Team India pacer Mohammed Siraj welcomed the BCCI's decision to lift the ban on using saliva to shine the ball ahead of IPL 2025, saying it will aid "reverse swing" even in unfriendly conditions.
Johnson, a two-Test veteran for India, passed away tragically on Thursday.
Suryakumar Yadav was clear that positive intent and fearless approach will be the template of his team going forward in the shortest format.
Refreshed and re-energised, the team is surely geared up for the all-important third T20I scheduled for Wednesday.
The dispute revolves around BCCI's reported refusal to have 'Pakistan' -- the host nation -- printed on Team India's official jersey for the Champions Trophy.
The players were cheered by fans at the airport and obliged supporters with selfies.
New rules, new captains, but same excitement as two months of cricket extravaganza kicks off in Kolkata.
Team India registered their biggest winning margin in the history of Test cricket during the third Test against England at Rajkot on Sunday.
With Team India looking unstoppable, World Cup-winning former India pacer S Sreesanth says no team can prevent it from winning the Champions Trophy final on Sunday.
India likely to play on fresh pitches
Allowing India to play all their matches in Dubai robbed Pakistan of the honour of hosting the final and disrupted the schedule of the knockout matches.
'When the big moment comes, our physical preparation is there, but mentally we need to make those decisions'
The wicketkeeper-batter looked delighted to meet his team-mates during their training session for the Asia Cup, although he preferred to just watch and mingle with them as they went about their business.
Rishabh Pant will be entering a new phase of his Indian Premier League (IPL)career when he takes over as the captain of Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025.
A few, acting like his followers, cheered him into the stadium while calling out, "Modi, Modi, welcome Modi."
'You have all the qualities to become a world champion.'
'His file has been closed. I have got no idea why they did that.'
'In such games, the team that handles pressure well and doesn't overthink the fact that they're playing a final ends up winning.'
'I will watch India's match against New Zealand with no tension -- just enjoy the cricket.'
The total prize pool has increased by an impressive 53 percent from the 2017 edition, reaching $6.9 million (Rs 57.3 crore).
India will play as many around 15-16 Tests in 2024.
Adidas have made one significant change. Instead of the three white stripes on the shoulders, the World Cup jerseys spot the colours of the Tricolour.
The India vice-captain took part in India's practice session in New York on Tuesday.
Even though Mahendra Singh Dhoni has retired, a large number of young fans could be seen wearing his iconic No. 7 jersey.
Returning to the national side after a 14-month injury lay-off, Shami displayed promising signs, bowling at full tilt for over an hour.
'Unveiling #TeamIndia's new training kit Also, kickstarting our preparations for the #WTCFinal,' the BCCI tweeted photos of players Umesh Yadav, Shardul Thakur and Head Coach Rahul Dravid, Bowling Coach Paras Mhambrey and Batting Coach Vikram Rathour donning the kits.
Pakistan's cricket team continued to invite scathing criticism a day after being knocked out of the Champions Trophy, the great Sunil Gavaskar saying that it would struggle to beat even a second-string Indian team.
Pakistani fans forget that Dubai was once Pakistan's home ground where they played all their international matches until Imran Khan became the country's prime minister.
Ravichandran Ashwin's father was taken by surprise at his son's sudden retirement from international cricket, hinting that he may have felt humiliated. What do you think?
Check out how India's players reacted after victory over South Africa in the final.
From Prime Minister Narendra Modi to cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, the country hailed the Indian team's title triumph in the U-19 Women's T20 World Cup.
'The Goal is clear, to make another comeback to Team India. There is a belief in me that I will make a comeback.'
'You get paid to score runs. You get paid to win games of cricket. You don't get paid to play golf.'
In her now-deleted post, Mohamed said Sharma is "fat for a sportsman". "Need to lose weight! And of course the most unimpressive Captain India has ever had!" she said.
Netizens were stunned that the child missed taking autographs of living legends Gavaskar -- the first batter to score 10,000 Test runs -- and Tendulkar -- the batter with the most number of Test runs and centuries.
On how long Rohit should play, Azharuddin said it is for a player to decide.
Dhoni appears in an unexpected avatar - seated in a bathtub filled with ice against a snowy landscape, yet visibly sweating under immense pressure.
The Prime Minister praised Team India's talent and commitment, acknowledging their significant contribution to the country.
Sara Tendulkar set the internet buzzing with her stylish presence at the Gabba.
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