Indian Premier League 2020 | Rajasthan faces the might of Mumbai in must-win clash
4 years, 2 months ago

Indian Premier League 2020 | Rajasthan faces the might of Mumbai in must-win clash

The Hindu  

Skipper Rohit Sharma’s fitness would be a concern for defending champions Mumbai Indians as they aim to continue their dominant run, while a depleted Rajasthan Royals would hope to stay afloat when the two teams clash in an IPL match in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. Mumbai’s middle-order has also been among runs — be it Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, swashbuckling West Indian all-rounder Kieron Pollard or Krunal Pandya. Teams : Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma, Aditya Tare, Anmolpreet Singh, Anukul Roy, Chris Lynn, Dhawal Kulkarni, Digvijay Deshmukh, Hardik Pandya, Ishan Kishan, James Pattison, Jasprit Bumrah, Jayant Yadav, Kieron Pollard, Krunal Pandya, Mitchell McClenaghan, Mohsin Khan, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Prince Balwant Rai, Quinton De Kock, Rahul Chahar, Saurabh Tiwary, Sherfane Rutherford, Suryakumar Yadav, Trent Boult. Rajasthan Royals: Jos Buttler, Ben Stokes, Sanju Samson, Andrew Tye, Kartik Tyagi, Steven Smith, Ankit Rajpoot, Shreyas Gopal, Rahul Tewatia, Jaydev Unadkat, Mayank Markande, Mahipal Lomror, Oshane Thomas, Riyan Parag, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Anuj Rawat, Akash Singh, David Miller, Manan Vohra, Shashank Singh, Varun Aaron, Tom Curran, Robin Uthappa, Aniruddha Joshi, Jofra Archer.

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Hope India back opener KL Rahul, value what he has done: Dinesh Karthik
5 days, 3 hours ago

Hope India back opener KL Rahul, value what he has done: Dinesh Karthik

India Today  

Former India wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik has urged the team management to give KL Rahul extended backing at the top of the batting order. The Karnataka batsman was initially picked in the 18-man squad for a middle-order role, but Rohit Sharma's absence in the series opener in Perth forced the management to play Rahul at the top. Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Full Coverage …

Sunil Gavaskar's critical 'respect' remark as India legend explains difference between KL Rahul and other India batters
1 week, 1 day ago

Sunil Gavaskar's critical 'respect' remark as India legend explains difference between KL Rahul and other India batters

Hindustan Times  

Team India faced yet another batting collapse during the first innings of the Brisbane Test, as the side was left reeling at 51/4 by the end of Day 3. India's KL Rahul walks off the field after losing his wicket during the day two of the second cricket test match between Australia and India at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide …

Need runs overseas, call KL Rahul: Pundits praise India batter after Gabba knock
1 week, 1 day ago

Need runs overseas, call KL Rahul: Pundits praise India batter after Gabba knock

India Today  

Irfan Pathan, Cheteshwar Pujara and Sanjay Bangar heaped praise on KL Rahul after the Indian batter's resilient knock during the Gabba Test. Pujara pointed out that Rahul showed that the Brisbane pitch wasn't a tough track to bat on and it was all about seeing off the new ball. Bangar praised Rahul's game plan at the Gabba and claimed he …

Suryakumar Yadav top-scores as Mumbai beat Madhya Pradesh to clinch Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title
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1 week, 1 day ago

Suryakumar Yadav top-scores as Mumbai beat Madhya Pradesh to clinch Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title

Firstpost  

Suryakumar Yadav top-scored for Mumbai as they defeated Madhya Pradesh by five wickets to clinch their second Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title. Mumbai leaned on their collective batting strength to subdue a spirited Madhya Pradesh by five wickets to clinch the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in Bengaluru on Sunday. Mumbai were stretched on more than one occasion during the chase …

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024 Final: Madhya Pradesh takes on power-packed Mumbai, eyes maiden title
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1 week, 3 days ago

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024 Final: Madhya Pradesh takes on power-packed Mumbai, eyes maiden title

The Hindu  

It will take a herculean effort from Madhya Pradesh to stop Mumbai in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Sunday. No target is out of reach, as the batting line-up consisting of Prithvi Shaw, Ajinkya Rahane, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube and Suryansh Shedge can all pack a mighty punch. READ | …

Ajinkya Rahane weighs up on KKR captaincy with 56-ball 98, powers Mumbai to Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final
1 week, 4 days ago

Ajinkya Rahane weighs up on KKR captaincy with 56-ball 98, powers Mumbai to Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final

Live Mint  

Veteran India Ajinkya Rahane once again made a statement for the job of Kolkata Knight Riders captaincy in the upcoming edition of Indian Premier League as his swashbuckling 56-ball 98 powered Mumbai to the final of the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on Friday. Rahane, who came in after the early departure of Prithvi Shaw, added 78 runs for the …

Rahane revives T20 career with SMAT performance, makes KKR selection a steal
1 week, 5 days ago

Rahane revives T20 career with SMAT performance, makes KKR selection a steal

India Today  

Ajinkya Rahane may have gone out of favour from India's Test and white-ball scheme of things, but the veteran batter is making use of every opportunity coming his way. Interestingly, Rahane went unsold initially in the IPL 2025 mega auction, before he was brought by the Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs 1.5 crore. Some 90s feel like a Hundred ðŸåºðŸ‘ …

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

SA's Maharaj wants "old fashioned Test cricket" on final day as Lanka threaten to chase down 348 in 2nd Test
2 weeks, 1 day ago

SA's Maharaj wants "old fashioned Test cricket" on final day as Lanka threaten to chase down 348 in 2nd Test

Hindustan Times  

Gqeberha, : South African spinner Keshav Maharaj said that the team hopes to go back to "old fashioned Test cricket" to get themselves the remaining half of the Sri Lankan batting line-up in the second Test while defending 348 runs to secure a series win which would be instrumental to their ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 final qualification. SA's Maharaj …

KL Rahul and Shubman Gill showed good intent in Adelaide: Cheteshwar Pujara
2 weeks, 5 days ago

KL Rahul and Shubman Gill showed good intent in Adelaide: Cheteshwar Pujara

India Today  

India’s batting struggles continued on Day 1 of the Adelaide Test against Australia, but Cheteshwar Pujara pointed out a silver lining: KL Rahul and Shubman Gill’s intent at the crease. Speaking to ESPNCricinfo, Pujara praised the duo for their initial pitch assessment and handling of Australia’s bowlers, though he acknowledged that their inability to convert the start into a big …

Rohit Sharma can adjust at number 3 easily: Irfan Pathan ahead of Adelaide Test
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Rohit Sharma can adjust at number 3 easily: Irfan Pathan ahead of Adelaide Test

India Today  

Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan believes that India captain Rohit Sharma will comfortably adapt to batting at number three in the upcoming Day-Night Test against Australia in Adelaide, starting December 6. India’s commanding win in the Perth Test saw KL Rahul silence critics with a gritty 77 in the second innings, forming a record-breaking 201-run partnership with the brilliant Yashasvi …

'We Aren't Focusing Just On Jasprit Bumrah Or...': Nathan Lyon's Bold Statement Ahead Of IND-AUS 2nd Test
2 weeks, 6 days ago

'We Aren't Focusing Just On Jasprit Bumrah Or...': Nathan Lyon's Bold Statement Ahead Of IND-AUS 2nd Test

ABP News  

India is a team of superstars, and Australia is not focused on countering just 'extraordinary' players like Jasprit Bumrah and Virat Kohli, but the entire group as everyone is incredibly talented, spinner Nathan Lyon said on Wednesday. In the buildup to the Border Gavasakar Trophy and post India's emphatic 295-run with the series-opener in Perth, the chatter has revolved around …

2nd Test BGT 2024: Where will Rohit Sharma bat? Harbhajan Singh says, ’I don’t see…’
3 weeks ago

2nd Test BGT 2024: Where will Rohit Sharma bat? Harbhajan Singh says, ’I don’t see…’

Live Mint  

As India gear up for the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024 against Australia at the Adelaide Oval, all eyes are on captain Rohit Sharma and his batting position. Former Indian cricket player Harbhajan Singh weighed in on this decision, emphasising that Rohit’s strength lies in the top order. Harbhajan believes Rohit should ideally open or bat at number …

Rohit Sharma should bat at No.6 in Adelaide, Kl Rahul to open: Ex-IND selector
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Rohit Sharma should bat at No.6 in Adelaide, Kl Rahul to open: Ex-IND selector

India Today  

Former India selector Devang Gandhi feels that Rohit Sharma should bat at No.6 during the Adelaide Test and allow KL Rahul to continue opening the batting for India alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal. During the match, Rahul would open the batting while Rohit came in at No.4, hinting that India may go with the option during the pink-ball Test. Speaking to Times …

Rohit, Rahul and the opening question for India
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Rohit, Rahul and the opening question for India

Hindustan Times  

Canberra: Sunday at the Manuka Oval was supposed to be all about Rohit Sharma but it was also about the fans who turned up from far and wide to catch a glimpse of their favourite stars. India skipper Rohit Sharma in the pink-ball game against the Australia Prime Minister's XI at the Manuka Oval in Canberra on Sunday. Day one …

CRICKET | Mumbai coasts to a seven-wicket win over a hapless Nagaland
3 weeks, 2 days ago

CRICKET | Mumbai coasts to a seven-wicket win over a hapless Nagaland

The Hindu  

Mumbai, which suffered a disappointing defeat against Kerala in the previous round, couldn’t have expected a far easier opposition than Nagaland and it expectedly pulled off a convincing, seven-wicket win in a Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 cricket Group E match at Gymkhana Ground here on Sunday. He's played some cracking strokes so far 👌👌#SMAT | @IDFCFIRSTBank Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/A2ly9aWRVzpic.twitter.com/mMmSIav7IO — …

Rohit Sharma to bat at No.5 against Australia in Adelaide? India captain drops major hint during IND vs PM XI tour game
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Rohit Sharma to bat at No.5 against Australia in Adelaide? India captain drops major hint during IND vs PM XI tour game

Live Mint  

Captain Rohit Sharma dropped a major hint on what India's batting line-up would look like as he batted out of the top two for the first time since 2015. Playing his first game in Australia this year, Rohit came out at No.4 with KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal continuing as openers against the Australian Prime Minister's XI in a tour …

WATCH | ‘Sundar is being prepared to replace outgoing Ashwin’, feels Harbhajan
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WATCH | ‘Sundar is being prepared to replace outgoing Ashwin’, feels Harbhajan

The Hindu  

Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh believes that Washington Sundar’s inclusion ahead of veteran R Ashwin indicates that team India is looking to move ahead and prepare the youngster for replacing the senior pro. “Ravichandran Ashwin has been a great servant of Indian cricket but now he is 38 and that’s why they have kept Washington Sundar in the side to …

Hardik Pandya's explosive run continues, smashes 28 runs in an over with four towering sixes at Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Hardik Pandya's explosive run continues, smashes 28 runs in an over with four towering sixes at Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

Hindustan Times  

Hardik Pandya's explosive form in the 2024 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy continued unabated on Friday, as the Baroda all-rounder delivered a match-winning knock of 47 off just 23 balls in a dominant seven-wicket victory over Tripura at Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore. Hardik Pandya smashed 28 runs in an over Pandya’s blistering innings, which included five towering sixes and three …

Pujara backs KL Rahul to open, suggests new batting position for Rohit
3 weeks, 4 days 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 …

Cheteshwar Pujara suggests change in India's batting order as Rohit Sharma comes in for pink-ball Test
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3 weeks, 5 days 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 …

Rohit to return, KL Rahul at No.3 or No.6? India's likely playing XI for 2nd Test against Australia
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Rohit to return, KL Rahul at No.3 or No.6? India's likely playing XI for 2nd Test against Australia

India TV News  

India face a big dilemma regarding their playing eleven for the second Test match against Australia starting on December 5. Dhruv Jurel started in the No.6 position ahead of Sarfaraz Khan in Perth while Nitish Reddy and Yash Thakur made their Test debuts. But with Rohit returning and Gill getting fit, the management is facing a big question regarding India's …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Assured display in Perth offers KL Rahul another toehold in playing eleven
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Assured display in Perth offers KL Rahul another toehold in playing eleven

The Hindu  

Between the contrasting opening templates that accomplished Sunil Gavaskar and aggressive Virender Sehwag have set over the last few decades, new batters atop the Indian batting tree are expected to carve their own path in Tests. However, at Down Under and with Rohit on a paternity break and Shubman Gill nursing an injury, Rahul gained another opportunity to open at …

Shreyas, Rahane power Mumbai; Hardik earns Baroda stunning win over TN
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Shreyas, Rahane power Mumbai; Hardik earns Baroda stunning win over TN

Hindustan Times  

Hyderabad, Fifties by skipper Shreyas Iyer and veteran Ajinkya Rahane carried Mumbai to a five-wicket win over Maharashtra in a Group C match of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy here on Wednesday. Shreyas, Rahane power Mumbai; Hardik earns Baroda stunning win over TN Shreyas, who was acquired by Punjab Kings for ₹26.75 crore in the recent IPL mega auction, struck …

KL Rahul reacts to Rohit Sharma's return for Adelaide Test: Hopefully, I get a chance
1 month ago

KL Rahul reacts to Rohit Sharma's return for Adelaide Test: Hopefully, I get a chance

India Today  

India batter KL Rahul is hopeful of retaining his place in the playing XI despite the expected return of regular skipper Rohit Sharma for the Day/Night Test in Adelaide against Australia. In Rohit's absence, vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah has led the team as stand-in captain, while Rahul has partnered Yashasvi Jaiswal at the top of the order. At the moment, we …

'When Rohit turns up': Gilchrist's 'KL Rahul versatile enough' warning to Gambhir regarding selection headache
1 month ago

'When Rohit turns up': Gilchrist's 'KL Rahul versatile enough' warning to Gambhir regarding selection headache

Hindustan Times  

When regular captain Rohit Sharma returns from his paternity leave, Gautam Gambhir and the Indian team management will have a huge decision to make. India will have a tough decision to make about KL Rahul when Rohit Sharma returns from paternity leave. Meanwhile, KL Rahul has taken up Rohit's opening role in his absence, partnering Yashasvi Jaiswal. Unlike the first …

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

CRICKET | Indrajith’s opening salvo fires Tamil Nadu to an easy win
1 month ago

CRICKET | Indrajith’s opening salvo fires Tamil Nadu to an easy win

The Hindu  

A six-hitting blitzkrieg by Tamil Nadu’s batters on a flat track paved the way for a 43-run win over Tripura in its opening Group B game of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy here on Saturday. The chief protagonist in Tamil Nadu’s triumphant start was B. Indrajith, who slammed a career-best 78 off 39 balls, with five fours and as many …

Tilak Varma becomes first batter to pull off this unique T20 record!
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1 month ago

Tilak Varma becomes first batter to pull off this unique T20 record!

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Tilak Varma became the first batter ever to notch three successive hundreds in T20s, while Shreyas Iyer underlined his credentials with a smooth century ahead of the IPL mega auction, as the two Indian batters hogged the limelight in the first round of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on Saturday. Shreyas shines Shreyas, who was released by Kolkata Knight …

Let KL Rahul continue opening, Rohit Sharma can bat in middle order: Ex-India pacer
1 month 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 to open in absence of Rohit Sharma, but who replaces Shubman Gill? India likely XI vs Australia for 1st Test
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1 month ago

KL Rahul to open in absence of Rohit Sharma, but who replaces Shubman Gill? India likely XI vs Australia for 1st Test

Hindustan Times  

The much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy begins with the first Test at Perth’s Optus Stadium, a venue where Australia remains unbeaten, including a memorable victory against India in 2018. India�s KL Rahul attends a practice session at the Optus Stadium in Perth on November 20, 2024, ahead of first cricket Test between Australia and India India will miss the services of captain …

Hardik Pandya reclaims No. 1 T20I all-rounder spot after win vs South Africa
1 month ago

Hardik Pandya reclaims No. 1 T20I all-rounder spot after win vs South Africa

India Today  

India’s seasoned campaigner Hardik Pandya has reclaimed the No. His stellar performances in India’s 4-match series against South Africa, where he impressed with both bat and ball, played a crucial role in his rise to the summit. Hardik Pandya’s all-round brilliance was instrumental in India’s commanding 3-1 series win over South Africa. T20I all-rounder rankings Rank Team Player Rating 1 …

India vs India A Simulation Match Day 3 Highlights: Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul bat for India ahead of Perth Test
1 month, 1 week ago

India vs India A Simulation Match Day 3 Highlights: Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul bat for India ahead of Perth Test

Live Mint  

On Day 3 of the intra-team simulation match at Perth's Western Australia Cricket Association Ground, India faced India A before the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Initial reports say thumb fracture may rule out Gill of the first Test at Perth’s Optus Stadium starting November 22. Also, skipper Rohit Sharma's unenviability for the Perth Test against Australia following the birth of his son …

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

IPL auction prediction: Will RR get Jos Buttler back or is it time to move on?
1 month, 1 week ago

IPL auction prediction: Will RR get Jos Buttler back or is it time to move on?

India Today  

With the Indian Premier League 2025 auction approaching, all eyes are on the Rajasthan Royals, the inaugural champions of the competition. RR has retained a solid core, including captain Sanju Samson, his dynamic opening partner Yashasvi Jaiswal, middle-order batter Riyan Parag, and even young wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel for a substantial Rs 14 crore. Notably, RR’s iconic overseas star batter Jos …

IND vs SA 4th T20I: Abhishek Sharma hits big six out of stadium, silences critics with 36 runs in just 18 balls
1 month, 1 week ago

IND vs SA 4th T20I: Abhishek Sharma hits big six out of stadium, silences critics with 36 runs in just 18 balls

Live Mint  

Playing the fourth and last T20 match with Aiden Markram-led South Africa at Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg, looks like Suryakumar Yadav-led Indian cricket team wants to end the series with a 3-1. And adding to the journey, India's explosive batter Abhishek Sharma once again proved his mettle by scoring 36 runs in just 18 deliveries before walking back to the …

IND vs SA, 3rd T20I: India eyes batting revival against South Africa at Centurion
1 month, 1 week ago

IND vs SA, 3rd T20I: India eyes batting revival against South Africa at Centurion

The Hindu  

India needs to step up its game against a resurgent South Africa to regain the lost ground on unfamiliar SuperSport Park conditions when the two teams clash in the third T20I here on Wednesday. Along with that unfamiliarity factor, India will also grapple with the ordinary form of its batters, particularly since the pitch here is touted to be similar …

3rd T20I: India eye batting revival against SA at Centurion
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1 month, 1 week ago

3rd T20I: India eye batting revival against SA at Centurion

Hindustan Times  

Centurion, Indian batting line-up need to get its mojo back against a resurgent South Africa to regain the lost ground on rather unfamiliar SuperSport Park conditions when the two teams clash the third T20I here Wednesday. 3rd T20I: India eye batting revival against SA at Centurion Since 2009, India have played only one T20I at this venue, which they lost …

India need top-order to bat better in second T20I against South Africa
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

India need top-order to bat better in second T20I against South Africa

Deccan Chronicle  

Gqeberha: Sanju Samson will look to continue his domination of the bowlers but India need more stability in the top order when they clash with South Africa in the second T20I South Africa, aiming to extend their superior run in the shortest format, here Sunday. For South Africa, the loss was a hard blow, marking their second consecutive defeat to …

India need top-order to bat better in second T20I against South Africa
1 month, 2 weeks ago

India need top-order to bat better in second T20I against South Africa

Hindustan Times  

Gqeberha, Sanju Samson will look to continue his domination of the bowlers but India need more stability in the top order when they clash with South Africa in the second T20I South Africa, aiming to extend their superior run in the shortest format, here Sunday. India need top-order to bat better in second T20I against South Africa Samson’s stunning 107 …

Suryakumar Yadav defends batting intent despite late collapse in Durban
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Suryakumar Yadav defends batting intent despite late collapse in Durban

India Today  

Indian batting-order might have collapsed in the death overs of the 1st T20I against South Africa, but that has not deterred Suryakumar Yadav from the team's intent filled approach. Speaking at the post-match presentation after India's 61-run win in Durban, the captain said that of India can score 200 in 17 overs, then what was the need for batting till …

Watch: KL Rahul’s unusual dismissal against Australia A at MCG as India batter’s flop show continues
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Watch: KL Rahul’s unusual dismissal against Australia A at MCG as India batter’s flop show continues

Live Mint  

KL Rahul got bowled out in a bizarre fashion after facing 44 balls in the second innings at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday as the India batter’s struggle continued in Australia ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Rahul, who is expected to open the innings in the first Test in place of Rohit Sharma, was sent early in Australia to …

Watch: KL Rahul's horror run continues, gets bowled between his legs vs Australia A
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Watch: KL Rahul's horror run continues, gets bowled between his legs vs Australia A

India Today  

Star India batter KL Rahul’s horrendous run continued as he was once again dismissed cheaply in the second unofficial Test against Australia A at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne on Friday, November 8. that's an astonishing leave by KL Rahul ðŸ˜ñ #AUSAvINDA pic.twitter.com/e4uDPH1dzz — cricket.com.au November 8, 2024 Earlier in the first innings, he was dismissed for just 4 edging Scott …

SA vs IND: Suryakumar Yadav draws inspiration from Rohit Sharma ahead of first T20I against South Africa
1 month, 2 weeks ago

SA vs IND: Suryakumar Yadav draws inspiration from Rohit Sharma ahead of first T20I against South Africa

The Hindu  

Suryakumar Yadav is a big fan of Rohit Sharma’s leadership philosophy which inspires him to keep his flock together by understanding his players’ psyche and find balance when the chips are down. Surya, who took over as India’s shortest format skipper after the victorious T20 World Cup campaign, admitted that he followed “Rohit’s captaincy route” of spending a lot of …

'India moved on from Pujara, Rahane...': BCCI handed reality check as Kohli, Rohit hit rock bottom ahead of AUS tour
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'India moved on from Pujara, Rahane...': BCCI handed reality check as Kohli, Rohit hit rock bottom ahead of AUS tour

Hindustan Times  

India 's batting has once again been highlighted as the primary concern ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series as former Australian Test captain Mark Taylor sent a sharp reminder over BCCI's 'Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane' move while fellow Australia great Ian Chappell reckoned that senior batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have reached that stage in their career where …

Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh eye elusive T20I records during India vs South Africa series; find out what they are
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh eye elusive T20I records during India vs South Africa series; find out what they are

Live Mint  

Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh will be eyeing to surpass Yuzvendra Chahal for most T20I wickets for India when the Men in Blue take on South Africa in a three-match series, starting in Durban on Friday. While Chahal leads the list currently with 96 wickets for India in T20Is, another out-of-contention seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar sits second with 90 wickets. After …

RR's Retention Strategy Focused on Young Indian Talent and Bowling Depth
1 month, 3 weeks ago

RR's Retention Strategy Focused on Young Indian Talent and Bowling Depth

Firstpost  

Rajasthan Royals prioritize young Indian talent in their IPL 2025 retention strategy. The franchise has retained Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Riyan Parag, who were instrumental in their playoff run in 2024. However, they will need to secure quality bowlers in the auction to build a competitive squad. The Royals have retained Dhruv Jurel, a surprising pick for a hefty …

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Not In Their Prime: Sanjay Manjrekar Makes BOLD Claim Ahead Of Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25
2 months, 1 week ago

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Not In Their Prime: Sanjay Manjrekar Makes BOLD Claim Ahead Of Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25

ABP News  

Sanjay Manjrekar has made a bold remark ahead of India's five-match Test series against Australia. The former India batter was asked about India's chances of winning the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after having previously won the Test series on their previous two Australia tours when he made strange remarks, terming star India batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as the weak links …

IND vs BAN: Rohit Sharma On The Cusp Of Historic Record, Could Join Tendulkar, Kohli In Elite Group
3 months, 1 week ago

IND vs BAN: Rohit Sharma On The Cusp Of Historic Record, Could Join Tendulkar, Kohli In Elite Group

ABP News  

Rohit Sharma, the India captain, is currently gearing up for the two-match Test series against Bangladesh all set to commence at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Thursday. Rohit Sharma Two Centuries Short Of 50 International Tons Indian skipper Rohit has been in the fine form in the ongoing ICC WTC 2023-25 and has scored 700 runs in nine …

Virat Kohli vs spinners, Rohit Sharma vs...: Key battles that could decide India vs Bangladesh Test series
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Virat Kohli vs spinners, Rohit Sharma vs...: Key battles that could decide India vs Bangladesh Test series

Hindustan Times  

India are the overwhelming favourites in their upcoming home Test series against Bangladesh, as is normally the case in any red-ball series in the country regardless of the opponents. Virat Kohli will be looking to get a good run going as he looks to re-establish himself as the best in the world in Test cricket What is unique about Bangladesh …

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