India's Cricket Obsession: 5-Year-Olds Practicing Non-Stop in Mumbai
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India's Cricket Obsession: 5-Year-Olds Practicing Non-Stop in Mumbai

India Today  

South African leg-spinner Tabraiz Shamsi praised India's passion for cricket during the third and final Test match between India and New Zealand in Wankhede. Shamsi highlighted the number of practice pitches set up to nurture young cricketers, recalling his own experience at a spin-training camp in India. He expressed his admiration for the dedication and hard work shown by the young players.

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India's Technique Under Test as They Struggle to Overcome New Zealand in Australia
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

India's Technique Under Test as They Struggle to Overcome New Zealand in Australia

Firstpost  

India suffered a historic 3-0 defeat at the hands of courageous New Zealand in the ongoing Test series in Australia. Despite a valiant effort from Rohit Sharma, who scored a century in the first Test, India struggled to find consistent runs throughout the series. New Zealand's bowling attack, spearheaded by Mitchell Santner and Ajaz Patel, proved to be too much …

India's batting woes intensify as New Zealand looms large in the Test series preview
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

India's batting woes intensify as New Zealand looms large in the Test series preview

The Hindu  

India finds itself in a precarious position when it comes to qualifying for the World Test Championship final. They need to win four of the remaining six Tests, including the Wankhede Test, to have a clear passage into the WTC final. The conditions at the Wankhede Stadium are set to be starkly different than the hometowners are used to, posing …

We hope to give India a run for its money, says Rachin Ravindra
3 months, 2 weeks ago

We hope to give India a run for its money, says Rachin Ravindra

The Hindu  

The last time New Zealand cricketer Rachin Ravindra came to India for a Test series in 2021, his primary role was that of a left-arm spinner and a handy lower-order bat. Over the next two months, as New Zealand prepares to play six Tests in the subcontinent — one against Afghanistan, two in Sri Lanka and three in India — …

"Got the backing from coaching staff": Tabraiz Shami on his performance in WI-SA Super 8 clash in T20 WC
6 months ago

"Got the backing from coaching staff": Tabraiz Shami on his performance in WI-SA Super 8 clash in T20 WC

Hindustan Times  

North Sound, : Following the win against the West Indies in the Super 8 clash in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, South Africa left-arm spinner Tabraiz Shamsi said that he has got a lot of backing from the coaching staff. "Got the backing from coaching staff": Tabraiz Shami on his performance in WI-SA Super 8 clash in T20 WC …

Mumbai-born Netravalkar to bowl against India stars Kohli and Sharma as US chases more cricket glory
6 months, 1 week ago

Mumbai-born Netravalkar to bowl against India stars Kohli and Sharma as US chases more cricket glory

Associated Press  

WESTBURY, N.Y. — At age 18, Saurabh Netravalkar’s ambition was to play at the highest level for India. The left-arm United States pacer will be watched nervously by a billion cricket fans back home in India when the teams meet Wednesday at Long Island’s Nassau County International Stadium. Indian broadcaster Star Sports is already promoting the game as a clash …

"It doesn't get any bigger:" Trent Boult excited with prospect of facing India in World Cup semifinal – India TV
1 year, 1 month ago

"It doesn't get any bigger:" Trent Boult excited with prospect of facing India in World Cup semifinal – India TV

India TV News  

New Zealand pace bowler Trent Boult is extremely excited with the prospect of facing India in the first semifinal of the ongoing World Cup. While Afghanistan are facing South Africa on Friday, Pakistan will be locking horns against England in their respective final league stage matches and face an improbable scenario to go past New Zealand's NRR now. For the …

India vs New Zealand Highlights, ICC World Cup 2023: IND beats NZ by four wickets to go top of points table; Kohli, Shami shine
1 year, 2 months ago

India vs New Zealand Highlights, ICC World Cup 2023: IND beats NZ by four wickets to go top of points table; Kohli, Shami shine

The Hindu  

The Indian juggernaut rolls on The Men in Blue remain unbeaten in the tournament after beating their bogey team, New Zealand, for the first time in 20 years in an ICC tournament. If it was Mohammed Shami making a statement with a five-wicket haul in his first match of the 2023 World Cup that restricted the Kiwis to 273, it …

Traversing the country but living in the present - India’s key to World Cup success
1 year, 2 months ago

Traversing the country but living in the present - India’s key to World Cup success

The Hindu  

Traversing India’s geographical diversity is inevitable for the Men in Blue while they chase World Cup glory. Be it the humid Coromandel Coast, northern hinterland, Gujarat’s dusty plains or now the leap across the Western Ghats just in time for Thursday’s clash against Bangladesh here at the MCA Stadium, Rohit Sharma’s men have been busy travellers. But it is a …

IND vs AFG, ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: After win against Australia, India looks to replicate form vs Afganistan
1 year, 2 months ago

IND vs AFG, ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: After win against Australia, India looks to replicate form vs Afganistan

The Hindu  

Deep in the heart of Delhi with its symbols of power, tree-lined roads, dry heat and dodgy air, the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Feroz Shah Kotla for the old fans, geared up for Wednesday’s World Cup clash between India and Afghanistan. Having got past Australia in Chennai, Rohit Sharma’s men start as the obvious favourite but a little statistical detail remains: …

DC Edit | Once more, Team India just flatter to deceive
1 year, 6 months ago

DC Edit | Once more, Team India just flatter to deceive

Deccan Chronicle  

An overrated Indian cricket team flattered to deceive once again, stumbling this time in the final of the World Test Championship at The Oval in London. The ageing, underperforming Team India, who have come a cropper often enough in Cup finals to be dubbed the serial chokers of the last decade of cricket, were disappointing to the extent of allowing …

IND vs NZ 2nd ODI: Rohit-led India aims series win against New Zealand, Raipur to host maiden international match
1 year, 11 months ago

IND vs NZ 2nd ODI: Rohit-led India aims series win against New Zealand, Raipur to host maiden international match

The Hindu  

It has been almost a decade since the Shaheed Veer Narayan International Cricket Stadium first hosted an Indian Premier League game. But the stadium will host its maiden international game — also the first List A match — when India takes on New Zealand on Saturday in a bid to seal yet another bilateral ODI series. Shubman Gill - the …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Always wanted to play Test cricket in India, says Australia all-rounder Ashton Agar
1 year, 11 months ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Always wanted to play Test cricket in India, says Australia all-rounder Ashton Agar

India Today  

Australia spin-bowling all-rounder Ashton Agar has said that he has always wanted to play Test cricket in India. Speaking ahead of their third Test against South Africa, Agar said he has always wanted to play Test cricket in India, adding that it’s the most exciting cricket to watch on TV. I love watching the Test matches over there, and I …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Always wanted to play Test cricket in India, says Australia all-rounder Ashton Agar
1 year, 11 months ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Always wanted to play Test cricket in India, says Australia all-rounder Ashton Agar

India Today  

Australia spin-bowling all-rounder Ashton Agar has said that he has always wanted to play Test cricket in India. Speaking ahead of their third Test against South Africa, Agar said he has always wanted to play Test cricket in India, adding that it’s the most exciting cricket to watch on TV. I love watching the Test matches over there, and I …

‘Fair to say bowlers are getting hit around the park but…’: Ashwin addresses India's bowling concerns ahead of T20 WC
2 years, 2 months ago

‘Fair to say bowlers are getting hit around the park but…’: Ashwin addresses India's bowling concerns ahead of T20 WC

Hindustan Times  

The Indian bowlers will have a big shoe to fill, when they start the T20 World Cup campaign, with the opener being against Pakistan on October 23 in Melbourne. Addressing a press conference in Australia, where India have already played their first warm-up match, Ashwin said: "Look we can get caught up with what happens in T20 games and in …

Batting momentum is India’s big positive going into the T20 World Cup
2 years, 2 months ago

Batting momentum is India’s big positive going into the T20 World Cup

Firstpost  

Indore: Tuesday was an inconsequential game for India, even if it was just one last outing before the 2022 T20 World Cup. #INDvSA — Farid Khan October 4, 2022 — At the same time, India are still auditioning for Bumrah’s replacement with both Mohammed Siraj and Umesh Yadav awaiting news on Mohammed Shami’s fitness. Going into the World Cup preparatory …

For Brett Lee, a fit Shami should be in India’s T20 World Cup team
2 years, 3 months ago

For Brett Lee, a fit Shami should be in India’s T20 World Cup team

The Hindu  

The T20 World Cup is just a month away and former Australia pacer Brett Lee believes that just like other teams, India, too, has “got a little bit of work to do.” The Rohit Sharma-led side has had a disappointing campaign in the Asia Cup so far, with questions being raised about the fast bowlers. “My advice to someone like …

Mithali: Youngsters given ample game time, we now know where they fit in team ahead of WC
2 years, 9 months ago

Mithali: Youngsters given ample game time, we now know where they fit in team ahead of WC

The Hindu  

Indian captain Mithali Raj feels youngsters like Shafali Verma and Richa Ghosh have shown that they have the ability to compete at the highest level and the last few series have helped the team to figure out its composition ahead of women's ODI World Cup next month. "The talent that we've got in the last year, we've tried some young …

Pride at stake for India in third ODI vs SA
2 years, 11 months ago

Pride at stake for India in third ODI vs SA

The Hindu  

India will look to avoid a cleansweep when it faces South Africa in the third and final One-Day International at Newlands, Cape Town, on Sunday. India’s strategy in the ODI series so far has looked completely out of sync with the requirements of modern-day white-ball game, batters failing to keep the momentum going in the middle overs and the bowlers, …

India vs South Africa: Credit for pace unit's success should only go to players who worked for it, says Mohammed Shami
2 years, 11 months ago

India vs South Africa: Credit for pace unit's success should only go to players who worked for it, says Mohammed Shami

Firstpost  

Shami’s sixth five-for in Tests also brought up a personal milestone of 200 wickets on a day when the four-pronged attack bowled the Proteas out for 197. Centurion: The credit for India’s world class pace attack should always rest “only and only” with its playing members, feels Mohammed Shami, whose five-wicket haul has put India in complete control against South …

India vs New Zealand: Dream to play at Wankhede and achieve historic feat, says Ajaz Patel in an interview with R Ashwin
3 years ago

India vs New Zealand: Dream to play at Wankhede and achieve historic feat, says Ajaz Patel in an interview with R Ashwin

Firstpost  

Mumbai: New Zealand left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel considers himself “fortunate” to be just the third Test cricketer ever with 10 wickets in an innings as all he tried doing in that magical performance against India was putting the ball in the right areas for a long period of time. The 33-year-old Mumbai-born Patel, who migrated to New Zealand as a …

India vs New Zealand: Ajaz Patel comes full circle; what we learnt from the two-match Test series
3 years ago

India vs New Zealand: Ajaz Patel comes full circle; what we learnt from the two-match Test series

Firstpost  

The tourists lost the second match by a huge margin, but their hard-fought draw in the opening game showed why they are World Test Championship holders Mumbai: India thrashed New Zealand by 372 runs in the second Test to clinch the two-match series 1-0 on Monday. Ajaz’s left-arm spin bamboozled the Indian batsmen at Wankhede as he returned figures of …

India vs New Zealand: Mindset remains the same under new support staff, says Virat Kohli
3 years ago

India vs New Zealand: Mindset remains the same under new support staff, says Virat Kohli

Firstpost  

The legendary Dravid replaced Ravi Shastri as head coach while Paras Mhambrey and T Dilip became new bowling and fielding coaches respectively in place of Sanjay Bangar and R Sridhar. Mumbai: The Virat Kohli-Rahul Dravid era began with a convincing Test series win against New Zealand at home and the India skipper on Monday said team is following the same …

Bowling Was India's Biggest Plus in NZ T20 Series, Says Rohit Sharma
3 years, 1 month ago

Bowling Was India's Biggest Plus in NZ T20 Series, Says Rohit Sharma

The Quint  

Sharma further spoke glowingly about the partnership of Ashwin with left-arm spinner Axar Patel pushing New Zealand on backfoot in the series. So, it's always a good option for a captain to have someone like them in the middle, bowling those crucial overs and trying to put the pressure back on the opposition by taking wickets." Talking about the atmosphere …

IND vs NZ: India are tough to beat in any format, says Santner
3 years, 1 month ago

IND vs NZ: India are tough to beat in any format, says Santner

India TV News  

New Zealand stand-in skipper Mitchell Santner feels it is tough to beat India in their home conditions and knows that spin will play a big role in the upcoming Test series. Rohit's 56-run knock followed by Axar Patel's three-wicket haul helped India defeat New Zealand by 73 runs in the third and final T20I here at the Eden Gardens on …

Highlights, India vs New Zealand, 1st T20I at Jaipur: India win by 5 wickets
3 years, 1 month ago

Highlights, India vs New Zealand, 1st T20I at Jaipur: India win by 5 wickets

Firstpost  

6:02 PM Whatsapp Facebook Twitter As part of a new leadership group, India’s T20 vice-captain KL Rahul could not be more excited about working with Rahul Dravid and Rohit Sharma as the head coach is big on setting a good team culture with the new skipper being a tactical genius. About Rohit, the stylish batter said his performances for the …

T20 World Cup: India troubled by too many factors
3 years, 1 month ago

T20 World Cup: India troubled by too many factors

The Hindu  

In the end, Virat Kohli’s swansong as T20I captain became like a Greek tragedy — the hero aware of his destiny yet unable to avert it. Afghanistan’s defeat at the hands of New Zealand in a Group 2 Super 12 contest meant India, the pre-tournament favourite for the T20 World Cup title, suffered a group-stage elimination and failed to make …

T20 World Cup: 'Playing India is a chance to impress' - Namibia's David Wiese
3 years, 1 month ago

T20 World Cup: 'Playing India is a chance to impress' - Namibia's David Wiese

Hindustan Times  

There has been a fair bit of South African influence in shaping Namibia’s first T20 World Cup campaign into a successful one. In this interview, he talks about his journey, Namibia's World Cup ride and facing India on Monday. Here are excerpts from the interview: Namibia's David Wiese throws the ball to run out Ireland's Mark Adair during the Cricket …

IND vs NZ, T20 World Cup: New Zealand's key players who pose India threat
3 years, 1 month ago

IND vs NZ, T20 World Cup: New Zealand's key players who pose India threat

The Hindu  

Both India and New Zealand come into this contest in what could be a virtual knock-out contest in the Super 12 stage of the T20 World Cup on Sunday in Dubai. Virat Kohli's India and Kane Williamson's New Zealand have an identical head-to-head record of 8 wins each in the format. Here are the key players to keep an eye …

'I feel this will improve eventually': Pathan on why Indian 'bowlers were already tired' in 2nd session of WTC final
3 years, 5 months ago

'I feel this will improve eventually': Pathan on why Indian 'bowlers were already tired' in 2nd session of WTC final

Hindustan Times  

India's performance in the ICC World Test Championship final against New Zealand has been criticized by many fans and former cricketers. The final was a one-off Test match in which India took on New Zealand at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton, England. Former all-rounder Irfan Pathan recently spoke on the Star Sports' show Follow the Blues and analysed India's performance …

IND vs NZ: Lack of match practice hurting Indian pacers in WTC final, says Simon Doull
3 years, 6 months ago

IND vs NZ: Lack of match practice hurting Indian pacers in WTC final, says Simon Doull

India TV News  

Former Kiwi pacer Simon Doull feels lack of match practice in the run-up to the ongoing World Test Championship final against New Zealand was hurting India's pace bowling attack. Unlike New Zealand, who played two Tests against England before the WTC final, India have been devoid of match practice ahead of the marquee clash. Doull made the statement in reference …

WTC Final: New Zealand have advantage but we are mentally prepared, says Ajinkya Rahane
3 years, 6 months ago

WTC Final: New Zealand have advantage but we are mentally prepared, says Ajinkya Rahane

India TV News  

India vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane on Wednesday admitted New Zealand would go into the World Test Championship final with the advantage of having played two Tests in England, but said his teammates are prepared to face the challenge of playing a one-off Test without a competitive game. But as I said this final is all about whoever is going to give …

'They come in well-prepared, not like us': Former Pakistan captain lauds India's cricketing system
3 years, 6 months ago

'They come in well-prepared, not like us': Former Pakistan captain lauds India's cricketing system

Hindustan Times  

The depth of Indian cricket currently is immense. Former New Zealand pacer, while acknowledging the Indian system, recently said that world cricket needs India and lauded their attention to Test cricket. The 36-year-old also observed that the reason why Indian team players seem mature early on in their international careers is that they reach the top of going through the …

'People see it as a money thing, say players are participating for greed': Shamsi says IPL is much more than wealth
3 years, 7 months ago

'People see it as a money thing, say players are participating for greed': Shamsi says IPL is much more than wealth

Hindustan Times  

South Africa spinner Tabraiz Shamsi has opened up on his experience of playing franchise cricket such as IPL and CPL, saying people have a misconception that players participate in such high-profile tournaments out of a desire to earn money. Shamsi, who has represented Caribbean Premier League franchise St Kitts and Nevis Patriots and the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian …

India vs England: Liam Livingstone says he wishes to improve on his leg-spin bowling and develop into a proper all-rounder
3 years, 9 months ago

India vs England: Liam Livingstone says he wishes to improve on his leg-spin bowling and develop into a proper all-rounder

Firstpost  

The 27-year-old, who played his two T20 Internationals back in June 2017, earned himself a recall to the T20 squad in a World Cup year on the back of a successful Big Bash campaign in which he made 426 runs in 14 games for runners-up Perth Scorchers. Ahmedabad: An opener who can also bowl both off and leg-spin, Liam Livingstone …

India vs England: Brad Hogg praises Ravichandran Ashwin's all-round ability, calls for spinner's inclusion in ODI squad
3 years, 9 months ago

India vs England: Brad Hogg praises Ravichandran Ashwin's all-round ability, calls for spinner's inclusion in ODI squad

Firstpost  

Sydney: Former Australia all-rounder Brad Hogg has called for Ravichandran Ashwin’s inclusion in India’s ODI squad, saying the senior off-spinner is a wicket-taker who also adds depth to batting. “I think it is a great option, gives the batting line up extra depth allowing the top order to be more aggressive at the top,” Hogg said in reply to a …

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