Suryakumar Yadav and Virat Kohli slammed half-centuries as India edged Australia by six wickets in the third and final T20 International in Hyderabad on Sunday, to claim the series 2-1.
Rishabh Pant could bring some much-needed firepower to the batting order.
The Delhi-born batter is the most successful Indian skipper in Test cricket when it comes to the number of wins. Under his 65-match stint as captain, India have won 38 matches with remarkable Test series victories in foreign soils as well.
England, who were blown away by the visitors at Southampton, will back themselves to make a strong comeback.
It was not an easy catch as it was moving away from the 'keeper towards his left. DK leapt wide and plucked the ball from mid-air with two fingers.
The Union government could target a fiscal deficit of 5.8-6 per cent of nominal GDP for 2023-24, and it should continue its capital expenditure push and look to simplify the personal income tax regime, economists recommended Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and her team during their pre-Budget interaction on Monday. Starting last week, Sitharaman had eight pre-Budget consultations this time. More than 110 invitees representing seven stakeholder groups participated in these meetings, the finance ministry said in a statement. The stakeholder groups included representatives and experts from agriculture and agro-processing industry; industry, infrastructure & climate change; financial sector and capital markets; services and trade; social sector; trade unions and labour organisations; and economists.
Arun Karthik hammered nine boundaries and three sixes, in his match-winning knock and fittingly finished the game with a boundary.
The bowling of Sam Curran and Wood, with support from Chris Woakes and Ben Stokes, has carried England through.
Both the high-profile openers, Kohli and Faf du Plessis, are big match players and will be itching to make an impact after low returns in the previous game.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
India beat South Africa by 16 runs in a high-scoring Twenty20 international in Guwahati on Sunday to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
Game 36 will see the Delhi Capitals take on the Rajasthan Royals in the first game today at the Sheikh Zayed cricket stadium in Abu Dhabi starting 1530 IST.
The four medals swelled India's tally to 20 medals including nine gold, three silver and eight bronze medals, in second place behind China, who have 18 gold for a grand total of 37 medals.
'The senior players made me feel very comfortable. It was my debut, but it didn't feel like I was playing for the first time.'
The team was picked following eight days of competition in the ESFI's National Esports Championship.
Deepak Chahar was once again terrific with the ball for CSK as he took 4 for 29 from his four overs.
'Why does Ashwin have to be that guy again?'
'I absolutely love playing on this ground. Right from the nets at the back, as soon as I enter, it makes me feel at home,' Kohli said after the match.
A determined Indian team slogged it out in the nets at the Saurashtra Cricket Association stadium in Rajkot.
HR Guru Mayank Rautela offers practical advice.
GT, on the other hand, are the side to beat in this IPL. Even if they lose on Thursday, the Hardik Pandya-led side will finish at the top, which means it will get two chances to reach the final.
India are once again at the crossroads, with the team again searching for middle order options ahead of the World Cup.
While Rohit Sharma will lead the side, the inclusion of KL Rahul and Kuldeep Yadav is subject to fitness.
Sukanya Verma makes a brand new one just for you.
But he once again tried to assert that Kohli's form is least of concerns as far as he is concerned and also urged people not to be obsessed about one particular player's numbers.
Who do you think should be part of India's playing for their T20 World Cup match against South Africa on Sunday?
There are a lot many gems he produced long before Naatu Naatu became a worldwide Oscar-nominated (and winning in all likelihood) sensation.
When two Indian cricket greats come together to watch a match, you know the proceedings in the middle are interesting.
India captain KL Rahul was on Wednesday ruled out of the five-match T20 International series against South Africa owing to a right groin injury
The Indians will aim to create a world record for the most consecutive victories in T20 Internationals in the series opener.
Virat Kohli was magnificent at the death, finishing 82 not out after digging India out of trouble
Suyash battles through Delhi cricket politics to shine in IPL
'His intent and positive captaincy are signs that he can lead Team India in the future'
The Men in Blue are on a 12-match winning streak and come Thursday, they can create an all-time record of winning 13 T20I games in a row.
IMAGES of the T20 World Cup match played between India and Pakistan at the MCG on Sunday
The former India head coach had told a leading publication that he was surprised to see three wicket-keepers Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Dinesh Karthik and Rishabh Pant in the 2019 World Cup squad.
How India's cricketers fared in the three-match T20I series against England.
'It's good to be back. We start our season with a victory. It wasn't easy to fight against (Sulley). Will return to the gym in a week and will fight again in December or January'
Josh Hazlewood dismissed KL Rahul and Krunal Pandya off successive deliveries in the 19th over.
Dinesh Karthik continues to be the undisputed leader of Tamil Nadu cricket
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