India crushed West Indies by an innings and 140 runs inside three days in the first Test to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series, in Ahmedabad, on Saturday.
'His capacity for hard work, relentless application and focus, allied to his God-given gifts, has made him a champion every Indian can be proud of.'
Konstas made his presence felt even while fielding, constantly talking to Indian batters from the cordon or close-in positions.
Shreyas merits Asia Cup spot based on IPL performance, reckons Aakash Chopra.
Nayar, who has worked closely with Rahul during his time as India's assistant coach till recently, said while he cannot reveal the changes the latter has made, he is pleased to see the desired results.
Prolific opener Yashasvi Jaiswal scored his maiden Test double hundred in the second Test against England in Visakhapatnam on Saturday, becoming the third youngest Indian to achieve the feat in his nascent-but-remarkable career.
'As much as we may want, unka number itni aasani se nahi aayega (It's not going to be easy for Rahul)'
The match-winning haul at Edgbaston holds a special place for pacer Akash Deep.
The Indian team, currently in the Caribbean for their Windies tour, were hosted at the Indian high commission in Guyana.
Shubman Gill has reached a career-best 25th position in the MRF Tyres ICC T20I Player Rankings.
A Mitchell Starc-inspired Delhi Capitals defeated Rajasthan Royals via the Super Over.
Former captain Michael Vaughan is astonished by England's decision to bowl first on a dry Headingley wicket, a decision that backfired as India finished at 359 for 3 on day one of the first Test in Leeds.
Virat Kohli fit to play 2nd ODI.
Shubman Gill walked out at Edgbaston with questions swirling around his captaincy - and answered them with his bat
Kumble said that he does not feel that Jaiswal will change his aggressive approach in Australia, where India has won two back-to-back series.
He joins Tim Southee (343 wickets) and Ish Sodhi (310) as the only New Zealanders to reach the 300-wicket milestone in T20s.
In a video shared by the BCCI on 'X', several Indian players, including skipper Gill, shared what comes to mind when they think of playing in England.
The series promises a fascinating duel between the two modern-day pace greats.
An injury-plagued India could be forced to depart from their preferred template when they takes on a reinvigorated England in the fourth Test starting in Manchester on Wednesday.
'It's exciting to be part of the game when he's at the crease'
Openers Phil Salt and Virat Kohli will brace for a fiery showdown against thunderbolts from express pacer Jofra Archer as Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru look to get back to winning ways in the IPL match in Jaipur on Sunday.
This was the first time in five years that India had put down so many chances in an innings.
'Time has come to scrutinise the role of India's batting coach.'
Veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who entered the elite 500 Test wicket club at Rajkot, climbed a rung to the second position behind pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah.
Ahead of the mini-auction, scheduled to be held in Doha on December 26, the 10 franchises have released their list of retained and released players.
Dilip, who replaced R Sridhar as India fielding coach during Rahul Dravid's stint as head coach, continued in his role when Gautam Gambhir took over as well.
Sudharsan too was effusive in his praise for Suryavanshi.
IMAGES from Day 4 of the 2nd Test between India and West Indies in New Delhi on Monday.
Kohli underwent a late fitness test before the Nagpur match but was ultimately ruled out.
Yashasvi Jaiswal wins ICC Player of Month Award
As someone who has seen him grow from close quarters, Jwala Singh always had this deep-down conviction that Yashasvi Jaiswal will make a good start in national colours and the former coach is glad that his ward is proving him right.
Virender Sehwag believes that youngsters Yashasvi Jasiwal and Shubman Gill will dominate the world of cricket for the "next decade".
India's batting faltered under pressure as they suffered a 22-run defeat in the third Test against England, at Lord's.
Rajasthan Royals' 14-year-old opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi slammed a 35-ball century against Gujarat Titans.
India will ponder whether they want to include Washington Sundar, who is quite handy with the bat or Kuldeep Yadav, who is a much better wicket-taking option.
Former India captains Dilip Vengsarkar and Diana Edulji were conferred with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA).aments.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a 15-member squad led by Hardik Pandya for the T20I series against West Indies.
Gujarat Titans will aim to tighten their grip on the top spot and move closer to securing a play-off berth when they take on a faltering Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League match in Jaipur on Monday.
Ananya and also threw in a throwback pic from their cricket playing days.
While Ajinkya Rahane has been named vice-captain, pacer Navdeep Saini was recalled into the Test squad.
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