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India are set to field the same playing XI for the second Test against West Indies at Arun Jaitley Stadium. The team management aims to develop Nitish Kumar Reddy as a seam-bowling all-rounder by providing him more game time, revealed assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeschate.

India remains confident in Sai Sudharsan's Test potential despite early inconsistency. The team believes his domestic form and backing will help him succeed amid tough competition.

Former India cricketer Parthiv Patel has declared Ravindra Jadeja as the best all-rounder in the world, ahead of Ben Stokes, Pat Cummins and Shakib al Hasan. Jadeja scored a magnificent 104* and picked up 4/54 in the first Test against West Indies to set up a comprehensive win by an innings and 140 runs.

Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra expressed skepticism regarding Mohammed Shami's return to the national team, citing his lack of recent match practice. While acknowledging Shami's talent, Chopra noted he has fallen behind in the fast-bowling race. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar also emphasized the need for game time. Strong domestic or IPL performances are crucial for Shami's comeback chances.

India clinched a dominant 88-run victory over Pakistan in the 2025 Women's World Cup, with all-rounder Deepti Sharma earning the best fielder medal for her crucial direct hit run-out. India posted 247 runs, dismissing Pakistan for 159, and now leads the tournament table. Upcoming matches include South Africa and defending champions Australia, promising more thrilling cricket.

India will play the Asia Cup 2025 final without all-rounder Hardik Pandya due to injury. The team's altered bowling strategy has sparked debate among fans ahead of the summit clash.

Asia Cup Final, IND vs PAK: Pakistan have lost seven matches on the trot against India, and will look to end their losing streak when they play in the grand finale on Sunday at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

India captain Suryakumar Yadav will have a huge task at hand to live up to his words in the Asia Cup 2025 final against Pakistan, after dismissing the rivalry between the two teams. His poor form will only add to the pressure as he sets out to win his first major T20I crown as a skipper.

India and Pakistan are set to meet for the first time in an Asia Cup final on September 28 in Dubai. Hardik Pandya's injury raises questions over India's final playing XI and strategy.