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India ease home in opening ODI after below-par England look short of ideas

The hosts won the first match of the series by four wickets in Nagpur as England’s bowlers were unable to defend a measly innings of 248 all out

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England lose again in India as mediocre batting proves costly

India won the first ODI by four wickets after cruising to victory in the T20 series

The Independent UK

IND vs ENG 1st ODI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Harshit Rana receive debut caps from Rohit Sharma, Mohammed Shami - WATCH

NEW DELHI: England captain Jos Buttler won the toss and opted to bat against India in the first ODI of the three-match series at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur on Thursday.

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Why is Virat Kohli not playing the first ODI against England in Nagpur

NEW DELHI: India skipper Rohit Sharma surprised many while announcing the playing XI ahead of the first ODI against England in Nagpur on Thursday. England skipper Jos Buttler won the toss and decided to bat first.

The Times of India

BCCI reveals Team India's new tri-coloured themed jersey

NEW DELHI: Team India, led by Rohit Sharma, will sport a new jersey in the upcoming three-match ODI series against England, starting Thursday at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur. The BCCI unveiled the new 50-over format jersey on their official social media platform, X, sharing pictures of the…

The Times of India

No toxic competition between Yashasvi, Abhishek and me - says Shubman Gill

The performance of India's young top-order batters has made competition for places stiffer, but Shubman Gill believes that hasn't led to any toxicity among the contenders.

The Times of India

EXCLUSIVE | 'Will never forget Virat Kohli's Gangnam Style dance': Shikhar Dhawan recalls 2013 Champions Trophy victory

NEW DELHI: Shikhar Dhawan was a key member of India's victorious 2013 Champions Trophy squad under Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s leadership. The stylish southpaw was named Player of the Tournament after scoring 363 runs in five matches at an astonishing average of 90.75, including two centuries and a fifty. A veteran…

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Watch: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant arrive in Nagpur ahead of first ODI against England

NEW DELHI: Ahead of the opening ODI against England, Indian cricketers Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, and others landed at Nagpur airport on Sunday night.

The Times of India

I had the belief that on my day, I will play an innings like this: Abhishek Sharma

NEW DELHI: India batter Abhishek Sharma attributed his remarkable century to his extensive pre-match preparations, which included reenacting match scenarios at the nets. Sharma has always had the conviction to play an extraordinary innings like the 54-ball 135 he made against England in Mumbai on Sunday.

The Times of India

'Hope this becomes a habit': Sunil Gavaskar on India players turning out in Ranji Trophy

NEW DELHI: Legendary India batsman Sunil Gavaskar expressed his optimism that this initiative will be more than just a box-ticking exercise, as most Test squad players compete for their state teams in the Ranji Trophy.

The Times of India

'This is fantastic': Irfan Pathan hails Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli's return to domestic cricket

NEW DELHI: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan on Thursday praised Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for their return to domestic cricket, calling it a fantastic move.

The Times of India

Only players know if 'their hearts were in it': Sunil Gavaskar on Test stars making Ranji Trophy comeback

The last round of the Ranji Trophy saw India's top international stars returning to the elite domestic first-class competition after a long gap; but most of them, barring Ravindra Jadeja and Shubman Gill, didn't finish on a satisfying note, which made former India captain Sunil Gavaskar unhappy.

The Times of India

Who will be the next Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma for India

Two of India's most iconic cricketers, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, are in the twilight of their celebrated careers and will soon walk into the sunset of their lives as active cricketers, having already exited T20 internationals. But who are the two players among the young crop who come closest…

The Times of India

Ravichandran Ashwin advocates for 'pressure parameters' in BCCI selection process

NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has voiced his support for Ajit Agarkar, the chairman of the BCCI's selection committee, amidst ongoing debates about India's Champions Trophy squad. The exclusion of players like Sanju Samson, Karun Nair, and Ruturaj Gaikwad has sparked discussions and criticism, despite India's wealth of…

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'He has 55-56 average ...': Harbhajan Singh questions Sanju Samson's exclusion from India squad for Champions Trophy

NEW DELHI: The omission of wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson from India's ICC Champions Trophy squad has raised eyebrows, with former cricketer Harbhajan Singh expressing his surprise over the decision.

The Times of India

Jasprit Bumrah headlines three Indians in ICC Test Team of the Year

The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced its Test Team of the Year 2024 on Friday, featuring three Indian player -- premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, experienced all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and emerging opening batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal.

The Times of India

3 sixes, 2 fours and OUT! Rohit Sharma throws his wicket away after solid start

NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma, after a disappointing first-innings score of just 3, rediscovered his aggressive intent in the second innings of Mumbai's Ranji Trophy clash against Jammu and Kashmir at the BKC Ground.

The Times of India

Ranji Trophy: How Rohit, Jadeja, Pant and others performed on Day 1

Ranji Trophy's 2024-25 season resumed in the new year on Thursday and marked the return of some of Indian cricket's iconic names to the country's elite first-class competition.

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Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant: India stars flop on Ranji Trophy return

NEW DELHI: The stage was set for India international stars Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill as they made their return to domestic cricket after a while.

The Times of India

Rohit Sharma's long-awaited Ranji Trophy return lasts only 19 balls - WATCH

NEW DELHI: There was a wave of applause and cheers as star player Rohit Sharma made his way to the middle to open the batting alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal in Mumbai's Ranji Trophy match against Jammu and Kashmir at the BKC ground on Thursday.

The Times of India

No one has to tell Rohit Sharma what he needs to do: Ajinkya Rahane

NEW DELHI: Mumbai captain Ajinkya Rahane backed the troubled Indian captain ahead of his first Ranji Trophy debut in almost ten years on Wednesday, saying that Rohit Sharma doesn't need to be told what to do and that he will get a "big one once he gets in."

The Times of India

'Yashasvi Jaiswal won't let him breathe': Aakash Chopra highlights pressure on Abhishek Sharma ahead of England T20Is

NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has highlighted the pressure on Abhishek Sharma in the upcoming T20I series against England, which begins on Wednesday at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Chopra pointed out that while the Punjab opener has been given a vote of confidence, he is still "hanging…

The Times of India

Ranji Trophy 2025: Schedule, venue, star power and everything you need to know

NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma is set to play his first Ranji Trophy match in nearly a decade, joining Yashasvi Jaiswal in Mumbai's squad for their January 23 clash against Jammu and Kashmir at MCA-BKC Ground. Veteran batter Ajinkya Rahane will continue as Mumbai’s captain.

The Times of India

Ashwin backs Shubman Gill's appointment as vice-captain, says 'it's is forward-thinking move'

NEW DELHI: Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has endorsed the team management’s decision to appoint Shubman Gill as the vice-captain for the Champions Trophy, calling it a “forward-thinking move.” Ashwin highlighted that Gill’s spot in the playing XI is secure, making him a natural choice to be groomed as a…

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'We lack left-handed batters': Ravichandran Ashwin questions India's ICC Champions Trophy squad composition

NEW DELHI: Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has raised concerns about the Indian squad for the ICC Champions Trophy, scheduled to start from February 19 in Pakistan and the UAE. He pointed out the lack of left-handed batters in the top seven and the absence of a reliable No. 8…

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