1 year, 9 months ago

‘India wouldn’t have made it 2-0’: Shastri's stunning response to DK's ‘would you have gone with Kuldeep Yadav’ query

India find themselves in a tough spot in the ongoing Ahmedabad Test after Australia, who won the toss and opted to bat, piled a massive 480 on the board in first innings. Ravi Shastri, Kuldeep Yadav and Dinesh Karthik Apart from Ashwin, Mohammed Shami, who was fielded in the playing XI in place of Mohammed Siraj, scalped two, while Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel scalped a wicket each. With spinners, who have dominated the series, failing to break the shackles, India wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik posed an interesting question to fellow commentator Ravi Shastri. “Ravi Bhai, would you have gone with Kuldeep Yadav,” Karthik was quoted asking by the Indian Express on Day 2, highlighting the spinner's absence from all the four Tests in the series. And he’s done the containing job well.” If we look at Axar's figures in the first innings of the Ahmedabad Test, the spinner conceded 47 runs from 28 overs at an economy of 1.70, the best by an Indian bowler.

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1 week, 3 days ago

'Bumrah did most things right, but others...': Ravi Shastri slams India bowlers for 'make it hard' for Rohit Sharma

Hindustan Times

Ravi Shastri has expressed concern over the inconsistency of India’s bowling attack in the ongoing third Test against Australia at the Gabba, questioning whether the rest of the bowlers can execute their plans with the same precision as Jasprit Bumrah. After an intense Day 2 on Sunday, where Australia posted a commanding 405/7, Bumrah’s brilliant 5-wicket haul stood out as …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Suryakumar Yadav called out for poor captaincy after losing second T20I vs South Africa, Here's why

India TV News

India skipper Suryakumar Yadav is at the receiving end of criticism from fans and experts alike after losing the second T20I against South Africa on Sunday. It was a baffling decision from the captain as the spinners dominated the evening and in South Africa's batting innings, the tweakers had picked six wickets for just 40 runs in nine overs. Former …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Padikkal and Sudharsan's blistering knocks put India A in control with 120-run lead over Australia A

Hindustan Times

India A takes control with a 120-run lead after Day 2 of the first unofficial Test at Mackay. Padikkal and Sudharsan's class dominated the Australian bowling attack with a blistering 120-run partnership. Despite losing key wickets early in the second innings, the southpaw duo kept their composure and scored runs at will. Australia A struggled to respond to India's bowling …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Fighting Axar rescues India-D after India-C pacers rock the top-order

The Hindu

Axar Patel’s rescue act, which included an 84-run ninth-wicket partnership with Arshdeep Singh, prevented India-D’s Duleep Trophy fixture against India-C from turning into a one-sided affair here on Thursday. The scores: India-D — 1st innings: Atharva Taide c Vyshak b Kamboj 4, Yash Dubey c Porel b Kamboj 10, Shreyas Iyer c Porel b Vyshak 9, Devdutt Padikkal c Ruturaj …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

SL vs IND first ODI: Spinners rule the day as Sri Lanka-India share the spoils

The Hindu

If Sri Lanka squandered games from winning positions in the three-match T20I series, it was India’s turn to make a mess of a relatively simple chase as the two sides played out a sensational tied encounter in the first ODI at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on August 2. SCOREBOARD SRI LANKA INNINGS: Pathum Nissanka lbw b Washington 56, …

5 months, 3 weeks ago

T20 World Cup 2024 Final: Axar Patel’s batting beyond a footnote in ending India’s World Cup drought

The Hindu

Years from now, when discussions turn to the 2024 T20 World Cup final, which India won against South Africa, Virat Kohli’s 76, Jasprit Bumrah’s exceptional spell with both the new and old ball and Hardik Pandya’s final over will undoubtedly be the highlights. READ: Virat Kohli announces retirement from T20I cricket after India beats South Africa in T20 World Cup …

8 months, 1 week ago

Matheesha Pathirana stars with ball to help CSK beat MI as Rohit Sharma's second IPL century goes in vain

India TV News

Chennai Super Kings, irrespective of the venue, the conditions, the long batting line-up of the Mumbai Indians, pulled off what is rare at the Wankhede Stadium, defending a total, especially in the night games as the Men in Yellow won by 20 runs on Sunday, April 14. Former Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma smashed his second IPL century but no …

8 months, 4 weeks ago

IPL 2024: Did Mumbai Indians and Hardik Pandya err with their bowling changes?

New Indian Express

CHENNAI: When Kwena Maphaka, playing his first IPL match, was smashed for 20 runs in his second over by Travis Head, Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya had only one choice in his hand. On a pitch where there was nothing to help the bowlers, where Head had been middling every ball that had come his way, where Bumrah was the …

9 months ago

IPL 2024: Mumbai’s Hardik Era off to a Poor Start, Gill’s Gujarat Win by 6 Runs

The Quint

Bumrah provided Mumbai Indians the breakthrough by bowling Wriddhiman Saha for 19 off 15 balls after he and Shubman Gill had added 31 runs for the first wicket. Bumrah then returned for his second spell and claimed the wickets of the dangerous David Miller and top-scorer Sai Sudharsan in one over as he put the brakes on the Gujarat Titans …

9 months, 2 weeks ago

'With due respect to Axar…': Rahul Dravid points out 'VVS Laxman' as case in point, proves Kuldeep Yadav selection right

Hindustan Times

What makes India's 4-1 win over England even sweeter is the fact that Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid achieved it with a depleted team. Going into the second Test at Visakhapatnam, India coach Dravid recalled the first thoughts that came to his mind when he saw Axar Patel walk out at No. And then there's Kuldeep Besides the wickets, Kuldeep …

9 months, 3 weeks ago

'Rohit Sharma scolds players when...': Ex-India pacer's nonchalant reaction on 'yaaro ka yaar'

Hindustan Times

Fresh from his blockbuster return in the shortest format when Afghanistan toured India, veteran Indian opener Rohit Sharma was confirmed as the leader of the Men In Blue for the 2024 edition of the ICC T20 World Cup. Senior batter Rohit succeeded batting icon Virat Kohli after Team India misfired at the T20 World Cup, Rohit guided the Rahul Dravid-coached …

10 months, 2 weeks ago

Why India needs to get team selection right against England

Live Mint

India levelled the series in Visakhapatnam on Monday after losing the first Test against England in Hyderabad. Yadav was sorely missed during the first Test in Hyderabad, where India frittered away a 190-run first innings lead by allowing England to amass 420 from a precarious 163/5. If it’s Bharat or Jurel keeping wickets in the next two Tests, the case …

10 months, 3 weeks ago

Test cricket | West Indies give us a peep into the past, England into the future

The Hindu

Brisbane is 9450 kilometres from Hyderabad, yet in a cricketing sense they became twin cities on Sunday as hope triumphed over probability. In another corner of the world, Hartley, son of a European 400m champion, whose first ball in Test cricket is hit for six is given up by all except his captain. India’s top order had thrown away their …

11 months, 2 weeks ago

All-round Shivam Dube, miser Axar power India to comfortable win in chilly Mohali; take 1-0 lead in series

India TV News

Team India made light work of a target of 159 runs in the first T20I against Afghanistan by getting over the line with 15 balls to spare and six wickets in hand in wintry Mohali on Thursday, January 11. India recovered from an early blow in the very first over as the batters through the line-up kept getting the starts …

11 months, 4 weeks ago

‘India would’ve won series in South Africa twice but for this bloke': Shastri's huge remark on live TV in IND vs SA Test

Hindustan Times

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri said this is India's best chance of winning a Test series for the first time in South Africa. Shastri said India would have won at least two Test series in South Africa if Philander wasn't there. Ravi Shastri doing the pitch report of India vs South Africa 1st Test "This is India's best chance, …

1 year ago

Ton-up Tony de Zorzi, IPL-bound Nandre Burger guide South Africa to eight-wicket win over India in 2nd ODI

Hindustan Times

Opener Tony de Zorzi slammed a magnificent maiden hundred to complement a superlative effort by his team's bowlers, led by pacer Nandre Burger, as South Africa humbled India by eight wickets in the second ODI to level the three-match series 1-1 here on Tuesday. South Africa's Tony de Zorzi celebrates after scoring a century The 26-year-old de Zorzi, playing only …

1 year, 3 months ago

IND vs BAN | Shubman Gill’s classy ton, Axar Patel’s final dash not enough as India goes down narrowly

The Hindu

Shubman Gill’s classy century and Axar Patel’s final flourish were not enough for India as Rohit’s men went down to Bangladesh by six runs in the final Super 4s fixture, a dead rubber, of the Asia Cup Super 4s at the R. Premadasa Stadium here. Mustafizur Rahman took three wickets, including two in the penultimate over including the crucial one …

1 year, 3 months ago

Watch: Kuldeep Yadav - India’s spin wizard in prime form ahead of the 2023 ODI World Cup

The Hindu

Kuldeep Yadav is no stranger to setbacks Over the last four years — with multiple injuries, being sidelined by his IPL franchise, a career-threatening knee surgery and patches of poor form — the left-arm spinner’s journey in professional cricket has been nothing short of challenging He made a return from injury in February 2022, in the lead up to which …

1 year, 3 months ago

Why is Shardul Thakur not playing Asia Cup 2023 Super Fours match against Sri Lanka?

India TV News

Team India was back in action less than 15 hours later after handing Pakistan a heavy 228-run defeat in the ongoing Asia Cup 2023 in Colombo. This time the opponent is Sri Lanka and with the surface being a fresh one for the game, the Men in Blue made one change to their line-up, bringing in spinning all-rounder Axar Patel …

1 year, 4 months ago

WI vs IND: Aakash Chopra questions Hardik Pandya's decision to not bowl out Chahal after India lose 2nd T20I

India Today

Former India opener Aakash Chopra was baffled by captain Hardik Pandya's decision of not completing Yuzvendra Chahal's full quota of four overs as the tourists went 0-2 down in the five-match T20I series after losing the second match by two wickets in Guyana on Sunday. WI vs IND 2nd T20I Highlights "Chahal was the best Indian spinnerâæ his 3rd over …

1 year, 4 months ago

Team India succumb to batters' failure in 1st T20I as West Indies hand them a shock defeat

India TV News

Team India failed to chase down 150 runs in the first T20I against the West Indies as the Men in Maroon took a 1-0 lead in the five-match series with a thrilling 4-run win at Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba on Thursday, August 3. Apart from the debutant Tilak Varma, who played a brilliant hand of 39 off just 22 …

1 year, 9 months ago

Zampa, Agar spin India out in tricky chase

Hindustan Times

In the end, it took two mistimed slogs from Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja to break the deadlock in a series both sides had failed to bat 50 overs even once. And for the third consecutive match, they got Suryakumar Yadav off the first ball despite India sending KL Rahul, Axar Patel and Pandya to prevent exactly that mishap. But …

1 year, 9 months ago

'A batsman with 2 first-ball ducks…': Jadeja's strong out-of-the-box take on 'Axar ahead of Surya' theory

Hindustan Times

For all his exploits in T20 cricket, Suryakumar Yadav has so far failed to crack the ODI code. However, amid India's implosion in Vizag, one man that was left stranded was Axar Patel, the revelation of the series. Going by current form, former India batter Ajay Jadeja was asked by a fan whether promoting Axar ahead of Suryakumar could be …

1 year, 9 months ago

Ind vs Aus: India’s loss raises questions about Axar’s bowling on turning pitches

The Hindu

What’s the issue with Axar Patel’s bowling? Had the left-arm spinner got three wickets in the first Test at Nagpur he would have equalled Ravichandran Ashwin as the quickest to 50 wickets. Instead, Axar is languishing at 48 scalps after three Tests on tracks that spinners dream about. In the mine-field that the pitch at the Holkar Stadium was, Axar …

1 year, 10 months ago

India vs Australia Highlights, 2nd Test Day 3: IND beat AUS by six wickets, go 2-0 up in Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Hindustan Times

Feb 19, 2023 2:23 PM IST Pat Cummins: “I thought 260 was a decent score in the first innings. But India batted well, just 1-2 partnerships and you can get to that 260 mark quite easily. This loss hurts.” Rohit Sharma: “Looking at how things were yesterday, the way we came back and finished our job was great. There are …

1 year, 10 months ago

India vs Australia Highlights, 2nd Test Day 3: IND beat AUS by six wickets, go 2-0 up in Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Hindustan Times

1 year, 10 months ago

IND vs AUS, 1st Test: Axar Patel's batting wasn't why he was chosen over Kuldeep Yadav | READ

India TV News

Axar Patel, along with Rohit Sharma and returning Ravindra Jadeja was the reason that India ended Day 2 with a strong possibility of not only winning the Test but doing it with an innings. Heading into the 1st Test, many thought that playing Jadeja and Axar together would do no good as both of them offered the same kind of …

1 year, 10 months ago

IND vs AUS: Rohit Sharma century, Jadeja-Axar rearguard put India in control on Day 2

The Hindu

He came, he saw, he conquered. Rohit Sharma turned a blind eye to those baying on about ‘doctored’ wickets and cruised to his maiden Test hundred against Australia at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium. The imperious knock ensured India remained in the driver’s seat at the end of second day’s play, with a lead of 144 runs and three wickets …

1 year, 10 months ago

India vs Australia: Ravichandran Ashwin's form will decide the outcome of series, says Ravi Shastri

Firstpost

Former India head coach Shastri added he did not want the veteran off-spinner to “over-plan” against the Aussies, while adding left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav would be his pick for the third spinner. Nagpur: Ravichandran Ashwin’s form will decide the fate of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, feels former India head coach Ravi Shastri, who wouldn’t want the team’s premier spinner to …

1 year, 11 months ago

IND vs SL 2nd ODI: Rahul, Kuldeep shine as India seals series with four-wicket win

The Hindu

The Eden Gardens did not witness a high-scoring game like Barsapara. Kuldeep Yadav bamboozled the Sri Lankan batters to help India bundle out Sri Lanka for 215 with more than 10 overs remaining in its essay. With no scoreboard pressure and the dew starting to play a part in the outfield, Rahul and Hardik played risk-free cricket to put India …

1 year, 11 months ago

Ind vs SL third T20 international | Suryakumar Yadav’s century fires India to series clinching win

The Hindu

Suryakumar Yadav displayed his unmatched superiority yet again in the shortest format with a scintillating hundred as India outplayed Sri Lanka by 91 runs in the third T20I to secure a memorable series win in Rajkot on January 7, 2023. Scoreboard India: Ishan Kishan c Dhananjaya de Silva b Dilshan Madushanka 1 Shubman Gill b W Hasaranga 46 Tripathi c …

1 year, 11 months ago

IND vs SL: He was exhilarating to watch, says Dinesh Karthik heaping praise on Axar Patel's knock in Pune

India Today

India wicket-keeping batter Dinesh Karthik has heaped praise on all-rounder Axar Patel, saying his knock against Sri Lanka at the MCA Stadium in Pune was exhilarating to watch. Speaking with Cricbuzz, Karthik praised India’s never die attitude against Sri Lanka in Pune, saying this represents the spirit of Indian cricket. The Royal Challengers Bangalore batter said Axar Patel played an …

1 year, 11 months ago

Well fought Axar Patel: Fans in awe of India all-rounder's heroic fifty in 2nd T20I vs SL

India Today

Suryakumar Yadav and Axar Patel both hit brilliant fifties in a stunning 91-run stand but Sri Lanka eked out a narrow 16-run win over India in the second T20I to level the three-match series 1-1 on Thursday. Surya and Axar kept India alive with a sensational 91-run sixth-wicket partnership off just 40 balls after a nightmarish start to their chase. …

1 year, 11 months ago

IND vs SL 2nd T20I: Sri Lanka level series 1-1 with 16-run win despite Axar, Suryakumar heroics

India Today

India were handed a 16-run loss on Thursday by Sri Lanka, who levelled the series 1-1 despite late heroics from Axar Patel and Suryakumar Yadav. Sri Lanka got off to a flying start after a silent first over as Arshdeep Singh's first over conceded 19 runs where he bowled three no balls. Kusal Mendis was smashing the Indian bowlers to …

2 years ago

India beat Bangladesh by three wickets, win series 2-0

The Hindu

A dogged 71-run stand between Shreyas Iyer and R. Ashwin came to India’s rescue as the visitors fought back from a hopeless situation to pull off a three-wicket win over Bangladesh in the second and final Test and clinch the series 2-0 here on December 25. With India at 74 for seven chasing 145, Bangladesh was on course for their …

2 years ago

India need just one set batter to win second Test against Bangladesh, says Siraj

The Hindu

India might have been four wickets down in a tricky chase in the second Test against Bangladesh but pacer Mohammed Siraj said there is nothing to worry about as one set batter can take the team to victory on December 25, 2022. We need just one batter to get set, Axar is showing right intent," Siraj said during the press …

2 years ago

IND vs. BAN, 2nd Test | India stares at defeat as Bangladesh spinners get into action

The Hindu

Bangladesh spinners, led by their talismanic skipper Shakib Al Hasan and young Mehidy Hasan Miraz, forced Indian batters to press the panic button in a tricky chase of 145 as the visitors ended an engaging third day’s play, tottering at 45 for 4 in the second Test on December 24, 2022. Having dominated for the better part of two and …

2 years ago

'I would've used stronger words, but that's unbelievable': Gavaskar tears into KL Rahul, Dravid for 'dropping' Kuldeep

Hindustan Times

India took the field without Kuldeep Yadav in the second Test of the series on Thursday, surprising many fans and former cricketers alike. Sunil Gavaskar; Kuldeep Yadav Kuldeep made way for pacer Jaydev Unadkat, who is playing in his first Test for India since 2010. While KL Rahul admitted that it was an “unfortunate" decision to leave the spinner out, …

2 years, 2 months ago

Axar Patel overjoyed after winning Player of Series award in T20I series vs Australia - Can't express those emotions

India Today

All-rounder Axar Patel, on Sunday, September 25, said that he was happy after being able to help India beat Australia 2-1 in the three-match T20I series. His best figures of 3/17 came in a losing cause when India lost to Australia in the opening T20I of the series at PCA Stadium in Mohali. On Sunday, however, Axar’s three-wicket haul guided …

2 years, 5 months ago

'Told selectors, 'look for someone'. But...': Ravi Shastri reveals reason that 'cost India couple of World Cups'

Hindustan Times

Ravi Shastri's tenure as Team India's head coach saw the side become one of the best Test playing nations. Under Shastri, India registered twin series victories in Australia, and also achieved world no.1 ranking in the longest format of the game. While India lost in the final of the World Test Championship to New Zealand in 2021, the side also …

2 years, 5 months ago

India vs West Indies, 2nd ODI: Axar Patel's 64 fuels India in series clinching win over West Indies

Firstpost

India defeated West Indies by two wickets in the second ODI to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series Port of Spain: Axar Patel’s career-best 64 not out lifted India to a series-clinching two-wicket win with two balls to spare over the West Indies in the second One-Day International of a three-match series at Queen’s Park Oval in …

2 years, 5 months ago

India vs West Indies 2nd ODI Highlights: Axar Patel heroics help IND seal series

Hindustan Times

By India vs West Indies Highlights, 2nd ODI Match Updates: India win by 2 wickets and take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. IND vs WI Highlights: India's Axar Patel plays a shot against West Indies IND vs WI, 2nd ODI Highlights: Axar Patel's unbeaten 64 off 35 balls helped India claim a thrilling two-wicket win and gain …

2 years, 5 months ago

India vs West Indies 2nd ODI Highlights: Axar Patel heroics help IND seal series

Hindustan Times

2 years, 6 months ago

IPL 2022 final | Hardik Pandya-inspired Gujarat Titans cap a remarkable campaign with title

The Hindu

In front of a raucous home crowd, Gujarat Titans outclassed Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets to claim the Indian Premier League title here on Sunday. Scorecard: Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal c Sai Kishore b Yash Dayal 22, Jos Buttler c Saha b Hardik Pandya 39, Sanju Samson c Sai Kishore b Hardik Pandya 14, Devdutt Padikkal c Shami b Rashid …

2 years, 8 months ago

IPL 2022: Dhoni finishes in style as Chennai Super Kings beat Mumbai Indians by 3 wickets

India TV News

The great M S Dhoni turned back the clock to script a three wicket victory for Chennai Super Kings against Mumbai Indians in the IPL here on Thursday, following a heart-stopping finish that saw him hit a four off the last ball of the game. CSK pacer Mukesh Choudhary wreaked havoc with the new ball before Tilak Varma’s responsible 51 …

2 years, 8 months ago

IPL 2022: COVID-stricken Delhi Capitals demolish Punjab Kings riding on superb show from spinners

India TV News

Delhi Capitals showed remarkable resilience to overcome a COVID crisis in their camp and hand Punjab Kings a nine-wicket thrashing in the Indian Premier League here on Wednesday. Delhi, who had a chaotic build up to the game with a sixth COVID positive case being reported on the morning of the game, dished out a clinical bowling display to bowl …

2 years, 8 months ago

IPL 2022: Buttler's gallant ton helps Royals post second win

The Hindu

After Jos Buttler’s first century in this edition of the Indian Premier League guided Rajasthan Royals to 193 for 8, Mumbai Indians was cruising at 129 for three after 14 overs, with youngster Tilak Varma batting on 55. With 65 runs required from the last six overs and the seasoned Kieron Pollard joining Varma at the crease, Mumbai Indians camp …

2 years, 8 months ago

IPL 2022: Lalit Yadav, Axar Patel script brilliant turnaround to help DC down MI

Firstpost

Chasing 178 for victory, Lalit and Axar lifted Delhi from a precarious 104-6 with an unbeaten stand of 75 to win with 10 balls to spare at Mumbai’s Brabourne Stadium. Lalit Yadav and Axar Patel turned unlikely heroes to help Delhi Capitals stun Mumbai Indians by four wickets in the Indian Premier League on Sunday. Ishan Kishan’s unbeaten 81 off …

2 years, 8 months ago

IPL 2022: DC snatch win from jaws of defeat as Lalit Yadav, Axar Patel blitz stuns MI

India Today

Mumbai Indians were stunned! DC stun MI: IPL 2022 Highlights But little did Pant know that Lalit Yadav and Axar Patel would emerge as the heroes with the bat for them. While Lalit smashed 48 from 38 balls, Axar hit 38 from 17 as the duo stitched 75-run stand in just 7 overs, taking India's star pacer Jasprit Bumrah to …

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