From Joe Root vs Jasprit Bumrah's high-stakes chess match to the all-round brilliance of Ben Stokes vs Ravindra Jadeja, and from emerging face-offs like Shubman Gill vs Shoaib Bashir to K L Rahul's test against Chris Woakes, each duel carries weight far beyond statistics.
Shubman Gill was "extremely proud" of the fight that his team put up after being down and out but rued the absence of one fifty partnership and Rishabh Pant's first innings run-out in their 22-run defeat against England in the third Test at the Lord's.
Lucknow Super Giants skipper KL Rahul was all praise for Marcus Stoinis' match-winning 63-ball-124 not out against Chennai Super Kings as he felt that the home team's score of 210 for 4 was at least 30 runs above-par on that particular Chepauk track.
England pace spearhead Mark Wood credited bowling coach Morne Morkel for keeping things simple at training after returning sensational figures of 5 for 14 on his IPL debut for Lucknow Super Giants in their massive 50-run victory over Delhi Capitals, in Lucknow, on Saturday.
During match no. 43 of IPL 2023, LSG skipper KL Rahul limped off the field during their home match against RCB.
Karnataka ended the Ranji Trophy season with a draw against Haryana in their Elite Group C match in Bengaluru on Sunday.
IMAGES from the Champions Trophy Group A match played between India and Bangladesh at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, in Dubai on Thursday.
'Whatever it takes for our team to look good or gives us the best chance to succeed, we'll try and do that'
India's sporting fraternity, including Olympic medalists Neeraj Chopra and PV Sindhu, expressed grief and condemnation over the deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir.
K L Rahul has managed just 38 runs in three innings in the ongoing Test series against Australia.
Across five fiercely contested Tests, more than 7,000 runs were scored, including a record-equalling 21 individual centuries. Every match stretched into a gripping fifth day. The sun shone, the stands were full, and the cricket -- emotional, enthralling, and endlessly unpredictable -- captured imaginations around the world.
The couple, who have been dating for the past few years, seem set to wed in 2023.
Former Australia captain Michael Clarke believes India is in "safe hands" and has "enough talent" to trounce England, but it will all come down to how the young-looking squad will leave a mark in the series on a territory known for being "tough".
Under the shimmering floodlights and in front of a roaring partisan crowd, Virat Kohli unleashed his latest masterclass, blasting a 42-ball 70 to guide Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to a sensational 11-run win over Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
"My message (to the players) is always to enjoy the game and each situation. Give your best and don't worry so much about the result.
'When you leave, you want to leave the team in better place'
Virat Kohli, the architect of India's victory over Australia in the Champions Trophy semifinal, expressed his unwavering belief in continued success as long as his passion for the game remains strong.
Indian opener Murali Vijay will miss the second Test against West Indies due to a thumb injury and will be replaced by Lokesh Rahul, skipper Virat Kohli said ahead of the match that begins at Kingston's Sabina Park later on Saturday.
The BCCI's Centre of Excellence (COE) in India is expected to witness a few changes in staff composition in the coming months following the resignation of Nitin Patel, head of Sports Science and Medical Team, after a successful stint of nearly three years.
Flower said Rahul has great batting skills and can lead the team well.
Gavaskar, a revered opener during his playing days, said the 22-year-old Jaiswal has "the cricketing world at his feet".
Senior batter KL Rahul in all likelihood will miss the Asia Cup, while it could be a touch and go for another star Shreyas Iyer.
Although India are playing a strong brand of 50-overs' cricket of late, they have some selection riddles to solve before they face Bangladesh in their opening match of the Champions Trophy.
The home team bowlers did not put a foot wrong but the pitch "surprisingly" dried up quite quickly at the Optus stadium on the second day, eventually helping the Indian batters, reckons Australia head coach Andrew McDonald.
Commenting on the post, Ishan Kishan jokingly asked, 'Why is Mr. Rajni doing so extra?'
Their pre-tournament decision to fill the squad with five spinners drew a lot of flak from all corners, but it is now proving to be a masterstroke on the slow pitches in Dubai.
At his former franchise Delhi Capitals, the captaincy became a point of contention, leading Pant to opt out of DC's retention plans after unsuccessful negotiations.
A seemingly invincible India will be eager to sharpen their game against spin and give a run to second-line players ahead of the semi-final when they take on New Zealand in their last group match of the Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday.
Opener KL Rahul is all set to be named Indian team's vice captain for the three-Test series against South Africa, starting on December 26, BCCI sources confirmed on Saturday.
India's fielding coach T Dilip has praised the team's "incredible" fielding efforts during their 3-0 ODI series sweep against England.
'If Rohit wants to open, KL should bat at No. 3. Nothing later than that.'
Following India's five-wicket win over Australia, stand-in skipper Hardik Pandya said KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja's partnership had a calming effect on the others watching from outside.
Love isn't just in the air; it's in every snap.
There has been a lot of speculations about K L Rahul's future as LSG skipper after his 'public reprimand' by team owner Sanjiv Goenka.
Gautam Gambhir backed the struggling KL Rahul, stating that every player goes through a lean patch and Rahul shouldn't be singled out.
India captain KL Rahul was on Wednesday ruled out of the five-match T20 International series against South Africa owing to a right groin injury
The India vice-captain, who didn't play in the match, obliged fans at the WACA in Perth by clicking selfies with them and signing autographs.
Former England captain David Gower said the mercurial Rishabh Pant performs what 'others can only dream of and takes incredible to another level.'
That said the pitch is going to get challenging for the batters as the game wears on.
Along with his ability to adapt, the high release point makes Hazlewood a tricky customer to deal with on any kind of surface, as it allows him to find that disconcerting extra bounce.
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