"We were in our minds saying 180-185 would be a really good target, but the game always surprises you"

This means they are likely to pick a second-string ODI squad to face South Africa from October 6 to 11

India captain says the fringe players too will be given opportunities so that they can gain confidence going into the T20 World Cup

The Indian quick has had a tough time with his fitness in the recent past

Siraj is expected to link up with the squad later today in Guwahati

Cheteshwar Pujara to turn out for Saurashtra in the fixture in Rajkot from October 1-5

India captain also throws weight behind Harshal and Bumrah, and is confident the team will get over their death-over woes

The pair added 104 off just 10.2 overs to blindside Australia in the series decider

From the time the team were in it only for the love of the game, to now, when they are a respected, formidable outfit, she has been an inspiring, enduring presence

They will join the Ajinkya Rahane-led squad for the Duleep Trophy final against South Zone in Coimbatore

He says the backing from the team management has helped "take a bit of pressure off" as he makes a return to India's squad

There are concerns elsewhere too: in taking on quality spin, and in assembling a solid pace attack if Shaheen Afridi isn't good to go

Four from Sri Lanka, three from Pakistan, and two each from India and Afghanistan make up the ESPNcricinfo XI

Where Rajapaksa was orthodox and calculative, Hasaranga brought out streaks of daredevilry to his batting

"Hope we brought some smiles on the faces of our people," says man of the moment Rajapaksa

"We reached T20 World Cup semi-finals last year, and final of the Asia Cup - you're doing something right to get here"

Allrounder has been crucial to Pakistan's progress into the Asia Cup final

The team built by Shanaka and Silverwood - without much time for planning, mind you - has proved to the world, again, that they are no pushovers

However, there is still no answer to the question who their third spinner is

Batter's focus is back on playing good shots instead of strike-rates and six-hitting and he credits Rohit for giving him the space to figure that out