With KL Rahul struggling to find his form, the Irani Cup can help Mayank Agarwal find his way back into the national team.
Ruturaj hasn't been included in the T20 squad and, in all likelihood, will now turn out for his home state in the upcoming Ranji Trophy.
The 29-year-old also revealed he shares a good bond with the Royals skipper Sanju Samson.
Images from Day 1 of the Day-Night Tour match played in Sydney on Friday.
Mohammed Siraj was in Australia for his first Test tour when his father Mohammed Ghaus passed away and had to tackle the emotional phase to concentrate on cricket on that trip.
Nitin Menon is among 10 officials grouped in the newly introduced A+ category of BCCI umpires.
In the absence of Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul was named vice-captain of the ODI and T20I teams. He also makes a comeback to the Test team, as Shikhar Dhawan was named only in the limited-overs' side.
If their performance is any indication, Lucknow Super Giants and Rajasthan Royals could make for a blockbuster Indian Premier League contest on Sunday evening, an iconic venue adding to its charm.
IMAGES from the IPL 2022 game between Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals, in Navi Mumbai, on Saturday
Mumbai Indians will have the returning Suryakumar Yadav's flamboyance in the middle-order as they look to bounce back against a confident Rajasthan Royals unit in the IPL at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Saturday.
Each year, Samson has played a few match-defining knocks but this time he would have to go the extra mile if the Royals want to win that elusive second title.
The BCCI medical team examined Deepak Chahar and has suggested that the fast bowler needs some rest
Devdutt Padikkal is paired with Virat Kohli. There is no better mentor for a young developing player.
Shiksha Mandal falters because of too many subplots and characters, observes Deepa Gahlot.
Kohli's deputy Ajinkya Rahane will lead India in the final three Tests.
Gautam Gambhir on Sunday alleged former India captain Bishan Bedi of indulging in nepotism while trying to push his son Angad in Delhi's age-group teams.
The first unofficial Test between India A and South Africa A here ended in a draw after play on fourth and final day was washed out in Bloemfontein. In response to the hosts' 509 for seven declared, India A had reached 308 for four at stumps on day three.
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.
The final will be played in Coimbatore from September 21, and it will be a five-day affair
'I think the longer boundary helped him gain some confidence with his yorker,' said RCB skipper Virat Kohli, at the post-match presentation ceremony
India is set to play a three-match ODI series against West Indies in Ahmedabad, beginning February 6.
The India 'A' bowlers had a tough time on the field as Pieter Malan and Tony de Zorzi scored centuries to take South Africa 'A' to 343 for three at stumps on day one of the opening unofficial Test.
Rohit Sharma returned to India's playing XI for the third Test
Proteas pacer Dale Steyn also said that it was nice to finally get out to the middle to do some training.
Wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan and skipper Hanuma Vihari hit a fifty each to guide India A to 229 for 6 in reply to South Africa A's 268 all out at stumps on the second day of the third unofficial Test, in Bloemfontein, on Tuesday.
We have given Ishant an additional responsibility and he is enjoying it, says Delhi head coach ahead of new season
Will Mumbai Indians leg-spinner Rahul Chahar replace Royal Challengers Bangalore's Yuzvendra Chahal, who was unimpressive in the first two games?
India is led by senior batsman Shikhar Dhawan and coached by NCA head Rahul Dravid.
Gautam Gambhir yet again made a scathing attack on former India captain Bishan Singh Bedi and Chetan Chauhan for trying to block Navdeep Saini's entry in the Delhi Ranji team after the fast bowler made an impressive debut for the country in the first T20 International against the West Indies on Saturday.
Saini limped off the field due to groin pain and was taken for the scans.
Gautam Gambhir launched a scathing attack on Bishan Singh Bedi after Navdeep Saini's dream debut in international cricket.
BCCI names Shikhar Dhawan as captain of Indian cricket team for Sri Lanka tour.
Rajasthan Royals' director of cricket and head coach Kumar Sangakkara said on Friday that the availability of a full-strength bowling attacking is a real confidence booster for the team at a time when many sides are struggling with their overseas recruits.
Ajinkya Rahane has been retained in India's Test squad, to be led by Virat Kohli, for the South Africa series later this month.
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Gautam Gambhir launched a scathing attack on former skippers Bishan Bedi and opener Chetan Chauhan after the Haryana speedster made it to India's Test team.
Ashwin got rid of Tilak, Yuzi got David and Sams, and Pollard couldn't get going.
Captain Virat Kohli described fast bowler Navdeep Saini as a raw talent who has a bright future after he made an impressive India debut in the four-wicket victory over the West Indies in the first T20 International, in Lauderhill, USA, on Saturday.
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