Nitish Reddy to play Ranji Trophy after impressive Border-Gavaskar Trophy
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Nitish Reddy to play Ranji Trophy after impressive Border-Gavaskar Trophy

India Today  

Karnataka’s Prasidh Krishna, Devdutt Padikkal and Tamil Nadu all-rounder Washington Sundar will be available for the Vijay Hazare Trophy knockout matches, starting in Vadodara on Thursday, after featuring in the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against Australia. The 24-year-old was in terrific form prior to leaving for Australia for the India A tour, smashing four First-Class hundreds across Duleep Trophy and in the first leg of the Ranji Trophy. NITISH TO FEATURE IN RANJI TROPHY Nitish Kumar Reddy too will fly out of Australia on Wednesday but he will not be seen in action immediately as Andhra has not progressed to the knockout stage. However, Nitish, who impressed everyone with his gutsy batting Down Under including a hundred at Melbourne, is likely to play in the second phase of the Ranji Trophy.

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Champions Trophy spot for Varun Chakravarthy? KKR spinner dominates Vijay Hazare charts
11 hours, 30 minutes ago

Champions Trophy spot for Varun Chakravarthy? KKR spinner dominates Vijay Hazare charts

India Today  

Tamil Nadu's Varun Chakravarthy is making a compelling case for selection ahead of the 2025 Champions Trophy with consistent performances in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. The leg-break googly bowler delivered a decisive five-wicket haul in Tamil Nadu's pre-quarterfinal clash against Rajasthan at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara on Thursday, 9 January. The KKR spinner used his variations to trouble the …

Prasidh, Devdutt, Washington available for Vijay Hazare knockouts; Nitish likely to play Ranji Trophy
1 day, 4 hours ago

Prasidh, Devdutt, Washington available for Vijay Hazare knockouts; Nitish likely to play Ranji Trophy

The Hindu  

Karnataka’s Prasidh Krishna, Devdutt Padikkal and Tamil Nadu all-rounder Washington Sundar will be available for the Vijay Hazare Trophy knockout matches, starting in Vadodara from Thursday, after featuring in the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against Australia. Devdutt played just one Test match at Perth, primarily because skipper Rohit Sharma stayed back in India to welcome his second baby. The 24-year-old …

Champions Trophy squad: Yashasvi set to be considered; doubts over Shami, Jadeja
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Champions Trophy squad: Yashasvi set to be considered; doubts over Shami, Jadeja

India Today  

Out-of-form veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will continue to form the batting core of India's ODI squad, but there are at least three senior players whose future in the 50-over format could be debated when the selectors gather this weekend to pick the squad for the Champions Trophy. KL Rahul, Mohammed Shami and Ravindra Jadeja's presence in the side …

Nitish Kumar Reddy could be consistent number 6 for India: Irfan Pathan
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Nitish Kumar Reddy could be consistent number 6 for India: Irfan Pathan

India Today  

Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan has backed 21-year-old all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy as a promising candidate for India’s No. Nitish Kumar Reddy’s performances in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy have been nothing short of remarkable, particularly given the challenges of debuting against a dominant Australian side. Pathan highlighted Reddy’s maiden century in the Melbourne Test as evidence of his capability to rise …

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Indrajith, Shankar score fifties as Tamil Nadu beats Chhattisgarh to secure knockouts spot
3 days, 20 hours ago

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Indrajith, Shankar score fifties as Tamil Nadu beats Chhattisgarh to secure knockouts spot

The Hindu  

Half-centuries from B. Indrajith and Vijay Shankar, followed by spinners Varun Chakaravarthy and R. Sai Kishore ’s disciplined bowling efforts, ensured Tamil Nadu beat Chhattisgarh by 73 runs in the final league game of Vijay Hazare Trophy at Vizzy Stadium, Vizianagaram on Sunday. TN’s fourth win ensured the side finished second in the table, scoring 18 points and qualifying for …

Sunil Gavaskar feels Indian players should play Ranji Trophy after batting debacle in Border-Gavaskar series
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Sunil Gavaskar feels Indian players should play Ranji Trophy after batting debacle in Border-Gavaskar series

India TV News  

Former India skipper Sunil Gavaskar feels that the Indian players should play in the upcoming round of the Ranji Trophy after their batting failed in two successive Test series. With the resumption of the Ranji Trophy around the corner, Gavaskar feels that the players should play in the tournament and make no excuses. "If you do not play those matches, …

‘Unfair on some boys but…’: Gavaskar's blunt ‘Ranji Trophy’ advice for out-of-form Rohit Sharma
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‘Unfair on some boys but…’: Gavaskar's blunt ‘Ranji Trophy’ advice for out-of-form Rohit Sharma

Hindustan Times  

Rohit Sharma made it clear that he is not retiring from Test cricket, clarifying that he himself stood down for the Sydney match against Australia due to his poor form. Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar wants the 37-year-old batter to play the knockout matches of the Ranji Trophy if he wants to make a comeback into the Test side. Sunil …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Enough bounce for us to be in the game, says Prasidh Krishna
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Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Enough bounce for us to be in the game, says Prasidh Krishna

The Hindu  

It has taken nearly a year for Prasidh Krishna to bowl again for India in Test whites. Prasidh tweaked his approach after lunch: “The analyst and I sat together and we had a better idea of what my reference point is when I am bowling, and that really helped.” Despite a start-stop career, the Bangalorean is optimistic: “Honestly I haven’t …

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Carving a name down the order, Abhinav Manohar is savouring his time with Karnataka
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Vijay Hazare Trophy: Carving a name down the order, Abhinav Manohar is savouring his time with Karnataka

The Hindu  

The evolution of limited-overs cricket has led to the functional specialisation of batting roles rather than situational responsibilities. Despite having the ball-striking ability early, the 30-year-old was forced to develop into a finisher due to the lack of opportunities at the top of the order in a Karnataka team filled with domestic stalwarts. I’ve just been trying to work on …

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Sudip Gharami leads from front as Bengal trumps Bihar
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Vijay Hazare Trophy: Sudip Gharami leads from front as Bengal trumps Bihar

The Hindu  

Sudip Kumar Gharami led from the front with a superbly paced century to guide Bengal to an emphatic six-wicket win against Bihar in the Vijay Hazare Trophy Group E match at Gymkhana Ground on Friday. Chasing 236, Bengal was off to an impressive start with openers Abishek Porel and Gharami, who was dropped on 17 when Piyush Kumar floored a …

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Varun Chakravarthy’s 9/5 hands Tamil Nadu win over Mizoram; Vidarbha qualifies for knockouts
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Vijay Hazare Trophy: Varun Chakravarthy’s 9/5 hands Tamil Nadu win over Mizoram; Vidarbha qualifies for knockouts

The Hindu  

Varun Chakaravarthy’s sensational spell of 5.2-2-9-5 ensured Tamil Nadu blew away Mizoram by ten wickets in its fifth league match of the Vijay Hazare Trophy at the Dr P.V.G. Earlier, pace spearhead Sandeep Warrier set the ball rolling, taking the first two wickets, while medium-pace all-rounder Vijay Shankar chipped in with two more scalps to wreck the top-order. Chasing 307, …

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Koushik, Aneesh star as Karnataka seals knockout spot with win over Saurashtra
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Vijay Hazare Trophy: Koushik, Aneesh star as Karnataka seals knockout spot with win over Saurashtra

The Hindu  

Opener Harvik Desai’s gallant century went in vain as Saurashtra fell short in its pursuit of Karnataka’s target by 60 runs in the Vijay Hazare Trophy Group C encounter in Ahmedabad on Friday, a result that seals the latter’s qualification to the knockout stages. The Saurashtra wicketkeeper forged solid partnerships with Jay Gohil and Arpit Vasavada to put his team …

Nitish Reddy gains 20 places, Rohit Sharma slips to 40th position in latest ICC Test batting rankings
1 week, 1 day ago

Nitish Reddy gains 20 places, Rohit Sharma slips to 40th position in latest ICC Test batting rankings

India TV News  

The rising Indian cricketer Nitish Reddy witnessed a big boost to his position in the latest ICC Men's Test batting rankings on Wednesday, January 1. Nitish reached his career-best rating of 528 in the latest ICC Test batting rankings on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Yashasvi Jaiswal remains the only Indian cricketer in the top ten of the latest ICC Test rankings. Rishabh …

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Darshan Nalkande, Karun Nair ensure Vidarbha comfortably leaps over TN hurdle
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Vijay Hazare Trophy: Darshan Nalkande, Karun Nair ensure Vidarbha comfortably leaps over TN hurdle

The Hindu  

Darshan Nalkande’s brilliant spell followed by Karun Nair’s scintillating unbeaten century powered Vidarbha to a comprehensive six-wicket win over Tamil Nadu in the Vijay Hazare Trophy league match at the Dr. Y.S.R ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Tuesday. Chasing 257, Karun led from the front, shepherding the chase alongside valuable contributions from the other batters to help his side …

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Hyderabad pulls off tense chase to beat table-topper Karnataka
1 week, 1 day ago

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Hyderabad pulls off tense chase to beat table-topper Karnataka

The Hindu  

A third consecutive three-figure knock from Karnataka captain Mayank Agarwal proved to be in vain as Hyderabad pulled off a tense chase to beat the table-topper by three wickets in the Group C Vijay Hazare Trophy encounter in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. Varun Goud’s fighting century and a composed knock from skipper Tilak Varma helped the team chase down the 321-run …

'Definitely better than Hardik Pandya at same...': Gavaskar's ultimate praise for Nitish Kumar Reddy's batting
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'Definitely better than Hardik Pandya at same...': Gavaskar's ultimate praise for Nitish Kumar Reddy's batting

Hindustan Times  

Nitish Kumar Reddy, 21, is making quite a reputation for himself in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. Sunil Gavaskar reserved some high praise for Nitish Kumar Reddy as he likened him to Hardik Pandya Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar is mighty impressed with Nitish Kumar Reddy's resolve, calling him one of the "brightest young stars in Indian cricket." He also …

Nitish Reddy definitely better than Hardik Pandya in Test cricket: Sunil Gavaskar
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Nitish Reddy definitely better than Hardik Pandya in Test cricket: Sunil Gavaskar

India Today  

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar heaped rich praise on Nitish Kumar Reddy, describing him as one of the "brightest young stars in Indian cricket." Nitish stood out with his maiden century in the first innings of the recently concluded Melbourne Test, despite India's 184-run defeat. "The Melbourne Test brought to the fore one of the brightest young stars in Indian …

Ind vs Aus, 4th Test: Sanjay Manjrekar compares Nitish Reddy with Ravi Shastri; here’s WHY
1 week, 4 days ago

Ind vs Aus, 4th Test: Sanjay Manjrekar compares Nitish Reddy with Ravi Shastri; here’s WHY

Live Mint  

Despite criticising the selectors for sending Nitish Reddy at number 8 and not at number 6 against Australia in the ongoing Boxing Day Test, former Indian cricketer and ace commentator Sanjay Manjrekar compared India's pacer all-rounder with legendary cricketer and former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri. At a time when Nitish Reddy was close to hitting his maiden Test century, …

Nitish Reddy should go up the order to correct the balance of the side: Shastri
1 week, 4 days ago

Nitish Reddy should go up the order to correct the balance of the side: Shastri

India Today  

Former India cricketer and head coach Ravi Shastri has suggested promoting Nitish Kumar Reddy up the batting order to improve the balance of the side. Border Gavaskar Trophy: Full Coverage Lack of support for Jasprit Bumrah in Indian bowling attack "Reddy is fully capable of batting in the top 6. Notably, Indian bowling attack has struggled massively in the ongoing …

A first in 147-years: Nitish-Washington pair sets unique world record!
1 week, 5 days ago

A first in 147-years: Nitish-Washington pair sets unique world record!

Deccan Chronicle  

India all-rounder duo Nitish Kumar Reddy and Washigton Sundar, who put out a courageous counter-attack against Australia in the fourth Test not just helping their team escape the follow-on danger but also created a world record. Both batters, who put up an impressive 127-run partnership also amassed personal records. The partnership is the second highest for India for the last …

'This is the last time Nitish Kumar Reddy is batting at no.7': Shastri suggests new role for MCG's centurion
1 week, 5 days ago

'This is the last time Nitish Kumar Reddy is batting at no.7': Shastri suggests new role for MCG's centurion

Hindustan Times  

Nitish Kumar Reddy scored one of the famous Indian centuries in Australia, as his fine rearguard effort helped India remain competitive in the fourth Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. India's Nitish Kumar Reddy acknowledged the crowd as he walked off the field at the MCG. “To get the balance of the side, you need him to …

Nitish Kumar Reddy youngest Indian centurion after Tendulkar, Pant in Australia; country's first Down Under at No.8
1 week, 5 days ago

Nitish Kumar Reddy youngest Indian centurion after Tendulkar, Pant in Australia; country's first Down Under at No.8

Hindustan Times  

Nitish Kumar Reddy became the first Indian batter to score a century in Australia while batting at No.8 on Saturday. India's Nitish Kumar Reddy celebrates There were questions asked and eyebrows raised when Nitish was first picked for the Australia tour and then handed debut in the series opener in Perth but the Andhra Pradesh cricketer proved the doubters with …

Nitish Kumar Reddy's defiant knock helps India avoid follow-on, reach 325/7 at tea on Day 3 of Boxing Day Test
1 week, 5 days ago

Nitish Kumar Reddy's defiant knock helps India avoid follow-on, reach 325/7 at tea on Day 3 of Boxing Day Test

Firstpost  

All-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy was batting on 85, stitching together an unbroken 104-run stand for the eighth wicket with fellow all-rounder Washington Sundar batting on 40. India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy raises his bat after completing his maiden Test half-century on Day 3 of the fourth Test against Australia in Melbourne. AP Nitish Kumar Reddy continued to impress in his …

Nitish Reddy should be batting at No 6, will help balance of Indian side: Ravi Shastri
1 week, 5 days ago

Nitish Reddy should be batting at No 6, will help balance of Indian side: Ravi Shastri

India Today  

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has strongly advocated for young all-rounder Nitish Reddy to move up the batting order, stating that his MCG knock warrants a promotion to No. To get the balance of the side, you need him to go higher up the order, either 5 or 6 and then you have the opportunity of playing 5 bowlers …

Nitish Reddy borrows Cummins' mentality, Klaasen's gameplan for MCG Test hundred
1 week, 5 days ago

Nitish Reddy borrows Cummins' mentality, Klaasen's gameplan for MCG Test hundred

India Today  

And nothing can be more true for the Indian team as they keep finding world class talents in the Test format when the chips are down and the team is put under incredible pressure. AUS vs IND 4th Test, Day 3 HIGHLIGHTS| SCORECARD Life came full circle once again in the 2024 tour of Australia, as Nitish Kumar Reddy put …

India vs Australia Highlights, 4th Test Day 3: Nitish Reddy headlines IND comeback with maiden ton, trail by 116 runs
1 week, 5 days ago

India vs Australia Highlights, 4th Test Day 3: Nitish Reddy headlines IND comeback with maiden ton, trail by 116 runs

Hindustan Times  

India vs Australia Highlights, 4th Test Day 3: Nitish Kumar Reddy’s maiden ton initiated comeback mode for India on Day 3 of the ongoing fourth Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test match vs Australia, in Melbourne on Saturday. The all-rounder remained unbeaten at 105* off 176 balls, as India reached 358/9 in 116 overs at Stumps, in response to Australia’s first innings total …

India vs Australia Highlights, 4th Test Day 3: Nitish Reddy headlines IND comeback with maiden ton, trail by 116 runs
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India vs Australia Highlights, 4th Test Day 3: Nitish Reddy headlines IND comeback with maiden ton, trail by 116 runs

Hindustan Times  

India vs Australia Highlights, 4th Test Day 3: Nitish Kumar Reddy’s maiden ton initiated comeback mode for India on Day 3 of the ongoing fourth Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test match vs Australia, in Melbourne on Saturday. The all-rounder remained unbeaten at 105* off 176 balls, as India reached 358/9 in 116 overs at Stumps, in response to Australia’s first innings total …

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25: Bihar stuns Delhi with 17-run win via VJD Method in rain-hit match
1 week, 6 days ago

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25: Bihar stuns Delhi with 17-run win via VJD Method in rain-hit match

The Hindu  

Bihar shocked favourites Delhi by 17 runs via VJD Method after rain forced a delayed start in the morning and then stoppage of play twice when the latter chased a modest target of 211 in the Vijay Hazare Trophy one-day cricket championship Group E match at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium here on Thursday. READ | Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25: Captain Agarwal …

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25: Captain Agarwal scores unbeaten century, leads Karnataka to thrilling one-wicket win over Punjab
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1 week, 6 days ago

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25: Captain Agarwal scores unbeaten century, leads Karnataka to thrilling one-wicket win over Punjab

The Hindu  

Mayank Agarwal played a captain’s knock to steer Karnataka to a nervous one-wicket win in an oscillating contest against Punjab in the Vijay Hazare Trophy Group C encounter in Ahmedabad. Set a target of 247, Karnataka looked to be in trouble when Punjab captain Abhishek Sharma ran through the top order to leave the side reeling at 84 for four, …

India cannot drop Nitish Kumar Reddy in Melbourne Test: Sunil Gavaskar
2 weeks, 1 day ago

India cannot drop Nitish Kumar Reddy in Melbourne Test: Sunil Gavaskar

India Today  

Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has strongly advocated for all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy’s inclusion in India’s playing XI for the upcoming Boxing Day Test against Australia in Melbourne. Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Full Coverage "They can't drop Nitish Kumar Reddy. Ashwin’s exit has left a gap in the spin department, and the inclusion of domestic spin star Tanush Kotian as his replacement …

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024/25: Anuj, Navdeep help Delhi beat Madhya Pradesh; Ninad scores century in Baroda’s win over Kerala
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024/25: Anuj, Navdeep help Delhi beat Madhya Pradesh; Ninad scores century in Baroda’s win over Kerala

The Hindu  

Anuj Rawat’s superbly-paced knock didn’t look like a match-winning effort at the innings break for Delhi. But, a fiery third spell by India pacer Navdeep Saini proved to be a game-changer as it came back strongly to record a 79-run win over Madhya Pradesh in the second round of the Vijay Hazare Trophy one-day championship Group E match at Gymkhana …

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25: Smaran’s unbeaten century helps Karnataka beat Pondicherry by four wickets
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25: Smaran’s unbeaten century helps Karnataka beat Pondicherry by four wickets

The Hindu  

A four-wicket haul from pacer Vidyadhar Patil and an unbeaten maiden List A century from R. Smaran helped Karnataka over the line against Pondicherry in the Group C Vijay Hazare Trophy encounter in Ahmedabad on Monday. Smaran combined for a 113-run stand with vice-captain Shreyas Gopal to help Karnataka seal victory by three wickets in a tricky chase. Pondicherry’s debutant …

Ruturaj Gaikwad hits blazing 148 off 74 for Maharashtra in Vijay Hazare Trophy
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Ruturaj Gaikwad hits blazing 148 off 74 for Maharashtra in Vijay Hazare Trophy

India Today  

Ruturaj Gaikwad put on a breathtaking display of power and precision as he smashed an unbeaten 148 off just 74 balls, leading Maharashtra to a commanding victory over Services in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Chasing a modest target of 204 at the Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy in Mumbai on Monday, December 23, Gaikwad single-handedly propelled his side across the finish …

Vijay Hazare Trophy: After patiently waiting in the wings, KL Shrijith is finally centre-stage with the spotlight on him
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Vijay Hazare Trophy: After patiently waiting in the wings, KL Shrijith is finally centre-stage with the spotlight on him

The Hindu  

After a round of applause and a few bear hugs from teammates, KL Shrijith sat in his chair, unfastened his cricket gear, and plugged in his earphones to unwind. The 28-year-old had just played the knock of his life to help Karnataka complete the second-highest chase in Vijay Hazare Trophy history in the side’s opening Group C match of the …

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25: Centurion Shrijith guides Karnataka to seven-wicket win over Mumbai in high-scoring clash
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Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25: Centurion Shrijith guides Karnataka to seven-wicket win over Mumbai in high-scoring clash

The Hindu  

Led by wicketkeeper KL Shrijith’s classy century, Karnataka batters produced a clinic in chasing down a high total as the side cantered to a seven-wicket over Mumbai in the opening Group C game of the Vijay Hazare Trophy in Ahmedabad on Saturday. Mumbai skipper Shreyas Iyer’s attacking hundred proved to be in vain as Shrijith’s knock and contributions from KV …

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024/25 squads: Full list of teams and players
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024/25 squads: Full list of teams and players

The Hindu  

The Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024/25 is set to commence from December 21 with matches being played across venues in seven cities. Here are how the 38 teams for this edition of the List A tournament look like: Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024/25 Squads Uttarakhand: Piyush Joshi, Ravikumar Samarth, Dikshanshu Negi, Agrim Tiwari, Avnessh Sudha, Himanshu Bisht, Yuvraj Chaudhary, Kunal Chandela, Abhay …

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024/25 preview: A struggling format wages on campaign for relevance
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Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024/25 preview: A struggling format wages on campaign for relevance

The Hindu  

A format struggling to remain in vogue and a window in the domestic season that does little to spike interest in player performance — the Vijay Hazare Trophy, beginning on December 21, nestled between the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and the second leg of the Ranji Trophy, continues its yearly fight for relevance. Last year, the competition was held between …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: Cummins, Starc to take on added duties for Australia vs India in Hazlewood’s absence
3 weeks ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: Cummins, Starc to take on added duties for Australia vs India in Hazlewood’s absence

The Hindu  

Australia captain Pat Cummins says he and fellow pace bowler Mitchell Starc will have to take on added duties in the absence of the injured Josh Hazlewood if pitches continue to be as seam-friendly as they have been in Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane in the five-test series against India. India won the first test by 295 runs at Perth, while …

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25: Kerala’s Salman Nizar finally realising his potential
3 weeks ago

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25: Kerala’s Salman Nizar finally realising his potential

The Hindu  

After nearly a decade of unfulfilled promise, Salman Nizar is finally realising his potential. The 27-year-old stocky left-hander has struck a purple patch for Kerala this season in the Ranji Trophy and Syed Mustaq Ali Trophy cricket tournaments. In T20 cricket, Salman unleashed his beast mode and was easily the best batter for Kerala in the recent Syed Mustaq Ali …

Sanju Samson snubbed from Kerala's Vijay Hazare Trophy squad, Nizar to lead
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Sanju Samson snubbed from Kerala's Vijay Hazare Trophy squad, Nizar to lead

India Today  

India batter Sanju Samson’s exclusion from Kerala’s Vijay Hazare Trophy squad has raised eyebrows, especially following his solid performance in the recently concluded Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Prominent players such as Sijomon Joseph, Basil Thampi, and Mohammed Azharuddeen are part of the squad, but Samson’s omission remains the most talked-about decision. Placed in Group E, Kerala will face Baroda, Madhya …

Prithvi Shaw in the doldrums, now dropped from Mumbai's squad for Vijay Hazare Trophy
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Prithvi Shaw in the doldrums, now dropped from Mumbai's squad for Vijay Hazare Trophy

Hindustan Times  

Prithvi Shaw is facing one setback after the other. The 25-year-old opening batter has now been axed from Mumbai's squad and will not be featuring in at least the first three matches of the Vijay Hazare Trophy, set to begin on 21 December. After Mumbai won the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, captain Shreyas Iyer praised Shaw's talent, but he underlined …

Nitish Reddy is becoming a man: Sunil Gavaskar praises youngster's temperament
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Nitish Reddy is becoming a man: Sunil Gavaskar praises youngster's temperament

India Today  

Former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar praised Nitish Kumar Reddy for the temperament that he showed on Day 4 of the 3rd Test between India and Australia at The Gabba, Brisbane. Gavaskar acknowledged Nitish's efforts and insisted that such an approach differentiates a boy from a man and the 22-year-old is on course of becoming one. AUS vs IND, 3rd Test …

Border Gavaskar Trophy: India’s top-order batters need to fire at the Gabba
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Border Gavaskar Trophy: India’s top-order batters need to fire at the Gabba

The Hindu  

Wedged between high-rises, a massive hospital, busy roads lined with flame of the forest and frangipani trees, supermarkets and old-world cafes, the Gabba seems an oasis of calm. The spice quotient, though, has been enhanced following the incident involving Mohammed Siraj and centurion Travis Head at Adelaide while rival skippers Rohit Sharma and Pat Cummins have gone easy on the …

Tamil Nadu squad for Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024/25: Sai Kishore to lead side, Jagadeesan vice-captain
4 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu squad for Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024/25: Sai Kishore to lead side, Jagadeesan vice-captain

The Hindu  

R. Sai Kishore will lead Tamil Nadu’s campaign in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, which will be played from December 21 to January 5, 2025, at Vishakhapatnam and Vizianagaram. Deepesh and Pranav were in the travelling reserves for the India under-19 team, and we are rewarding them for that,” said K Shri Vasudeva Das, chairman of the selection committee. In this …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy | Can Nitish the bowler be the answer to India’s balancing act in Tests?
4 weeks ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy | Can Nitish the bowler be the answer to India’s balancing act in Tests?

The Hindu  

Ever since Kapil Dev bowed out of the game after an ODI against the West Indies at Faridabad in 1994, India has been on a perennial search for the fast bowling all-rounder. Nitish Kumar seems to have answered the query for now and bowling coach Morne Morkel’s words at Perth, seem prophetic: “He is one of the young guys who …

Nitish Reddy creates history, surpasses Rohit Sharma with this unique feat!
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1 month ago

Nitish Reddy creates history, surpasses Rohit Sharma with this unique feat!

Deccan Chronicle  

India's new talent Nitish Kumar Reddy etched his name in history with his valiant fights in the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. Nitish Reddy, making his debut in the Perth Test, remained the top scorer in the first innings with 41 off 59 balls. Moreover, Nitish also joined an elite list of Indian stars, as he became the fourth …

Have India found Hardik Pandya's replacement? Nitish Reddy shows spark in Australia
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1 month ago

Have India found Hardik Pandya's replacement? Nitish Reddy shows spark in Australia

India Today  

For years, Team India has dreamt of finding a fast-bowling all-rounder who could make an impact like the legendary Kapil Dev. After Hardik Pandya stepped into that role in the mid-2010s and then took an unofficial leave from the red ball game, it now seems India has discovered another rising star in Nitish Kumar Reddy. Just seven months later, Nitish …

Nitish Reddy's reverse scoop in pink-ball Test: Gavaskar in awe of fearless star
1 month ago

Nitish Reddy's reverse scoop in pink-ball Test: Gavaskar in awe of fearless star

India Today  

Sunil Gavaskar was left in awe of Nitish Kumar Reddy and hailed the all-rounder as a super confident player after his incredible knock on Day 1 of the pink-ball Test in Adelaide. The all-rounder would play an audacious reverse scoop off Scott Boland's bowling, which was the highlight of his innings in the end. Pink-ball Test Day 1 Live Updates …

Gavaskar eats his own words after questioning Nitish Reddy's place in Perth, does a U-turn: 'Displayed a refreshing...'
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Gavaskar eats his own words after questioning Nitish Reddy's place in Perth, does a U-turn: 'Displayed a refreshing...'

Hindustan Times  

It looks like 21-year-old Nitish Kumar Reddy has impressed Sunil Gavaskar. The former India captain on Day 1 of the Perth Test had questioned Nitish Kumar Reddy's selection, asking if the youngster is "ready for Test cricket?" However, the SunRisers Hyderabad star proved everyone wrong as he played a crucial 41-run knock in the first innings, helping India post 150 …

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