Australia as the BCCI evaluates the shocking 0-3 drubbing against New Zealand at home while rolling out a structured phaseout policy before the start of the next WTC cycle.
Gautam Gambhir, Rohit Sharma ignore each other on match eve
Board of Control for Cricket in India president Sourav Ganguly said the two replacements in the selection panel will be picked by the end of this month.
DK has taken his batting to a new level and displayed some astonishing power-hitting to strike at a rate of 205-plus.
Venkatesh Prasad and Sunil Joshi were on Tuesday shortlisted along with three others for the national selectors' job. Agarkar not being shortlisted also is an indicator that the Board is likely to stick to the existing zonal policy for the national selectors.
India claimed a memorable four-wicket victory at Adelaide Oval, on December 16, 2003 -- their first Test win on Australian soil in 22 years.
The national selectors want all the players to be available for the Duleep Trophy ahead of the two Test series against Bangladesh next month.
The applicant should have played either 7 Tests or 30 first-class matches. A candidate with experience of 10 ODIs or 20 first-class matches will also be considered.
Shubman Gill, the vice-captain of India's white-ball teams, praised the new head coach, Gautam Gambhir, for his clear thinking
'The stakes are too high and it would have been a complete embarrassment had Bumrah broken down in a match.'
India Head Coach Gautam Gambhir finds himself caught between a rock and hard place.
Virat Kohli and Co. face-off against Babar Azam-led Pakistan in this highly anticipated encounter which will also be the Indian skipper's swansong as captain.
The BCCI secretary is the convenor of the senior selection committee (men) and with Shah busy with his political commitments, it is understood that the meeting will be held in Ahmedabad.
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