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India remains confident in Sai Sudharsan's Test potential despite early inconsistency. The team believes his domestic form and backing will help him succeed amid tough competition.

India are set to field the same playing XI for the second Test against West Indies at Arun Jaitley Stadium. The team management aims to develop Nitish Kumar Reddy as a seam-bowling all-rounder by providing him more game time, revealed assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeschate.

Former India cricketer Parthiv Patel has declared Ravindra Jadeja as the best all-rounder in the world, ahead of Ben Stokes, Pat Cummins and Shakib al Hasan. Jadeja scored a magnificent 104* and picked up 4/54 in the first Test against West Indies to set up a comprehensive win by an innings and 140 runs.

Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra expressed skepticism regarding Mohammed Shami's return to the national team, citing his lack of recent match practice. While acknowledging Shami's talent, Chopra noted he has fallen behind in the fast-bowling race. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar also emphasized the need for game time. Strong domestic or IPL performances are crucial for Shami's comeback chances.

Kane Williamson has praised Mohammed Siraj for his leadership and team-first approach. His rise from IPL talent to a key India bowler highlights his growing influence in cricket.

Legendary South Africa batter AB de Villiers has expressed doubts over Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's participation in the ODI World Cup 2027. The duo is set to return to the 50-over format in the upcoming ODI series against Australia.

India are set to embark on a new era at home as they face the West Indies in a two-Test series after the retirement of Ravichandran Ashwin. His absence has left a big void, but the series presents an opportunity for a new generation of spinners to rise and restore India's home dominance.

Abhishek Sharma has set a new world record in ICC T20I batting rankings, reaching an unprecedented 931 rating points after his Asia Cup heroics, surpassing Dawid Malan's 919 and Virat Kohli's career-best 909.

India were able to overcome Sri Lanka with a few hiccups along the way, but the hosts will need to iron out major issues if they're to win home World Cup. With Pakistan and bigger tests looming, India need to focus on key areas and address issues.

Women's World Cup, INDW vs NZW: Arundhati Reddy overcame a scary leg injury sustained against England, returning to take two crucial wickets against New Zealand with figures of 9-0-42-2.

Asia Cup Final, IND vs PAK: Pakistan have lost seven matches on the trot against India, and will look to end their losing streak when they play in the grand finale on Sunday at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

India captain Suryakumar Yadav will have a huge task at hand to live up to his words in the Asia Cup 2025 final against Pakistan, after dismissing the rivalry between the two teams. His poor form will only add to the pressure as he sets out to win his first major T20I crown as a skipper.