A turner in Pune exposed the soft underbelly of Indian batters' technique against slow bowling but as per the current team's philosophy, it has decided to take the bull by its horns by asking for a turner where the ball might turn at right angles from first hour.
The Indian cricket team has commenced their training regimen in Sri Lanka, marking the beginning of their preparations for the ODI series against the hosts.
India has only minor concerns, but New Zealand's troubles across batting and bowling departments are more pronounced.
India are aiming for a quick turnaround in the second Test, starting in Pune on Thursday.
During Monday's net session, Bumrah repeatedly made short work of the batter often sending his off-stump cart-wheeling for fun
Both Dravid, now the team's head coach, and senior batter Kohli reminisced about the game that took place more than two decades ago.
Overall his 73rd in international cricket on Tuesday.
Virat Kohli joined the national team's training session on Monday at the picturesque Arundel Castle Cricket Club.
Star India batter Virat Kohli believes that the horror start his team had in its World Cup opener against Australia allowed him and KL Rahul to "eradicate the errors" from their game.
The maiden Test ton celebration in Salaar style was a tribute to his father Mutyala, who watched his son rescue India from the stand behind team's dug-out.
Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the second Test against Australia in Adelaide?
Ahead of the nets, they asked the staff to draw extended white lines along off and leg stumps at four practice nets, an exercise generally aimed at keeping batters aware of the line and lengths.
Gautam Gambhir's position as India's head coach is under scrutiny following a string of disappointing results and reports of discontent within the team.
Shubman Gill dispelled all doubts about his thumb injury with a stylish fifty even as skipper Rohit Sharma kept cards close to his chest by coming in at No. 4 in India's curtailed pink-ball warm-up game against Prime Minister's XI in Canberra on Sunday.
'This video is appalling and it's made me feel very paranoid about my privacy.'
Tim Paine captained Australia during India's last two tours Down Under in which the visitors recorded identical 2-1 series victories.
Justice Kohli said the advent of artificial intelligence has caused some concerns amongst the legal fraternity.
'We almost have 900 runs together this season.' 'Very similar to how I used to feel with AB and me batting together.'
The prolific batter was seen keenly practicing in the nets on the eve of the 1st ODI against South Africa on Wednesday.
A video of Kohli has been shared from Edgbaston's Twitter handle, which shows that no matter what the corner of the world, Virat's fans always turn up to get a glimpse of him.
Former wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik believes the onus for the Test series loss to New Zealand rests with the senior Indian players.
K L Rahul said he always feels comfortable batting with Virat Kohli in the middle.
BCCI posted pictures of Rohit and Co at a practice session. Everyone from Rohit to Virat and Arshdeep Singh and Hardik Pandya, all players were focus personified.
Almost the entire Indian team was seen drenched in colours
'Every series is important, as simple as that, when you are playing for your country..'.
'When Nathan Lyon was bowling I saw two or three balls without any drift. So, I thought of taking on Lyon so that we get some quick runs.'
Virat Kohli spent about 45 minutes in the nets and pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah bowled full tilt as the Indian cricket team on Friday began its preparations
Rohit's numbers with the willow has been a bit underwhelming during the five home Tests but those were played on difficult tracks.
Virat Kohli was accused of 'fake fielding' by Bangladesh's wicketkeeper-batter Nurul Hasan.
'There will be a lot of spice to the contest -- there is a reason India is the only team other than England against whom Australia is keen to play a five Test series.' 'I'll watch, as I suspect most fans will -- but this one time, I'll watch with considerable trepidation and, from a fan's point of view, with the hope that the team finds its feet and that right quick,' notes the distinguished cricket commentator Prem Panicker.
Bengal pacer Mukesh Kumar has set his sights on a long stint with the Indian team.
'Running into practice week,' said Virat Kohli.
Kohli will join Sachin Tendulkar, Dravid himself and MS Dhoni as the fourth Indian to play 500 international matches
'Chilling with these dudes post practice @ABdeVilliers17 @HarshalPatel23', Kohli tweeted as AB, Chikoo and Harshal grinned broadly.
BCCI shared pictures on X with a caption, 'Gearing up for the Super 8s. Prep Mode on. #TeamIndia.'
'He is a big player and has scored plenty of runs. I am hopeful that he will make a comeback.'
Kohli dealt well with breach of privacy, says coach Rahul Dravid
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.
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.
© 2026 Rediff.com - Advertise with us - Disclaimer - Privacy Policy - Sitemap - Feedback - About us - Terms of use - Grievances