‘If KL Rahul is unavailable in future’: Ex-Team India pacer hands special request to Ishan Kishan before Asia Cup
1 year, 5 months ago

‘If KL Rahul is unavailable in future’: Ex-Team India pacer hands special request to Ishan Kishan before Asia Cup

Hindustan Times  

Indian openers Ishan Kishan and Shubman Gill recorded their respective career-best positions in the newly-released International Cricket Council men's One Day International player rankings. The Indian opening duo of Kishan and Gill emerged as the leading run-getters for Team India as the Men In Blue opted to rest skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the final ODI of the three-match series. Kishan played a quick-fire knock of 77 off 64 balls as Kohli-less India crushed the West Indies by 200 runs in the series decider at the Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba. 'Ishan Kishan is KL Rahul's backup option' Sharing his views ahead of the penultimate clash of the five-match series, the ex-India pacer opined that Kishan should return to the Indian playing but as the No.5 batter of the Men In Blue.

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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
1 week, 1 day ago

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

Hindustan Times  

Australia have been the more confident side in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, announcing each of playing XIs one day before the matches. India's KL Rahul, left, and Rishabh Pant run between the wickets to score during play on day three of the third cricket test between India and Australia at the Gabba India's selection dilemmas. The biggest head-scratcher for …

Rohit Sharma to open, KL Rahul at No.3 in place of Shubman Gill; Washington Sundar to return in India's XI: Reports
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Rohit Sharma to open, KL Rahul at No.3 in place of Shubman Gill; Washington Sundar to return in India's XI: Reports

Hindustan Times  

India are set to opt for a batting-order overhaul in the Boxing Day Test as captain Rohit Sharma is likely to get back to opening the batting. India captain Rohit Sharma is set to open in Melbourne The move could also send a message to Shubman Gill, whose last Test fifty outside India came way back in 2021. In the …

Pujara backs KL Rahul to open, suggests new batting position for Rohit
1 month, 1 week ago

Pujara backs KL Rahul to open, suggests new batting position for Rohit

Deccan Chronicle  

Canberra: Cheteshwar Pujara wants K L Rahul to open the batting alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal in the second Test against Australia despite the arrival of skipper Rohit Sharma. Pujara, the rock of Indian batting on the previous two tours of Australia, feels the opening combination should not be tinkered with after a 295-run win in the series opener. "I think, for …

KL should continue to open with Jaiswal, Rohit can come in at 3: Cheteshwar Pujara
1 month, 1 week ago

KL should continue to open with Jaiswal, Rohit can come in at 3: Cheteshwar Pujara

New Indian Express  

CANBERRA: Cheteshwar Pujara wants K L Rahul to open the batting alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal in the second Test against Australia despite the arrival of skipper Rohit Sharma. Pujara, the rock of Indian batting on the previous two tours of Australia, feels the opening combination should not be tinkered with after a 295-run win in the series opener. "I think, for …

Cheteshwar Pujara suggests change in India's batting order as Rohit Sharma comes in for pink-ball Test
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1 month, 1 week ago

Cheteshwar Pujara suggests change in India's batting order as Rohit Sharma comes in for pink-ball Test

India TV News  

Cheteshwar Pujara wants India to stick to the same opening pair that laid the foundation of the 295-run win in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth. The pair of Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul had added 201 runs for the first wicket in the second innings of the series opener but with Rohit Sharma, now, back as …

Shubman Gill returns to nets after recovering from thumb injury
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1 month, 1 week ago

Shubman Gill returns to nets after recovering from thumb injury

New Indian Express  

CANBERRA: Shubman Gill returned to the India nets on Friday, showing enough signs of a full recovery from a thumb injury that ruled him out of the series opener against Australia in Perth. Gill's absence was not felt in Perth as India won the game by 295 runs but considering his impressive run on the previous tour, the visitors need …

In-form KL Rahul has to bat in top 3 in Pink Ball Test: Sanjay Manjrekar
1 month, 2 weeks ago

In-form KL Rahul has to bat in top 3 in Pink Ball Test: Sanjay Manjrekar

India Today  

KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal are India's best openers going into the Adelaide Test match, feels former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar. Manjrekar pointed out that with Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill coming into the Indian team for the Pink Ball Test match, India will need to find a way to adjust Rohit, Shubman and KL Rahul into their preffered positions. Speaking …

Let KL Rahul continue opening, Rohit Sharma can bat in middle order: Ex-India pacer
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Let KL Rahul continue opening, Rohit Sharma can bat in middle order: Ex-India pacer

India Today  

Former Indian fast bowler Dodda Ganesh said India should retain the opening pair of KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal even after Rohit Sharma returns to the playing XI. Australia vs India, 1st Test, Day 2 Updates Ganesh, who played four Tests for India in 1997, said that Rohit should bat in the middle order, not disturbing the opening partnership of …

KL Rahul returns to batting in much-needed boost for Team India after Shubman Gill doubtful for Perth Test
1 month, 3 weeks ago

KL Rahul returns to batting in much-needed boost for Team India after Shubman Gill doubtful for Perth Test

Hindustan Times  

In a major boost to Team India ahead of the first Test against Australia in Perth, KL Rahul returned to batting in the nets after an injury scare that forced him to retire hurt during the simulation match against India A. Rahul had copped a blow on his elbow while he was batting on 28 against Prasidh Krishna during the …

KL Rahul breaks silence on Lucknow Super Giants exit, ex-LSG captain says ‘...I could find some freedom’
1 month, 4 weeks ago

KL Rahul breaks silence on Lucknow Super Giants exit, ex-LSG captain says ‘...I could find some freedom’

Live Mint  

Sanjiv Goenka’s animated outburst on KL Rahul after Lucknow Super Giants’ humiliating defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2024 clearly stated things weren’t well inside the four walls of the franchise dressing room. Following that incident, the video of which went viral on social media, it was certain that LSG won’t be retaining Rahul for IPL 2025, which eventually turned …

KL Rahul likely to open for India A alongside Easwaran, captain Ruturaj Gaikwad to slide down in the order
2 months ago

KL Rahul likely to open for India A alongside Easwaran, captain Ruturaj Gaikwad to slide down in the order

India TV News  

KL Rahul, one of the two new additions to India A squad for the second and final unofficial Test against Australia A at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, is set to open the innings alongside Abhimanyu Easwaran. Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, who opened the innings in the series opener, is likely to slide down in the middle order for the second Test …

IPL 2025 auction: KL Rahul to be released by Lucknow Super Giants? Check LSG’s 5 possible retentions
2 months, 1 week ago

IPL 2025 auction: KL Rahul to be released by Lucknow Super Giants? Check LSG’s 5 possible retentions

Live Mint  

KL Rahul is likely to be up for sale in the Indian Premier League 2025 auction as the India batter isn’t on Lucknow Super Giants’ list of retained players, according to reports. Rahul, who led LSG in all the franchise’s three seasons in the cash-rich league, has been in headlines after owner Sanjiv Goenka’s animated chat with his skipper following …

Ishan Kishan Returns as Jharkhand Captain, Sets Stage for Rising Young Team
3 months ago

Ishan Kishan Returns as Jharkhand Captain, Sets Stage for Rising Young Team

The Hindu  

Ishan Kishan returns as Jharkhand captain after a controversial pullout last season. The 26-year-old left-hander has shown strong performances in domestic cricket, including a century for India C on his return in the Duleep Trophy last month. He is set to lead a young team in the Ranji Trophy campaign against Assam in Guwahati.

Ishan Kishan's Team India exile may end as doors open for return in Bangladesh T20Is, Shubman Gill to be rested: Report
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ishan Kishan's Team India exile may end as doors open for return in Bangladesh T20Is, Shubman Gill to be rested: Report

Hindustan Times  

India vice-captain Shubman Gill is set to be rested for the three-match T20I series against Bangladesh, starting October 7, as part of the BCCI's workload management policy. Gill, who is among the key players in India's top order across formats, is expected to play a crucial role in the team’s Test commitments, which feature 10 matches in the remaining WTC …

Ishan Kishan to Shreyas Iyer: 7 players looking to make Test comeback through Duleep Trophy
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Ishan Kishan to Shreyas Iyer: 7 players looking to make Test comeback through Duleep Trophy

Hindustan Times  

The Duleep Trophy is scheduled to begin on September 5 and we will see a lot of Indian national team stars in action. Here are the players who will look to make a comeback: Ruturaj Gaikwad Ruturaj Gaikwad has never represented India in red-ball cricket, and he will be looking to use this competition as a platform for his selection …

BCCI secretary Jay Shah talks tough on Ishan Kishan’s India comeback: ’He will have to follow rules and...’
4 months, 3 weeks ago

BCCI secretary Jay Shah talks tough on Ishan Kishan’s India comeback: ’He will have to follow rules and...’

Live Mint  

India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan is all set make his return to domestic red-ball cricket as he would be playing in the upcoming first round of Duleep Trophy. After disappearing from the national team and being ousted from a central contract by the Board of Control for Cricket in India earlier in February, this would be the first time Kishan would …

BCCI to give Ishan Kishan golden comeback opportunity ahead of Bangladesh Tests; end of the road for Pujara, Rahane
4 months, 4 weeks ago

BCCI to give Ishan Kishan golden comeback opportunity ahead of Bangladesh Tests; end of the road for Pujara, Rahane

Hindustan Times  

There has been an air of uncertainty about Ishan Kishan's future in international cricket, across formats, since being denied a central contract by the Board of Control for Cricket in India earlier in February this year. However, Ishan is all set to receive a golden opportunity to stage a comeback to the Indian side ahead of the selection meeting for …

Ishan Kishan only member of India's ODI World Cup squad to be dropped for Sri Lanka tour, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul back
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Ishan Kishan only member of India's ODI World Cup squad to be dropped for Sri Lanka tour, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul back

Hindustan Times  

Surprises are unlikely when the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee meets head coach Gautam Gambhir to pick India's squad ODI for the Sri Lanka tour. Most of the players who were in last year’s ODI World Cup squad will make it except Ishan Kishan, who is set to be replaced by Rishabh Pant Rohit Sharma, who will no longer play T20Is, …

KL Rahul to lead ODI side for India's tour of Sri Lanka, Rohit-Kohli to be rested
6 months ago

KL Rahul to lead ODI side for India's tour of Sri Lanka, Rohit-Kohli to be rested

India Today  

Team India's head coach Gautam Gambhir will kickstart his very first assignment during India's tour to Sri Lanka. The selection of the team will take place by the end of the week as India will be playing 3 ODIs and 3 T20Is in Sri Lanka. India Today has learnt that KL Rahul is likely to lead the ODI side against …

Ishan Kishan eyes international comeback: Want to be part of all three formats
6 months ago

Ishan Kishan eyes international comeback: Want to be part of all three formats

India Today  

Wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan has expressed his desire to make a comeback for India across the three formats. Ishan Kishan lauded fellow wicket-keeper and batter Rishabh Pant for his comeback, who also played a crucial role in India's World Cup-winning campaign. Kishan expressed his ambition to contribute to the Indian team across all the three formats. Kishan's international career so far …

Unlikely to be retained, will KL Rahul step down from LSG captaincy for last two games?
8 months ago

Unlikely to be retained, will KL Rahul step down from LSG captaincy for last two games?

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: All but out of contention for the IPL play-offs, KL Rahul's future as Lucknow Super Giants skipper is uncertain for the remaining two games after the team received a pasting at the hands of Sunrisers Hyderabad on Wednesday. However, there is speculation that the skipper might step down on his own and concentrate on batting during the next …

ICC Twenty20 World Cup: National selectors to meet in Ahmedabad on April 30
8 months, 1 week ago

ICC Twenty20 World Cup: National selectors to meet in Ahmedabad on April 30

The Hindu  

The national selection committee led by Ajit Agarkar will meet BCCI secretary Jay Shah in Ahmedabad on April 30 to finalise the 15-member squad for the ICC T20 World Cup in the Americas but the official announcement might happen a day later. The second wicketkeeper's slot and all-rounder Hardik Pandya's place in the side will be the two talking points …

Ishan Kishan's blunt reaction on T20 World Cup chances ahead of Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson: ‘Don’t want to prove...'
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Ishan Kishan's blunt reaction on T20 World Cup chances ahead of Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson: ‘Don’t want to prove...'

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai Indians’ lethal opening batsman Ishan Kishan has looked to pivot his IPL campaign around his individual growth as well as the team’s success without being too optimistic about being picked for the T20 World Cup campaign. In the post-match conference, Ishan talked about his selection hopes for the T20 World Cup and that there is barely anything in the …

KL Rahul unlikely to keep wickets in initial IPL 2024 games, Pooran-de Kock to don gloves
9 months, 3 weeks ago

KL Rahul unlikely to keep wickets in initial IPL 2024 games, Pooran-de Kock to don gloves

India TV News  

Lucknow Super Giants skipper KL Rahul is all set to make his injury return after getting an all-clear from the National Cricket Academy but has been reportedly advised not to don wicketkeeping gloves in the initial games at the Indian Premier League 2024. The same report also adds that Rahul is not considered to play in the top order despite …

Ishan Kishan to miss Ranji Trophy's sixth round for Jharkhand despite seen training | REPORT
11 months ago

Ishan Kishan to miss Ranji Trophy's sixth round for Jharkhand despite seen training | REPORT

India TV News  

Ishan Kishan will reportedly miss out on yet another round of the Ranji Trophy amidst his continuous absence from the Indian team. Despite the Indian coach Rahul Dravid stating that he needs to play some cricket, Kishan will still not be part of the Ranji Trophy in the next match, Cricbuzz reported. Ahead of the T20I series against Afghanistan, Dravid …

Ishan Kishan ordered to play Ranji Trophy for India comeback as BCCI doesn't want KL Rahul as keeper in Tests: Report
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Ishan Kishan ordered to play Ranji Trophy for India comeback as BCCI doesn't want KL Rahul as keeper in Tests: Report

Hindustan Times  

There is a silver lining for Ishan Kishan but with a condition. The Indian team management has reportedly decided to relieve KL Rahul from keeping duties in Test matches, making Kishan the front-runner to grab the spot in the upcoming five-match series against England starting January 25 provided he proves his fitness in a Ranji Trophy match. India's Ishan Kishan …

KL Rahul to play as a specialist batter, Ishan Kishan set to take up wicketkeeper's role vs England: Report
11 months, 4 weeks ago

KL Rahul to play as a specialist batter, Ishan Kishan set to take up wicketkeeper's role vs England: Report

India TV News  

KL Rahul, India's only centurion in the two-match Test series against South Africa, reignited his career in red-ball cricket as a wicketkeeper continuing his middle-order role from where he left off in the World Cup. However, considering the slower Indian pitches and the turn, the idea of him playing as a keeper-batter is set to be dropped for the upcoming …

Ishan Kishan told BCCI he had mental fatigue but was seen partying in Dubai; future in doubt due to mistrust: Report
1 year ago

Ishan Kishan told BCCI he had mental fatigue but was seen partying in Dubai; future in doubt due to mistrust: Report

Hindustan Times  

"Where is Ishan Kishan? As per an Indian Express report, Ishan Kishan, who flew out of South Africa before the Test series citing a family emergency, was available for selection for the Afghanistan T20Is but was dropped. Ishan Kishan has been dropped from Afghanistan T20Is Kishan was spotted training in Vadodara at the start of this week, erasing doubts about …

Ishan Kishan withdraws from South Africa Test series, KS Bharat named replacement
1 year ago

Ishan Kishan withdraws from South Africa Test series, KS Bharat named replacement

Hindustan Times  

Team India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan has pulled out of the squad for the impending two-match Test series against South Africa as he has flown back home due to personal reasons. Ishan Kishan has pulled out of the India squad for the South Africa Test series "Ishan Kishan has requested the BCCI to be released from the upcoming Test series against …

Sanjay Manjrekar's crucial advice for KL Rahul as India meet SA in 1st ODI: 'You would not want to change...'
1 year ago

Sanjay Manjrekar's crucial advice for KL Rahul as India meet SA in 1st ODI: 'You would not want to change...'

Hindustan Times  

Sanjay Manjrekar shared his views about KL Rahul's batting position Moving on from the One Day International World Cup 2023 heartbreak, Team India has returned to the 50-over format for the three-match series against the Proteas in South Africa on Sunday. Under the leadership of versatile batter KL Rahul, India locked horns with Aiden Markram's South Africa in the series …

A case for KL Rahul to open and Ishan Kishan to keep wicket
1 year, 1 month ago

A case for KL Rahul to open and Ishan Kishan to keep wicket

Hindustan Times  

Pioneered by Adam Gilchrist, the new-age wicketkeeper doesn’t also bat; he bats first – preferably at a rapid pace - and also keeps. KL Rahul being bracketed as a wicketkeeper in the Test squad for South Africa suggests that it is one left-field option the team management is open to. Batting has been hard work on South African pitches – …

'When you aren't part of a great team...': Ishan Kishan's emotional remark on losing playing XI spot at 2023 WC
1 year, 1 month ago

'When you aren't part of a great team...': Ishan Kishan's emotional remark on losing playing XI spot at 2023 WC

Hindustan Times  

Team India produced a brilliant effort against Australia on Sunday night, defeating the visitors by 44 runs to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match T20I series in Thiruvananthapuram. After being invited to bat, India made a strong start thanks to Yashasvi Jaiswal, who smashed a 24-ball half-century before Ishan Kishan and Ruturaj Gaikwad also smashed crucial fifties, propelling India …

World Cup: Ravichandran Ashwin, Ishan Kishan to sit out again? India's Probable XI for IND vs BAN clash
1 year, 2 months ago

World Cup: Ravichandran Ashwin, Ishan Kishan to sit out again? India's Probable XI for IND vs BAN clash

India TV News  

World Cup 2023: After registering a hat trick of wins in the ODI World Cup 2023, India take on Eastern neighbours Bangladesh in their fourth outing of the tournament. India and Bangladesh have provided some fierce and intense rivalry in the recent past with the T20 World Cup thriller being the latest one in the World Cup list. Bowling coach …

IND vs PAK: Shubman Gill makes World Cup debut, Ishan Kishan dropped; India's Playing XI for Pakistan clash
1 year, 2 months ago

IND vs PAK: Shubman Gill makes World Cup debut, Ishan Kishan dropped; India's Playing XI for Pakistan clash

India TV News  

IND vs PAK: India and Pakistan face each other for the 8th time in ODI World Cup history as the two arch-rivals go face-to-face at the Narendra Stadium in Ahmedabad. The Men in Blue have brought back Shubman Gill into the team as the opening batter makes his World Cup debut after recovering from dengue illness. The 24-year-old missed India's …

Shardul Thakur to replace R Ashwin? Predicting India's likely XI for World Cup 2023 match vs Afghanistan
1 year, 2 months ago

Shardul Thakur to replace R Ashwin? Predicting India's likely XI for World Cup 2023 match vs Afghanistan

India TV News  

India are up against Afghanistan for their second encounter in the ICC Cricket World Cup in Delhi on Wednesday, October 11. Hence, for India, the change might also be visible in the playing XI as skipper Rohit Sharma mentioned after the win against Australia. The first game saw India field three spinners, which might not be the case on a …

World Cup 2023: Shubman Gill to rejoin team in Ahmedabad but remains doubtful for India-Pakistan clash
1 year, 2 months ago

World Cup 2023: Shubman Gill to rejoin team in Ahmedabad but remains doubtful for India-Pakistan clash

India TV News  

Shubman Gill is reportedly set to join the Indian team in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, October 11 but is unlikely to make the team for India's crucial ICC World Cup 2023 clash against Pakistan on October 14. Gill also missed India's second World Cup clash against Afghanistan in Delhi but is set to travel to Ahmedabad after getting an early discharge …

World Cup 2023: Fast bowlers hate left-right combination, Steyn backs Ishan Kishan to open with Rohit Sharma
1 year, 3 months ago

World Cup 2023: Fast bowlers hate left-right combination, Steyn backs Ishan Kishan to open with Rohit Sharma

India Today  

India should open with Ishan Kishan and Rohit Sharma in their ODI World Cup opener, said former South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn. India opener Shubman Gill fell ill ahead of India's first game of the ODI World Cup. Cricket World Cup: Full Coverage Speaking on Star Sports, Steyn said that fast-bowlers hate bowling against left-hand right-hand pairs and that's …

Ishan Kishan Likely To Open The Innings In Shubman Gill's Absence
1 year, 3 months ago

Ishan Kishan Likely To Open The Innings In Shubman Gill's Absence

ABP News  

India’s explosive opener Shubman Gill is likely not to take part in the World Cup game against Australia in Chennai on October 8. Ishan Kishan is expected to take his place and start the innings for India alongside captain Rohit Sharma. The Indian team suffered a huge blow when Gill’s illness created a shadow over his playing chances in the …

IND vs AUS: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli IN, Surya OUT? India's probable XI for 3rd ODI in Rajkot
1 year, 3 months ago

IND vs AUS: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli IN, Surya OUT? India's probable XI for 3rd ODI in Rajkot

India TV News  

India will welcome back their superstar players for the third and final ODI against Australia in Rajkot on Wednesday. However, with key players including skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli returning to the playing XI, there are bound to be a lot of changes. Rohit will certainly go back to the opening slot replacing Gill and will open with Ruturaj …

India TV Poll results: Who would you like to see batting in the middle order of Team India in the World Cup?
1 year, 3 months ago

India TV Poll results: Who would you like to see batting in the middle order of Team India in the World Cup?

India TV News  

India TV Poll results: India's middle-order has seen some strong candidates posing a challenge for a place in the team. The likes of Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan are four automatic picks in India's middle order for the upcoming World Cup in India. India are currently in the final phase of fine-tuning as the three-match ODI …

IND vs SL Asia Cup 2023: Will KL Rahul, Jasprit Bumrah miss? India's predicted playing XI for Sri Lanka clash
1 year, 3 months ago

IND vs SL Asia Cup 2023: Will KL Rahul, Jasprit Bumrah miss? India's predicted playing XI for Sri Lanka clash

India TV News  

IND vs SL Asia Cup 2023: Team India registered a record-breaking 228-run win over Pakistan in its first Super Four match at the Asia Cup 2023. India can look to rest KL Rahul and Jasprit Bumrah given that India are playing on back-to-back days and the two are coming off injury breaks. The top order shall consist of Rohit Sharma, …

India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup: KL Rahul makes a triumphant return with sixth ODI ton after months of uncertainty
1 year, 3 months ago

India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup: KL Rahul makes a triumphant return with sixth ODI ton after months of uncertainty

Firstpost  

KL Rahul smashed an unbeaten 111 off 106 balls and stitched an unbroken 233-run partnership with Virat Kohli for the third wicket besides donning the keeping gloves in what was his first competitive appearance since May. Read | ‘My tendon ripped apart from my quadricep’: KL Rahul For Rahul, time away from the sport also meant increased pressure to retain …

India vs Pakistan: I'll go with KL Rahul over Ishan Kishan, says Irfan Pathan ahead of Asia Cup clash
1 year, 4 months ago

India vs Pakistan: I'll go with KL Rahul over Ishan Kishan, says Irfan Pathan ahead of Asia Cup clash

India Today  

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has picked KL Rahul to start over Ishan Kishan as India’s wicket-keeper ahead of their Asia Cup 2023 Super-4 match against Pakistan at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Asia Cup 2023: Full Coverage Speaking to Star Sports, Pathan said he would go for Rahul for the match against Pakistan, adding that Kishan …

'My tendon ripped apart': KL Rahul opens on his thigh injury ahead of IND vs PAK Super Four clash in Asia Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

'My tendon ripped apart': KL Rahul opens on his thigh injury ahead of IND vs PAK Super Four clash in Asia Cup

India TV News  

Star India wicket-keeper batter KL Rahul makes a comeback from an injury layoff in the Asia Cup 2023. Rahul suffered a thigh injury in his side Lucknow Super Giants clash against Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL 2023. 'I could have made a comeback much before the Asia Cup': Rahul The Indian star stated that he could have achieved full …

'There is no confusion on role clarity and position': Shubman Gill brushes away team combination debate
1 year, 4 months ago

'There is no confusion on role clarity and position': Shubman Gill brushes away team combination debate

India TV News  

Ahead of the Super Four clash against Pakistan, India opener Shubman Gill has brushed away any confusion over role clarity and batters' position in the team's Playing XI. The Indian team face a headache over a selection call between Ishan Kishan and KL Rahul for the one wicket-keeper slot with expert opinions being divided. With India's top four looking fixed …

'Never forget KL's numbers': Irfan Pathan's mic drop statement on Rahul vs Ishan Kishan debate amid Asia Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

'Never forget KL's numbers': Irfan Pathan's mic drop statement on Rahul vs Ishan Kishan debate amid Asia Cup

Hindustan Times  

Will Ishan Kishan be retaining his place in the Indian XI even after the return of KL Rahul? 'We should never forget KL Rahul's numbers' "Ishan Kishan scored runs against Pakistan at No. We should never forget KL Rahul's numbers for the last two years and Ishan Kishan has played one innings," he continued. 'If KL Rahul comes and doesn't …

The point of picking Ishan Kishan
1 year, 4 months ago

The point of picking Ishan Kishan

Hindustan Times  

As things stand, Ishan Kishan may start the World Cup from the bench. As much as it seems fair to Rahul, who has the best average among all batters at No.5 to have played at least five innings since the 2019 World Cup, it also is unfair to Kishan who not only has a staggering career strike rate of 106.74, …

Gautam Gambhir wants Ishan Kishan to play ahead of KL Rahul in ODI World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

Gautam Gambhir wants Ishan Kishan to play ahead of KL Rahul in ODI World Cup

India Today  

Former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir has backed Ishan Kishan ahead of KL Rahul to play in India's first XI, going into the ODI World Cup 2023. Ishan and Rahul were selected for the ODI World Cup spots ahead of Sanju Samson on Tuesday, 5 September. India captain Rohit Sharma and chief selector Ajit Agarkar announced the 15-member squad and backed …

India go with Rahul, load squad with all-rounders
1 year, 4 months ago

India go with Rahul, load squad with all-rounders

Hindustan Times  

KL Rahul, who hasn’t played competitive cricket since May, was on Tuesday picked in India’s 15-man squad led by Rohit Sharma for the 2023 ODI World Cup — a decision that was along expected lines even as it highlighted a brittleness in the squad for a tournament India last won as host 12 years ago. Rahul, India’s first-choice wicketkeeper, is …

Gavaskar drags Shreyas Iyer into Ishan Kishan vs KL Rahul battle with startling remark after India WC squad announcement
1 year, 4 months ago

Gavaskar drags Shreyas Iyer into Ishan Kishan vs KL Rahul battle with startling remark after India WC squad announcement

Hindustan Times  

The biggest question pertaining to the Indian team, which began since Saturday evening during the washed-out Pakistan clash and will remain probably throughout the ODI World Cup campaign at home, is choosing between Ishan Kishan and KL Rahul as the first-choice wicketkeeper. Sunil Gavaskar adds fresh twist to Ishan Kishan vs KL Rahul debate Former India cricketers in Gautam Gambhir …

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