Pujara could get the selectors' nod if Ajit Agarkar and his team decide to fall back on his experience.
The attacks against the Pakistani air force have taken them at least five years back and caused great damage to them and their Chinese and Turkish inventory of weapons.
Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has been included in the Test squad for the upcoming two-match series against Bangladesh.
The selectors announced India's teams for the tour of South Africa.
India would want their big guns Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to fire when the mighty hosts aim for a clean sweep against a beleaguered Bangladesh in the second and final Test starting in Kanpur on Friday.
India has only minor concerns, but New Zealand's troubles across batting and bowling departments are more pronounced.
In selectors' radar, Kumar Kushagra gets maiden India A call-up against England Lions
The Uttar Pradesh left hander has played 44 first-class matches, scoring 3109 runs at an average of 57.57.
Mohammed Shami will make his long-awaited comeback to competitive cricket in the Ranji Trophy.
As many as four world-class match-winners are expected to bid adieu to the game one by one in the next couple of years and Gautam Gambhir is in an unenviable position as head coach.
Rajasthan Royals will face Mumbai Indians in a crucial Indian Premier League match on Thursday, looking to halt the five-time champions' surging momentum.
At Stumps on Day 3, the visitors are struggling at 51/4 with right-hand batter KL Rahul (33*) and team skipper Rohit Sharma (0*) unbeaten at the crease.
Jasprit Bumrah revealed that Mohammed Siraj has been bowling with a niggle and praised him for fighting through pain.
It was a frustrating day for the loyal crowd of 16,180 but perhaps more so for the home team, whose chances of forcing a result were progressively eroded.
Banter between Shoaib Bashir and Sarfaraz Khan during the fourth Test in Ranchi on Saturday.
Ashwin has had the opportunity to play under the wing of both stars. He pointed out that there isn't a huge gap between Gambhir and Dravid's approach or the passion that the duo shares for Indian cricket.
Sudharsan and Rinku put on 55 runs for the fourth-wicket stand.
The Indian team in Australia lacks a bowling attack that is good enough to take 20 wickets in a Test, Cheteshwar Pujara said
IMAGES from the IPL match between KKR and LSG at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Tuesday
Those three wickets for six runs, in a manic final 15 minutes of the day's play, undid all the good work that had gone before, asserts Prem Panicker.
India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj was ruled out of the upcoming Duleep Trophy because of illness.
Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the first Test against New Zealand?
Jasprit Bumrah emerged as the lone bright spot with a record haul of 32 wickets.
India's 40-4 (win-loss) home record in the last decade is awe-inducing but there is an ever-little crack, which is getting more pronounced in the past three years, particularly in the case of star batter Virat Kohli.
Images from Day 2 of the fourth Test between Australia and India at the MCG on Friday.
Suryakumar Yadav will miss the first round match after suffering a a sprain to his right thumb.
Loot Kaand tries to concoct a crime drama that arouses some curiosity but is instantly forgettable, observes Deepa Gahlot.
India skipper Rohit Sharma admitted he was 'hurting' after his team crashed to its lowest-ever total of 46 at home
The Ranji Trophy resumes on Thursday, promising a star-studded spectacle as Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant headline a host of big names returning to action.
With four fours and six sixes, Russell has finally made his presence felt this IPL season!
How India's players fared in the Bangladesh Test series.
Australia head coach Andrew McDonald believes the absence of Mohammed Shami during the marquee Border Gavaskar Trophy next month is a huge loss for India.
The former South African quick explained the pre-set plan against Head, though it eventually fell flat on its back.
Will Rohit Sharma get one final opportunity to salvage his Test career?
India's batting is a major concern with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli struggling for runs ahead of the tour of Australia.
Who do you think should be part of India's playing for the fifth Test against England?
Inside the locker room secrets of India's Test series triumph
Images from Day 4 of the fourth Test between Australia and India at the MCG on Sunday.
India captain Rohit Sharma including mainstays Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja have placed in the highest category of BCCI central contracts.
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