Images from the T20 World Cup Group A match between India and Pakistan in New York on Sunday.
Captain Rohit Sharma said the team management was crystal clear about picking as many as four spinners for the T20 World Cup.
'We are prepared. Afghanistan are a very dangerous side'
Rohit's 162-run partnership with Ajinkya Rahane dragged the hosts back into the contest, before England dismissed both in the final session.
Wellalage was the star of the show with a five-wicket haul inflicting a dent that the Indian team could never recover from.
The selectors announced India's teams for the tour of South Africa.
While this may not secure qualification outright, it would certainly keep them in contention. New Zealand head coach Gary Stead drew inspiration from the inaugural WTC cycle in 2019-21, when New Zealand won six consecutive matches enroute to securing the title.
India will be aiming for another comprehensive performance against Bangladesh before the all-important game against Australia on June 24.
Virat Kohli will be expected to hit his straps after a lean run
India's star batters have lost a lot of confidence over the years by playing on rank turners, with their home averages taking a beating and affecting their careers adversely, feels former off-spinner Harbhajan Singh.
Faltering Punjab Kings, Mumbai Indians desperate to resurrect IPL campaign
Images from the ICC T20 World Cup match between India and the United States at the Nassau County Cricket Ground, in New York, on Wednesday.
Sanju Samson will look to continue his domination of the bowlers but India need more stability in the top order
India's chase got off to a rocky start with captain Rohit Sharma being bowled out by Fazalhaq Farooqi (1-28) for a golden duck. But the 22-year-old Jaiswal built a 57-run partnership with Virat Kohli (29) that put India in the driving seat.
'You have to be extra cautious and focussed, you need to talk to yourself'
Who do you think should be part of the Indian team for the T20 World Cup match against Pakistan?
Rishabh Pant released by DC, Heinrich Klaasen pips Virat Kohli in retention price
Shivam Dube proved his utility in India's crowded batting line-up with a belligerent half-century to secure their six-wicket victory against Afghanistan in the opening T20 International in Mohali on Thursday.
'There are lots of very talented and skilful players who are coming through the system. The only thing we need to make sure is the transition is done in a controlled manner.'
India secured their second Twenty20 World Cup title with a dramatic seven-run win over South Africa in the final in Barbados.
IMAGES from Day 2 of the 1st Test played between India and New Zealand in Bengaluru, on Thursday.
Many seniors including captain Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul are all set to be rested for the upcoming five-match T20I series against South Africa, with an eye on the marquee tour of England in July.
Who do you think should be part of the Indian team for the T20 World Cup Super 8s match against Bangladesh?
Woeful India dismissed for 46 as New Zealand pacers run riot
Rohit said the third ODI against Australia will give the team a chance to test their consistency.
Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has been included in the Test squad for the upcoming two-match series against Bangladesh.
The sight of a pitch with a fair smattering of grass and premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah putting in hard yards at nets might be the early signs of India sticking to the three pacers theory for the first Test against New Zealand
Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle list IPL 2021's 50 Most Valuable Players up to Game 39.
India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj was ruled out of the upcoming Duleep Trophy because of illness.
The TIME 100 AI list is an interesting assortment of titans. Indians make up about 20 per cent of the coveted list, which is pretty commendable, notes Sandeep Goyal.
A spectacular seven-wicket haul by Mitchell Santner helped New Zealand dismiss India for 156 before the tourists reached 198-5 at stumps on day two of the second test in Pune on Friday to tighten their grip on the three-match series.
Patel lauded Joe Root for supporting the three main spinners with a fine spell.
Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma is working on his game and hamstring muscle to ensure that he is back in India's teams for the Australia tour.
India captain Rohit Sharma admitted that death bowling remains an area of concern for the team going into next month's T20 World Cup but hoped that the bowlers will find their groove soon.
Answering media queries online ahead of the ODI series against Australia starting on Friday, Kohli said Rohit was said to be unavailable before the selection committee meeting earlier this month.
Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI in the second T20 International against England on Sunday?
Gavaskar felt that Rinku's form in the ongoing IPL had to do with him not being included in the main squad.
Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle list IPL 2021's 50 Most Valuable Players.
Styris did not have any doubt over Pandya's talent but the Kiwi wanted him to infuse more consistency into his performances.
