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We need to score more in last 10 overs, says Mithali Raj
India women's defeat to South Africa women in the third one-day international has exposed their inability to make use of the slog overs especially if their batting order caves in
 "We need to score more in last 10 overs, says Mithali Raj")
India, England call each other favourites for upcoming T20 World Cup
Asked if his boys are the favourites for the T20 World Cup, skipper Virat Kohli said no and called England favourites instead
 "India, England call each other favourites for upcoming T20 World Cup")
We all know what a good player Alex is, there has to be a way back: Giles
England's director of cricket Ashley Giles is hopeful that top-order batsman Alex Hales will find a way back into the squad this year
 "We all know what a good player Alex is, there has to be a way back: Giles")
IPL big reason behind England's success in white-ball formats: Giles
The IPL has been extremely beneficial for us, says ECB managing director Giles, who feels English cricketers' presence in the T20 tournament has helped the team in achieving the number one rank
 "IPL big reason behind England's success in white-ball formats: Giles")
Everyone including Archer is fit and available for selection, says Morgan
England skipper Eoin Morgan on Thursday confirmed that all the players are fit and available for the selection for the opening T20I match against India
 "Everyone including Archer is fit and available for selection, says Morgan")
We are not seeing this as dress rehearsal for T20 World Cup: Rohit
Rohit Sharma on Wednesday said his team is not seeing the upcoming five-match series against England as a dress rehearsal for the World Cup at home later this year and remains focussed on winning it
 "We are not seeing this as dress rehearsal for T20 World Cup: Rohit")
New week, new format, same mission: Kohli all set for T20I against England
India skipper Virat Kohli on Thursday said his "mission" remains the same despite the change in format
 "New week, new format, same mission: Kohli all set for T20I against England")
Our position still remains same, Hales is out of the squad: Morgan
England limited-overs skipper Eoin Morgan said that top-order batsman Alex Hales has no room in the side
 "Our position still remains same, Hales is out of the squad: Morgan")
Kohli must play with freedom in Eng T20I series: V V S Laxman
India captain Virat Kohli should express himself with the bat and play with freedom, said former batsman VVS Laxman
Leave Pant alone, he'll deliver match-winning performances: Rohit Sharma
India opener Rohit Sharma believes Rishabh Pant can replicate the heroics of the fourth and final Test against England
 "Leave Pant alone, he'll deliver match-winning performances: Rohit Sharma")
IND vs ENG 1st T20 preview: India eyes winning start in five-match series
A blend of favourable results in present and finding the perfect combination for the near future will be India's main endeavour in a five-match T20 International series starting March 12 vs England
 "IND vs ENG 1st T20 preview: India eyes winning start in five-match series")
India vs England T20 series: Personal milestones on card for Kohli, Rohit
The T20 International series between India and England is just around the corner and the series might see hosts' skipper Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma script records in the shortest format of the game
 "India vs England T20 series: Personal milestones on card for Kohli, Rohit")
Morgan says England 'massively benefitted' from 'priceless' IPL
Morgan on Thursday said English cricketers' tryst with the IPL has "massively benefitted" his team and the "priceless" experience could hold it in good stead in the upcoming T20 World Cup
Where would you add Ashwin when Washington does that job for team: Kohli
Ravichandran Ashwin might have turned around things for India in Test cricket but skipper Virat Kohli played down the possible return of the seasoned off-spinner in T20Is
 "Where would you add Ashwin when Washington does that job for team: Kohli")
Virat Kohli expects team to play with 'more freedom' going forward
India skipper Virat Kohli expects his team to play much more freely in the five-match T20 series against England as the infusion of fresh blood has provided much-needed "x-factor and depth"
India needs Bhuvneshwar's experience in T20 World Cup, says Kohli
India skipper Virat Kohli on Thursday said that pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar remains key to their plans for the T20 World Cup which is scheduled to be played in India later this year
 "India needs Bhuvneshwar's experience in T20 World Cup, says Kohli")
India vs England: KL-Rohit is our T20 opening combination, says Kohli
India captain Virat Kohli on Thursday said that Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul will be the team's opening combination in T20 cricket going ahead as it geared up for a five-match series against England
 "India vs England: KL-Rohit is our T20 opening combination, says Kohli")
Pant reaches career-best position in ICC Test rankings, Ashwin moves to 2nd
Following his breathtaking century in the fourth Test against England, young Indian wicketkeeper batsman Rishabh Pant on Wednesday achieved a career-best seventh position in the ICC Test rankings.
 "Pant reaches career-best position in ICC Test rankings, Ashwin moves to 2nd")
India vs England: Dhawan sweats it out in training ahead of first T20I
India opener Shikhar Dhawan has kept no stone unturned to prepare for the upcoming five-match T20I series against India
 "India vs England: Dhawan sweats it out in training ahead of first T20I")
India move to 2nd spot in ICC T20I team rankings ahead of England series
India climbed a spot to second in the latest ICC men's T20 International team rankings ahead of a five-match series against top-placed England beginning on March 12
 "India move to 2nd spot in ICC T20I team rankings ahead of England series")