Shubman Gill has missed India's first two ICC ODI World Cup matches and ahead of the hosts' marquee clash against Pakistan, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma provided a major update on the opener's availability.
Despite missing the Ireland series, Suryakumar Yadav remains on the top spot in the T20I rankings for batters.
India captain Virat Kohli and senior batsman Rohit Sharma retained their number one and two position respectively in the ICC rankings for ODI batsmen, while pacer Jasprit Bumrah remained at the third spot in the bowler's list.
'Watching Virat Kohli master the chase with remarkable consistency is becoming a routine for us.'
India have a chance to become the sole No 1 team, a position currently shared with South Africa, in the ICC ODI rankings if the hosts blank West Indies 5-0 in the series starting October 8 in Kochi.
Bangladesh handed Sri Lanka a crushing seven-wicket defeat in their first warm-up match of the ICC ODI World Cup, in Guwahati on Friday to make a winning start.
West Indies spinner Fabian Allen on Wednesday moved into the top 10 of the ICC Men's T20I Player Rankings after featuring in his team's fine showing in the ongoing five-match series against Australia.
Harsha Bhogle has expressed his concerns over the potential absence of Naseem Shah
If Pat Cummins's side defeat India in the next two ODIs, then Pakistan will be back at the No. 1 spot for the World Cup.
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam believes the recent thumping 3-0 ODI series win over Afghanistan will "inspire" his side and provide much-needed momentum heading into the Asia Cup.
Currently placed at number three behind South Africa and Australia, India have an opportunity to jump to the top in the ICC ODI team rankings if they win the upcoming five-match one-day series against Sri Lanka 4-1 or better.
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Sri Lanka's Chamari Athapaththu won her maiden women's ODI Cricketer of the Year award, becoming the first female cricketer from the country to win an ICC award.
World champions India have consolidated their top rank on the ICC ODI Team Rankings after sweeping the series against Sri Lanka, which concluded in Ranchi on Sunday.
The former pacer believes that the Indian team is in possession of a "good squad" but the support from the fan base will also play a crucial role in their journey.
Sharma emphasised that even if the talismanic batter isn't scoring centuries, it doesn't necessarily indicate a dip in form.
Glenn Maxwell scored a 40 ball century on Wednesday.
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam sent a strong message to his team as they go into a crucial set of matches ahead of the ICC ODI World Cup.
The Aussie all-rounder 'invests' in himself with help of a Mumbaii-born chef Velton Saldanha.
Virat Kohli's admiration for Pakistan skipper Babar Azam isn't a hidden secret.
Sri Lanka have been hit hard by injuries to key players in the run up to the ongoing Asia Cup.
During the lead-up to and at the tournament, the mascot duo will engage with fans in person, through broadcasts, and on digital platforms.
Australia at least on paper, can't be rated ahead of India and England during this edition of the tournament.
India and Pakistan haven't played a bilateral series since 2012/13, after that series the bilateral cricket ties between India and Pakistan have been suspended due to the heightened diplomatic tensions between the two neighbours.
Miandad's fresh attack came after Pakistan were forced to host the upcoming Asia Cup in a hybrid model with India playing all their matches in Sri Lanka.
Former Australia cricketer Matthew Hayden feels that David Warner and Travis Head are the ideal duo to open for Australia at the upcoming ICC ODI World Cup which is set to begin on October 5.
ICC Rankings: India slips to 3rd spot, Australia remain world No 1 in ODIs
After Sri Lanka failed to earn direct qualification for the upcoming ODI World Cup, a technical committee began their investigation.
'The PCB will share the report with the ICC and BCCI if the delegation has any concerns.'
Apart from Kohli, four other Indians who were picked in the ICC's Test and ODI Teams of the Year.
The last time England toured India, back in early 2021, Joe Root's team went back home beaten and bruised 3-1.
Afghanistan's Rashid Khan, who took a wicket each in the three matches, conceding a total of 62 runs off his 12 overs, overtook Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasaranga for the top spot.
Virat Kohli, on Monday, returned to the top of the International Cricket Council ODI rankings for batsmen after logging career-high rating points, going past the iconic Sachin Tendulkar in the process.
Kohli's team-mates Shubman Gill, Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav have also moved up in rankings.
Kohli has consistently dominated headlines with his extraordinary batting prowess.
The last time Team India won an ICC World Cup was in 2011 in India. It was a 50-over ODI format that was won under the astute leadership of Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
'There has not been a clear direction on what he's going to do yet, but we are still hopeful. I've always said his bowling would be a bonus, but just look at what he brings with the bat, even in the field.'
Dhananjaya de Silva hit a career-best 93 while Maheesh Theekshana took three important wickets to ensure Sri Lanka's pole positio
Suryakumar continues to lead T20I rankings
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