India Predicted XI for 3rd Test: Pink ball might force Kohli to make two changes
3 years, 10 months ago

India Predicted XI for 3rd Test: Pink ball might force Kohli to make two changes

Hindustan Times  

The third Test between India and England will get underway in Ahmedabad's Sardar Patel Stadium from Wednesday. Indian captain Virat Kohli: File Photo This will also be India's second pink ball Test on home soil and that is what is going to create a selection headache for Virat Kohli and the team management. 1) Rohit Sharma: India's hero with the bat from the second Test is the man in form and the hosts will rely on him to give the team a solid start. 6) Rishabh Pant: The wicket-keeper batsman will be crucial yet again with the bat as his quickfire knocks have provided a strong finish to India's innings over the past few Test matches. 11) Jasprit Bumrah: India's fast bowling ace was rested for the second Test and he will be back in the playing XI for this crucial Test.

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2 days, 6 hours ago

If Virat Kohli retires from Tests, India will lose big: Clarke backs star batter

India Today  

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I won't be surprised if Virat Kohli captains Test team again: Adam Gilchrist

India Today  

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India Today  

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VIDEO- Gambhir on Rohit and Kohli’s future after Border-Gavaskar Trophy defeat: They will plan for best interest of Indian cricket
5 days, 22 hours ago

VIDEO- Gambhir on Rohit and Kohli’s future after Border-Gavaskar Trophy defeat: They will plan for best interest of Indian cricket

The Hindu  

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Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma get subtle 'domestic cricket' message from Gautam Gambhir as Test future hangs in the balance
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Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma get subtle 'domestic cricket' message from Gautam Gambhir as Test future hangs in the balance

Hindustan Times  

India head coach Gautam Gambhir, on Sunday, dropped a subtle “domestic cricket” message in addressing the burning question on the future of the team's two senior batters, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, in Test cricket. Indian cricket team Head coach Gautam Gambhir with captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli during a practice session Both Kohli and Rohit has been under …

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Live Mint  

Veteran Indian batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's struggle runs have intensified especially during the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy. With India not playing Test cricket for a while, the team management and selectors will have a big call to make on the future of senior cricketers and the future of the team going forward. Sanjay Manjrekar wants Virat Kohli - …

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Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma still hungry, can't talk about their future: Gautam Gambhir

India Today  

India head coach Gautam Gambhir remained reserved about the future of superstar batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in Test cricket, stating that it is up to the players to decide their own futures. Addressing the press after India’s six-wicket loss in the Sydney Test, which led to conceding the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Gambhir said he is confident that the two …

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‘Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli should play County cricket’: Manjrekar’s brutal message to selectors in ‘retirement’ remark

Hindustan Times  

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Will Kohli be able to retain his place for England Tests?
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Will Kohli be able to retain his place for England Tests?

Hindustan Times  

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Virat Kohli's future in Test cricket depends on Indian selectors: Sunil Gavaskar
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Virat Kohli's future in Test cricket depends on Indian selectors: Sunil Gavaskar

India Today  

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Selectors inform Rohit Sharma he is no longer needed in Tests, to meet Virat Kohli to plan next stage of Indian cricket
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Selectors inform Rohit Sharma he is no longer needed in Tests, to meet Virat Kohli to plan next stage of Indian cricket

Hindustan Times  

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Virat Kohli's first innings average in 2024 lower than Jasprit Bumrah and Shoaib Bashir

Hindustan Times  

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KL Rahul back as opener but will Rishabh Pant retain his spot? India’s likely XI as selection drama reaches fever pitch
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KL Rahul back as opener but will Rishabh Pant retain his spot? India’s likely XI as selection drama reaches fever pitch

Hindustan Times  

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'Sorry Kohli, we want Bumrah':Fans divided after reports say Virat Kohli will replace Rohit Sharma as Team India captain

Hindustan Times  

The Indian cricket dressing room is far from tranquil, with numerous controversies swirling around. Among the chatter, one report has taken social media by storm—Virat Kohli is set to replace Rohit Sharma as captain for the upcoming final Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Sydney, Australia. Fans prefer Jasprit Bumrah over Virat Kohli as the next captain of the …

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1 week, 6 days ago

'Virat Kohli back as captain' as animated gestures on Day 4 in presence of Rohit Sharma leaves commentators guessing

Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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Big Change In India's Top Order For IND vs AUS 4th Test: Rohit Sharma's New Role, Shubman Gill Ousted

ABP News  

Captain Rohit Sharma is expected to return to the opening spot for IND vs AUS 4th Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground as the Indian team prepares for the crucial Boxing Day Test. While Australia has announced its playing XI for IND vs AUS 4th Test, India's lineup remains under wraps. India's Probable Playing XI for IND vs AUS 4th Test: …

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Virat Kohli's intense batting practice, Jaiswal takes guidance ahead of Boxing Day Test

India Today  

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Defeats galore and runs dry up: Is it the beginning of the end of Rohit Sharma's Test captaincy?

India TV News  

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3rd Test, Day 4: Rahul, Jadeja and Bumrah-Deep blitz helps India avoid follow-on
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3rd Test, Day 4: Rahul, Jadeja and Bumrah-Deep blitz helps India avoid follow-on

India Today  

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Gabba Test: Why India were right in celebrating follow-on escape moment
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Gabba Test: Why India were right in celebrating follow-on escape moment

India Today  

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IND vs AUS: Kohli's outside off-stump struggles continue with Gabba Test dismissal, Gavaskar urges batter to be patient
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Firstpost  

Virat Kohli was dismissed by Josh Hazlewood during the third Test between Australia and India in Brisbane on Monday. AP Virat Kohli’s struggles in dealing with outside off-stump deliveries continued on Monday after he was dismissed by Josh Hazlewood on the third day of the third Test between Australia and India in Brisbane. IND vs AUS | Indian cricket team …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Why Virat Kohli will be disappointed with Gabba Test dismissal: Bangar reveals

India Today  

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4 weeks ago

Onus on Rohit, Kohli as India gear up for potentially make-or-break Test

Hindustan Times  

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Virat Kohli one century away from breaking Sachin Tendulkar's records, set to join elite list of players
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Virat Kohli one century away from breaking Sachin Tendulkar's records, set to join elite list of players

India TV News  

India's modern-day batting great is eyeing a special milestone in the 3rd Test match of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Kohli is only one century away from going past Sachin Tendulkar and entering an elite list of players. If Kohli scores a hundred at Gabba, he will become only the third visiting player in the world to have scored centuries at …

Virat Kohli finds cure to outside off-stump weakness; no concern over Jasprit Bumrah's fitness for Gabba Test
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Virat Kohli finds cure to outside off-stump weakness; no concern over Jasprit Bumrah's fitness for Gabba Test

Hindustan Times  

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4 weeks, 2 days ago

‘Everyone knows Virat Kohli’s weakness’: Mohammed Kaif

Live Mint  

Former India cricketer Mohammed Kaif has shared insights on Virat Kohli’s struggles against good length deliveries outside the off-stump. He has pointed out that Kohli’s dismissals often follow a predictable pattern, which even less-regular bowlers like Australia’s Scott Boland exploit effectively. In a video shared on his social media, Kaif emphasised that Kohli’s forward press, a tendency to commit to …

The captains' clash: Rohit Sharma vs Virat Kohli in Tests, white-ball cricket
4 weeks, 2 days ago

The captains' clash: Rohit Sharma vs Virat Kohli in Tests, white-ball cricket

India Today  

Few debates in Indian cricket stir as much fervour as the comparison between Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Rohit Sharma vs Virat Kohli: Record in SENA Countries The ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy is Rohit's second Test series as a captain in SENA countries. Rohit Sharma vs Virat Kohli: Runs as Test Captain While Kohli has been a more dominating captain than …

Decisive footwork, off-stump discipline: Inside Virat Kohli's Brisbane nets session
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Decisive footwork, off-stump discipline: Inside Virat Kohli's Brisbane nets session

India Today  

Virat Kohli seems to be all set for the Brisbane Test as the star batter engaged in an intense and focused nets session on Thursday, December 12. The Indian team would engage in their first training session in the city on Thursday and the focus was primarily on Kohli. Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: Full coverage Kohli was seen delivering a pep …

Rohit Sharma should sacrifice his position for India's future: Cheteshwar Pujara
1 month ago

Rohit Sharma should sacrifice his position for India's future: Cheteshwar Pujara

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma should bat in the middle order in the Brisbane Test match, said Cheteshwar Pujara. Sharma, who had skipped the first Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25 had a terrible outing in the pink ball Test match at Adelaide, scoring a total of 9 runs across two innings. If he has a slightly bigger stride, it …

BGT: Will Rohit Sharma reclaim opening spot for Gabba Test?
1 month ago

BGT: Will Rohit Sharma reclaim opening spot for Gabba Test?

Deccan Chronicle  

Team India's debacle at Adelaide during the second Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy had raised many questions on the team's performance and structure, with the key dilemma being Rohit Sharma's batting position. According to the reports, team India, who wasted no time after the second Test to hit the nets, have maintained the same batting order. Starting their preparations …

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jasprit Bumrah have been brilliant, but India needs Virat Kohli and others to reverse alarming trends
1 month ago

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jasprit Bumrah have been brilliant, but India needs Virat Kohli and others to reverse alarming trends

ABC  

How quickly everything can change after a couple of days of Test cricket. Just as Australia's resounding win in Adelaide doesn't suddenly put to bed all the questions surrounding the team, Perth didn't mean India's flaws all magically disappeared either. Cheteshwar Pujara played a crucial role in India's last two series wins in Australia in 2018-19 and 2020-21. Central to …

Virat Kohli makes critical changes ahead of Gabba Test: Harbhajan breaks it down
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1 month ago

Virat Kohli makes critical changes ahead of Gabba Test: Harbhajan breaks it down

India Today  

Star India batter Virat Kohli is training hard in the nets ahead of the 3rd Test vs Australia. The Gabba pitch will also have a lot of pace and bounce to offer and the batters need to have a strong back-foot game. Harbhajan, who has played a lot of cricket with Kohli, highlighted that he has been a front-foot batter …

Virat Kohli has a serious technical issue to which he just can't find a solution: Sanjay Manjrekar
1 month ago

Virat Kohli has a serious technical issue to which he just can't find a solution: Sanjay Manjrekar

Firstpost  

Virat Kohli was dismissed for 11 on Day 2 of the second Test between India and Australia, falling victim to the fourth-stump line yet again and registering his third low score in four outings in the ongoing series. Virat Kohli fell victim to the off-stump line once again after getting caught-behind on 11 on Day 2 of the second Test …

Virat Kohli in nets after pink-ball Test loss: Gavaskar praises star's dedication
1 month ago

Virat Kohli in nets after pink-ball Test loss: Gavaskar praises star's dedication

India Today  

Sunil Gavaskar heaped praise on Virat Kohli for showing his dedication towards the game and being back in the nets right after India lost the pink-ball Test on Sunday, December 8. The Indian legend commented that the fans would like to see Kohli's commitment and no one would question him during the next game. Gavaskar also said that he wouldn't …

Adelaide Test: India wins toss, Rohit elects to bat first; Ashwin, Gill come in
1 month ago

Adelaide Test: India wins toss, Rohit elects to bat first; Ashwin, Gill come in

Deccan Chronicle  

Adelaide: Indian skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to bat first in the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia at Adelaide Oval, which will be a pink-ball, day and night affair.The Adelaide Test sees India entering with both a mental and physical edge, following a dominant performance in the first Test led by Jasprit Bumrah's bowling …

India vs Australia, 2nd Test: Mitchell Starc equals Pedro Collins after dismissing Yashasvi Jaiswal in Adelaide
1 month ago

India vs Australia, 2nd Test: Mitchell Starc equals Pedro Collins after dismissing Yashasvi Jaiswal in Adelaide

Live Mint  

Mitchell Starc equalled former West Indies pacer Pedro Collins for most wickets on the first ball of a Test match when the Australian pacer got better of India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal on Friday at the Adelaide Oval in the second game of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Both Rahul and Jaiswal were highly successful in the first Test Perth with a …

India vs Australia, 2nd Test: Why Rohit Sharma chose Ravichandran Ashwin over Washington Sundar in Adelaide?
1 month ago

India vs Australia, 2nd Test: Why Rohit Sharma chose Ravichandran Ashwin over Washington Sundar in Adelaide?

Live Mint  

Leading the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 1-0, India made three changes from Perth including the inclusion of Ravichandran Ashwin in the second Test in Adelaide on Friday. Captain Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill came in place of Devdutt Padikkal and Dhruv Jurel while Ashwin replaced Washington Sundar in the pink-ball Test. Ashwin is the leading wicket-taker for India in pink-ball Tests …

India makes 3 changes, bats first in 2nd cricket test against Australia
1 month ago

India makes 3 changes, bats first in 2nd cricket test against Australia

Deccan Chronicle  

Adelaide, Australia: Rohit Sharma returned in one of three changes to India’s starting lineup from the series-opening win over Australia and opted to bat first after winning the toss to start the second test on Friday. Sharma missed the first test in Perth last week to be at home for the birth of his second child and paceman Jasprit Bumrah …

Pink-ball Test: Virat Kohli flops, luck runs out for KL Rahul in chaotic 1st session
1 month ago

Pink-ball Test: Virat Kohli flops, luck runs out for KL Rahul in chaotic 1st session

India Today  

The first session of the pink-ball Test between India and Australia in Adelaide lived up to the hype. Mitchell Starc struck in the first delivery of the match, KL Rahul and Shubman Gill flaunted their class and rode their luck before it ran out. AUS vs IND, 2nd Test Day 1 Live However, KL Rahul, who was given the backing …

AUS vs IND: R Ashwin returns to pink-ball Test, fit-again Shubman Gill back
1 month ago

AUS vs IND: R Ashwin returns to pink-ball Test, fit-again Shubman Gill back

India Today  

India made as many as three changes to their playing XI for the second Test against Australia in Adelaide. Captain Rohit Sharma returned to action in style, winning the toss and opting to bat on a gloomy afternoon at the Adelaide Oval in the pink-ball Test. As expected, Shubman Gill returned to action after missing the first Test due to …

India TV Sports Wrap on December 6: Today's top 10 trending news stories
1 month ago

India TV Sports Wrap on December 6: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News  

India are up against Australia in the pink-ball Test at the Adelaide Oval. Today's Top 10 Trending Sports News Stories India bat first against Australia in pink-ball Test in Adelaide India are batting first against Australia after winning the toss in the second Test. Rohit Sharma returns to captain India in pink-ball Test in Adelaide Oval Rohit Sharma has returned …

Virat Kohli vs Jasprit Bumrah: Indian star duo woos fans with intense battle ahead of IND vs AUS pink-ball Test
1 month ago

Virat Kohli vs Jasprit Bumrah: Indian star duo woos fans with intense battle ahead of IND vs AUS pink-ball Test

Live Mint  

Indian cricket fans in Adelaide, Australia, were treated to some thrilling moments on Wednesday as Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah engaged in an intense training session ahead of the second Test against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The video shared by official broadcaster Star Sports shows Kohli looking focused as he drove, cut and left Bumrah, much to the appreciation …

Virat Kohli vs Jasprit Bumrah: Indian star duo woos fans with intense battle ahead of IND vs AUS pink-ball Test
1 month ago

Virat Kohli vs Jasprit Bumrah: Indian star duo woos fans with intense battle ahead of IND vs AUS pink-ball Test

Live Mint  

Indian cricket fans in Adelaide, Australia, were treated to some thrilling moments on Wednesday as Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah engaged in an intense training session ahead of the second Test against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The video shared by official broadcaster Star Sports shows Kohli looking focused as he drove, cut and left Bumrah, much to the appreciation …

India captain Rohit drops down the order for second test in Adelaide
1 month ago

India captain Rohit drops down the order for second test in Adelaide

Al Jazeera  

Rohit Sharma will move to the middle order after KL Rahul was retained as opener for the tourists. Rohit Sharma will bat down the order in Friday’s pink-ball second Test against Australia in Adelaide, with India’s returning skipper saying KL Rahul had earned his place as an opener. Rohit, who usually opens, missed their 295-run first Test victory in Perth …

Aus vs Ind, pink-ball Test predicted XI: Rohit in middle, Ashwin set to return
1 month ago

Aus vs Ind, pink-ball Test predicted XI: Rohit in middle, Ashwin set to return

India Today  

Australia were hammered by 295 runs in the series opener in Perth, but the hosts seem to have backed their players for the second one, a pink-ball Test, starting December 6 in Adelaide. Dhruv Jurel and Devdutt Padikkal are likely to make way for Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, who has recovered from a fractured thumb that ruled him out …

IND vs AUS: What changes could India make for the pink-ball Test against Australia in Adelaide?
1 month ago

IND vs AUS: What changes could India make for the pink-ball Test against Australia in Adelaide?

Firstpost  

With Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill returning, India could make multiple changes for the second Test against Australia at the Adelaide Oval. We take a look Changes India could make in Adelaide Despite the return of Rohit Sharma, India are unlikely to make any changes to their opening combination. That was proven after skipper Rohit Sharma walked out to bat …

India v Australia: Batting for KL Rahul as Test opener
1 month ago

India v Australia: Batting for KL Rahul as Test opener

Hindustan Times  

Adelaide: KL Rahul was ready for the questions. We’ll have to wait for day one or maybe when the captain comes here tomorrow.” At the same time, Rahul issued a disclaimer as well: “I’ve said this before. I just want to go there, bat and play for the team.” It’s when Rahul speaks like this that one realises how long …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: 'You go there and bat...', KL Rahul opens up on his batting position ahead of Adelaide Test
1 month ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: 'You go there and bat...', KL Rahul opens up on his batting position ahead of Adelaide Test

Firstpost  

KL Rahul said that he is ready to bat anywhere ahead of India’s second Test against Australia in Adelaide. Rohit, who was on paternity leave, has returned to lead India in the second Test and this means Rahul’s batting position is already in focus. KL Rahul informed about opening in Australia in advance ”I got told quite early as I …

Watch: Virat Kohli takes sharp catch during Team India’s ‘high-octane’ fielding session ahead of 2nd BGT 2024 Test
1 month ago

Watch: Virat Kohli takes sharp catch during Team India’s ‘high-octane’ fielding session ahead of 2nd BGT 2024 Test

Live Mint  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has shared a video of Team India getting their fielding practice ahead of the 2nd Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024 Test match. The BCCI calls it a “high-octane fielding session” with Fielding Coach TK Dilip. At the same time, seasoned cricket icons like Virat Kohli, Jaspreet Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja are “Today's fielding …

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