India playing at one venue has been a hot topic for debate among former cricketers and some sections of fans. There has hardly been any press conference where questions haven't been raised about tournament scheduling.
Hours before the first ball was bowled, excitement was already at its peak, with chants, songs, and team slogans echoing through the venue.
Captain Temba Bavuma hailed what he termed South Africa's brave decision to bat first in their comprehensive 107-run Champions Trophy win over Afghanistan on Friday
Both teams have struggled in the ODI format recently. World champions Australia lost to Sri Lanka (0-2) and Pakistan (1-2) in their last two series, while England, now coached by Brendon McCullum in all formats, haven't won an ODI series since their disastrous 2023 World Cup campaign.
'As players, you need to stay calm, try and block that noise out, and just play with the same intensity as you would play Australia or any other team.'
Sarfaraz recalled how the side regrouped under the guidance of senior players like Shoaib Malik and Mohammad Hafeez, something he feels that the present Pakistan side will need too.
'The stakes are too high and it would have been a complete embarrassment had Bumrah broken down in a match.'
Cummins, Hazlewood ruled out of Champions Trophy.
'This wasn't an easy decision, but I believe it's the right time for me to step away from ODIs and fully focus on the next chapter of my career.'
Australia, who have already secured their place in the final of the World Test Championship against South Africa, won the opening Test, also in Galle, by an innings and 242 runs.
Rishabh Pant's absence from India's ODI playing XI has sparked debate, with many questioning the team's strategy of promoting Axar Patel ahead of the explosive wicketkeeper-batter. While Axar's contributions in the first two ODIs against England have been lauded, critics argue that Pant's potential impact in crucial phases of the game cannot be overlooked. The team's reliance on a left-right batting combination has also been questioned, with some questioning the effectiveness of placing KL Rahul at No. 6, a position perceived as unsuitable for his style of play. Former players and experts have weighed in on the matter, highlighting the complex situation and raising concerns about the long-term implications of these tactical decisions.
Sanju Samson fractures index finger, out of action for five to six weeks
Konstas heads home but not out of Test team's plans
Corn rotis fried in ghee with white butter-topped mustard greens has a firm place in culinary heaven.
Jammu and Kashmir pacer Umar Nazir Mir, a fan of Rohit Sharma, said he couldn't celebrate dismissing the India captain in the Ranji Trophy clash against Mumbai, despite it being a "prized wicket". Nazir picked up 4/41 on the opening day, dismissing Rohit, Ajinkya Rahane, Shivam Dube and Hardik Tamore, using the moisture on a fresh wicket to great effect.
A zesty, fragrant chicken curry for a lovely Sunday lunch.
The cupboard is bare and it will take some time to prepare another cracking line-up that can match the aura of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami and Ishant Sharma.
If Smith is ruled out, then the left-hand batter Travis Head will lead the squad as he is the vice-captain of the side.
Rohit Sharma's poor form in red-ball cricket continued as he fell for a 19-ball 3 before Mumbai conceded a first-innings lead against Jammu and Kashmir
Make a simple, delicious jaggery and suji halwa in your microwave.
'The IPL provides a different ladder in terms of recognition.' 'If you do well, you will obviously get noticed and it enhances your selection into white-ball formats.'
Australia all-rounder Cameron Green will miss the home Test series against India in a blow for the hosts after opting for surgery on a stress fracture in his lumbar spine.
Facing Kerala in the quarter-finals in Pune from February 8, J&K will be looking to script history as they aim to make it to the Ranji Trophy semi-finals for the first time ever.
Harbhajan Singh has strongly criticised the Indian team management for their handling of pacer Jasprit Bumrah
Don Bradman wore the "baggy green" cap during India's first tour of Australia as an independent country in 1947-48, scoring 715 runs in six innings at an average of 178.75.
Akash Deep reveals how Virat Kohli offered him one of his bats -- a bat that scripted a rare happy memory during India's otherwise devastating tour of Australia.
Marsh's fitness has been a major concern for the hosts in the lead up to the pink ball Test, starting Friday.
Crispy, sweet chicken snacks for the new year countdown.
From CEOs to RBI governors, cricket's rich imagery and strategy resonate deeply with leadership, uncertainty, and decision-making across industries and global diplomacy, points out Suveen Sinha.
The use of freshly-made mango pickle makes all the difference to this recipe for a yum paneer starter.
Sean Abbott and Beau Webster, seasoned domestic cricketers, remain on the fringes of Australia's Test squad
India's Arshdeep Singh is in the race for the ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year along with Pakistan's Babar Azam, Zimbabwe's Sikandar Raza and Australia's Travis Head, the ICC revealed on Sunday.
India will have to wait until day two to show their skills and may need early wickets to force a third consecutive result in the series.
'Hopefully the weather holds off, and then tomorrow it's just about coming in, having a crack, and see where we get to.'
Images from Day 1 of the third Test between Australia and India in Brisbane on Saturday.
Jasprit Bumrah emerged as the lone bright spot with a record haul of 32 wickets.
Basic fermented rice is served up with a wide range of ingredients to make a wonderfully, comforting meal.
When in Landour, discovers Supriya Newar, one of the most important things to do and that too in large measures, is to do nothing at all.
The event marked Coach Achrekar's birth anniversary.
At this point it is still anyone's game, with a draw also an option, says Prem Panicker in his analysis of Day 4.
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