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2nd ODI: Bairstow, Stokes pound India for big England win
With this win, England levelled the three-match series 1-1 after India had won the first ODI by 66 runs. Sunday's final game will be the series decider at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium. Stokes's innings was also the quickest 99 in ODI cricket. The quickest before him was made by Dean Jones, who took 77 balls to make his 99 not out against Sri Lanka 35 years ago.
India eye series win against Morgan-less England| Preview
Morgan, who split his webbing during the first ODI, has been ruled out of the second and third matches and in his place Joss Buttler will lead the England team. Virat Kohli-led India had won the first ODI by 66 runs. The victory was scripted largely by the performances of youngsters, pace bowler M. Prasidh Krishna and all-rounder Krunal Pandya, both debutants.
CSK to shift IPL preparatory camp to Mumbai from Chennai
CSK play their first five matches in Mumbai. The three-time champions face the Delhi Capitals on April 10, Punjab Kings on April 16, Rajasthan Royals on April 19, Kolkata Knight Riders on April 21 and Royal Challengers Bangalore on April 25 before moving to Delhi. They will also play their league fixtures in Bengaluru and Kolkata.
Iyer to exit Eng series bio-bubble after shoulder injury
Iyer also thanked those who have been expressing their support. "I've been reading your messages and have been overwhelmed by all the outpouring of love and support. Thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone. You know what they say, the greater the setback, the stronger the comeback. I shall be back soon Red heart," Iyer tweeted.
India-Pakistan T20 series in the offing: Report
If this series takes place, it would be the first bilateral exchange between the two countries in over eight years. The last bilateral series was played in 2012-13, when the Pakistani team visited India for a short ODI and T20 series. However, the Indian and Pakistani boards have said they have no knowledge of any development on the resumption of the bilateral cricket.
Shooting WC: India sweep women's 25m pistol medals, Tomar wins gold
India's medal tally in the World Cup has touched 19 including nine gold, five silver and as many bronze medals. USA remain second in the standings with a total of six medals -- three gold, two silver and one bronze.
1st ODI: India beat England by 66 runs
India made 317/5 in their allotted 50 overs while England were bowled out for 251 in 42.1 overs at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium. Shikhar Dhawan made 98 at the top of the order to lay the platform for India while KL Rahul added unbeaten 112 for the sixth wicket with Krunal to get India past 300.
1st ODI: Krishna, Krunal make debut, Kuldeep returns
This will be the first time that Krishna will be playing for India in any format while Krunal has played 18 T20Is. It is a comeback to international cricket for Krunal since November 2019. Wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant misses out with India captain Virat Kohli saying that KL Rahul will be behind the stumps and will play at No.5.
India will win ODI series vs England 3-0, says Michael Vaughan
"Early One-day series prediction .... India will win 3-0 !!! No Root or Archer ... #INDvENG," tweeted Vaughan. Archer and Root have not been included in the England squad for the three-match series that starts on Tuesday. Archer was part of the squads that played the preceding Test and T20I series but travelled back to England for treatment of a right elbow injury.
India look to focus on finer details in ODIs| Preview
In a year with the World Test Championship and the T20 World Cup, the ODIs stick out as unnecessary especially with the 50-over World Cup a couple of years away. India will, however, look to focus on the finer details and hold the momentum that they had achieved by winning the last two T20 Internationals, which saw them clinch the series.
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