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ODI World Cup: Who'll press power button in the middle for Team India?

India's first-choice middle order of KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja has been delivering sub-standard strike-rates. The inability to accelerate has led to poor ODI returns since the 2019 World Cup. Can the experienced trio deliver the killer punch in the coming weeks?

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Irani Cup preview | Pujara in focus as Saurashtra meets Rest of India

Rajkot hosts Irani Cup match featuring Team India prospects Pujara and Unadkat, RoI's Sudharsan, Sarfaraz Khan, Yash Dhull, Rohan Kunnummal, and Vihari, and Saurashtra's Vasavada, Jackson, and Desai. Rest of India's Saini and Karnataka's Kaverappa lead the pace attack, while Shams Mulani, Saurabh Kumar, and Pulkit Narang spin. Bharat and…

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Ashwin in, Axar out: What India's World Cup squad change means for Rohit Sharma's Men in Blue

NEW DELHI: The Rohit Sharma-led Indian team for the upcoming ICC ODI World Cup made just one change to its provisional 15-member squad on the last day of final submission to the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday. Veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was included in place of Axar Patel, who…

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ODI World Cup: Ravichandran Ashwin replaces injured Axar Patel in India squad

NEW DELHI: As expected, veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who had played only two ODIs since 2017 before being picked for the ODI series against Australia, replaced Axar Patel in Team India squad on Thursday as the latter didn't regain full fitness.

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3rd ODI: India eye historic clean sweep against Australia

NEW DELHI: India are poised to make history as they set their sights on a remarkable whitewash of Australia in the third and final One Day International (ODI) match, scheduled for Wednesday. With the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup just around the corner, Team India aims to conclude their preparations…

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'Big difference': KL Rahul on opening and batting in middle-order

NEW DELHI: India's stand-in skipper KL Rahul, who is leading the team in the first two ODIs of the ongoing three-match series against Australia, shed light on the nuances of batting as an opener versus batting in the middle order. Rahul's insights came after he delivered a match-winning performance with…

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Virat Kohli reveals what fuels Team India's determination to win World Cup

NEW DELHI: Eager to end their 12-year-long wait for the ODI World Cup title, star India batter Virat Kohli on Monday revealed his and teammates' determination to once again transform the aspirations of fans into reality.

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Asia Cup: Fans cheer as Team India returns to hotel after spectacular win over Sri Lanka

NEW DELHI: Following Team India's historic victory in the Asia Cup final, excited cricket fans welcomed the Men in Blue with cheers as the team returned to their hotel in Colombo. The fans expressed their enthusiasm and love for the national team by chanting the names of the players.

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Sri Lanka 50 all out: Check the 10 lowest ODI scores vs India ever

NEW DELHI: India pacers wreaked havoc at R Premadasa Stadium on Sunday, bowling Sri Lanka out for a lowly 50 in the Asia Cup final. It was the lowest score Team India has bowled out an opposition in the One Day Internationals ever.

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India vs Sri Lanka: What will happen if rain washes out Asia Cup final on Sunday

NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma-led Team India is all set to face defending champions Sri Lanka in the grand finale of the Asia Cup 2023 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. However, the looming threat of rain casts a shadow over this crucial match.

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'They don't play fearless…': Simon Doull expresses concerns over India's approach in ICC events

NEW DELHI: Former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull has voiced his apprehensions regarding India's performance in major International Cricket Council (ICC) events. Doull emphasised that playing fearless cricket is crucial on the grand stage, and Team India has struggled to adopt this approach.

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Asia Cup Final: Matthew Hayden highlights Shubman Gill's crucial role in Team India

NEW DELHI: Ahead of the highly-anticipated Asia Cup final between India and Sri Lanka, former Australian opener Matthew Hayden has emphasised the pivotal role young Indian batsman Shubman Gill is set to play in the match. Hayden believes that Gill's class, timing, and current form will be decisive factors for…

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'Koi bhi aaye, dekh lenge': Suresh Raina confident of India's chances at World Cup

NEW DELHI: Ravi Shastri’s fervent commentary from 2011 - "Dhoni, finishes it off in style, India lift the World Cup after 28 years - still reverberates. Twelve years after that, India once again are hosting the mega tournament this year and the 2011 World Cup-winning all-rounder Suresh Raina on Friday…

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IND vs BAN, Asia Cup: Shreyas Iyer rejoins Team India in practice ahead of Bangladesh clash

NEW DELHI: Middle-order batsman Shreyas Iyer has made a welcome return to Team India during an optional practice session, gearing up for the Asia Cup Super Four clash against Bangladesh. This comes after Iyer had to sit out the previous Super Four stage encounters due to a back spasm.

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Watch: Team India's intense gym session amidst 5-day break in Asia Cup

NEW DELHI: On a five-day break after their second Asia Cup encounter against minnows Nepal, Team India players on Thursday were seen pushing themselves in the gym in an intense workout session.

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KL Rahul boost for Team India ahead of ODI World Cup

MUMBAI: In an encouraging piece of news for Team India, ‘keeper-bat KL Rahul, who was suffering from a minor groin injury, on Monday cleared his fitness test and will join the side for the rest of the Asia Cup campaign.

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Watch: Ravindra Jadeja's three quick wickets and Rohit Sharma's sharp catch

NEW DELHI: After dropping lollies early on in the innings, Team India bounced back with left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja picking three quick wickets and skipper Rohit Sharma taking a sharp catch at first slip against Nepal in the Asia Cup match at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy on…

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Rain threat looms over India-Nepal clash in Asia Cup

NEW DELHI: Following the unfortunate washout of their opening Asia Cup match against Pakistan due to persistent rain, Team India faces yet another obstacle as their upcoming clash against Nepal is now under threat of being washed out, with adverse weather predictions looming over Monday's fixture.

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TOI poll results: Fans bet on Virat Kohli to be the match-winner against Pakistan in Asia Cup

NEW DELHI: The stage is set for the marquee clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan in the Asia Cup at Pallekele in Kandy on Saturday.

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Asia Cup, IND vs PAK - Beware of Shaheen Afridi: Matthew Hayden to Rohit Sharma

NEW DELHI: Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden has offered advice to India's captain Rohit Sharma, urging him to approach Pakistan's pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi's first three overs with "caution," aiming to avoid a repeat of their fate in the 2021 T20 World Cup in the UAE.

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Asia Cup - WATCH: Team India's fun headshots session ahead of Pakistan clash

NEW DELHI: Team India, led by Rohit Sharma, are gearing up to take on their arch-rivals Pakistan on Saturday in Pallekele. In anticipation of the intense showdown, the members of Indian cricket team engaged in a photo session on Friday.

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Watch: Team India gears up for Asia Cup

NEW DELHI: The training camp for Team India's 2023 Asia Cup campaign is being held at Alur, on the outskirts of Bengaluru.

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Sanjay Manjrekar feels this India superstar will have a great ODI World Cup

NEW DELHI: With the clock to ODI World Cup ticking down, Team India's preparations are in full swing for the marquee competition at home.

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Watch: Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, Tilak Varma's new hairdos ahead of Asia Cup

NEW DELHI: As Team India gears up for the upcoming Asia Cup, star India players Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah and newbie Tilak Varma took some time off for themselves, getting new hairdos.

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In 10-15 years, India will also be called a sporting country: Sunil Gavaskar

MUMBAI: At a time when Team India is gearing up for the Asia Cup and the World Cup, the stupendous performances of India’s top sportspersons in other disciplines have given the country plenty of reasons to celebrate.

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