Choose Your India team for the first ODI against England in Nagpur.
Axar Patel, once known as the 'poor man's Jadeja', has transformed into a crucial batting asset for India.
India's Head Coach Gautam Gambhir has seen both ends of the spectrum with high of Champions Trophy and low of six Test losses and he'll have tough choices to make once the new two-year cycle comes around with the new season.
New rules, new captains, but same excitement as two months of cricket extravaganza kicks off in Kolkata.
It is also learnt that the physios at the BCCI Centre of Excellence has not set a specific time frame for him to return to action, even though Bumrah has been steadily increasing his workload at nets and match simulations.
With the pitch at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium (DICS) expected to offer some grip to the spinners, the Indian batters did not want to leave anything to the chance.
India embracing high-risk approach in T20s, says Gautam Gambhir
'A good headache (playing XI selection), we want to stick to our strengths.'
With the Champions Trophy opener against Bangladesh just around the corner, India's star batsman KL Rahul focused on power-hitting during a training session in Dubai.
Former India spinner R Ashwin has called for a shift away from the superstar culture prevalent in Indian cricket, urging for a more grounded approach.
With a power-packed batting line-up, match-winning spinners and a solid pace attack, champions KKR are once again the team to beat.
Kuldeep Yadav has taken 25 wickets in 43 innings when he bowled between overs 40 and 45 since 2015.
The spotlight will be firmly on Mohammed Shami as the Indian team contemplates his inclusion in the playing XI.
Which bowler impressed you most in the KKR-SRH game on Thursday?
'Especially in the middle overs. That's going to be a key challenge.'
India claimed an unassailable 2-0 lead over England after captain Rohit Sharma's rapid hundred secured a four-wicket win in the second one-day international on Sunday.
On a night packed with drama, milestones, and momentum swings, five batters rose above the rest to set Eden Gardens alight.
Having got off to a start so typical of themselves in the Indian Premier League, Mumbai Indians will hope for a quick turnaround when they take on defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders in Mumbai on Monday.
Eden Gardens will host the first game of the five match T20I series between India and England on Wednesday.
Since Suryakumar took over as captain last year, India have hardly put a wrong but his own form has dipped.
Images from the first One-Day International between India and England at the Barabati Stadium, in Cuttack, on Sunday.
Who do you think should be part of India's playing for the third T20I against England on Tuesday?
Playing as the opener, Sanju Samson has made just 39 runs in the first two T20 Internationals against Bangladesh.
Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for Sunday's T20 World Cup game against Pakistan?
The Indian team is fully focussed on winning the ongoing Test series in England but both skipper Virat Kohli and the BCCI mandarins are also discussing the roadmap for the upcoming T20 World Cup, which will be an acid test for the captain himself.
KKR's most successful leader Gautam Gambhir is back in his second innings as a mentor. His partnership with head coach Chandrakant Pandit, a shrewd tactician in domestic circuit, will be the key to their revival.
Haryana will meet the winners of the second semi-final between Rajasthan and Karnataka to be played in Rajkot on Thursday.
When Mizoram batted, Shreevats Goswami (31) was the only significant scorer but the seasoned Mumbai attack led by Dhawal Kulkarni kept the minnows under check.
A look at 5 key battles in Sunday's clash at the T20 World Cup in Dubai.
KKR struggled for stability in the last edition in the UAE, while a change of captaincy at the halfway stage did not help them either.
The most sought-after megastars of the current generation are primed to show their might against a bunch of enigmatic cricketers as India and Pakistan engage in an ICC T20 World Cup face-off, something that transcends the 22-yard strip.
Australia's ongoing tour of Pakistan ends on April 5 while KKR's fifth match of the season is scheduled for April 10.
Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for Wednesday's opening T20I against New Zealand?
A look at how India's players fared at the T20 World Cup.
Rajneesh Gupta presents all the important numbers of IPL 2020.
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