Iyer, who was also dropped from the BCCI central contract list earlier this year, last featured in the home Test series against England in February
Sarfaraz was loudly telling the world that he is no longer a replacement, but a firm contender for a slot in the first eleven even when Shubman Gill's stiff neck is healed
India's top order fired in unison as it posted 183 for 8 with Tilak Verma top-scoring with a 35-ball 44 after opting to bat
Rohit said he knew the wicket would be sticky and tough to bat on but never thought they would be bundled out for less than 50
India vs New Zealand 1st Test day 5 highlights: New Zealand secured their first Test win in India after 36 years to go 1-0 up in the series
India, despite a loss against New Zealand at home, continues to lead the ongoing WTC cycle points table
Kishan, who was is leading Jharkhand on his return to domestic cricket this season, is set to feature in two four-day 'Tests' against Australia A, as well as an intra-squad match with the senior team.
The lowest score defended by India at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru was 188 against Australia in 2017. India also defended 107 runs vs Australia in Mumbai in 2004 and won that game by 13 runs
As New Zealand look to win their first Test in India in 36 years, let us take a look at the Bengaluru weather forecast and hourly rain prediction on October 20 - Day 5 of India vs New Zealand 1st Test
Kohli (70) and Sarfaraz Khan (70 not out) added 136 runs for the third wicket to take India to 231 for three at stumps in the opening Test.
After a fiery display on Day 3, he is looking to get India that competitive total in the 2nd innings by building onto his fiery knock alongside Rishabh pant.
The PCB has "verbally" suggested to the BCCI that the Indian team can set up a camp in either New Delhi or Chandigarh/Mohali and use chartered flights to travel to Lahore for their matches.
The spinners were getting some help when we were bowling, and hopefully, we will get more spin on Day 5. But for that, we need a good total to defend, said Kuldeep in the post-day press meet.
The PCB's stance on hosting the final is up for debate when the International Cricket Council (ICC) Board members meet in Dubai from October 18 to 21.
The Pakistani selectors have held meetings with the PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi and also consulted white-ball head coach, Gary Kirsten in the last two days.
Rohit's decision to bat first in the opening Test backfired horribly as India were shot out for a mere 46 inside 32 overs, recording their third lowest total in 593 Tests and lowest-ever in 293 games
Days after India's early exit from the T20 World Cup, questions were raised about Harmanpreet's future as captain after another failure in an ICC event.
UAE's Dubai International Stadium will host the final of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 on October 20 (Sunday).
The previous second-best was 437 runs scored in Kanpur on day four of the last Test India played against Bangladesh before the New Zealand series
Shakib was included in the Bangladesh squad for the first Test against the Proteas, which was going to be his final appearance in the format.