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Kohli’s vintage innings lead India to 4-wicket win over Pakistan — 5 key moments from today

India’s opening Super 12 encounter in Men’s T20 World Cup looked to be going south at the midpoint of the second innings, before a 113-run partnership led by Kohli, turned the tide.

Team India won’t go to Pakistan to play Asia Cup 2023, says Jay Shah; neutral venue likely

Flagship tournaments are supposed to be held in Pakistan as the Asian giants will host the forthcoming edition of the Asia Cup in 2023 followed by the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.

Rohit Sharma, Axar Patel star as India level series against Australia in 8-over affair

The delays caused by a wet outfield in Nagpur reduced the match to an 8-over affair, in which batsmen reigned supreme but the two-paced pitch offered wicket taking opportunities.

Rohit returns as BCCI announces ODI squad for Windies series, Ravi Bishnoi gets maiden call-up

While Ashwin has been dropped from white-ball team, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd Shami have also been rested from the series, BCCI secretary Jay Shah was quoted as saying in a press release.

Middle-order, leadership, bowlers cooling off: Key factors in India’s ODI series loss to SA

India lost 2nd ODI in Paarl by 7 wkts Friday, despite half-centuries from Rishabh Pant & captain KL Rahul. There weren't enough runs on the board, and bowlers looked toothless.

Pakistanis get another ‘mauka’. After India’s World Cup loss, they say play ludo, not cricket

Comments on India’s performance also came from former Pakistani cricketers Inzamam ul Haq and Shoaib Akhtar. Inzamam said Team India was demoralised.

Rishabh Pant, throwdown specialist Dayanand Garani test Covid positive ahead of England series

A BCCI source confirmed that Pant has been in isolation for the past eight days. He is, according to the source, asymptomatic at this point.

Delhi Police’s border security, and Indian team’s ‘new template’ that conquered Gabba

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

Team India’s ‘superfan’ Charulata Patel dies, BCCI offers condolences

The wheelchair-bound Patel came to limelight when she was seen cheering for India during a World Cup game against Bangladesh on 2 July last year in Birmingham.

Ravi ‘Bhai’ Shastri back to serve Kohli & boys. Time will tell how far this bonhomie goes

Sceptics who don’t believe Kohli had no role in Shastri’s selection know that unlike Anil Kumble, ‘Ravi bhai’ accepts his role of kowtowing to captain’s wishes.

On Camera

Punjab govt must take Centre into confidence on new anti-sacrilege bill

What should be of concern is other states following suit and enacting separate laws to suit the political environment of respective states citing the Punjab bill as a precedent.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

In setback to Pakistan, US designates LeT front as terror group for Pahalgam attack. What is TRF

India has welcomed the move, calling it a 'timely & important step reflecting the deep cooperation between India and US on counter-terrorism'.

RSS chief Bhagwat draws the line at 75. India’s politics stares at the Modi Exception

BJP has no dynastic succession, at least not at the top. You can trace this back to Vajpayee-Advani era. This act of spotting, empowering younger talent is even more striking with the choice of BJP presidents.