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3rd ODI preview: Thriller on cards as India face Australia in Bengaluru

India got their batting combination right for the second ODI, a fair comment considering the way K L Rahul seized the opportunity in his new batting position number five

KL Rahul firm favourite for Tests, Hardik may return for ODIs against Kiwis

In case, Hardik can't make it, selectors might either look at hitting prowess of Suryakumar Yadav since the ODIs in the Kiwiland will be an extension of T20s in World Cup year.

Former all-rounder Bapu Nadkarni, known for 21 straight maidens, dead at 86

Nadkarni, a left-handed batsman and slow-left arm orthodox bowler, played 41 Tests in which he scored 1414 runs and grabbed 88 wickets with 6/43 as his best bowling figures

2nd ODI highlights: Kuldeep, Rahul star in IND's 36-run win to level series

Put into bat, India put up a much-improved batting performance with Rahul's blistering 52-ball-80 taking India to 340 for 6 after Dhawan (96 off 90 balls) and Kohli (78 off 76 balls) laid foundation

IND vs AUS 2nd ODI: Check predicted playing 11, live streaming details here

K L Rahul, who took the gloves in Pant's absence during Australia innings, is likely to retain his place, but as wicket keeper in India playing 11

Country not prepared to see Team India collapsing, says Shreyas Iyer

India lost the first ODI by 10 wickets to Australia where batting first, the hosts played both Shikhar Dhawan and K.L. Rahul with the latter coming in at No.3

With dismal ODI record, Rajkot not happy hunting ground for India

Australia is unbeaten in 50-over format when they have played in Rajkot. Australia have played only one ODI against India here and won that game

MS Dhoni removed from BCCI annual contract; can he still play for India?

The former Indian captain's return to the national side, according to selectors, depends on his performance in domestic cricket

Amid retirement speculation, Dhoni trains with Jharkhand Ranji squad

While the Jharkhand team will have their red-ball routines, Dhoni will primarily practice against the white ball.

Dhoni's exclusion from BCCI contract list reignites retirement speculation

Dhoni's omission might be a possible indicator that his days as India cricketer are numbered.

BCCI demotes Mithali Raj to Grade B in newly released central contracts

T20 skipper Harmanpreet Kaur retained his A category contract alongside Smriti Mandhana and Poonam Yadav

IND vs AUS: Will Virat Kohli bat at No 3 after 10-wkt drubbing in 1st ODI?

India will go the second ODI 0-1 down after Australia registered a 10-wicket win in the lung-opener at Mumbai, courtesy David Warner and Aaron Finch, who hit unbeaten hundreds.

Australia Captain Finch expects India to 'fight back hard' in second ODI

Australia gave the hosts a reality check with a crushing 10-wicket win in the lung-opener on Tuesday, riding on David Warner and Finch's unbeaten hundreds

Cricket's 'Superfan' Charulata Patel dies at 89, BCCI offers condolences

Patel, 87, passed away on Monday, a post on her official Instagram page, 'Cricket Daadi', stated

Surprised, says Virat Kohli after winning ICC 'Spirit of Cricket' award

He won the award for his gesture at the 2019 World Cup, when he egged the crowd on to support and not boo Steve Smith

India skipper Virat Kohli named ICC ODI and Test teams captain for 2019

Apart from Kohli, there were four other Indians who were picked in the ICC's Test and ODI Teams of the Year

Swashbuckling opener Rohit Sharma named ICC 2019 ODI player of the year

England's World Cup-winning all-rounder Stokes got the biggest prize -- the 'Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy' for Player of the Year

1st ODI highlights: Warner, Finch tons help AUS crush IND by 10 wickets

India made some unusual changes in their batting line-up with Virat Kohli pushing himself down to number four to accommodate specialist openers Shikhar Dhawan (74 off 91) and K L Rahul (47 off 61) in

Ind vs Aus ODI: Pant suffers concussion; Rahul replaces him behind stumps

Pant made 28 off 33 balls during India's 255 all out after being sent in to bat by Australia.

Ind vs Aus: Revenge in sight as Kohli & co take on Aussies in series opener

The last time Australia played an ODI series against India in the sub-continent; they came from 0-2 behind and went on to win the five-match series 3-2