India's T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav believes spinner Varun Chakravarthy has been a different player since his comeback to international cricket last year.
Virat Kohli top-scored with a fluent 84 as India overpowered Australia by five wickets to storm into the ICC Champions Trophy final, in Dubai, on Tuesday.
Krunal snapped three wickets giving away 18 runs before playing a vital 34-run knock.
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On a night packed with drama, milestones, and momentum swings, five batters rose above the rest to set Eden Gardens alight.
He went past Virat Kohli, finishing most T20I matches with a maximum a total of five times.
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly believes K L Rahul's impressive ODI form has cemented his position as the team's first-choice wicketkeeper.
New Zealand batsman Kane Williamson said his side have every chance of derailing India in a major final once again.
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'Very very pleasing (with the way the series went). We knew there would be challenges that we could face.'
A local newspaper photographer had an unusual challenge -- capturing a photo of an Australian fan. He admitted he had been waiting for an hour but hadn't spotted a single one.
When a few fans called out his name, he instructed the security team to let them approach.
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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.
India is facing form concerns and selection dilemmas as they enter the final phase of their Champions Trophy preparations.
The upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is likely to see bowlers playing a crucial role in the success of teams.
Pandya said he had learnt a lot of cricketing nuances from Dhoni, not by picking his brains but simply by watching him in action.
Gujarat Titans captain takes a break from preparations for IPL 2022.
Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy with a back injury.
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'I will watch India's match against New Zealand with no tension -- just enjoy the cricket.'
'If he goes into the auction pool, it will be fascinating to see which team bids for him.'
They will meet the winner of Wednesday's second semi-final between South Africa and New Zealand in the final in Dubai on Sunday.
The five-times champions have retained the quartet of Bumrah, Suryakumar, Pandya and Rohit along with youngster Tilak Verma.
'...he keeps his campaign promises, does what he said he will do which led to his huge victory.'
Since Suryakumar took over as captain last year, India have hardly put a wrong but his own form has dipped.
New rules, new captains, but same excitement as two months of cricket extravaganza kicks off in Kolkata.
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.
Hardik Pandya seemed to be in a happy mood as son Agastya joined him for a practice session.
Hardik's hair was styled by star hairstylist Aalim Hakim
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.
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.
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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.
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 good headache (playing XI selection), we want to stick to our strengths.'
HP shares a closing bond with MS, whom he refers to as his 'brother', someone he turns to in times of adversity, turmoil and even to understand his own mind.
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.
Images from the first One-Day International between India and England at the Barabati Stadium, in Cuttack, on Sunday.
Krunal Pandya made LSG fans happy with his all round performance
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