India head coach Gautam Gambhir has had a discussion with Rishabh Pant over his 'conduct as a senior player' after the latter was removed as vice-captain of the Test team.

India's assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeschate conceded that too many players have batted at number three in Test matches after Cheteshwar Pujara's retirement and it was time that either Sai Sudharsan or Devdutt Padikkal is given a long rope at the key batting position.

India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate on Thursday said pacer Mohammed Siraj looked "absolutely fine" in training ahead of the side preparing for the one-off Test against Afghanistan starting on Saturday.

Ryan Ten Doeschate remained tight-lipped over Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's fitness status amid reports that both star batters can end up missing the upcoming ODI series against Afghanistan.

India face West Indies in a must-win ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight clash on Sunday.

The Indian cricket team stands at a crossroads amid the concerning form of star batter Abhishek Sharma in the ongoing T20 World Cup.

Defending T20 World Cup champions India need "two big performances" to reach the semi-finals after Sunday's huge defeat to South Africa, said their assistant coach.

India lost against South Africa by 76 in their T20 World Cup 2026, Super 8 match on Sunday.

Axar Patel was left out of India's Playing XI during the T20 World Cup 2026, Super 8 match against South Africa on Sunday.

India's assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate has acknowledged two pressing issues facing the team heading into the Super 8s of T20 World Cup.