Mendis scored a courageous century against New Zealand Wednesday as the hosts wrestled back the initiative to reach 302 for seven at stumps on the first day of the first Test.
Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team on Thursday resumes its campaign in the World Test Championship 2023-25.
Former Australia cricketer Steve Waugh opined that Jasprit Bumrah and Virat Kohli's performance will be key in India's win in the five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy Down Under.
Ahead of the first Test match against Bangladesh, Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir said his side "don't fear anyone" but have "respect for everyone."
Having shared the field with many of the teams current senior players, Gautam Gambhirs familiarity with their personalities and careers has, in his own words, made his role as India coach slightly easier
India head coach Gautam Gambhir gave a press conference where he hinted about the team's combination in the series opener.
India vs Bangladesh: This will be the first Test series that India will play after Gautam Gambhir took over as India coach
As India geared up for the Test series against Bangladesh, all eyes are not just on the players but also on the new leadership of the team.
A harsh sun beating down on him, Rishabh Pant was engrossed preparing for his first Test in two years, taking down net bowlers in that unmistakably Pant-ish way.
India captain Rohit Sharma took a swipe at cricketers who have taken u-turns after taking retirements.
Parthiv Patel believes KL Rahul's consistent run-scoring secured his selection over Sarfaraz Khan in the playing eleven for the first Test against Bangladesh.
Najmul Shanto doesn't want his team to rest on laurels of its series victory over Pakistan but focus on process and adaptability required to beat a quality side like India.
Gautam Gambhir sat down with star batter and former teammate Virat Kohli and recalled fond memories of playing together.
India head coach Gautam Gambhir on Wednesday expressed confidence in his batting unit's capability to negate quality spin bowling, a challenge they are expected to face in the Test series against Bangladesh.
Gautam Gambhir also insisted that the opposition must learn to tackle spin-friendly conditions, even though the first Test in Chennai is set to be played on red soil track, which is known for creating conditions in favour of the fast bowlers.
India head coach Gautam Gambhir admitted that the country remains 'obsessed' with batters amid the rise of bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah.
Littered largely with lopsided contests, India's hopes of walking down that familiar path will hinge on sorting an uncharacteristic batting infirmity against spin when they face Bangladesh
The likes of Shreyas Iyer, Sanju Samson, Riyan Parag and Rinku Singh will get another opportunity to enhance their red-ball credentials when the final round of Duleep Trophy matches