India will look for the right balance as they aim for a series-levelling victory against a spunky New Zealand in the must-win second Test.
It will be for the first time in nearly nine years India's external affairs minister will travel to Pakistan even as the ties between the two neighbours remained frosty over the Kashmir issue and cross-border terrorism emanating from Pakistan.
Premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah was on Friday named vice-captain of India for the upcoming three-match home Test series against New Zealand, strongly indicating his possible elevation to the leadership role when the team travels to Australia from next month.
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Seniors Rohit Sharma,Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah and Ravichandran Ashwin received exemptions for the Duleep Trophy, starting in Bengaluru on September 5.
As the final ball was bowled, emotions ran high at the Kensington Oval. Rohit Sharma was overcome with joy, collapsing to the ground and tapping the outfield as tears welled up in his eyes.
A round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Monday
'I think we are going to see him at Punjab Kings'
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.
'Bumrah is not the right option for captain.' 'All the pressure to deliver is on his shoulders. So taking on the mantle of captain will be added pressure.'
The sight of a pitch with a fair smattering of grass and premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah putting in hard yards at nets might be the early signs of India sticking to the three pacers theory for the first Test against New Zealand
Ben Stokes is notably absent from the list of 1,574 players who have registered for the IPL 2025 mega auction, scheduled for November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj was ruled out of the upcoming Duleep Trophy because of illness.
There was plenty of action over the last 12 months that kept the loyal Indian fan interested.
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BCCI shared pictures on X with a caption, 'Gearing up for the Super 8s. Prep Mode on. #TeamIndia.'
This is the first time that a Muslim lady has filed a nomination in a Presidential election.
Shreyas Iyer, who led KKR to the IPL 2024 title, could be headed for the players' auction after failing to make a breakthrough in negotiations, while K L Rahul is also unlikely to be retained by LSG.
Ravindra Jadeja, Rishabh Pant and pacer Mohammed Siraj too faced local bowlers and significant amount of throwdowns.
Rain washed out India's final group stage match against Canada, but the Men in Blue head to the Caribbean brimming with confidence after a dominant performance.
India's batting is a major concern with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli struggling for runs ahead of the tour of Australia.
'Once I got my first wicket, that built up my confidence. Fortunately, I was able to take six wickets.'
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While the pace department needs some urgent solutions, the spin has a slightly different landscape.
Washington Sundar justified his selection with a career-best 7/59 to bowl out New Zealand for 259 on Day 1 of the second Test in Pune.
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The Indian team will have a five-day training camp in Chennai ahead of the Test series.
New Zealand can become only the second team to inflict a series whitewash on India in their backyard.
'With him in particular, I've had a lot of chats with him, a lot of conversations to try and make him a better cricketer.'
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.
IMAGES from Day 4 of the first Test played between India and New Zealand in Bengaluru, on Saturday.
Pace spearhead Harshit Rana received a well-deserved maiden call-up, following his impressive performances.
Ajaz was congratulated by Team India captain, Virat Kohli, and head coach, Rahul Dravid.
Siraj's economical spell of 1-13 in just three overs wasn't his only contribution. His fielding brilliance led to a crucial dismissal in the 16th over, putting Ireland under pressure.
Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle list IPL 2021's 50 Most Valuable Players.
India's young batter Yashaswi Jaiswal was placed sixth with 714 points.
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Images from the 1st ODI between India and Sri Lanka in Colombo on Friday.
Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has been included in the Test squad for the upcoming two-match series against Bangladesh.
The bids on Rishabh Pant could well soar like his audacious no-look six in the ongoing Perth Test, as he seems poised to become the highest paid player among the 577 who will go under the hammer at the two-day IPL mega auction, starting in Jeddah on Sunday.
