Axar, Kuldeep left out; 5 players included: Complete list of changes in India's squad for Australia Tests
4 months, 1 week ago

Axar, Kuldeep left out; 5 players included: Complete list of changes in India's squad for Australia Tests

India TV News  

It has almost become a ritual that whenever India have gone to Australia for a Test series, their backs are against the wall. Now, take that all into context and picture that India are desperate for World Test Championship points, facing Australia in Australia with a new-ish pace attack apart from Jasprit Bumrah, the stand-in captain for the opening Test match in Perth. Since it is Australia, there were bound to be changes in the squad, especially in the pace department with India calling up a couple of potential debutants in Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy. OUT: Axar Patel, who warmed the bench for all five Tests in the home season recently was left out with Washington Sundar making the spinning all-rounder position his own while Kuldeep Yadav, the other spinner in the squad was not considered after undergoing surgery for his chronic groin issue. India's squad for Australia Test series: Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel, R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna, Harshit Rana, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar,

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Devdutt Padikkal: Being part of the Test squad drives you to push your limits
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Devdutt Padikkal: Being part of the Test squad drives you to push your limits

The Hindu  

Days after returning from the Test tour of Australia, Devdutt Padikkal effortlessly switched into white-ball mode, smashing a match-winning century for Karnataka against Baroda in the Vijay Hazare Trophy quarterfinals. “Being part of the Test squad drives you even further to push those limits, and that’s all I’m going to be looking to do this season as well. It’s important …

Sunil Gavaskar: Credit to Ajit Agarkar and fellow selectors for pitchforking Nitish Reddy into Test cricket
3 months ago

Sunil Gavaskar: Credit to Ajit Agarkar and fellow selectors for pitchforking Nitish Reddy into Test cricket

The Hindu  

Why Test cricket is the ultimate format of the game was seen at the magnificent Melbourne Cricket Ground. By the time the Melbourne Test came along, the Aussie media recognised that this team was not a pushover as some of the other countries that had toured Australia in recent times had been, and so, as is their wont, they began …

’Nitish Kumar Reddy is Hardik Pandya’s replacement in Tests,’ Ex-star showers huge praise for India’s BGT 2024-25 find
3 months ago

’Nitish Kumar Reddy is Hardik Pandya’s replacement in Tests,’ Ex-star showers huge praise for India’s BGT 2024-25 find

Live Mint  

Former India cricketer Parthiv Patel has described Nitish Kumar Reddy as a potential replacement for Hardik Pandya in Test cricket, following the youngster's consistent performances with both bat and ball in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. Patel, who played for India during their 2003-04 tour of Australia, opined that Nitish Kumar Reddy showed how Test cricket is played. Nitish …

‘Nitish Kumar Reddy is confusing team India’: Former chief selector says all-rounder ‘can’t win matches for team with…’
3 months ago

‘Nitish Kumar Reddy is confusing team India’: Former chief selector says all-rounder ‘can’t win matches for team with…’

Live Mint  

Former Chief Selector MSK Prasad has called for including specialist players in Team India instead of all-rounders like Nitish Kumar. Commenting on Day 2 of the fourth Test, Prasad said, “Nitish Kumar Reddy is creating confusion in Team India.” “He is not a complete batter and bowler and can’t win matches for the team with his skills. Suggesting the addition …

Rohit Sharma to open, Akash Deep replaces Harshit Rana; India's predicted playing XI for 3rd Test vs Australia
Top News
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma to open, Akash Deep replaces Harshit Rana; India's predicted playing XI for 3rd Test vs Australia

India TV News  

Australia announced a strong playing eleven for the third Test match against India on Friday with Josh Hazlewood replacing Scott Boland in an only change. In pace attack, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and Nitish Reddy are set to feature in the team but Harshit Rana is likely to get replaced by Akash Deep. India's predicted playing XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit …

IND vs AUS: Cheteshwar Pujara feels Team India will only make one change for Brisbane Test
3 months, 2 weeks ago

IND vs AUS: Cheteshwar Pujara feels Team India will only make one change for Brisbane Test

Firstpost  

Cheteshwar Pujara feels that the Indian cricket team could bring in Washington Sundar for R Ashwin in the third Tet against Australia at Brisbane. Cheteshwar Pujara doesn’t see the Indian cricket team making multiple changes in the third Test against Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane which starts on 14 December. Pujara backs Harshit Rana The 36-year-old Pujara, who was …

Shubman Gill unlikely to play India vs Australia day-night Test in Adelaide, might require two more weeks: Report
4 months ago

Shubman Gill unlikely to play India vs Australia day-night Test in Adelaide, might require two more weeks: Report

Hindustan Times  

India might have to wait a bit longer for the return of their regular No.3 as Shubman Gill is reportedly doubtful for the second Test match in Adelaide set to begin on December 6. India are slated to play a pink-ball practice game starting Saturday to prepare for the day-night affair at the Adelaide Oval and according to The Times …

Explained: Why India handed debuts to Reddy and Rana for 1st Test against Australia, picked Sundar over Ashwin, Jadeja
4 months, 1 week ago

Explained: Why India handed debuts to Reddy and Rana for 1st Test against Australia, picked Sundar over Ashwin, Jadeja

Firstpost  

Seam-bowling all-rounder Nitish Reddy and pacer Harshit Rana were handed their maiden caps for the opening match of the five-Test series between India and Australia in Perth, with spin-bowling all-rounder Washington Sundar picked as the lone spin option. Seam-bowling all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy and pacer Harshit Rana were handed their maiden caps ahead of toss, in which stand-in skipper Jasprit …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: India Opt To Bat First In Perth; Playing XI Details Inside
4 months, 1 week ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: India Opt To Bat First In Perth; Playing XI Details Inside

ABP News  

Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: India are batting first in the first Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 series at Optus Stadium in Perth after Jasprit Bumrah won the coin toss, and there are some fesh faces to be seen in action today. The reigning BGT champions have handed debuts to all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy and pacer Harshit Rana, and Devdutt …

Reddy, Rana handed Test debuts as India bench Ashwin, Jadeja for 1st Test against Australia
4 months, 1 week ago

Reddy, Rana handed Test debuts as India bench Ashwin, Jadeja for 1st Test against Australia

Firstpost  

India picked Washington Sundar as their lone spinner for the opening Test of the five-match series against Australia in Perth, benching Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja in the process. Seam-bowling all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy and pacer Harshit Rana were handed their debuts by Team India for the opening Test of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia in Perth on Friday. …

Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana make debut for India, Washington Sundar plays ahead of Ashwin and Jadeja
4 months, 1 week ago

Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana make debut for India, Washington Sundar plays ahead of Ashwin and Jadeja

Hindustan Times  

All-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy and pacer Harshit Rana are making their debuts for India as they have been named in the playing XI for the first Test of the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia at the Optus Stadium, Perth. Nitish Kumar Reddy and Harshit Rana make their Test debuts ) KL Rahul will be opening the batting in the absence …

Why is Shubman Gill not playing 1st Test against Australia in Perth? BCCI provides update
4 months, 1 week ago

Why is Shubman Gill not playing 1st Test against Australia in Perth? BCCI provides update

India TV News  

India handed a couple of debuts on the morning of the first Test of the five-match series in Perth against Australia. Nitish Kumar Reddy and Harshit Rana became India's Test players No 315 and 316 with the team management putting their faith in the bowling all-rounders in the Australian conditions. However, those were not the only surprising picks as India …

Nitish Reddy, Harshit Rana make debuts as India announce playing XI for Perth Test of Border-Gavaskar Trophy
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4 months, 1 week ago

Nitish Reddy, Harshit Rana make debuts as India announce playing XI for Perth Test of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

India TV News  

Nitish Kumar Reddy and Harshit Rana have been handed their debut caps as India have named a pace-bowling heavy playing XI for the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. Another surprise call made by the Indian team management is the inclusion of Washington Sundar in the playing XI ahead of Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin. India's : KL Rahul, …

Wasim Jaffer lays out India's batting line-up vs Australia in Perth: ‘He deserves to play at No. 3’
4 months, 1 week ago

Wasim Jaffer lays out India's batting line-up vs Australia in Perth: ‘He deserves to play at No. 3’

Hindustan Times  

Former India opener Wasim Jaffer feels that India should go ahead with Devdutt Padikkal at the number 3 spot for the first Test match against Australia in the much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The recent injury to Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma's unavailability has forced India to make some late changes to their plans, as several reports suggest that the selectors have …

Padikkal eyes permanent Test spot after joining BGT squad: Hope to make it count
4 months, 1 week ago

Padikkal eyes permanent Test spot after joining BGT squad: Hope to make it count

India Today  

As India gear up for their Border Gavaskar Trophy opener against Australia on November 22 in Perth, Devdutt Padikkal has been named as Shubman Gill’s replacement in the squad following the latter’s injury. Gill, who fractured his left thumb during a training session, paved the way for Padikkal to potentially make his mark and stake a claim for a long-term …

India squad for Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Yash Dayal replaces injured Khaleel Ahmed in reserves; Padikkal included as cover for Gill
4 months, 1 week ago

India squad for Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Yash Dayal replaces injured Khaleel Ahmed in reserves; Padikkal included as cover for Gill

The Hindu  

Left-arm seam bowler Yash Dayal has been added to India’s reserve pacers’ list after Khaleel Ahmed had to be sent back home due to an unspecified niggle. The medical team advised the Rajasthan left-armer rest and hence it was decided that Dayal would fly in while Khaleel fly back home. It is not clear whether Khaleel can play the Syed …

IND vs AUS: Devdutt Padikkal set to play first Test in Perth after Team India include Karnataka batter in main squad
4 months, 1 week ago

IND vs AUS: Devdutt Padikkal set to play first Test in Perth after Team India include Karnataka batter in main squad

Live Mint  

The chances of Devdutt Padikkal featuring in the Indian playing XI in the first Test against Australia in Perth got higher after the Karnataka batter was included in the main squad on Wednesday, according to reports. Although an official communication is yet to be made by the BCCI, the left-hander is all set to occupy the No.3 slot in the …

Nitish Reddy to debut in Perth Test? Morne Morkel hints at all-rounder's inclusion
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4 months, 1 week ago

Nitish Reddy to debut in Perth Test? Morne Morkel hints at all-rounder's inclusion

India Today  

India's bowling coach Morne Morkel has strongly hinted at a potential debut for 21-year-old all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy ahead of the first Test against Australia in Perth. Speaking in a pre-match press conference, Morkel praised Reddy's skill set and versatility, describing him as a player who can "hold one end up" and provide crucial support to India's pace attack during …

'Player to keep your eye on...': Morne Morkel hints at Test debut for Nitish Kumar Reddy in BGT opener
4 months, 1 week ago

'Player to keep your eye on...': Morne Morkel hints at Test debut for Nitish Kumar Reddy in BGT opener

India TV News  

India and Australia are set to kick off the highly-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth on November 22. Both Rohit and Shubman are expected to miss the first match of the five-match series, which might pace a way for two uncapped players Abhimanyu Easwaran and Nitish Kumar Reddy. India's bowling coach Morne Morkel all but confirmed a Test debut for Nitish …

India nets indicate likely batting line-up for opening Test
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4 months, 1 week ago

India nets indicate likely batting line-up for opening Test

Hindustan Times  

sportm@hindustantimes.com Indian team during a net session at Perth on Tuesday. Mumbai: From all indications during India’s first training session at the Optus Stadium, venue for the first Test in Perth starting on Friday, KL Rahul and Devdutt Padikkal seem front-runners to fill in the hole left by the unavailability of Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill in the top-order. At …

India predicted XI for Perth Test: Easwaran, Nitish likely to debut; Rahul fit to play
4 months, 1 week ago

India predicted XI for Perth Test: Easwaran, Nitish likely to debut; Rahul fit to play

The Hindu  

India will take on Australia in the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test at the Optus Stadium in Perth, starting on November 22. Both Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy bowled extended spells during India’s intra-squad match at the WACA last week. Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah are set to feature in the first Test, but India is yet to finalise a …

IND vs AUS: Team India prepares for changes in Perth Test, Harshit Rana may debut; who will replace Gill?
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4 months, 1 week ago

IND vs AUS: Team India prepares for changes in Perth Test, Harshit Rana may debut; who will replace Gill?

Firstpost  

Pacer Harshit Rana could become Team India’s latest Test debutant in Perth on 18 November, but the management could be forced to make more changes as Shubman Gill is injured and he could be replaced by Devdutt Padikkal, said reports. While Harshit Rana could get to debut for Team India in Perth, Shubman Gill is reportedly out due to a …

Fast-tracking Nitish Reddy makes no sense: Ex-India pacer on Perth Test rumours
4 months, 1 week ago

Fast-tracking Nitish Reddy makes no sense: Ex-India pacer on Perth Test rumours

India Today  

India should go with a specialist batter or a specialist bowler if want to bolster their line-up for the first Test of the much-anticipated Test series in Australia and should refrain from playing Nitish Kumar Reddy, former fast bowler Dodda Ganesh has said. Nitish was added to India's travelling reserves for the home series against New Zealand after which the …

India vs Australia: KL Rahul fit to play Perth Test after recovering from injury
4 months, 1 week ago

India vs Australia: KL Rahul fit to play Perth Test after recovering from injury

The Hindu  

India batter KL Rahul has recovered from an injury he suffered during the side’s intra-squad match in Perth and is fit to play in the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test, the Board of Control for Cricket in India confirmed with a video released on social media. I got a lot of time to prepare for this series and I’m really excited …

Devdutt Padikkal to remain in Australia as India sweat over Gill's fitness ahead of Perth Test | Reports
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Devdutt Padikkal to remain in Australia as India sweat over Gill's fitness ahead of Perth Test | Reports

India TV News  

The management has reportedly decided to keep India A batter Devdutt Padikkal in Australia as a backup option to the batting unit for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on Sunday. India A side is set to return home in the next few days but the left-handed batter has been asked to remain in Australia ahead of Perth Test. Padikkal also hit three …

Devdutt Padikkal set to stay back in Australia as back-up: Sources
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Devdutt Padikkal set to stay back in Australia as back-up: Sources

India Today  

The Indian team management has decided to keep top-order batter Devdutt Padikkal in Australia as a batting back-up. Top-order B Sai Sudharsan, who made a hundred against Australia at Mackay in the first match, too may be asked to stay back as the India A squad, under Ruturaj Gaikwad, is scheduled to leave Australia on Monday. Seasoned KL Rahul on …

IND vs AUS: Shubman Gill ruled out of Perth Test after fracturing thumb; Padikkal set to be called-in as backup
4 months, 2 weeks ago

IND vs AUS: Shubman Gill ruled out of Perth Test after fracturing thumb; Padikkal set to be called-in as backup

The Hindu  

Shubman Gill has been all but ruled of the opening Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy after having fractured his thumb during India’s simulation practice session at the Western Australia Cricket Association stadium on Saturday. Sportstar understands that Gill injured his left thumb while attempting a catch in the slip cordon during the second day’s training of India’s three-day simulation …

Suryakumar sends ‘Test comeback’ message to Rohit Sharma after NZ whitewash: 'I am playing in all domestic tournaments'
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Suryakumar sends ‘Test comeback’ message to Rohit Sharma after NZ whitewash: 'I am playing in all domestic tournaments'

Hindustan Times  

Suryakumar Yadav will be leading India in their upcoming four-match T20I series vs South Africa, starting from Friday. During the Test series vs New Zealand, Suryakumar wasn't part of the squad, having only once appeared for India in that format. Suryakumar Yadav on ‘Test comeback’ Speaking ahead of the South Africa series, Suryakumar hoped for a Test comeback, and revealed …

IND A vs AUS A, 2nd unofficial Test: KL Rahul’s form in focus as India A get the ‘G’ experience
Top News
4 months, 3 weeks ago

IND A vs AUS A, 2nd unofficial Test: KL Rahul’s form in focus as India A get the ‘G’ experience

The Hindu  

KL Rahul’s batting number and current form will be keenly watched by the national selection committee as he gets ready to show his wares for India A against an Australia A lineup that will have seasoned Scott Boland in its ranks in the second unofficial Test match starting here on Thursday. Having been dropped midway through the home Tests against …

India Calls Up Young Pacer Harshit Rana for Third Test Against New Zealand
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5 months ago

India Calls Up Young Pacer Harshit Rana for Third Test Against New Zealand

Live Mint  

India has called up pacer Harshit Rana for the third Test against New Zealand in Mumbai starting November 1st. The BCCI selection panel may have included Rana in the squad due to India's loss in the recent Test series against New Zealand and the need to secure a Test match berth for the World Test Championship in 2025.

Shami's Return to International Cricket Uncertain, but Hope Remains for Mohammed
5 months ago

Shami's Return to International Cricket Uncertain, but Hope Remains for Mohammed

Hindustan Times  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has named an 18-member squad for the tour of Australia for the five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. Rohit Sharma will lead the squad, with Jasprit Bumrah as his deputy. However, the captain will miss one of the first two matches of the series, and hence the selectors added uncapped opener Abhimanyu Easwaran. …

Young Sensation Takes Center Stage: Harshit Rana's Rise to Prominence in India's Squad for Australia Tour
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5 months ago

Young Sensation Takes Center Stage: Harshit Rana's Rise to Prominence in India's Squad for Australia Tour

Hindustan Times  

Harshit Rana's impressive performance in the IPL and the Duleep Trophy has earned him a spot in India's 18-member squad for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Despite being just nine matches old, Rana has impressed with his consistent bowling and aggressive approach. His selection is a testament to his hard work and potential. Meanwhile, Nitish Reddy's inclusion in the squad is a …

India Announces Squads for Australia Tour
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5 months ago

India Announces Squads for Australia Tour

Firstpost  

India has announced their squads for the upcoming tours of South Africa and Australia. The Men's T20I squad will consist of a mix of experienced players and rising talents, with the likes of Suryakumar Yadav, Rohit Sharma, and Jasprit Bumrah leading the charge. The Border-Gavaskar Trophy squad, meanwhile, showcases a strong batting line-up led by Virat Kohli and KL Rahul, …

Indian Squad for Border-Gavaskar Series: Unveiling Emerging Talent
5 months ago

Indian Squad for Border-Gavaskar Series: Unveiling Emerging Talent

India TV News  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) named the squad for the much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar series, starting on November 22. India will be sending a strong team for the five-match Test series. While the core group remains mostly intact, the Indian Board has given opportunities to a few new names.

Gill's Return, Rahul's Speculation: India's XI for the Second Test
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5 months, 1 week ago

Gill's Return, Rahul's Speculation: India's XI for the Second Test

Hindustan Times  

India are looking to bounce back in the second Test against New Zealand after losing the opening Test by eight wickets. Shubman Gill is expected to return to the playing XI, while KL Rahul's selection is under question. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma will open for India, with the former looking to get a big knock. Kohli will bat at …

India's Squad for Australia Tour to be Announced: Nitish Kumar Reddy vs Shardul Thakur Contested
5 months, 1 week ago

India's Squad for Australia Tour to be Announced: Nitish Kumar Reddy vs Shardul Thakur Contested

Hindustan Times  

India's selectors are set to meet next week to discuss the squad for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against New Zealand. The absence of Hardik Pandya in the Test team has prompted discussions about the possibility of adding an extra seam-bowling all-rounder to the squad. Nitish Kumar Reddy and Shardul Thakur are among the players in contention for a spot …

India Struggles to Overcome New Zealand in First Test
5 months, 1 week ago

India Struggles to Overcome New Zealand in First Test

Live Mint  

India's hopes of a comeback suffered a major setback after New Zealand secured a convincing 8-wicket victory in the first Test in Bengaluru. Despite valiant efforts from the Indian batting duo of Rachin Ravindra and Will Young, the visitors maintained their composure and secured a strong total of 462 runs in the second innings. Despite valiant efforts from the Indian …

India Vs New Zealand Test Series: Three New Faces In Travelling Reserves As BCCI Announce 15-Man Squad
5 months, 2 weeks ago

India Vs New Zealand Test Series: Three New Faces In Travelling Reserves As BCCI Announce 15-Man Squad

ABP News  

India's Test Squad For NZ Series: Rohit Sharma's men are all set for their next challenge, as BCCI have announced the 15-man squad for the three-match Test series against New Zealand starting October 16. Gautam Gambhir's first assignment in red-ball cricket ended in success, as team India thrashed Bangladesh 2-0 in the recently-concluded Test series. The squad features three fresh …

India full squad for 1st Bangladesh Test: Rishabh Pant back, Yash Dayal earns maiden call-up; check who's in, who's out
6 months, 3 weeks ago

India full squad for 1st Bangladesh Test: Rishabh Pant back, Yash Dayal earns maiden call-up; check who's in, who's out

Hindustan Times  

The BCCI on Sunday announced India's squad for the first Test against Bangladesh. Rishabh Pant returns to Test squad The squad also saw the return of Jasprit Bumrah to international cricket for the first time since playing a key role in India's T20 World Cup victory in June. The Duleep Trophy, which preceded the series between India and Bangladesh, was …

Devdutt Padikkal reveals discipline, technical changes helped him overcome lean patch resulting from health complications
1 year ago

Devdutt Padikkal reveals discipline, technical changes helped him overcome lean patch resulting from health complications

Firstpost  

Padikkal, who got his Test career off to a sparkling start on Friday with a knock of 65 on debut, had been going through a decline in the last two years after contracting COVID-19 and also suffering from a stomach illness. AP Devdutt Padikkal got his Test career off to a superb start on Friday with a sparkling half-century on …

India TV Sports Wrap on March 7: Today's top 10 trending news stories
1 year ago

India TV Sports Wrap on March 7: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News  

A riveting Test series between India and England comes to its final destination as the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala is hosting the fifth Test. India have handed the Test debut cap to Devdutt Padikkal whereas Jasprit Bumrah returns to the playing XI at the expense of Akash Deep. Top 10 Trending Sports News Stories Devdutt Padikkal makes …

India hand Test debut cap to Devdutt Padikkal, England bat first in Test series finale
1 year ago

India hand Test debut cap to Devdutt Padikkal, England bat first in Test series finale

India TV News  

India have handed the Test debut cap to Devdutt Padikkal for the fifth and final Test of the ongoing five-match series against England. Padikkal received his Test cap from veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin ahead of the toss at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on Thursday. Notably, Padikkal's inclusion in the XI is one of the two significant …

Rajat Patidar might trump Devdutt Padikkal, Kuldeep Yadav to be dropped? India's likely XI for 5th Test vs England
1 year ago

Rajat Patidar might trump Devdutt Padikkal, Kuldeep Yadav to be dropped? India's likely XI for 5th Test vs England

Hindustan Times  

India have a couple of tough decisions to make for the fifth and final Test against England in Dharamsala. KL Rahul not regaining full fitness even for this game could provide another opportunity to the struggling Rajat Patidar, who has found bizarre ways to get out in his debut series, aggregating only 63 runs in six innings at number four. …

India squad for 5th Test: Devdutt Padikkal to make debut in Dharamsala, Rajat Patidar to stay in squad as KL Rahul out
1 year, 1 month ago

India squad for 5th Test: Devdutt Padikkal to make debut in Dharamsala, Rajat Patidar to stay in squad as KL Rahul out

Hindustan Times  

Devdutt Padikkal is likely to get his Test cap in the fifth and final match against England in Dharamsala, starting March 7 if KL Rahul doesn't regain his full fitness by this weekend. Devdutt Padikkal is all set to replace Rajat Patidar in India's XI in Dharamsala The Indian cricketers, currently on a break after beating England in the fourth …

5th debutant for India in England series? Doubt over KL Rahul's availability may open Test door for youngster – India TV
1 year, 1 month ago

5th debutant for India in England series? Doubt over KL Rahul's availability may open Test door for youngster – India TV

India TV News  

Injuries and unavailability of certain players have hit Team India hard in the ongoing five-match Test series against England. Rahul was declared 90 per cent fit before the third Test by the BCCI medical team but hasn't played since the series opener in Hyderabad and has left for London for further consultation. While The Times of India reported that the …

India's predicted playing XI for 4th Test against England; Devdutt Padikkal to debut?
1 year, 1 month ago

India's predicted playing XI for 4th Test against England; Devdutt Padikkal to debut?

India TV News  

Indian cricket team is set to host England in the fourth Test match in Ranchi starting on Friday, February 23. India also have uncapped pacer Akash Deep on the bench but Mukesh took ten wickets across two innings against Bihar in the latest Ranji Trophy match to make himself the favourite to replace Bumrah in the fourth Test. Devdutt Padikkal …

India predicted playing XI for 3rd Test vs England, 4 changes likely
1 year, 1 month ago

India predicted playing XI for 3rd Test vs England, 4 changes likely

India TV News  

The third Test of the five-match series between India and England will commence on February 15 in Rajkot. England have already named their playing XI with one change from the last game as Shoaib Bashir has been benched for Mark Wood who was rested in the second Test. However, there won't be any change in the top three with skipper …

What Devdutt Padikkal has done to earn India Test call-up
1 year, 1 month ago

What Devdutt Padikkal has done to earn India Test call-up

Hindustan Times  

Devdutt Padikkal has received a maiden Test call-up ahead of the third match between India and England that is scheduled to start on February 15. Padikkal finds a place in the team as a replacement for fellow Karnataka batter KL Rahul, with the latter being ruled out of the third Test due to a sore knee. Padikkal's impressive first class …

KL Rahul ruled out of third Test, Padikkal to replace him in squad
1 year, 1 month ago

KL Rahul ruled out of third Test, Padikkal to replace him in squad

New Indian Express  

RAJKOT: Senior India batter KL Rahul was on Monday ruled out of the third Test against England after failing to fully recover from his quadriceps strain that forced him to miss the second match in Visakhapatnam. It was always a case of subject to fitness and BCCI medical team is still not confident that he is match fit," a senior …

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