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Back in 2022, India's Women's World Cup campaign ended in heartbreak after a loss to South Africa in Christchurch. This time, they will be aiming for redemption on Thursday in Vizag.

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.

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 clinched a dominant 88-run victory over Pakistan in the 2025 Women's World Cup, with all-rounder Deepti Sharma earning the best fielder medal for her crucial direct hit run-out. India posted 247 runs, dismissing Pakistan for 159, and now leads the tournament table. Upcoming matches include South Africa and defending champions Australia, promising more thrilling cricket.

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.

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.

India started their Test series preparations against West Indies shortly after their Asia Cup triumph. The team focused on managing player workload amid a tight schedule and pitch assessments.

Tilak Varma made a heartfelt gesture, giving away an autographed cap to the Andhra Pradesh cabinet minister, Lokesh Nara following his heroic knock at the Asia Cup.

After India's Asia Cup final win over Pakistan, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, and Jitesh Sharma playfully mimicked Abrar Ahmed's head-tilt celebration. India won the title after winning by five wickets.

India head coach Gautam Gambhir was seen at his ecstatic best as he slammed the table in delight after Tilak Varma's massive six against Haris Rauf in the Asia Cup final against Pakistan.