Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly found themselves reliving old memories - this time from the sidelines.
Shubman Gill said the masterly innings of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli helped him register his maiden win as India's ODI skipper.
Shubman Gill dispelled all doubts about his thumb injury with a stylish fifty even as skipper Rohit Sharma kept cards close to his chest by coming in at No. 4 in India's curtailed pink-ball warm-up game against Prime Minister's XI in Canberra on Sunday.
As Team India gear up for the much-anticipated Test series against England starting on Friday, several players in the squad will draw confidence from their county cricket experience.
The skipper and his opening partner are both in Gaul.
Save Shreyas Iyer, who will take a lot more time to get fit, others are expected to represent their state teams.
'I definitely believe the kind of form he is in, the way he is batting, it will strengthen the Indian batting line-up.'
South Africa, already qualified for the Super Eights, will face the United Arab Emirates in their final Group D fixture of the T20 World Cup. South Africa would expect big-hitting youngster Dewald Brevis to regain his form against a struggling United Arab Emirates.
'I just think we'll find another way to do it.'
Opener Sanju Samson once again failed to get back among the runs, as he was dismissed for 24 from 15 balls in the fourth T20I against New Zealand.
All eyes were on pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, who participated in the training session, though his availability for the match is a big doubt.
Ravichandran Ashwin on Tuesday expressed disappointment over Shreyas Iyer's exclusion from the Asia Cup squad
'One of the best aspects of the IPL is that every day, a new player emerges as a star.'
Virat Kohli was dismissed for an eight-ball duck -- the first time he had fallen without scoring in an ODI in Australia.
Team India got down to business with a high-energy practice session in Dubai on Wednesday.
Batting great Sunil Gavaskar hailed Sanju Samson after his match-winning knock powered India to a five-wicket victory in the must-win match against West Indies in the T20 World Cup.
'The captain's an outstanding player. I think his technique is superb. His concentration and his temperament over this series has been brilliant.'
Akram backs Pakistan to ride on momentum but terms India favourites in Asia Cup final
He will break Hashim Amla's record of scoring 2,000 ODI runs in the least number of innings.
Shubman Gill's thumb fracture is certainly a "jolt" for India ahead of the series opener against Australia
Today, predictability has replaced volatility. When 200 becomes routine and chases follow a template, the element of surprise goes out the window and with it viewer engagement.
Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin hailed New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell as a "brainy cricketer" who is capable of making the best out of his limits as a player and someone who can give a franchise 400-500 runs batting at number three or four during a tournament.
'He has to focus on his performance and helping the team win.'
As Shubman Gill entered the team hotel before their Delhi Capitals clash, a young fan's pure joy erupted.
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.
Shubman Gill termed his 101 not out as "one of the most satisfying innings" for himself
Shubman Gill celebrated his maiden Test series win as India completed a 2-0 sweep over West Indies at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.
The Indians have not featured in ODIs in recent months but Kuldeep Yadav (650) and Ravindra Jadeja (616) still remained static at number three and number nine in the latest ODI rankings for bowlers.
Jasprit Bumrah vented his frustration at cricket's tech limits after John Campbell survived a lifeline just shy of his maiden Test hundred on Monday.
India will look to reprise their home template of big first-innings totals and sustained spin in the short two-Test series against South Africa beginning in Kolkata on Friday.
Gujarat Titans will receive Rs 15 crore from Mumbai Indians for the all-cash trade deal apart from a hefty undisclosed transfer fee.
Meanwhile, Ravindra Jadeja soaked in the sights of the beautiful beach in Barbados as he enjoyed a few days of rest ahead of starting preparations for the first Test against the West Indies beginning July 12, 2023.
Jason, who also served as Pakistan's head coach in 2024 from April to December, was interacting with his followers on X handle.
India have long curated home tracks that accentuate turn, but the assumption their own batters would master such conditions no longer appears safe following their defeat in the opening Test against South Africa.
Shubman Gill, the vice-captain of India's white-ball teams, praised the new head coach, Gautam Gambhir, for his clear thinking
Shubman Gill on Wednesday retired hurt on 79 after suffering cramps on his left leg
Formidable India have their tails up as they head to the gargantuan MCG for the second T20I against Australia here on Friday, thanks to the influx of young talent and the return to form of skipper Suryakumar Yadav.
Names of Bumrah, Jadeja should be considered for India captaincy: Ashwin
Former England captain Michael Vaughan believes that the five-Test series could be a start of 'something special' for Shubman Gill-led India.
