India head coach Gautam Gambhir has insisted he will not rush Hardik Pandya back into international cricket as the allrounder returns from a long-term injury.
India need to pick their best squad now and have consistency in selection if they are to succeed at the 2027 ODI World Cup, according to former allrounder Yuvraj Singh.
Ajinkya Rahane has called for Sanju Samson to be restored to India's top three for the upcoming T20I series against Afghanistan, with teenage batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi making way for him.
India has confirmed that superstar Jasprit Bumrah has been cleared fit and ready to feature in the T20I series against Afghanistan and the 2026 Asian Games.
India will take on Japan in a one-off T20I contest at the Sano International Cricket Ground on 22 September to launch the celebrations of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the countries.
India are set to have VVS Laxman in charge at the 2026 Asian Games, with regular head coach Gautam Gambhir remaining with the senior side for their home series against the West Indies.