'See you soon, Wankhede,' Hardik tweeted a selfie with the World Cup trophy on his arrival at Mumbai airport.
Except in the IPL, the Australians have not had a good look at Varun Chakravarthy's bowling and that could spell trouble for Steve Smith and Co.
It is understood that Yashasvi Jaiswal has a bright chance of making it to the ODI squad. His inclusion would ensure a left-handed batter in the top four.
That said the pitch is going to get challenging for the batters as the game wears on.
Indian pace spearhead Ashish Nehra is pleased to see the rise of Hardik Pandya and has words of praise for the youngster.
Hardik Pandya is currently on road to recovery from the back injury which needed a surgery last year.
Krunal Pandya might just be the X-factor RCB have long been searching for in their quest for a maiden IPL title.
'If I'm bowling well, it transfers to my batting and vice versa.'
Rohit Sharma's career has been a mix of brilliant moments and inconsistencies. While his Test record may not be impressive, his white-ball dominance and leadership qualities make him a legend.
Will Jacks took 2/14 in three overs before he hit 36 from 26 balls, setting up a comfortable chase, and was rightly adjudged Player of the Match.
Featuring Hardik Pandya, Mohammad Nabi, Phil Salt, Shadab Khan and Shaheen Shah Afridi, the film showcases the immense stakes faced by players as they put everything on the line to claim the Champions Trophy and the unique White Jackets, the ICC said.
MI will hope Jasprit Bumrah returns to his menacing best, which is essential for them to stop an explosive Sunrisers Hyderabad batting unit in its tracks.
Henry's exceptional spell of 5 for 42 in eight overs played a crucial role in restricting India to 249/9 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.
The series already in their pocket, India will look to address their batting woes against an England team gunning for revenge after feeling hard-done by a debatable concussion substitute when the two teams clash in the fifth and final T20 International in Mumbai on Sunday.
'You need a 400-run season from Rohit Sharma. 15s and 20s converted into 40s and 60s.'
A look at Indian players' records in ICC ODI tournament finals including the World Cup and Champions Trophy.
Virat Kohli anchored a tricky chase with an unbeaten 100.
Delhi use 11 bowlers vs Manipur
After a disappointing showing in the Test series in Australia recently, the Indian team is eager to make a fresh start in the T20 format.
With his versatile talents, Hardik Pandya is the kind of unique cricketer the Indian team has always wanted, writes Dhruv Munjal
Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill, both in strong form after their Champions Trophy triumph with India, look to lead their respective teams, Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans, to IPL glory in the 2025 season.
As IPL 2025 enters a crucial phase, both Rohit Sharma and SRH's misfiring stars are running out of time and excuses.
'Very very pleasing (with the way the series went). We knew there would be challenges that we could face.'
Hardik Pandya's back injury restricted his role with the ball. Thakur has certainly made a case for himself.
India is facing form concerns and selection dilemmas as they enter the final phase of their Champions Trophy preparations.
Since Suryakumar took over as captain last year, India have hardly put a wrong but his own form has dipped.
Pandya is undergoing rehabilitation after suffering a lower-back injury during the Asia Cup in Dubai.
We knew it was difficult to get Ishan back from auction due to his skill set: Hardik Pandya
Nayan Mongia expresses his candid views on Haridk Pandya and also sheds light on Kohli's captaincy.
In a league defined by change, Sanju Samson's steadfast presence offers a sense of stability and a genuine chance for the Royals to finally reclaim their long-awaited title
IMAGES from the Champions Trophy Group A match played between India and Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, in Dubai on Sunday.
'A good headache (playing XI selection), we want to stick to our strengths.'
Harvinder Singh was one of India's most promising pacers in the 1990s having played three Tests and 16 ODIs.
However in his first season as skipper, the tally had come down by more than half to 426 runs and even the strike-rate dropped by 10 percent from 157.70 to 147.40.
Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene has expressed his faith in the senior players despite the team's poor performance in the IPL. Despite losing four out of their five matches, Jayawardene has ruled out making major changes to the playing eleven, citing the experience and skill of the players. He believes that the team is playing good cricket and needs to be more ruthless, particularly in the powerplay. Jayawardene also defended Rohit Sharma's struggles against left-arm pace, highlighting his experience and the need to credit the bowlers. He acknowledged that MI is not playing its best cricket and emphasized the need for consistency. Jayawardene also expressed satisfaction with Tilak Varma's performance, highlighting his ability and potential.
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly believes K L Rahul's impressive ODI form has cemented his position as the team's first-choice wicketkeeper.
IMAGES from the IPL match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday
'The results come as long as you put in the effort. Hard work doesn't go unnoticed. Let's all try our best and work on our fitness.'
Marcus Stoinis says a ready reckoner in how to have a long T20 career has already been created by 40-plus stalwarts like Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Faf du Plessis.
Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy with a back injury.
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