Former India captain Rohit Sharma said fear of failure among elite batters may have contributed to India’s prolonged ICC title drought between 2011 and 2024. Reflecting on the lean phase, Rohit said the team largely did the right things but felt something was missing, possibly a mental barrier that affected performances in big tournaments

Skipper Harmanpreet Singh brushes aside suggestions that World No. 7 India will cruise to Asia Cup title against lower-ranked opposition as they look to grab direct qualification for next year’s World Cup; hosts begin campaign against No. 23 China on Friday