Narayan Jagadeesan blended caution with aggression in right proportions during his undefeated knock of 148 as South Zone were comfortably placed at 297 for three against North Zone on the opening day of the Duleep Trophy semifinal at the BCCI-CEG ground in Bengaluru on Thursday.
Mark Wood hopes to be fit for fifth Test against India
The Kamakhya temple, located at a distance of 7 km from Guwahati, is one of the biggest Shakti shrines in the country. It is situated on the Nilachal hills.
With no ODI series in Australia in the next two years, it is impossible to think that the legendary duo will again be seen Down Under in India blues.
Abid Ali's contributions to Indian cricket remain etched in history. His spirit, sportsmanship, and selfless play defined an era, and his legacy will endure in the annals of the game.
'...when they feel that they need me for any format, they would summon. My job is to perform and be ready for call ups.'
'The quality of Bumrah is exceptional. What he has been able to do is just unbelievable so far'
Team India wasted no time in getting their preparations underway as they kicked off their first training session at Lord's a few hours after their arrival in London on Saturday.
Captain Alastair Cook will not let England rest on their laurels after snatching victory from the jaws of defeat in the fourth test and he wants to end the Ashes series in style next week.
Kumble suggested that Bumrah could manage his workload by skipping India's upcoming home series instead.
The India skipper will be eyeing the great Don Bradman's 88-year-old record for most runs by a captain in a Test series.
So far in the four matches of the ongoing five-match series against the Three Lions, India Test captain Shubman Gill has managed to score 722 runs in the eight innings at an average of 90.25.
Rohit Sharma will either open or bat at number three in the Adelaide Test against Australia, reckoned former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh
Stokes took his first five-wicket haul for eight years in India's first innings, an impressive feat given his recent injury issues.
'Can Gautam Gambhir almost look at being serious about picking 20 wickets as much as he feels about depth in batting?'
Managing a draw from the brink of defeat would give India a psychological edge over England in the fifth and final Test, said head coach Gautam Gambhir.
'When you play two spinners surely the way for beating them, you get runs on the board and hope the pitch deteriorates.'
Steyn, however, argued that once the draw had been secured, personal milestones should have been secondary to the spirit of the game.
'With a young and dynamic squad, this tour represents a significant turning point for Indian cricket.'
The 24-year-old Jurel stepped in as keeper twice during the series - once after Pant took a blow to his finger in the third Test at Lord's, and again in the Manchester Test when Pant sustained a foot injury that ruled him out.
Glimpses of Team India's training session on Sunday.
"We will have an advantage...": BCCI VP Shukla on India's new-look squad for England tour
'There's probably no need to sort of walk him off in that fashion'
'Just as Cricket Australia manages Mitchell Starc's workload to preserve him for key series and tournaments, the BCCI should ensure that our premier fast bowler is preserved for the most important contests.'
The relations between India and Pakistan could be a potential spoiler if both the teams enter the final, but that is a situation which will be dealt with at that point of time.
Former England cricketer Nasser Hussain also praised Rahul's methodical approach to batting.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the schedule on X.
Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar struck unbeaten centuries as India staged a superb fightback on the final day to draw the fourth Test against England.
Legendary Sunil Gavaskar on Saturday said he was at a loss for words and overwhelmed after his statue was unveiled during the inauguration of the MCA Sharad Pawar Cricket Museum at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
The Prime Minister's XI team will be led by uncapped all-rounder Jack Edwards of New South Wales.
Wiaan Mulder was 34 runs shy of a record for the most runs in a Test innings when he declared South Africa's first innings on 626/5 at lunch on the second day of the second Test against Zimbabwe.
Broken foot, unbroken in spirit: Pant gives update
KL Rahul got emotional during a heartfelt on-air conversation with former teammate Cheteshwar Pujara, as he opened up about embracing fatherhood and the pain of being away from his newborn daughter, Evaarah, while on national duty.
'We won't miss Virat and Rohit. I have faith in our young team.'
A soft, juicy mithai, totally delicious, that 'hails' from the eastern part of India, especially Odisha.
'The captain's an outstanding player. I think his technique is superb. His concentration and his temperament over this series has been brilliant.'
Gill, Rahul score fifties in intra-squad practice match against India A ahead of England Test
'The wicket was a little spicy, so I was having a lot of fun batting.'
The series, to commence on June 20, will be played at Headingley in Leeds, Edgbaston in Birmingham, Lord's and The Oval in London, and Old Trafford in Manchester.
'We are absolutely delighted that England and Wales has been chosen to host the next three ICC World Test Championship Finals.'
