The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday announced the squad for the first two Test against England starting from February 5. While the likes of Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, Ishant Sharma returned to the Test squad, the likes of Washington Sundar and Mohammed Siraj were rewarded for their splendid performance against Australia in the just-concluded series.

Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya return as India announce squad for first two Tests vs England

Indian cricketers Hardik and Krunal Pandya's father Himanshu Pandya passed away at the age of 71 on Saturday morning due to a cardiac arrest. Krunal, who was the skipper of Baroda at the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, left the tournament's bio-bubble to be with his family.

Hardik and Krunal Pandya's father passes away, Virat Kohli and others send condolences

Former World Cup-winning skipper Kapil Dev has been impressed by Pandya's form lately. He urged Kohli to experiment with Pandya in the shortest format of the game.

'It’s all about experimenting': Kapil Dev urges Kohli to promote Pandya to No.4 in T20Is

Australia coach Justin Langer on Sunday described India all-rounder Hardik Pandya's match-winning innings in the second T20 International as an "incredible spectacle" and likened him to former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni as a finisher.

'Incredible spectacle': Langer impressed with Pandya's Dhoni-like finishing skills

The Indian cricket team on Wednesday defeated Australia by 13 runs in the third and final ODI of the series in Canberra as the Men in Blue finally tasted success on Australian soil in the 2020-21 tour.

IND vs AUS: Virat Kohli and Co. win 3rd ODI by 13 runs but lose series 2-1

Indian cricket team’s Australia tour of 2020-21 was off to the worst possible start as the Men in Blue, in retro jersey, suffered a crushing 66-run defeat at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney on Friday.

India vs Australia: Virat Kohli & Co. start the tour with 66-run defeat

Mumbai Indians on Thursday defeated Delhi Capitals by 57 runs at the Dubai International Stadium to storm into the final of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020. Delhi Capitals were simply outplayed by the class of Mumbai Indians as they fell short by 57 runs and will now have to play the Qualifier 2 against the winner of Sunrisers Hyderabad versus Royal Challengers Bangalore in a bid to secure a berth in the final of IPL 2020.

MI vs DC, IPL 2020 Qualifier 1: Mumbai Indians storm into the final, blow away Delhi Capitals

All-rounder Hardik Pandya became the first player in IPL to take a knee to show support to the Black Lives Matter movement. The move won Pandya both brickbats and bouquets. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Hardik Pandya takes a knee during IPL game for Black Lives Matter

Mumbai Indians' star all-rounder Hardik Pandya became the first player in the on-going Indian Premier League to take the knee and show solidarity to the Black Lives Matter movement.

Hardik Pandya becomes first player in IPL 2020 to support #BlackLivesMatter

Hardik Pandya is yet to bowl for Mumbai Indians in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 and MI head coach Mahela Jayawardene during their match against Kolkata Knight Riders had said that the flamboyant all-rounder is not yet ready to bowl given his recent track record with injuries.

Will Hardik Pandya bowl for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2020? Zaheer Khan provides an update

Mumbai Indians all-rounder Hardik Pandya has warned other teams of his blistering form ahead of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020, scheduled to start from September 19 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

IPL 2020: 'The way I am hitting the ball...' - Hardik Pandya upbeat about his form

IPL 2020: Top 5 all-rounders to watchout for!

Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya and his partner, Natasa Stankovic, have welcomed their first child – a baby boy as the couple took to social media platform to announce the happy news.

Hardik Pandya, Natasa Stankovic blessed with a baby boy - See photograph

Indian skipper Virat Kohli is known for his tough fitness regime. He maintained his workout schedule during coronavirus lockdown that has brought the sporting world to a screeching halt.

Watch: Indian skipper Virat Kohli adds twist to Pandya's 'fly pushups'

Ace Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya is concerned about risking his injury-ravaged back for Test cricket, at the moment, as he said that he understands his “importance” in the limited-overs formats.

Hardik Pandya: Thought my career was over after being stretchered off vs Pakistan in 2018

Amid the entire world coming to standstill because of the coronavirus outbreak, there’s good news in the lives of Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya and his fiance, Serbian actress Natasa Stankovic.

Hardika Pandya and fiance Natasa expecting first child; check out pictures of the couple

Pandya brothers – Hardik and Krunal – on Sunday posted a video of them playing indoor cricket as entire India continues to be in a 21-day lockdown period. The Pandya brothers were supposed to be seen in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 for Mumbai Indians, however, amid the COVID-19 pandemic the cash-rich tournament was postponed until April 15 from its scheduled date of March 29.

WATCH: Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya play indoor cricket amid 21-day lock down due to COVID-19 pandemic

With the entire sporting calendar getting ripped into pieces due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, the athletes have been restricted to remain in their houses and not get involved in public events.

'Guys, wash your hands' - KL Rahul reminds Shreyas Iyer, Hardik Pandya about health advisory on coronavirus

With India-South Africa series, ace Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya would be making his comeback to the cricket field in the international circuit after remaining sidelined due to a lower back injury for quite a few months.

India vs South Africa: Rehabilitation and setbacks became a mental challenge, reveals Hardik Pandya

Hardik Pandya's eagerly-awaited international comeback adds a lot of context to India's three-match ODI campaign against South Africa starting Thursday where the hosts would be aiming to put the 'New Zealand Nightmare' behind them.

Hardik adds balance, India ready for fresh start against Proteas

India will host the South Africans for a three-match ODI series is scheduled to be played between March 12 and March 18. Also read: BCCI: Sunil Joshi named selection committee chairman, Harvinder added to panel The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Sunday announced the 15-man squad for the series.

BCCI announces 15-man squad for ODI series against South Africa

Hardik Pandya's international comeback has been stalled for some more time. The Board of Cricket Control of India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly has confirmed that India's prolific all-rounder has still not recovered completely.

'Hardik Pandya not fit for Test match against New Zealand': Sourav Ganguly

Shikhar Dhawan has been ruled out for the T20I series against the Kiwis following a shoulder injury while fielding in the third ODI against Australia. Sanju Samson is set to replace the prolific Indian Opener.

India vs New Zealand: Sanju Samson, Prithvi Shaw get place in team squad; Pandya fails fitness test

Trust Hardik Pandya to make a marriage proposal in style. The flamboyant cricketer popped the question to girlfriend, Serbian model-actor Natasa Stankovic on the first day of the new year.

Hardik Pandya announces engagement to girlfriend Natasa Stankovic; posts proposal video on Instagram

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