Monty Panesar claimed India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah will be a big threat for England's batters.
India's assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate is extremely proud of a young team which didn't lose its mind despite Pakistan players indulged in controversial over-the-top celebrations and uttering not so respectable words during the Asia Cup Super 4s game last Sunday.
Bavuma believes this group, unbeaten in full-strength Test series since coach Shukri Conrad took charge in 2023, has the maturity and belief to mount a serious challenge and win their only second series in India after 25 years.
IMAGES from Day 1 of the 2nd Test between India and West Indies in New Delhi on Friday.
You need to understand there is so much to do in life besides what you do professionally: Rohit
India began their Champions Trophy campaign with a six-wicket victory against Bangladesh after opener Shubman Gill anchored their nervy chase with a classy hundred.
India's heroes from Old Trafford took to social media to share what the draw meant to them - not just as cricketers, but as fighters.
India finished Day 3 on 90/2 to lead England by 96 runs at stumps in the opening Test on Sunday after England were dismissed for 465 in the first innings.
Rohit Sharma expressed his concern for Shubman Gill's health and well-being, emphasising that his primary wish is for Gill to recover fully.
Sanju Samson continues red-hot run in KCL with a quickfire 89.
Despite living in close proximity to the series venues, Kohli is expected to remain absent not just on the field, but off it too.
'I think he is going to carry Yuvraj's legacy forward. He is a phenomenal talent.'
Rohit Sharma hit a century and Virat Kohli a bright 74 to drive India to a nine-wicket win in the third one-day international on Saturday
Gujarat Titans handed defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders an emphatic 39-run loss in the IPL 2025 match in Kolkata on Monday.
Asia Cup: Hardik Pandya goes past Chahal to become second-highest wicket-taker for India in T20Is
Ravindra Jadeja powered to his record sixth fifty of the series to extend his stunning run with the bat, on Day 3 of the fifth and final Test against England.
'Watching Virat bhai win Cricketer of the Year was something I would never forget.' 'Pure motivation for me to go a step further and give everything for my country.'
'With a new generation stepping up, Team India is not just carrying forward a legacy -- they are writing a new chapter in our cricketing history.'
India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is up and running in Beckenham, putting in the hard yards before the upcoming five high-stakes Tests against England, slated to kick off on June 20 at Headingley.
'Whenever India bowls, Reiffel feels it's not out. Whenever India bats, he feels it's out.'
'He will have no problems playing under any captain, he will still give his 100 percent for the team.'
Shubman Gill, the vice-captain of India's white-ball teams, praised the new head coach, Gautam Gambhir, for his clear thinking
Former India head coach Gary Kirsten is pleased about the success Gautam Gambhir and his troops achieved in England during the recently-concluded Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.
As Ruturaj Gaikwad eyes a spot in the Test team, Gill must elevate his performance, especially with next month's England Test series. Failure to do so could see him replaced by Gaikwad at No. 3.
'It was good fun. I was obviously really nervous. Super stoked for the boys to get the win.'
Massive chance for series win in India, SA better-placed with spin resources: Bavuma
Bhai, tune kya batting kiya hai, kamaal ka batting kiya tune'
Roux, who first worked with India in the early 2000s, says while cricket has changed drastically in two decades, especially the volume of matches, his job remains the same, that is to prepare players physically so their skills can shine.
Kuldeep Yadav's artistry was too much for a clueless UAE to comprehend as India hardly broke a sweat in an emphatic nine-wicket victory in their Asia Cup opener in Dubai on Wednesday.
'I can't come in and say, "I only can do the hero role." I need to be a villain. I need to be a joker. I need to play around".'
'Shubman Gill is sort of struggling a little bit in controlling his tempo.'
Josh Hazlewood clinically dismantled a famed Indian top-order with a probing spell to kill the contest as Australia cantered to a four-wicket victory in the second T20 International.
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.
KL Rahul, in a heartwarming gesture, folded his hands and bowed towards Pant in admiration, a clip that has since gone viral on social media.
India captain Shubman Gill praised his team's "remarkable" effort on a challenging two-paced wicket as they defeated Zimbabwe by 23 runs in the third T20I
Siraj dismissed Jamie Smith and Jamie Overton before bowling Gus Atkinson to end the match.
While Rahul, who can bat practically anywhere in the line-up, is likely to succeed Rohit as Jaiswal's opening partner, either Gill or Karun Nair is likely to fill the void of Kohli at number four.
The grand comeback party of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma endured a quick 22-ball ending, and their lowkey outing reflected in India's seven-wicket defeat against Australia.
The years spent in domestic cricket helped him sharpen his skills and know more about his own game.
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