Shikhar Dhawan was a 'bit shocked' at his exclusion from India's Asian Games squad
Yashasvi Jaiswal presented a heady cocktail of patience and flair on debut but India's expected series win over West Indies will not serve as an accurate parameter.
Once again Glenn Maxwell and Faf du Plessis shone the brightest for the Royal Challengers Bangalore as they clinched a 7-run win over Rajasthan Royals.
The toss is always an important factor in Chennai as chasing anything above 170 to 175 could be a risky proposition.
The constant search for excellence has pushed R Ashwin to new heights but by his own admission, it has also been 'incredibly draining'.
Pace bowler Prasidh Krishna has been added to India's squad for the fourth Test against England at The Oval, starting on Thursday.
PHOTOS of the IPL 2023 match between Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals at the Himachal Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on Friday.
'I want to win games, I want to win championships'
While Kuldeep has played more white-ball cricket in past 8-10 months, switching the format has never been a problem for him as wrist spin doesn't depend on the surface a lot.
The Indian team is scheduled to play the WTC final against New Zealand from June 18-22 before taking on England in a five-Test series.
India has lost three finals and on four occasion it bit dust at the semifinal stage. It also made an exit at the preliminary stage of the 2021 T20 World Cup.
Indian batters committed themselves to doubles shift in the nets against slow bowlers
If we have not been world beaters in cricket for the longest time, here is the reason: We look down on our bowlers and deify batsmen, argues Aakar Patel.
India have already secured the Border-Gavaskar trophy and they will now be playing for a record-extending 16th straight series win at home
Mohammed Shami was ruled out of the rubber, starting Tuesday, late on Saturday night after he tested positive for COVID-19.
While the others seemed relaxed, Pujara stood at attention.
It's been more than a decade since India lost a Test series at home - they had lost to England 1-2 in 2012.
IMAGES from Day 3 of the WTC Final between Australia and India, played at The Oval, in London, on Friday.
The former left-arm spin legend further said the key to success for a spinner in Australia is to bowl more topspin and get bounce like the way Nathan Lyon does for the home side.
India will now lock horns with South Africa for three Tests and three ODIs, beginning December 26.
The stage will also be set for Virat Kohli to score his first Test hundred since November 2019.
The Indian squad for the continental championship will be selected on Monday, but it is still not clear if the official announcement will happen on the day.
Australia's mindless aggression backfired on a low and slow Kotla track.
'Well played India, well Captained @imVkohli and amazing skill and guts from a few individuals. Also well played @root66 & England! Great ad for our beautiful game! Excited for the finale'
Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2023 after Game 33.
Five Indians turned up for both the teams during the four-day practice match
Images from Day 1 of the third Test played between India and Australia at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on Wednesday
Chance for India batters to get their act right against Bangladesh
Their opponents New Zealand, who effectively knocked India out of the World Cup, have reached Jaipur on a chartered flight from Dubai with little time to reflect on their loss to Australia in the title clash.
Ravichandran Ashwin said Virat Kohli plays with "his heart on his sleeve" and the latter's energy as a team leader is also contagious.
History is also a bit against India when it comes to results at the business end of the ICC events.
As the 16th edition of the glitzy Indian Premier League is set to unfold, let's take a look at the driving force of the T20 league and what's in store in this edition.
IMAGES from Day 2 of the 3rd Test played between India and Australia in Indore on Thursday.
India will be looking to round off their T20 World Cup preparation with a marked improvement in their death bowling besides providing crucial game time to its untested players in the three-match series against South Africa.
There is a possibility that India might play three pacers in the pink-ball Test.
Bishop points to the area of concern in Kohli's slump
KL Rahul has struggled at the top of the order, managing just 36 runs at a strike rate of 90 in the first two matches against Pakistan and Hong Kong.
TV replays showed that Ashwin had waited to let Buttler move out of the crease before removing the bails.
The performance of openers Rohit Sharma and K L Rahul has been the biggest plus for India in the batting department. Both have showed remarkable temperament and technique in testing conditions to give the team a solid start.
Ashwin, Rohit ruled out of 2nd Test.
