'For us, and for Indian Test cricket going into the future, this will rank right at the top.'
Surya, world's No. 1-ranked T20I batter, played some exquisite shots all round the park to come up with a 28-ball 53 to take India to 181 for 8
'Phenomenal series win by our young team. Showed grit, determination and resilience.'
'Players can apply for permission if they want their families to stay longer on tours.' 'The BCCI will make a decision as it sees fit.'
Rohit and Kohli became the fastest batting pair to reach the milestone of 5000 runs in ODIs.
Laughter echoed off the walls, and as is tradition with every big win, the customary cake-cutting took centre stage.
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A large group of players, including Mohammed Siraj, the hero of the victory, boarded an Emirates flight early Tuesday morning, heading to Dubai en route to their respective home cities in India.
Virat Kohli's childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma hailed the India right-hander for his splendid knock.
Sunil Gavaskar said if India captain Rohit Sharma misses the first Test against Australia, then Jasprit Bumrah should lead the side for the entire five-match series.
Former India opener Gautam Gambhir said the communication gap between the Indian team management and selectors on Rohit Sharma's injury was 'unfortunate' and the onus was on head coach Ravi Shastri to update skipper Virat Kohli on the matter.
A few months after his U-19 World Cup heroics, three senior journalists sought his cellphone number, which he readily provided -- only, he gave three different, but similar, numbers to the three of them!
Hardik Pandya appreciated the advice given by Virat Kohli
Abhishek Sharma waged a lone battle with an entertaining 68 from 37 balls in the second T20I against Australia at MCG on Friday.
India will be playing five T20s, three ODIs and two Tests in New Zealand.
Rohit enjoyed his time in the nets
Langer remains hopeful for Kohli's comeback, saying, "I just hope, if this is the last time (Kohli) is out here, people enjoy it because he is a superstar."
Indian openers batted till the end and one other Indian batter got the opportunity to bat. Paudel was a little disappointed that they did not get the opportunity to ball against Virat Kohli in their Asia Cup match on Monday.
Former pace bowler Ajit Agarkar said that the biggest challenge for new India captain Rohit Sharma will be to maintain his fitness and play every game till next year's ODI World Cup.
Former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly picked batting maestro Virat Kohli to open with India captain Rohit Sharma in the ICC T20 World Cup, taking place in the USA and West Indies from June 1 to 29.
Latif said India have superior spinners and based on current form, Rohit Sharma's men are favourites for a win on Sunday.
IMAGES from the Champions Trophy Group A match played between India and Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, in Dubai on Sunday.
Rana was picked in the team in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah.
India is staring down the barrel on Day 2 of the fourth Test against England in Ranchi. Not only the team, but even former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar was also forced to admit on air that the hosts are missing the services of Virat Kohli.
Rahul now has the most centuries by an Indian opener.
Rohit Sharma, who joined the team on Day 3 of the Test, was present to witness the historic win and shared a heartwarming moment with Virat Kohli, who returned to form with a brilliant century.
The celebratory cake, a masterpiece by the Maurya chefs, boasted three tiers reflecting the team's jersey colours: Orange, blue, and white.
Rohit Sharma is all smiles as he returns to the nets ahead of India's opening ODI against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Friday.
The 38-year-old was brief while announcing that Wednesday marked his last day as an international cricketer.
India's Ravindra Jadeja also remained on top of the all-rounders' table.
While former Australian opener Matthew Hayden reckons series will go India's way, two former India players believe otherwise.
Out-of-form skipper Rohit Sharma's batting position will be in focus against a dangerous Australia
After taking over the captaincy from Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma took the Men in Blue to victory against New Zealand, West Indies, Sri Lanka, and now England.
The BCCI posted pics of India's training session on their X handle.
Shaheen Shah Afridi ripped apart India's batting line-up as he took 4/35 to bowl them out for 266 in 48.5 overs
India lifted the T20 World Cup after a 17-year gap, beating South Africa by seven runs in the final on June 29.
the 33 year old soon resumed batting and shared a light moment with the support staff, pointing to the spot where he was hit, thereby allaying any serious injury concerns.
Shubman Gill was inspirational both as a batter and skipper, as he led from the front with four hundreds amassing 754 runs in the five-match Test series in England.
Test skipper Shubman Gill was on Thursday named captain of the North Zone squad for the upcoming Duleep Trophy, beginning August 28, less than three weeks after he led a young Indian side to a thrilling 2-2 draw against England in a gruelling five-Test series.
India captain Virat Kohli has defended the selection of Rohit Sharma in the first Test.
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