Rohit Sharma took the player-of-the-match award and Jasprit Bumrah produced what pundits called the 'spell of the summer' but Shardul Thakur's role was no less important in fashioning India's victory in the fourth Test against England on Monday.
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.
At stumps, Australia extended their lead to 296 runs by reaching 123 for four in 44 overs in their second innings.
Kolkata needed 62 from 32 balls when Curran dismissed an on-song Russell in the 15th over.
As Mohammed Shami walked back to the top of his run-up, Virat Kohli geed the fans at the Wankhede Stadium to go full throat with their chants - Shaamii! Shaamii! They obliged merrily.
The 'Dhawans' were all smiles as they posed for the camera.
When Shardul announced his decision to Tanuja, she wanted to know whether it was a one-day affair or something for life.
'We wanted the sixth bowler to come in, so Sanju Samson missed out'
India's team for the Asia Cup was largely picked keeping the World Cup in mind, which meant gambling with players, who are not fully fit.
The marauding Indians haven't put a foot wrong in their authoritative run in the World Cup, and it won't be a surprise if they go about plundering the Netherlands in their final league game, where Virat Kohl will have a perfect opportunity to scale 'Mount 50' at his spiritual home.
There won't be drastic changes in playing XI, says skipper Rohit Sharma
Jasprit Bumrah has been away from the team due to back issues and Mhambrey said the team is missing his services.
Steve Smith and Travis Head join top-ranked Marnus Labuschagne following their centuries in the ICC World Test Championship Final against India.
Resurgent Australia stand between unblemished India and World Cup glory
According to Sports Tak, Chahar will be replaced by Shardul Thakur, who will heading to Australia on Thursday.
IMAGES from Day 2 of the WTC Final played between Australia and India at The Oval in London on Thursday.
Ravi Shastri believes Mumbai's cricketers have a headstart compared to players from other domestic teams in India.
GT (10 points from seven matches) have been a well-oiled unit and looks set for a successive play-off berth, sitting behind leaders Rajasthan Royals on net run-rate with a match in hand.
Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for Tuesday's third and final ODI against the West Indies?
Can Jasprit Bumrah-Umesh Yadav-Mohammed Siraj-Shardul Thakur restrict England to a low total on Day 2?
On paper, though, PBKS looks a tad more stronger than KKR.
IMAGES from the 3rd ODI played between India and New Zealand in Indore on Tuesday.
It was a day dominated by record-breaking performances from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Yuzvendra Chahal as Rajasthan Royals pummelled Kolkata Knight Riders into submission.
Mohammed Siraj's sensational six-wicket spell put India in control despite a superb fightback from South Africa with the ball on Day 1 of the second and final Test.
The unparalleled success of India's Test team on away tours over the past decade was largely because of its all weather pace attack but the same can't be said about the fast bowling resources available for the two-Test series against the West Indies.
IMAGES from the Indian Premier League match played between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.
Pat Cummins' side stayed in control at the end of Day 2 of the WTC Final.
The young all-rounder picked up three of the last four NZ 'A' wickets to fall for fine figures of 4 for 11 to finish as the best Indian bowler.
India has lost three finals and on four occasion it bit dust at the semifinal stage. It also made an exit at the preliminary stage of the 2021 T20 World Cup.
Earlier, on a pitch offering pace and bounce for the bowlers, Thakur struck the first blow by castling Chad Bowes (10) with NZ 'A' at 14 in the third over. In his next over, he had Dane Cleaver (4) caught by Sen.
Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the Asia Cup Super Fours match against Bangladesh?
India coach Rahul Dravid hopes to have his full-strength squad in time for the World Cup starting next week.
Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for Friday's opening ODI against the West Indies?
Rahane expressed happiness on his return to the team and his role as vice-captain in the new WTC 2023-25 cycle.
Rajasthan Royals cruised to a nine-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders to resurrect their play-off hopes.
'Vikram would be working with all the reserves and we had those slingers with us who did an exceptional job'
Who do you think should be part of India's playing for the World Cup opener against Australia?
Star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was rewarded with the elite grade A plus retainership.
New Zealand opener Finn Allen made 40 but the rest of the batsmen did very little until Michael Bracewell produced a batting masterclass after coming in at number seven.
With key players -- KL Rahul (thigh) and Shreyas Iyer (lower back) yet to prove their fitness, the BCCI top brass and selectors could opt for safer options that gives them an opportunity to check all available players in the five (six if they reach final) Asia Cup games in Sri Lanka.
