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Arshdeep Singh said India's players carefully managed their workloads and recovery after the physically demanding ODI in Lucknow. The pacer credited the support staff for helping the team cope with extreme conditions and said he is focusing on improving his death bowling.

A dominant Indian cricket team aims for a 3-0 ODI series sweep against Afghanistan in Chennai. With the series already won, focus shifts to Yashasvi Jaiswal's form, KL Rahul's new batting role, and the return of Harshit Rana.

Indian fast bowler Gurnoor Brar credited his successful transition to international cricket to his experiences with India 'A' and observing elite peers in the IPL, emphasizing that tactical adaptability and raw pace must go hand-in-hand

Indian fast bowler Gurnoor Brar credited his successful transition to international cricket to his experiences with India 'A' and observing elite peers in the IPL, emphasizing that tactical adaptability and raw pace must go hand-in-hand

Fast bowler Prince Yadav made his international debut for India, receiving ODI cap No. 263 from Shreyas Iyer against Afghanistan in Lucknow. The 24-year-old’s selection follows a stellar 2026 IPL season with the Lucknow Super Giants

India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy missed the second ODI against Afghanistan in Lucknow due to a sore left thigh. The hosts handed a debut to Prince Yadav, while Yashasvi Jaiswal and Kuldeep Yadav returned to the side

India spinner Harsh Dubey reflected on his ODI debut against Afghanistan, discussing his initial nerves, lessons from domestic cricket, India A and the IPL, mental preparation for international cricket, and the importance of adapting plans according to match situations

Debutant Gurnoor Brar's fiery spell of 3/27 and skipper Shubman Gill’s composed, unbeaten 84 powered India to a dominant seven-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the rain-shortened first ODI at Dharamsala, taking a 1-0 series lead

Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya is set to miss the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan after sustaining a leg niggle at the CoE. Pandya joins Virat Kohli on the injury list, opening selection doors for Shivam Dube

Following India’s comprehensive Test victory over Afghanistan in New Chandigarh, captain Shubman Gill praised his team's transition-era depth. Gill stated his absolute faith in India's bowling attack, confidently asserting they can pick up 20 wickets in any playing conditions globally

40-Word Synopsis: Debutant spinner Manav Suthar starred with a seven-wicket match haul and a crucial 28-run cameo in India's victory over Afghanistan. The 23-year-old called the experience 'unreal' but emphasized that long-term Test success demands immense patience and consistency

India asserted complete dominance on Day 2 of the one-off Test in New Chandigarh. After declaring their first innings at 564/8, debutant spinner Manav Suthar claimed his maiden Test wicket to leave Afghanistan struggling at 28/1 at tea

India's debutant left-arm spinner Manav Suthar opened up about the emotional moment his sister revealed his Test call-up against Afghanistan. Suthar reflected on his cricket journey, domestic grind, and his path from Rajasthan to the national squad

India declared their first innings at a massive 564/8 on Day 2 of the one-off Test against Afghanistan in New Chandigarh. Centuries from Shubman Gill and KL Rahul, alongside Washington Sundar’s unbeaten 52, put the hosts firmly in command

India opener KL Rahul revealed that avoiding overanalysis and refusing to restrict his natural attacking strokeplay was the key to unlocking his patient, anchoring 12th Test century against Afghanistan on Day 1 in New Chandigarh

Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar praised Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul for calming dressing-room nerves by handling an unpredictable morning pitch on Day 1, laying the perfect foundation for India's dominant score against Afghanistan in the one-off Test

Former selector Saba Karim praised Sai Sudharsan's composure during his 81 against Afghanistan in the one-off Test, but warned that head coach Gautam Gambhir will monitor a "technical flaw" in the youngster's defense against spin

Shubman Gill and KL Rahul struck commanding centuries, while B. Sai Sudharsan contributed a fluent 81, driving India to a dominant 368/3 against Afghanistan on Day 1 of the one-off Test match in New Chandigarh

Left-arm spinner Manav Suthar described receiving India’s 319th Test cap from Kuldeep Yadav as the best feeling of his life. Suthar debuted in the one-off Test against Afghanistan in Mullanpur

India won the toss and elected to bat against Afghanistan in the one-off four-day Test at Mullanpur. Skipper Shubman Gill handed a debut to Manav Suthar as India began preparations for a demanding Test season featuring several crucial assignments.