'Virat, Rohit don't bowl at all, should try to bowl few overs': Kapil Dev feels India need to develop more all-rounders
3 years, 4 months ago

'Virat, Rohit don't bowl at all, should try to bowl few overs': Kapil Dev feels India need to develop more all-rounders

Hindustan Times  

The legendary former captain Kapil Dev feels even though the current Indian cricket team has plenty of promising talent, the one area they need to strengthen is that of all-rounders. When you think of all-rounders, the likes of Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja and Krunal Pandya come to mind, and while there are several fringe players who can contribute occasionally, only a limited set of players can make it to India's first Playing XI, especially in T20Is. Kapil Dev in conversation with Hardik Pandya and Ayaz Memon Kapil, the best all-rounder produced by the country, in conversation with veteran sports journalist Ayaz Memon on Day 1 of Hindustan Times' virtual HT NxT, said India need to develop more all-rounders, and that it won't be the worst idea if batsmen like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma can chip in with the ball more regularly. 'Competition among players healthy for the team' Kapil weighed in on another interesting topic, saying competition within players can only be good for the Indian team, and especially when it is fierce for the all-rounder's spot.

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Virat or Rohit, no player is bigger than the game: Harbhajan fumes at star culture
3 days, 9 hours ago

Virat or Rohit, no player is bigger than the game: Harbhajan fumes at star culture

India Today  

Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh has come down heavily on senior players, saying that selection in the Indian team should be based on performance instead of reputation after series loss against Australia. Commenting on their poor form, Harbhajan suggested getting rid of the superstar culture in the Indian team and asked the duo to play county cricket before the England …

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's slump indicates testing times for India in next WTC cycle post-Ashwin era
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3 days, 11 hours ago

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's slump indicates testing times for India in next WTC cycle post-Ashwin era

Hindustan Times  

For the first time, India will not figure in the race for top honours in the World Test Championship. India’s next cycle will begin, ironically enough, in England in June, with a five-match faceoff against the hosts, and end in early 2027 when Australia visit them for another of the five-Test showdowns that is becoming the norm in Tests involving …

Hardik Pandya's Anil Kumble avatar at India nets ahead of 1st SL T20I leaves LSG teasing fresh role for all-rounder
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Hardik Pandya's Anil Kumble avatar at India nets ahead of 1st SL T20I leaves LSG teasing fresh role for all-rounder

Hindustan Times  

Hardik Pandya is all set to return to action on the cricket field with the first T20I match against Sri Lanka. The flamboyant all-rounder last played for India in the T20 World Cup final, where he played a pivotal role in the Men in Blue's title triumph. Hardik Pandya's Anil Kumble avatar at IND nets leaves LSG teasing fresh role …

Virat Kohli finishes T20I career with a higher all-rounder ranking than Ravindra Jadeja
6 months ago

Virat Kohli finishes T20I career with a higher all-rounder ranking than Ravindra Jadeja

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli bid adieu to T20 International on a high with the massive tag of World Champion as he played a crucial knock in the final of the T20 World Cup. Interestingly, the Indian maestro finished his T20I career with a higher ICC all-rounder ranking over his teammate Ravindra Jadeja, who also announced his retirement from the shortest format after …

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma warned by Brian Lara in lead-up to Afghanistan clash at WC: ‘2 world-class players but…’
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma warned by Brian Lara in lead-up to Afghanistan clash at WC: ‘2 world-class players but…’

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will be tasked to give India a promising start against Afghanistan in the upcoming Super 8 fixture of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 on Thursday. Talking about the world-class batting duo of Rohit and Kohli, legendary West Indies cricketer Brian Lara feels either one of the Indian openers can drop anchor on the Caribbean …

Hardik Pandya touted crucial for India's success in T20 World Cup: ‘He will give you flexibility…’
7 months, 1 week ago

Hardik Pandya touted crucial for India's success in T20 World Cup: ‘He will give you flexibility…’

Hindustan Times  

Hardik Pandya has regained his batting form and played a sensational knock against Bangladesh in the warm-up match of T20 World Cup. The flamboyant all-rounder smashed Tanvir Islam for a hat-trick of sixes to show why he is still a vital cog in the wheel for the Indian team when it comes to white-ball cricket. The Indian team management might …

Sunil Gavaskar suggests Rahul Dravid to use 'Hardik Pandya as backup…' in India's ideal blueprint for T20 World Cup
7 months, 1 week ago

Sunil Gavaskar suggests Rahul Dravid to use 'Hardik Pandya as backup…' in India's ideal blueprint for T20 World Cup

Hindustan Times  

One of the major selection headaches around the playing XI India will pick in the T20 World Cup pertains to the bowling combination. Ahead of the warm-up game against Bangladesh at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York, former India captain Sunil Gavaskar sent head coach Rahul Dravid the perfect bowling plan for the ICC tournament. Sunil Gavaskar …

Hardik Pandya gets Rohit Sharma's appreciation after 'best' IPL 2024 bowling performance ahead of T20 World Cup
8 months ago

Hardik Pandya gets Rohit Sharma's appreciation after 'best' IPL 2024 bowling performance ahead of T20 World Cup

Hindustan Times  

There have been plenty of concerns on Hardik Pandya performance, whether with the bat or the ball, through the course of the ongoing IPL 2024. Hardik Pandya picked three wickets during MI vs SRH However, on Monday, in the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, Hardik dished out his best-ever show with the ball, picking three …

Hardik Pandya's 'bowling fitness' a question mark as Agarkar to meet Rohit Sharma before T20 World Cup squad selection
8 months, 1 week ago

Hardik Pandya's 'bowling fitness' a question mark as Agarkar to meet Rohit Sharma before T20 World Cup squad selection

Hindustan Times  

As the announcement date for India's T20 World Cup squad nears, speculations are rife over who will make the coveted 15-member touring party to the Americas. This year's Indian Premier League holds significance for the squad selection for the marquee tournament, and perhaps that's the reason BCCI's chief selector Ajit Agarkar was in attendance during Saturday's match between Delhi Capitals …

Cricket-Not everyone happy with IPL's 'impact player' rule
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Cricket-Not everyone happy with IPL's 'impact player' rule

Hindustan Times  

By Amlan Chakraborty Cricket-Not everyone happy with IPL's 'impact player' rule NEW DELHI, - The Indian Premier League's "impact player" rule has led to skyrocketing totals and quenched fans' thirst for runs but not everyone is happy with the change, especially the all-rounders in the popular T20 tournament. "I feel an all-rounder's role is in danger with the impact player …

All-rounder's role is in danger with Impact Player rule: Axar Patel
8 months, 2 weeks ago

All-rounder's role is in danger with Impact Player rule: Axar Patel

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, Axar Patel, who is a very capable batter besides being a quality left-arm spinner, feels the "all-rounder's role is in danger" because of the 'Impact Player' rule, making him the latest cricketer to give a thumbs down to the IPL innovation that has polarised opinions. All-rounder's role is in danger with Impact Player rule: Axar Patel Promoted to …

I’m 100 per cent ready to play Twenty20 World Cup, says Dinesh Karthik
8 months, 2 weeks ago

I’m 100 per cent ready to play Twenty20 World Cup, says Dinesh Karthik

The Hindu  

Veteran wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik, who has been in phenomenal form in this IPL, has not given up on his dream to play for India again and would do "everything he can to be in that flight" to the T20 World Cup in the USA and West Indies next month. There is nothing bigger in my life other than representing India …

IPL's 'Impact Player' rule will hold back development of Indian all-rounders: Rohit Sharma
8 months, 3 weeks ago

IPL's 'Impact Player' rule will hold back development of Indian all-rounders: Rohit Sharma

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, India skipper Rohit Sharma is "not a big fan" of the IPL's 'Impact Player' rule as he feels it is hurting the country's all-rounders by not allowing cricketers like Washington Sundar and Shivam Dube to showcase their bowling prowess. IPL's 'Impact Player' rule will hold back development of Indian all-rounders: Rohit Sharma The 'Impact Player' Rule, introduced in …

Hardik Pandya bats in first net session after appointment as Mumbai Indians skipper | WATCH
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Hardik Pandya bats in first net session after appointment as Mumbai Indians skipper | WATCH

India TV News  

The much-hyped and talked about return of the Indian Premier League is gradually taking its complete shape as Hardik Pandya has reunited with his old franchise Mumbai Indians and has started preparing for the team's campaign opener against Gujarat Titans on Sunday, March 24 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Hardik Pandya's batting video: Mumbai Indians' move to replace …

'BCCI had discussions with Hardik Pandya': How India all-rounder escaped Kishan-Iyer treatment at the last moment
10 months, 1 week ago

'BCCI had discussions with Hardik Pandya': How India all-rounder escaped Kishan-Iyer treatment at the last moment

Hindustan Times  

There were no doubts about what Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer bring to the table as premier batters at Team India. After Kishan and Iyer lost their BCCI contracts, former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan shared an interesting post mentioning the curious case of all-rounder Hardik Pandya. Hardik Pandya bagged a Grade A contract from the BCCI for the 2023-2024 season …

Mumbai Indians WPL 2024 team analysis: Squad depth, players to watch out, fixtures
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Mumbai Indians WPL 2024 team analysis: Squad depth, players to watch out, fixtures

The Hindu  

From strategic buys at the auction to marauding its way to the inaugural Women’s Premier League title, Mumbai Indians barely put a foot wrong last season. MI’s auction picks ahead of the 2024 season sought to build on these positives, the most exciting of those being the acquisition of South African quick Shabnim Ismail for ₹1.20 crore. Among Indians, while …

Rohit Sharma explains bizarre decision to have him and Virat Kohli bowl – and why it paid off
1 year, 1 month ago

Rohit Sharma explains bizarre decision to have him and Virat Kohli bowl – and why it paid off

The Independent  

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'You will need someone like Kohli to chip in': Hardik's absence sparks India's pre-World Cup fear ahead of England clash
1 year, 2 months ago

'You will need someone like Kohli to chip in': Hardik's absence sparks India's pre-World Cup fear ahead of England clash

Hindustan Times  

Two months back, when Rohit Sharma was asked about the lack of part-time bowling options in India's World Cup 2023 squad, contrary to the the abundance in such players in the triumphant 2011 team, the captain had jokingly responded to it saying, “Hopefully Sharma and Kohli can bowl some overs in the World Cup." India's Virat Kohli reacts In just …

Watch: Virat Kohli returns to bowling in ODIs after 6 years as India face enormous Hardik Pandya injury setback vs BAN
1 year, 2 months ago

Watch: Virat Kohli returns to bowling in ODIs after 6 years as India face enormous Hardik Pandya injury setback vs BAN

Hindustan Times  

During the 2023 World Cup match against Bangladesh, Team India suffered a major setback as Hardik Pandya, the side's leading all-rounder, sustained an injury early in the game. Hardik Pandya faces injury during 2023 WC match vs Bangladesh; Virat Kohli bowls The all-rounder received prompt attention from the team physio, as he made attempts to continue. Watch: The team management …

Ind vs Aus | We may play three spinners and three seamers: Rohit
1 year, 3 months ago

Ind vs Aus | We may play three spinners and three seamers: Rohit

The Hindu  

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma dropped the biggest hint that the hosts could play three spinners in the World Cup opener against Australia on October 8. “Yeah, that’s the luxury we have where we can afford to play three spinners because I don’t consider Hardik Pandya a seamer. “There’s a possibility that we can play three spinners on this pitch with …

ODI World Cups: How role of all-rounders has evolved from 1975 to 2019
1 year, 3 months ago

ODI World Cups: How role of all-rounders has evolved from 1975 to 2019

The Hindu  

Lance Klusener and South Africa will never forget the events of June 17, 1999, in Birmingham. That his unbeaten 31 off 16 deliveries came on the back of a rare wicketless showing in that World Cup illustrated Klusener’s class and the might of cricket’s pedigreed all-rounder. | Photo Credit: The Hindu photo library Perhaps, the 2011 World Cup, the last …

As an all-rounder, I carry double or triple workload compared to specialists: Hardik Pandya
1 year, 4 months ago

As an all-rounder, I carry double or triple workload compared to specialists: Hardik Pandya

The Hindu  

Hardik Pandya doesn't mince words when he says that as a multi-skilled cricketer, his workload is twice and at times even thrice compared to a specialist batter or bowler. For someone, who had a career-threatening lower-back stress fracture and remained out of international cricket for considerable period, the Baroda player has more than made amends after being handed national T20 …

My workload is twice or thrice as anybody else: Hardik Pandya on his role amid relentless ODI cricket
1 year, 4 months ago

My workload is twice or thrice as anybody else: Hardik Pandya on his role amid relentless ODI cricket

India TV News  

Team India has had a mixed start to a hectic two months of ODI cricket as their top-order faltered against Pakistan and their fielding left too much to be desired against Nepal in the two games in the Asia Cup 2023 so far. For India to go far in both Asia Cup and the World Cup, they need their big …

‘India couldn’t finalise their XI for 2 years. Batting, bowling everything unsettled': Shoaib Akhtar expresses dismay
1 year, 4 months ago

‘India couldn’t finalise their XI for 2 years. Batting, bowling everything unsettled': Shoaib Akhtar expresses dismay

Hindustan Times  

India captain Rohit Sharma and chief selector Ajit Agarkar said they have the picked best team from available resources and the 15-man Indian squad can go all the way to lift the World Cup. India's skipper Rohit Sharma along with Mohammed Shami and Virat Kohli Shoaib Akhtar India still don't have clarity about their middle-order and choice of seamers. ‘Rohit, …

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 …

Batting, bowling and captaincy: Shahrukh Khan is doing his bit in all departments
1 year, 4 months ago

Batting, bowling and captaincy: Shahrukh Khan is doing his bit in all departments

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu and Punjab Kings all-rounder M. Shahrukh Khan has been consistently delivering with the bat or the ball or his captaincy this season. “If I keep my form till the Ranji Trophy season with the ball, it’s gonna be good for the team. I’m just gonna stick to it, not gonna change anything.” His management of the bowlers, including …

India need an all-rounder in mould of Stokes, Green to excel in overseas Tests: Nasser Hussain
1 year, 5 months ago

India need an all-rounder in mould of Stokes, Green to excel in overseas Tests: Nasser Hussain

The Hindu  

India lacking a seam bowler who can also bat is the crucial ingredient missing on the team’s overseas assignments, feels former England captain Nasser Hussain, and adds that someone like Ben Stokes or Cameron Green can be the winning formula for the side on foreign tours. India lost its second consecutive World Test Championship final to Australia recently, and Hussain …

'When a guy gets you 3 wickets in an over...': Ex-India cricketers 'baffled', 'mind-blown' at Hardik's tactical botch
1 year, 5 months ago

'When a guy gets you 3 wickets in an over...': Ex-India cricketers 'baffled', 'mind-blown' at Hardik's tactical botch

Hindustan Times  

India have fallen 0-2 behind the West Indies in the ongoing T20I series with a 2-wicket defeat in Guyana on Sunday and Hardik Pandya is having to face the brunt of it. India's captain Hardik Pandya is bowled by West Indies' Alzarri Joseph. If Hardik's post-match comments has fetched in criticism in abundance, the all-rounder is now facing flak for …

'He gives us freedom': Chahal namedrops magnanimous Dhoni, passes verdict on Pandya's captaincy before 2nd T20I vs WI
1 year, 5 months ago

'He gives us freedom': Chahal namedrops magnanimous Dhoni, passes verdict on Pandya's captaincy before 2nd T20I vs WI

Hindustan Times  

Reduced to a benchwarmer role in the three-match One Day International series against the West Indies, star spinner Yuzvendra Chahal showed his class in his first game against the West Indies on Thursday. Joining forces with longtime teammate Kuldeep Yadav, spin wizard Chahal weaved some magic with the ball in the 1st T20I between Hardik Pandya's Team India and the …

India vs West Indies: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli rested in 2nd ODI; Hardik Pandya takes over as skipper
1 year, 5 months ago

India vs West Indies: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli rested in 2nd ODI; Hardik Pandya takes over as skipper

Firstpost  

Sanju Samson and Axar Patel were drafted into the India XI in place of skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who are expected to return to the lineup in the third ODI against West Indies. Team India made major changes to its lineup for the second ODI against West Indies with skipper Rohit Sharma and star batter Virat Kohli rested …

Exclusive | I want to become a complete all-rounder like Hardik Pandya: Venkatesh Iyer
1 year, 6 months ago

Exclusive | I want to become a complete all-rounder like Hardik Pandya: Venkatesh Iyer

India TV News  

Kolkata Knight Riders, in IPL 2023, couldn't make it to the playoffs. But the team, under the leadership of Nitish Rana and new head coach Chandrakant Pandit, played some exciting cricket and fought well right through. In an exclusive interview with India TV, Venkatesh Iyer has opened up on his IPL stint with KKR, his injury and a lot of …

IPL 2023: 'Impact Player' rule doesn't threaten all-rounders, says Gujarat Titans' David Miller
1 year, 9 months ago

IPL 2023: 'Impact Player' rule doesn't threaten all-rounders, says Gujarat Titans' David Miller

Firstpost  

Ahmedabad: The impact player rule in the Indian Premier League doesn’t “threaten” the role of all-rounders and instead provides teams with extra strength, said South Africa and Gujarat Titans batter David Miller on Saturday. “I’ve just come in the last couple of days and I’m still trying to kind of get the concept of it, but it seems like it …

“Impact Player won’t negate role of all-rounders,” says Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma
1 year, 9 months ago

“Impact Player won’t negate role of all-rounders,” says Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma

The Hindu  

Rohit Sharma does not believe that the introduction of ‘Impact Player’ in the Indian Premier League will negate the role of all-rounders in the shorter format. A few days ago, former Australia captain and Delhi Capitals coach Ricky Ponting stated that the Impact Player rule in the IPL could well mean curtains for “bits and pieces all-rounders”. “There may be …

India vs Australia: All-rounders important for team balance ahead of ODI World Cup, says Mitchell Marsh
1 year, 9 months ago

India vs Australia: All-rounders important for team balance ahead of ODI World Cup, says Mitchell Marsh

Firstpost  

Mumbai: Mitchell Marsh feels having more allrounders will provide Australia “flexibility and depth” which will be key as they look to experiment with their line-up in the ODI series, keeping in mind the upcoming 50-over World Cup in India. “We’ve seen really good teams in the past, England have guys batting at No 8 who are genuine batters, and it …

KL Rahul’s wicketkeeping brings lot of balance for India: Fielding coach Dilip
1 year, 9 months ago

KL Rahul’s wicketkeeping brings lot of balance for India: Fielding coach Dilip

The Hindu  

Over the last few years, the slot of wicketkeeper in the Indian team has come with an additional clause - the candidate has to be a solid batter, too. India went into the T20 World Cup in Australia last year with three wicketkeeper-batters in its ranks - Rishabh Pant, Dinesh Karthik and KL Rahul - keeping the game’s ever-evolving nature …

Former South Africa All-Rounder Makes Prediction For Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Gives Valuable Suggestion To Hardik Pandya
1 year, 11 months ago

Former South Africa All-Rounder Makes Prediction For Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Gives Valuable Suggestion To Hardik Pandya

ABP News  

India’s star all-rounder Hardik Pandya has been touted as the future T20I skipper of the Indian team. Under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, India whitewashed New Zealand by 3-0 in the ODI series while Pandya powered the visitors to a 2-1 series win in the shortest format. Former South Africa all-rounder JP Duminy has advised Pandya to become India's next …

Star All-Rounder Frontrunner To Replace Rohit Sharma As India's ODI Skipper In Future: Report
1 year, 11 months ago

Star All-Rounder Frontrunner To Replace Rohit Sharma As India's ODI Skipper In Future: Report

ABP News  

Newly appointed vice-captain Hardik Pandya is reportedly BCCI's favourite to take over India's white-ball captaincy if senior opener Rohit Sharma decides to retire from ODIs or give up captaincy in this format after 2023 ODI World Cup. Rohit Sharma for sure will lead the national team in this year's ODI World Cup and if the Blues deliver a below-par performance …

‘If your Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli can’t score…': Jadeja's massive remark ahead of India vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI
1 year, 11 months ago

‘If your Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli can’t score…': Jadeja's massive remark ahead of India vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI

Hindustan Times  

One of the top-ranked teams in the 50-over format, two-time champions India will kickstart its World Cup 2023 preparations with the upcoming One Day International series against Sri Lanka on Tuesday. Rohit Sharma-led Team India will meet Sri Lanka in the 1st ODI of the three-match series after beating the visitors in the shortest format. Despite missing the services of …

'There is no need to pick them': Ex-India selector's bold statement on Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli after Sri Lanka T20Is
2 years ago

'There is no need to pick them': Ex-India selector's bold statement on Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli after Sri Lanka T20Is

Hindustan Times  

Premier batter Suryakumar Yadav and all-rounder Axar Patel guided Rohit Sharma-less Team India to an impressive series win over Sri Lanka at Rajkot on Saturday. Despite missing the services of seasoned campaigners Rohit, Virat Kohli and KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya-led Team India defeated Sri Lanka in the 3rd T20I by a huge margin to secure the bilateral series 2-1 at …

Rohit Sharma returns for India vs Sri Lanka ODIs, Hardik Pandya to lead in T20Is; Rishabh Pant, Shikhar Dhawan dropped
2 years ago

Rohit Sharma returns for India vs Sri Lanka ODIs, Hardik Pandya to lead in T20Is; Rishabh Pant, Shikhar Dhawan dropped

Hindustan Times  

After an impressive 2022, Hardik Pandya could be seen playing a more prominent role for Indian cricket in the year ahead. He also led the team in Rohit Sharma’s absence in New Zealand, but importantly has been named ODI vice-captain to Sharma in the matches to follow in what will be a World Cup year, replacing out-of-form KL Rahul who …

'I call him all-rounder. He's the finisher you want at No.5 or 6': Gavaskar's verdict on Rahul vs Pant
2 years, 1 month ago

'I call him all-rounder. He's the finisher you want at No.5 or 6': Gavaskar's verdict on Rahul vs Pant

Hindustan Times  

Team India have begun their preparation for the ODI World Cup next year which will take place at home. India will have to choose between KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant with Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan among back-ups. And former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has already delivered a brutal verdict on the wicketkeeper's role. KL Rahul; Sunil Gavaskar; Rishabh Pant …

‘I’m no one to comment whether Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will continue playing T20Is': Harbhajan Singh
2 years, 1 month ago

‘I’m no one to comment whether Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will continue playing T20Is': Harbhajan Singh

Hindustan Times  

Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh feels the Indian team's approach has to change whether the current top three -- Rohit Sharma, K L Rahul and Virat Kohli -- extend their careers till 2024 World Cup or not. There has been a lot of chatter around Rohit and Kohli's futures in the short format of the game after India's below-par show …

VVS Laxman's four-point verdict on Hardik Pandya as India's next captain ahead of New Zealand T20Is
2 years, 1 month ago

VVS Laxman's four-point verdict on Hardik Pandya as India's next captain ahead of New Zealand T20Is

Hindustan Times  

Hardik Pandya did lead India to a 2-0 win against Ireland earlier this year in his first assignment as the skipper but his real test will be on Friday when he leads a young Indian side against New Zealand in a three-match T20I series. India's Hardik Pandya with acting head coach VVS Laxman during a practice session ahead of the …

Irfan Pathan Explains Major Risk In Making Hardik Pandya India's T20I Captain
2 years, 1 month ago

Irfan Pathan Explains Major Risk In Making Hardik Pandya India's T20I Captain

ABP News  

New Delhi: Calls have grown for a change in team India's captaincy in T20 format following Rohit Sharma-led national team's heartbreaking exit in T20 World Cup 2022 semi-final, crashing out against England. The next T20 World Cup is just two years away and many have opined that star all-rounder Hardik Pandya should replace Rohit as India's captain in the shortest …

India need more batters who can bowl: Anil Kumble faults team selection for T20 World Cup exit
2 years, 1 month ago

India need more batters who can bowl: Anil Kumble faults team selection for T20 World Cup exit

India Today  

Former India captain and coach Anil Kumble has faulted the Indian team selection for the T20 World Cup 2022 exit, saying that the Indian team needs to play a brand of cricket where big-hitting batters contribute with the ball to balance the side. The Indian team crashed out of the T20 World Cup 2022 after Alex Hales and Jos Buttler …

T20 World Cup: 'Pakistan bowling is not that great as we think,' says former captain
2 years, 3 months ago

T20 World Cup: 'Pakistan bowling is not that great as we think,' says former captain

Firstpost  

Pakistan batting great Inzamam Ul Haq is not too pleased with the team’s bowling, especially in the death overs, as he brings forward his worries ahead of the T20 World Cup. The performance urged former captain and legendary batter Inzamam-Ul-Haq to point out the side’s worries, especially in absence fo Shaheen Afridi, ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup “Our …

ICC T20I all-rounder rankings: Hardik Pandya storms into top 5 after career best 71 not out vs Australia
2 years, 3 months ago

ICC T20I all-rounder rankings: Hardik Pandya storms into top 5 after career best 71 not out vs Australia

India Today  

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has continued his tremendous rise since his comeback in the Indian Premier League. After his stunning knock of 71* off just 30 balls, Pandya has moved into the top-5 rankings of the T20I all-rounder list, maintaining his steady gain in stature in world cricket. Pandya, since his return in the T20I side against South Africa has …

IND vs AUS: Time for India to firm up middle-order, find bowling form
2 years, 3 months ago

IND vs AUS: Time for India to firm up middle-order, find bowling form

The Hindu  

With Jasprit Bumrah and Harshal Patel back in the mix, the Indian team will obviously expect more from the bowling unit over the six T20s ahead of next month’s World Cup in Australia. In Dubai, whether it was the T20 World Cup last year or the recent Asia Cup, India’s bowling disappointed. Amid all the talk of India’s large reserve …

KL Rahul should open, probably got more ability than Kohli, Rohit: Gambhir
2 years, 3 months ago

KL Rahul should open, probably got more ability than Kohli, Rohit: Gambhir

The Hindu  

Dismissing suggestions that Virat Kohli should open the batting in the T20 World Cup, former India opener Gautam Gambhir has firmly backed KL Rahul to do the job, and said the out-of-form batter has "probably got more ability". The moment someone starts doing very well, for example, when Virat Kohli scored a hundred in the last game, we all start …

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma talk about Virat’s 71st century, India’s T20 World Cup preparation and lessons from Asia Cup
2 years, 4 months ago

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma talk about Virat’s 71st century, India’s T20 World Cup preparation and lessons from Asia Cup

The Hindu  

Virat Kohli hammered a 61-ball 122 against Afghanistan in the Asia Cup super 4 stage on Thursday at the Dubai International stadium. I needed to play like this as we have a World Cup ahead and if I play well, I can contribute more for the team. I told the coaches that I would try to hit through the gaps …

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