'He's been unbelievable. Will put him ahead of everyone including Pant': Harbhajan picks '360-degree' player for T20 WC
2 years, 8 months ago

'He's been unbelievable. Will put him ahead of everyone including Pant': Harbhajan picks '360-degree' player for T20 WC

Hindustan Times  

Head coach Rahul Dravid and skipper Rohit Sharma are likely going to face a happy selection headache while building the perfect India eleven for the upcoming T20 World Cup in Australia. Harbhajan Singh and Rishabh Pant Among the seasoned names, Royal Challengers Bangalore star Dinesh Karthik has revelled in the role of a finisher, raising his hand for a spot in the Indian team. Former India tweaker Harbhajan Singh feels Karthik pips everyone including Pant due to his blistering form. He is currently using IPL as a platform to claw his way back into the Indian team and win a T20 World Cup title for the country.

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Have India found Hardik Pandya's replacement? Nitish Reddy shows spark in Australia
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2 weeks, 2 days 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 …

How Hardik Pandya found his groove again
5 months, 3 weeks ago

How Hardik Pandya found his groove again

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: After the 2024 Indian Premier League, while the rest of the India players flew straight to New York travelling in batches, Hardik Pandya chose to go to London to spend a few quiet days ahead of the T20 World Cup. Hardik Pandya waves the Indian tricolour after winning the T20 World Cup 2024. When you look at the tournament, …

T20 World Cup: Want Hardik Pandya to come good, he has gone through a lot, says Harbhajan
6 months, 3 weeks ago

T20 World Cup: Want Hardik Pandya to come good, he has gone through a lot, says Harbhajan

The Hindu  

Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has nothing but empathy for Hardik Pandya as he navigates a challenging phase in his career and is hopeful that the all-rounder, who "hasn't been a free man in the last two months", will become one during next month's T20 World Cup. "Yes, his form is a bit of a concern.and lot of other stuff …

Want Hardik to come good in T20 WC, he has gone through a lot: Harbhajan
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Want Hardik to come good in T20 WC, he has gone through a lot: Harbhajan

Hindustan Times  

Chennai, Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has nothing but empathy for Hardik Pandya as he navigates a challenging phase in his career and is hopeful that the all-rounder, who "hasn't been a free man in the last two months", will become one during next month's T20 World Cup. Want Hardik to come good in T20 WC, he has gone through …

Hardik Pandya dropped from Harbhajan Singh's 15-member India squad for T20 World Cup 2024
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Hardik Pandya dropped from Harbhajan Singh's 15-member India squad for T20 World Cup 2024

India TV News  

T20 World Cup in the West Indies and the USA is just more than a month away. Harbhajan Singh is the latest to join the bandwagon and he has dropped Hardik Pandya and Shubman Gill from his World Cup squad picked on Star Sports. The fast bowling department has a new look in Harbhajan Singh's 15-member squad for the T20 …

Dinesh Karthik has unrealistic T20 World Cup expectations and he has to learn to let it go
8 months ago

Dinesh Karthik has unrealistic T20 World Cup expectations and he has to learn to let it go

Hindustan Times  

Dinesh Karthik is indeed an intriguing case in Indian cricket. Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Dinesh Karthik greets spectators as he walks back to the pavilion after his dismissal during the Indian Premier League Twenty20 cricket match Karthik, on the other hand, could not get it going. On multiple occasions, he and Parthiv Patel made the squad when Dhoni was not available …

Dinesh Karthik throws his hat in the ring for T20 World Cup
8 months ago

Dinesh Karthik throws his hat in the ring for T20 World Cup

Hindustan Times  

This is what Dinesh Karthik’s IPL career has looked like: In the first three years with Delhi Daredevils, his batting strike rate never rose above 135. Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter Dinesh Karthik plays a shot during the Indian Premier League 2024 cricket match He went back to RCB in 2022 and had a season to remember, striking at 183.33, but …

Dinesh Karthik fires T20 World Cup challenge to Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson after Rohit Sharma's green signal
8 months ago

Dinesh Karthik fires T20 World Cup challenge to Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson after Rohit Sharma's green signal

Hindustan Times  

With just about a week left before BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar announces the 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup, veteran wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik has thrown his name in the race to make the national team, yet again, for the ICC event. Karthik's comment came days after India captain Rohit Sharma subtly mentioned that the senior cricketer is in …

I’m 100 per cent ready to play Twenty20 World Cup, says Dinesh Karthik
8 months ago

I’m 100 per cent ready to play Twenty20 World Cup, says Dinesh Karthik

The Hindu  

Veteran wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik, who has been in phenomenal form in this IPL, has not given up on his dream to play for India again and would do "everything he can to be in that flight" to the T20 World Cup in the USA and West Indies next month. There is nothing bigger in my life other than representing India …

'Even if he has a very good IPL...': Zaheer Khan on Rishabh Pant's chances of getting into India's T20 World Cup squad – India TV
11 months ago

'Even if he has a very good IPL...': Zaheer Khan on Rishabh Pant's chances of getting into India's T20 World Cup squad – India TV

India TV News  

With the Afghanistan series done and dusted, India have played all their international T20 assignments before the T20 World Cup, with just the IPL remaining. Former India pacer Zaheer Khan was of the view that even if Pant, who is likely to make his comeback in IPL 2024, has a great season with the Delhi Capitals, the Indian team might …

'Rishabh Pant won't be...': Team India star's humungous prediction for ex-Delhi Capitals captain amid IND vs WI series
1 year, 5 months ago

'Rishabh Pant won't be...': Team India star's humungous prediction for ex-Delhi Capitals captain amid IND vs WI series

Hindustan Times  

At a time when Rishabh Pant is keen on staging a swift comeback, a senior India pacer has issued an eye-catching statement about the injured wicketkeeper-batter of the Asian giants. With Rohit Sharma’s Team India missing the services of vice-captain KL Rahul and gloveman Pant in the West Indies series, the Indian think tank handed wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan his debut …

'His strike rate is highest when he bats there. He can go gung-ho in...': Karthik on Pant's ideal batting spot in T20Is
2 years, 1 month ago

'His strike rate is highest when he bats there. He can go gung-ho in...': Karthik on Pant's ideal batting spot in T20Is

Hindustan Times  

Rishabh Pant burst into the scene five years back owing to his prowess in T20 cricket. With the tournament over and India looking to make a fresh start, Karthik opened up on what could be the ideal batting spot for Pant in T20Is. Rishabh Pant; Dinesh Karthik Karthik was not picked for the three-match New Zealand series while Pant has …

'In next 10 years, he will be…': Ex-India star's huge Rishabh Pant prediction
2 years, 1 month ago

'In next 10 years, he will be…': Ex-India star's huge Rishabh Pant prediction

Hindustan Times  

Rishbah Pant has emerged as a superstar for Team India in Test cricket. India's Rishabh Pant Wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik was preferred over him by the team management in the T20 World Cup. Some cricket experts point towards the pressure of playing for Team India in T20Is which might be the reason for Pant's surprising stats as a batter. However, former …

'They're picking Karthik ahead of Pant... ridiculous': Australia legend's blunt response to India's selection decision
2 years, 1 month ago

'They're picking Karthik ahead of Pant... ridiculous': Australia legend's blunt response to India's selection decision

Hindustan Times  

Team India is currently at the top of the table in Group 2 of the T20 World Cup. India wicketkeeper-batters Rishabh Pant and Dinesh Karthik Veteran wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik has donned the gloves behind the stumps in all four matches, while youngster Rishabh Pant has been on the bench. While Karthik was expected to be the first-choice player in the …

T20 World Cup 2022: Head coach Dravid addresses KL Rahul & DK conundrum; big changes expected?
2 years, 1 month ago

T20 World Cup 2022: Head coach Dravid addresses KL Rahul & DK conundrum; big changes expected?

India TV News  

T20 World Cup 2022: Rohit Sharma and his blue brigade are currently in a rough spot. Image Source : INDIA TVKL Rahul in T20 World Cup so far Dravid reacted to KL Rahul's poor form and said: It was disappointing to lose at Parth, we had started the World Cup well. Image Source : INDIA TVDinesh Karthik in T20 World …

Don't expect consistency from...: Kris Srikkanth makes bold statement on India superstar amid T20 World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

Don't expect consistency from...: Kris Srikkanth makes bold statement on India superstar amid T20 World Cup

Hindustan Times  

Former Indian opener Krishnamachari Srikkanth expects superstar Rishabh Pant to replace Dinesh Karthik as Team India has been dealt a massive blow after their crucial encounter against South Africa in the Super 12 stage of the ICC World T20 2022 on Sunday. The senior gloveman and India's oldest playing member at the T20 World Cup 2022 has reportedly suffered a …

T20 World Cup: India needs Rishabh Pant, says former India captain Kapil Dev
2 years, 1 month ago

T20 World Cup: India needs Rishabh Pant, says former India captain Kapil Dev

India Today  

India's World Cup winning captain Kapil Dev has said that India needs Rishabh Pant to start over Dinesh Karthik in the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup. Speaking to ABP News ahead of India's match against the Proteas, Kapil Dev said India need Rishabh Pant because he provides a left-handed option in the middle order. T20 World Cup 2022: Full …

T20 World Cup: Can't drop KL Rahul on basis of two bad innings, says batting coach Vikram Rathour
2 years, 1 month ago

T20 World Cup: Can't drop KL Rahul on basis of two bad innings, says batting coach Vikram Rathour

Firstpost  

KL Rahul scored 1 off 4 balls vs Pakistan while a touch and go leg before decision saw him get dismissed for 9 off 12 balls against the Netherlands. Perh: KL Rahul might have failed in a couple of games but that’s not a big enough “sample size” to drop him and include Rishabh Pant at the top of the …

Doubt Pant will get a look in: Saba Karim reflects on Karthik starting at number 6 spot
2 years, 2 months ago

Doubt Pant will get a look in: Saba Karim reflects on Karthik starting at number 6 spot

India Today  

Former India wicket-keeper batter Saba Karim has weighed in on the Rishabh Pant-Dinesh Karthik debate for the number six spot. The former India player said Team India seems to have found the right combination with Karthik at number 6, and he doubts Pant will get a look in now. So, I do have my doubts that Rishabh Pant will get …

Both Rishabh Pant and Dinesh Karthik can play in India T20I XI: Adam Gilchrist
2 years, 3 months ago

Both Rishabh Pant and Dinesh Karthik can play in India T20I XI: Adam Gilchrist

India Today  

Former Australia wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist has said Rishabh Pant needs to be a certainty in India's playing XI, especially in Australian conditions for the T20 World Cup. With Ravindra Jadeja not available for the T20 World Cup, India might not have the luxury to play two wicketkeepers in Rishabh Pant and Dinesh Karthik but the legendary Australian cricketer said it …

'He is a must in that Indian line-up': Gilchrist on Pant vs Karthik debate
2 years, 3 months ago

'He is a must in that Indian line-up': Gilchrist on Pant vs Karthik debate

Hindustan Times  

Adam Gilchrist knows a thing or two about keeping wicket and making an impact with the bat at the same time. Gilchrist, along with MS Dhoni, has one of the greatest wicketkeeper batters of all time, and while the likes of Quinton de Kock, Mohammad Rizwan and Rishabh Pant are making a strong mark today, they still have a long …

'He has become an MS Dhoni type of guy, transformed into something else': Harbhajan identifies future India captain
2 years, 3 months ago

'He has become an MS Dhoni type of guy, transformed into something else': Harbhajan identifies future India captain

Hindustan Times  

Indian cricket is currently in great hands. In the last six months, as many as 4 players have captained India batting Rohit – Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant and going forward, it is likely that one of these four contenders will be given the task of leading the Indian team in future. Having injected a fresh …

Harbhajan Singh likens Hardik Pandya to MS Dhoni: He has got capability to captain India
2 years, 3 months ago

Harbhajan Singh likens Hardik Pandya to MS Dhoni: He has got capability to captain India

India Today  

Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh said on Tuesday, August 30 that he is sure of Hardik Pandya captaining India's white-ball sides in the future, saying he has been impressed with the calm and composed nature of the all-rounder ever since he returned from an injury layoff. Harbhajan Singh, speaking to SportsTak ahead of India's 2nd Asia Cup 2022 match against …

Asia Cup 2022: Playing Dinesh Karthik ahead of Rishabh Pant in T20Is right decision, says Harbhajan Singh
2 years, 3 months ago

Asia Cup 2022: Playing Dinesh Karthik ahead of Rishabh Pant in T20Is right decision, says Harbhajan Singh

India Today  

Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh backed India's decision to play Dinesh Karthik ahead of Rishabh Pant in T20Is in the lead-up to the T20 World Cup, saying the senior national team should make the best use of the veteran wicketkeeper's batting form. In a move that helped raise a few eyebrows, India opted to play Dinesh Karthik ahead of Rishabh …

The change within: How Karthik got back to his best
2 years, 3 months ago

The change within: How Karthik got back to his best

Hindustan Times  

Dinesh Karthik is 37 and at this age, most cricketers know they don’t have much time left in the game. Now, he has set his sights on winning a berth in India’s team for the T20 World Cup in October-November and having a good Asia Cup T20 tournament starting this weekend is the final selection test. “It’s basically, not only …

‘Even if Dinesh Karthik does well in Asia Cup, he’ll play his last for India in T20 World Cup': Ex-Pakistan cricketer
2 years, 4 months ago

‘Even if Dinesh Karthik does well in Asia Cup, he’ll play his last for India in T20 World Cup': Ex-Pakistan cricketer

Hindustan Times  

Dinesh Karthik is at an interesting stage in his career. India's Dinesh Karthik Karthik comes in to bat in the last five or six overs for India in T20Is, the role he had performed to perfection for RCB in this year's IPL. Kaneria had little doubts that Karthik is well and truly in India's scheme of things for the T20 …

'He won't be going to WI for ODIs, which is good': Nehra explains why India star's absence will be blessing in disguise
2 years, 5 months ago

'He won't be going to WI for ODIs, which is good': Nehra explains why India star's absence will be blessing in disguise

Hindustan Times  

Hardik Pandya is seeing something of a second wind come to his career, as he reinvents himself as someone who can play throughout the middle order and also be a leader on the pitch — but perhaps most significantly for India, he is completing his return to bowling regularly in white-ball cricket. However, in recent months, he has begun bowling …

T20 World Cup: Dinesh Karthik still has fire in his belly
2 years, 5 months ago

T20 World Cup: Dinesh Karthik still has fire in his belly

The Hindu  

In his book Brightly Fades the Don, Jack Fingleton conveys that Bradman, with all his reputation, had a lot to lose by signing up for the 1948 tour of England at the age of 39. In contrast, the more mortal Dinesh Karthik, now in the evening of his career and after a stop-start journey with the Indian team, will have …

Rahul Dravid hints at Dinesh Karthik making good case for T20 World Cup
2 years, 6 months ago

Rahul Dravid hints at Dinesh Karthik making good case for T20 World Cup

India TV News  

Dinesh Karthik was selected to play for Team India after the year 2019. While T20 World Cup is nearing, India's head coach Rahul Dravid spoke about Karthik's role in the tournament. He said that the wicketkeeper-batsman opens up a lot of options going into the T20 World Cup. "He was picked for what he has been doing exceptionally well for …

Harbhajan Singh Sees Hardik Pandya as a Future India Captain
2 years, 6 months ago

Harbhajan Singh Sees Hardik Pandya as a Future India Captain

The Quint  

I think he had back issues and a lot of hard work has gone in. And the way he has made a comeback, not just as a player but as a captain, he’s been unbelievable for the Gujarat Titans,” Harbhajan Singh told The Quint on the sidelines of a Fanatic Sports event. Hardik was among the top performers for the …

'He could be match-winner': Harbhajan hails uncapped India star as 'most deserving one' to be part of T20 World Cup team
2 years, 8 months ago

'He could be match-winner': Harbhajan hails uncapped India star as 'most deserving one' to be part of T20 World Cup team

Hindustan Times  

The 2022 season of the Indian Premier League, if not entirely, will play a substantial role in making the minds of the BCCI selectors in naming the squad for the T20 World Cup slated to be held in October this year in Australia. Harbhajan Singh Harbhajan has been left mighty impressed with Sunrisers Hyderabad star Umran Malik, who bowled a …

'It'll all depend on selectors. World Cup remains in back of my mind': In-form IPL veteran sets sights on India comeback
2 years, 8 months ago

'It'll all depend on selectors. World Cup remains in back of my mind': In-form IPL veteran sets sights on India comeback

Hindustan Times  

Head coach Rahul Dravid and skipper Rohit Sharma are likely going to face a happy selection headache while building the perfect India eleven for this year's T20 World Cup. While young players like Arshdeep Singh and Umran Malik are steadily rising up the ranks, a couple of seasoned names have knocked on the door for India comeback. Kolkata Knight Riders …

Kohli reacts to Karthik's T20 WC plans: 'He's the Man of the IPL. This is the best I've seen him bat since 2013'- WATCH
2 years, 8 months ago

Kohli reacts to Karthik's T20 WC plans: 'He's the Man of the IPL. This is the best I've seen him bat since 2013'- WATCH

Hindustan Times  

Eight months back, Dinesh Karthik has spent his summer in England as a commentator, after the 2021 season of the Indian Premier League was halted. Virat Kohli and Dinesh Karthik Karthik has been in a blistering form this season for RCB, scoring 197 runs in six innings at a strike rate of 209 and with a boundary every three balls. …

'It's been at the back of my mind': Promising 25-year-old wants to be part of India's T20 World Cup squad
2 years, 10 months ago

'It's been at the back of my mind': Promising 25-year-old wants to be part of India's T20 World Cup squad

Hindustan Times  

India need to develop a core nucleus that will play for them in the T20 World Cup this year. If the team management decides to give opportunities to new faces in the build-up to the T20 World Cup, fans might see Avesh Khan in the bowling mix. India vs West Indies Live Score 1st T20 The 25-year-old Avesh put up …

Hardik Pandya a concern but former selectors don't foresee changes to T20 World Cup squad
3 years, 2 months ago

Hardik Pandya a concern but former selectors don't foresee changes to T20 World Cup squad

The Hindu  

The recent form of several key players of India’s T20 World Cup squad, including Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, and Rahul Chahar, doesn't inspire much confidence ahead of the sixteen-team event which will be held in the UAE and Oman. According to chief selector Chetan Sharma, Hardik Pandya is "fit" and "will bowl the full quota of his overs" during the …

‘He’s a match-winner and will come good’: Karthik backs Rishabh Pant, says he knows how to deal with these conditions
3 years, 3 months ago

‘He’s a match-winner and will come good’: Karthik backs Rishabh Pant, says he knows how to deal with these conditions

Hindustan Times  

Team India’s middle-order is under scrutiny once again after the humiliating loss at Headingley in the third Test. Dinesh Karthik backs under-fire Rishabh Pant Pant came into the series on the back of some promising knocks played in Australia and at home earlier this year. However, India cricketer Dinesh Karthik believes that the youngster needs to be given time to …

'He had Dhoni in all sorts of troubles': Harbhajan names India bowler who is 'T20 World Cup material'
3 years, 4 months ago

'He had Dhoni in all sorts of troubles': Harbhajan names India bowler who is 'T20 World Cup material'

Hindustan Times  

Veteran bowler Harbhajan Singh believes if India are to do well at the T20 World Cup, their spinners will have to play a big role at the ICC global event later this year. The likes of Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal and Rahul Chahar are the three top contenders for a spot in India's T20 World Cup squad, but one name …

Dinesh Karthik determined to play in next two T20 World Cups: India definitely needs finisher in middle-order
3 years, 6 months ago

Dinesh Karthik determined to play in next two T20 World Cups: India definitely needs finisher in middle-order

India TV News  

Dinesh Karthik may have been sidelined from the national set-up, but the experienced wicketkeeper-batsman is still hopeful to be a part of the next two T20 World Cup squads. The former Kolkata Knight Riders skipper, who was a part of the Indian team in the 2019 World Cup, has backed his fitness and finishing abilities to make a return to …

He will be an all-time great in all formats: Sourav Ganguly effusive in his praise for Rishabh Pant
3 years, 9 months ago

He will be an all-time great in all formats: Sourav Ganguly effusive in his praise for Rishabh Pant

India TV News  

Former Indian cricketer and present BCCI president, Sourav Ganguly, on Friday, was effusive in his praise for young Rishabh Pant after the wicketkeeper-batsman scored a sensational counter-attacking century to give India a handy lead at the end of day 2 of the fourth and final Test against England at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Entering at 80 for four …

T Natarajan has potential to be a key member of Indian team in future: Harbhajan Singh
4 years ago

T Natarajan has potential to be a key member of Indian team in future: Harbhajan Singh

India Today  

World Cup-winning India spinner Harbhajan Singh was full of praises for debutant T Natarajan, saying the India fast bowler has the potential to be a key member of the Indian team in the future. Speaking to India Today, Harbhajan Singh pointed out that T Natarajan was called as a replacement and the 29-year-old has been phenomenal for Team India in …

No one deserves it more than Suryakumar Yadav, he should be in India's T20I team: Harbhajan Singh
4 years, 6 months ago

No one deserves it more than Suryakumar Yadav, he should be in India's T20I team: Harbhajan Singh

India TV News  

Veteran Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh on Friday opined that Mumbai Indians batsman Suryakumar Yadav deserves to be part of the T20I setup of the Indian cricket team. While speculation have begun surrounding Mahendra Singh Dhoni and whether the former India captain will be part of the camp given that he has been dropped from the central contracts list, Harbhajan feels …

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