The selectors were forced to go back to seniors Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli following injuries to key T20 players.
The standout performers that allowed India to maintain their upper hand over England were young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav.
Australia's World Cup heroes Travis Head, Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc have all kept their respective base prices in the highest bracket of Rs 2 crore.
Gujarat Titans pace bowler Mohit Sharma conceded it was hard to replace a bowler of the calibre of Mohammed Shami as his team succumbed to a massive 63-run defeat at the hands of reigning IPL champions Chennai Super Kings in Chennai.
Sixty-eight Rajya Sabha members, including nine Union ministers, are completing their tenure this year, triggering a race of sorts among leaders across political parties to eye a six-year term in the Upper House of Parliament.
Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the fourth Test against England?
India had 'Fab 5' with the bat in early 2000s, now they have them with the ball: Nasser Hussain
With the pitch a spinner's paradise, Nathan Lyon stood up and rallied his team back into contention.
Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the Asia Cup Super Fours match against Bangladesh?
Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2024 after Match 54.
Indian cricket team will not just be looking to win a third ODI global title but also look at saving the '50-over format' which has been battling identity crisis for at least five years now.
Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index after 29 World Cup 2023 games.
India announced their final squad for the ICC Men's ODI World Cup with the injured Axar Patel dropped from the final squad and Ravichandran Ashwin making his way into the 15-member team.
The BCCI has also named one inter-squad for a three-day match slated for December 20 to 22.
Unlike the IPL, the wickets in the United States and the West Indies could be slow and could assist spinners. That could be why India went in for experience in their batting ahead of strike rates, points out Harish Kotian.
When the governor and chief justice objected to his choice, the UP chief minister just changed the law.
If the game of cricket remains tilted heavily in the favour of batters, not many youngsters would be lining up to start bowling in a couple of years, fears spin great Anil Kumble, who advocated the need to keep biggest possible boundaries at IPL venues and use of more pronounced seam to restore the balance between bat and ball.
The T20I squad for the upcoming three-match series against Afghanistan has been revealed, with key players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli included.
The polls for 70-member assembly will be held on February 8 and results will be declared on February 11.
Giving a strong indication of him turning up in India's World Cup opener against Australia in Chennai on Sunday, veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin went through an engaging net session on Thursday.
Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2024 after Game 62.
Indian team will certainly feel a sense of deja vu when it takes on a red-hot South Africa on Sunday in what will be a battle of equals
No place for Dhawan, Tilak Varma included in 17-man squad.
How India's players fared in the England series.
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Hardik Pandya's indifferent batting form in IPL 2024 is a big worry.
What stands out for Kuldeep 2.0 is his aggressive approach.
Each of India's top five batters, including debutant Devdutt Padikkal, managed 50-plus scores to power the hosts to a commanding 473-8 for a lead of 255.
India will need to be ruthless and tactful in equal measure while dealing with an unpredictable England when the third chapter of a riveting Test series begins in Rajkot on Thursday.
Star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was rewarded with the elite grade A plus retainership.
Saurabh Kumar grabs his 22nd five-for as India 'A' close-in on victory over Lions
Shubman Gill hailed India's spin duo of Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja for doing an 'exceptional' job on pitches that have not favoured them in the World Cup.
With Stokes and Brendon McCullum at the helm, Ahmed cuts a relaxed figure.
The legendary Anil Kumble has heaped praise on Ravindra Jadeja for his ability to change angles and advised the batters to display more attacking intent if they have to get on top of the left-arm spinner.
India's bid to win a 17th consecutive home Test series, however, hinges on the success of their three-pronged spin attack comprising Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel.
South Africa are on a four-match winning streak as they face Rohit Sharma's unbeaten side in a top-of-the-table clash at the Eden Gardens
Full list of players released, retained and traded by all ten teams in the IPL.
Gavaskar felt that Rinku's form in the ongoing IPL had to do with him not being included in the main squad.
Despite missing the Ireland series, Suryakumar Yadav remains on the top spot in the T20I rankings for batters.
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