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India need to give longer rope to No. 4 aspirants

India need to give longer rope to No. 4 aspirants

India's struggle to find a long-term No. 4 in ODIs is illustrated by the fact that they have tried 11 batsmen in that position since the 2015 World Cup. Manish Pandey and KL Rahul are now vying for that role, and it is imperative India give them time to f

22-Sep-2017•Alagappan Muthu

Fan Following: A night to rejoice at Eden Gardens

Fan Following: A night to rejoice at Eden Gardens

A hat-trick, runs for Kohli and a raucous Kolkata crowd cheering India on to victory

22-Sep-2017•Sabyasachi Chowdhury

Unrelenting bowling line-up offers India fresh edge

Unrelenting bowling line-up offers India fresh edge

With a genuine swing bowler, a tearaway quick with an unusual action, two wristspinners and a hit-the-deck allrounder, India no longer fade away after a spearhead finishes his spell

21-Sep-2017•Alagappan Muthu in Kolkata

Does he have an ODI hat-trick?

Does he have an ODI hat-trick?

Who among these bowlers has an ODI hat-trick, and who doesn't? Take a shot at our quiz

21-Sep-2017•ESPNcricinfo staff

India's first ODI hat-trick since 1991

India's first ODI hat-trick since 1991

Stats highlights from the second ODI at Eden Gardens between India and Australia

21-Sep-2017•Bharath Seervi

Kohli's trigger movement negates Australia's plans

Kohli's trigger movement negates Australia's plans

From Steven Smith's field to Bhuvneshwar Kumar's set-up, Aakash Chopra analyses play in the second ODI in Kolkata

21-Sep-2017•Aakash Chopra

Kuldeep, Chahal, and cracking the India XI

Kuldeep, Chahal, and cracking the India XI

The two wristspinners lend edge and variety to the attack but they might be in direct competition with each other in a settled Indian team

19-Sep-2017•Alagappan Muthu in Kolkata

Pandya's evolution could give Kohli luxury to pursue five-bowler strategy

Pandya's evolution could give Kohli luxury to pursue five-bowler strategy

Hardik Pandya's calculated aggression against Australia on Sunday proved his adaptability and maturity. In the long run, it could give an already formidable India an extra bowler without compromising on the batting

18-Sep-2017•Arun Venugopal in Chennai

Pandya's six-hitting ability is special

Pandya's six-hitting ability is special

Former India opener Aakash Chopra looks at five talking points from the series opener

18-Sep-2017•Aakash Chopra

Indian batting depth raises Ashes alarm

Indian batting depth raises Ashes alarm

Over-experimentation in the middle overs undid the early damage inflicted by the pacers, says Australia captain

18-Sep-2017•Daniel Brettig

Hardik Pandya's hat-trick habit

Hardik Pandya's hat-trick habit

The key stats from the Indian innings in Chennai, which was highlighted by Hardik Pandya's blistering 83, and MS Dhoni's late charge

17-Sep-2017•Bharath Seervi

Rahane, Rahul, and the batting puzzle

Rahane, Rahul, and the batting puzzle

Virat Kohli's challenge is to find a role for Ajinkya Rahane, who might have little to do when the regular openers are back, and ensure that KL Rahul doesn't feel shortchanged in the middle order

15-Sep-2017•Arun Venugopal in Chennai

Tracing the trajectory of Axar's fledgling career

Tracing the trajectory of Axar's fledgling career

He has been stepping into the breach when required and receding into the background after doing his job. A few handy knocks against Australia could give Axar Patel a longer stay in the team

14-Sep-2017•Arun Venugopal

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