Rohit made a return to the Indian team for the Pink Test to be held at the Sydney Cricket Ground
Out-of-favour India opener K L Rahul was back amongst the runs, hitting an unbeaten half-century to steer India 'A' to 219 for one on day two of the first unofficial Test against England Lions.
Rajasthan Royals would aim to build on their promising start to the season when they take on Royal Challengers Bangalore, a side that is yet to unlock its potential.
In the first Chennai Test against Bangladesh, Pant scored a magnificent century and returned to Test side with a bang.
The latest edition of the Duleep Trophy has concluded with India A beating India C by 132 runs to secure their second title. The tournament witnessed some fine performances from youngsters and established stars alike.
An erratic Sunrisers Hyderabad would look to fix their chasing troubles and get their campaign back on track when they host the high-flying Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League in Hyderabad on Thursday.
Pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been rested for the three-match T20Is and ODIs against West Indies but has been included in the Test squad, while veteran wicketkeeper Mahendra Singh Dhoni is 'unavailable' for the entire tour.
Mohammed Shami was dropped after he failed to clear the fitness test at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru.
Images from Day 1 of the third Test between Australia and India at the SCG, on Thursday.
The team was hit with a COVID-19 outbreak on Wednesday as Dhawan, reserve opener Gaikwad and middle-order batter Shreyas had tested positive for the virus during their mandatory isolation period before the start of the series.
India's batsmen posted a massive 609 for six in their second innings before West Indies finished on 245 for seven to escape with a draw.
RR could not have asked for a better start to the season, registering four consecutive wins from as many games.
India is led by senior batsman Shikhar Dhawan and coached by NCA head Rahul Dravid.
The two squads comprise a host of players, who have performed consistently for their state teams and IPL franchises over the past couple of seasons.
BCCI names Shikhar Dhawan as captain of Indian cricket team for Sri Lanka tour.
Playing on an Uppal shirtfront that resembled a national highway or at the Kotla or Wankhede is completely from playing at the Chepauk where the strip will be sticky in nature.
Play was halted briefly at the Sydney Cricket Ground when the pitch was invaded by two protesters.
Bawa, hero of India's U-19 World Cup winning campaign, is a fast medium bowler and left-handed hard-hitting middle-order batter.
Australia looked destined for their biggest score of the series against India after a half century from debutant opener Will Pucovski helped them to 166 for two at the end of the rain-disrupted first day of the third Test in Sydney on Thursday.
Rajasthan Royals will be desperate to snap their four-match losing streak and finish in the top two when they meet table toppers Kolkata Knight Riders in an important IPL match in Guwahati on Sunday.
RR played their first two 'home' games at Guwahati and the contest on Wednesday night will be their first at home at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.
Rajasthan Royals take on Punjab Kings aiming to seal their IPL play-offs berth, in their penultimate league match.
In need of a victory to firm-up their position in the IPL play-offs race, Chennai Super Kings have the heavy task of nullifying a deeply hurt and frustrated Rajasthan Royals in Chennai on Sunday.
Despite the team management's faith in these two gentlemen, it is clear that they need to make way for others who could swing the decisive match at the N M stadium India's way.
To sharpen his red-ball skills, Indian seamer Arshdeep Singh will play for Kent in the upcoming English County season.
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.
India is set to play a three-match ODI series against West Indies in Ahmedabad, beginning February 6.
Fans were quick to condemn Rahul's remarks with some calling the Indian cricketer 'despicable' and someone who lacked 'the spirit of sportsmanship'.
Rajasthan Royals' star-studded batting will face the serious challenge of decoding Sunil Narine's mystery at Eden Gardens when they take on two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders in a top-of-the-table IPL clash in Kolkata on Tuesday.
The BCCI senior selection committee on Saturday announced the India A squad for the five one-dayers against the Lions.
The sub-narratives in the main story will be equally intriguing in the next 13 days.
Rajasthan Royals will face a stern test of character as they look to arrest a shocking slide in a do-or-die IPL Eliminator against an in-form RCB.
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Skipper Rishabh Pant will look to overcome his rustiness as Delhi Capitals aim for an improved batting display in their bid for a first win of the IPL season when they take on Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur on Thursday.
The focus will be on K L Rahul's form and fitness when he returns after a quadriceps injury lay-off to lead Lucknow Super Giants in their IPL 2024 opener against Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur on Sunday.
While the pace department needs some urgent solutions, the spin has a slightly different landscape.
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Teenage sensation Prithvi Shaw, who made a successful Test debut against the West Indies, will play for India 'A' captained by Dinesh Karthik.
Rahane (207 batting) and Jaiswal (228) toyed with the North East bowling line-up
The Capitals have been inconsistent so far, winning five and losing six of their last 11 games.
Hardik's finishing has hit another level this IPL as the 25-year-old remained unbeaten on 37 from 16 balls.
