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Australia opt to bat as India hand out Test debuts to Suryakumar and Bharat

Australia captain Pat Cummins won the toss and elected to bat in the opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium here on Thursday

Hardik Pandya at second position in ICC T20I All-rounder rankings

Hardik Pandya reached within reach of the top spot in the T20I All-Rounder Rankings after ripping through the New Zealand top order in their series decider last week, the ICC announced

IND v AUS: India to solve issues as Aussies take spin over 'doctored' pitch

India and Australia meet for the first Test at the VCA Stadium here from Thursday with a lot at stake for both the teams in the four-match series for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy

India should aim for 4-0 win in Border-Gavaskar Trophy, says Ravi Shastri

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri believes the Rohit Sharma-led side should have the mindset to win 4-0 over top-ranked Test team Australia in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Gill should get nod, vice-captains shouldn't be automatic choice: Shastri

Former India coach Ravi Shastri wants in-form batter Shubman Gill to be in the playing XI ahead of vice-captain KL Rahul in the opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar series, beginning in Nagpur.

SKY continues to lead T20I ranking chart, Gill achieves career-best rank

India's Suryakumar Yadav remained static at the top spot, while compatriot Shubman Gill shot up to a career-best 30th position in the batting chart of the ICC Men's T20I Player Rankings.

Women's Premier League auction: 409 players to go under hammer

The likes of Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Alyssa Healy and Sophie Ecclestone are in the highest base price bracket of Rs 50 lakh

Australia's Aaron Finch announces retirement from international cricket

Finch led Australia in a world record 76 men's T20Is, as well as in 55 ODIs, before announcing his retirement

Australia can win, India more vulnerable at home this time: Greg Chappell

Batting great Greg Chappell believes Australia can win the upcoming high-profile four-match Test series as India are "vulnerable" with injuries to key players like Rishabh Pant and Jasprit Bumrah.

IND vs AUS: Injured Hazlewood set to miss first Test; doubtful for second

Recovering from an achilles injury, Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood is set to miss the opening Test against India in Nagpur and also remains a doubtful starter for the second game in Delhi.

Don't get a haircut: When Pervez Musharraf praised Dhoni's long locks

Former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf, who passed away on Sunday, always enjoyed India-Pakistan cricket rivalry and once suggested M S Dhoni to not trim his flowing mane.

Women's T20 WC: India focussed on clash against Pak despite WPL auction

The Women's Premier League auction is just around the corner but India are firmly focussed on their T20 World Cup opener against Pakistan as they aim to emulate the U19 girls' title-winning feat

IND vs AUS Test: Team's emphasis on slip fielding says India coach Dravid

The Indian team is focussing on fielding, especially slip catching, ahead of the opening Test against Australia beginning here on February 9, head coach Rahul Dravid said on Sunday.

WPL: Jhulan mentor, Charlotte Edwards appointed head coach of MI women

Recently retired India legend Jhulan Goswami has been entrusted with the dual role of team mentor and bowling coach by Mumbai Indians for the upcoming Women's Premier League (WPL) season.

India's chances in T20 WC will be largely dependent on top-order: Mithali

Former skipper Mithali Raj feels India's chances of winning the Women's T20 World Cup will depend largely on the top order's form

IND vs AUS: Healy miffed with Australia not playing practice games in India

Legendary Australian wicket-keeper Ian Healy said that the reason behind Pat Cummins' side not playing a tour game is because "we no longer trust" the facilities provided by the host nation.

India vs Australia Tests: David Warner scared for future of Test cricket

Veteran Australia opener David Warner has expressed his feeling of being scared over the future of Test cricket, and wants emerging players to play more of the longer format

IND v AUS Test: Visa approved, Usman Khawaja on his way to Bengaluru

Australia's key batter Usman Khawaja has got his visa approved and on Thursday morning flew out to India for the four-match Border-Gavaskar Test Series starting on February 9 at Nagpur.

Shafali Verma: The Woman in Blue brands will likely be watching closely

After Bank of Baroda and Hyundai, the cricket star is expected to pick up more endorsements, say brand experts

Think we've made the right decision to not play a tour match: Steve Smith

Despite some criticism of Australia not playing a tour match ahead of their upcoming four-match Test series against India, premier batter Steve Smith thinks it is the right decision