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Sangakkara backs Samson to have a good run for India at World Cup

Samson was named in India's 15-man squad for the June 1-29 event in the West Indies and United States but the inclusion of Rishabh Pant means the 2007 champions have options as they bid for a second title.

Jadeja proves all-round value ahead of T20 World Cup

The 35-year-old is India's premier spin-bowling all-rounder, apart from being a gun fielder, and will be expected to play a key role in the T20 showpiece in the United States and West Indies, where the ball is likely to turn.

Morning games the reason behind additional spinner: Rohit

India named their 15-member squad and four travelling reserves for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 this week and skipper Rohit Sharma and chief selector Ajit Agarkar addressed a press conference to reveal the thinking behind the selection choices made.

India's T20 World Cup squad: A conundrum solved

With Rishabh Pant and Kuldeep Yadav certainties after their performances so far in the IPL, two places remained up for grabs. Sanju Samson and Yuzvendra Chahal have seized their opportunities and earned recalls with impressive displays in the ongoing tournament.

Kohli, Rohit return for Afghanistan T20Is

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have made a comeback to India's T20I setup for the first time since the end of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022, in what is a major development for the side ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024.

Mohammed Shami turns life-saver

Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami turned a life-saver for a person in Nanital.

World Cup win would be riches aplenty for Rohit's boyhood coach

Dinesh Lad, a former railway worker and cricketer, has helped mould dozens of players during a 30-year coaching career, including Rohit and India team-mate Shardul Thakur.

India look unstoppable: Wasim Akram

“India looks unstoppable and it will take something extraordinary to beat them,” Akram told A Sports.

'India without any doubt': Tendulkar predicts semi-finalists

Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar has predicted the four teams he believes will reach the semi-finals of the Cricket World Cup 2023 in India.

October 1, 2023
October 1, 2023

'Pocket dynamite': Kishan dreams of World Cup glory

Kishan, 25, has an ODI best of 210 in 25 matches, but a recent 82 against Pakistan in the Asia Cup won him rich praise from the cricketing fraternity including former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar who called him a "big match player"

September 25, 2023
September 25, 2023

Iyer sees flexibility as key trait for hopes of India spot

The stylish right-hander, who delivered a match-winning century in Sunday's second one-dayer against Australia, had pretty much nailed down the number four position until suffering a lower back injury in March that required surgery

September 20, 2023
September 20, 2023

‘Kuldeep is a guy with a special skill set’

Kuldeep Yadav has been in a rich vein of form over the last few months. Recently, he was named the Player of the Series in the Asia Cup, where he picked nine wickets at an average of 11.44. This included a 5/25 against Pakistan in a record win by 228 runs.

September 15, 2023
September 15, 2023

India’s sweet dilemma with bowling depth

India face a "problem of plenty" in their bowling stocks ahead of Sunday's Asia Cup final and the ODI World Cup starting next month, coach Paras Mhambrey said.

August 30, 2023
August 30, 2023

‘I love playing ODI cricket’

The right-handed batter said that the format always brings out his best.

August 9, 2023
August 9, 2023

India ‘trying everything’ to end 12-year wait

India ODI captain Rohit Sharma reflected on World Cup memories and looks optimistically ahead to a home campaign beginning in October.

May 21, 2023
May 21, 2023

Rinku not thinking about India call-up despite stellar IPL campaign

Rinku Singh has had a season to remember in the Indian Premier League (IPL) this year but the explosive middle order batter is not thinking about selection for the national team despite lighting up the league with his batting heroics.

May 11, 2023
May 11, 2023

Pakistan displaces India, Bangladesh remain seventh in ICC rankings

Australia have retained their No.1 spot in the MRF Tyres ICC Men's ODI Rankings after the annual update but face strong competition ahead with Pakistan and India on their toes.

January 30, 2023
January 30, 2023

India opener Vijay retires from international cricket

Indian opener Murali Vijay on Monday announced his retirement from international cricket.

January 24, 2023
January 24, 2023

Kohli and Rohit get T20I break

India's omission of star Virat Kohli and skipper Rohit Sharma from an upcoming Twenty20 series against New Zealand is only intended to give them a rest, coach Rahul Dravid said Monday.

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