Back from the Asia Cup in the UAE, Hardik Pandya is spending time with his family before he hits the road with the Indian team.
'I will watch India's match against New Zealand with no tension -- just enjoy the cricket.'
The series already in their pocket, India will look to address their batting woes against an England team gunning for revenge after feeling hard-done by a debatable concussion substitute when the two teams clash in the fifth and final T20 International in Mumbai on Sunday.
New rules, new captains, but same excitement as two months of cricket extravaganza kicks off in Kolkata.
India is facing form concerns and selection dilemmas as they enter the final phase of their Champions Trophy preparations.
They will meet the winner of Wednesday's second semi-final between South Africa and New Zealand in the final in Dubai on Sunday.
Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy with a back injury.
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He went past Virat Kohli, finishing most T20I matches with a maximum a total of five times.
India began their Champions Trophy campaign with a six-wicket victory against Bangladesh after opener Shubman Gill anchored their nervy chase with a classy hundred.
Shubman Gill's fluent century and a clinical performance from their bowlers helped India trounce England by 142 runs in the third and final ODI on Wednesday, to complete a 3-0 series sweep.
Since Suryakumar took over as captain last year, India have hardly put a wrong but his own form has dipped.
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'...he keeps his campaign promises, does what he said he will do which led to his huge victory.'
After a disappointing showing in the Test series in Australia recently, the Indian team is eager to make a fresh start in the T20 format.
Former India spinner R Ashwin has called for a shift away from the superstar culture prevalent in Indian cricket, urging for a more grounded approach.
A round-up of Monday's action in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy tournament.
It is understood that Yashasvi Jaiswal has a bright chance of making it to the ODI squad. His inclusion would ensure a left-handed batter in the top four.
'A good headache (playing XI selection), we want to stick to our strengths.'
India's cricket team has embarked on a journey to Dubai for the upcoming Champions Trophy, aiming to secure another global trophy after their T20 World Cup triumph last June.
The five-times champions have retained the quartet of Bumrah, Suryakumar, Pandya and Rohit along with youngster Tilak Verma.
Images from the first One-Day International between India and England at the Barabati Stadium, in Cuttack, on Sunday.
India captain Rohit Sharma played down concerns around his fitness after a crucial group A match of the Champions Trophy against Pakistan. Despite a brief period off the field during the Pakistan innings, Rohit assured that his hamstring was "okay." Meanwhile, Virat Kohli's century led India to a six-wicket victory, putting them on the verge of a semifinal berth.
'If he goes into the auction pool, it will be fascinating to see which team bids for him.'
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His performance in Pune was a powerful response to his recent struggles in the Ranji Trophy, where he had been dismissed for ducks in both innings during Mumbai's loss to Jammu and Kashmir.
Their pre-tournament decision to fill the squad with five spinners drew a lot of flak from all corners, but it is now proving to be a masterstroke on the slow pitches in Dubai.
'Five spinners, Siraj ignored for Rana, and Jaiswal dropped. Brain-faded captain and coach combo!'
Though Mankad walked away with the man of the match award, there was no denying that Pandya and Pooran's roles were decisive in the final outcome.
Hardik Pandya seemed to be in a happy mood as son Agastya joined him for a practice session.
'I always cook from my heart,' says New York Chef Vijaya Kumar who won his third Michelin Star recently.
The WAG's various avatars as she cheers hubby Hardik Pandya.
'Wait for six months, and you'll see Gill's jersey become the most sought after one.
A seemingly invincible India will be eager to sharpen their game against spin and give a run to second-line players ahead of the semi-final when they take on New Zealand in their last group match of the Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday.
Rohit cited India's last Group A match against New Zealand here on Sunday to emphasize his point.
It may be hosting an ODI for the first time since December 22, 2019, but Cuttack has always served up belters and it may be no different this time.
These five men bring invaluable experience, match-winning ability and composure under pressure -- crucial assets in India's quest for their third Champions Trophy title.
India's Abhishek Sharma has surged to the second spot in the ICC Men's T20I Player Rankings for batters after a stunning 135-run innings in the fifth and final T20I against England.
IMAGES from the Champions Trophy final played between India and New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday.
Krunal snapped three wickets giving away 18 runs before playing a vital 34-run knock.
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