2 years, 1 month ago

Left-handers Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel destroy Australian media's conspiracy theory around Nagpur pitch

Among the many bizarre claims that the Australian media made in the lead-up to the first Test of the much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy was the doctoring of the Nagpur pitch in a bid to make life difficult for the visiting left-handed batters. JADEJA'S ALL-ROUND TEST HEROICS A section of the Australian media suggested that the curators in Nagpur had left a spot each on both ends of the pitch drier than the rest of the 22 yards to make sure Indian spinners troubled the Australian left-handers. Nagpur Test, Day 2 Highlights Rohit Sharma's cheeky comment about the hype about the Nagpur pitch went viral as the India captain took a jibe at the conspiracy theories. Well, certainly not as Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel showed The way Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel batted against the Australian bowling attack on Day 2 suggests that there is nothing wrong with the pitch in Nagpur. #INDvsAUS — Irfan Pathan February 10, 2023 JADEJA, AXAR TORMENT AUSTRALIA Jadeja, returning to Test cricket for the first time since July 2022 after having recovered from knee surgery, looked at ease.

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Ravindra Jadeja's act while appealing for wicket irks Simon Doull, commentator slams umpire for not 'warning' India star

Hindustan Times

Team India took on New Zealand in its final group game of the Champions Trophy, and made inroads with the ball in the middle overs after being restricted for 249/9 in fifty overs. Ravindra Jadeja dismissed Tom Latham in the 33rd over of the run-chase The New Zealand batter attempted a reverse sweep but completely misjudged the line, allowing the …

1 month ago

IND vs BAN: Rohit Sharma robs Axar Patel a hattrick with dropped catch, watch India captain’s reaction in anger in Dubai

Live Mint

Rohit Sharma dropped a sitter at the slips to rob Axar Patel a memorable hattrick against Bangladesh in their Group A clash in Dubai on Thursday. Had Rohit Sharma taken the catch, Axar Patel could have become only the second bowler in the history of the tournament to achieve the feat after West Indies' Jerome Taylor in 2006. owling his …

Rohit Sharma reacts to Yashasvi Jaiswal's controversial no-snicko dismissal: 'It has been happening since India'

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma reacts to Yashasvi Jaiswal's controversial no-snicko dismissal: 'It has been happening since India'

Hindustan Times

Yashasvi Jaiswal's controversial and dramatic dismissal on Day 5 of the Boxing Day Test between India and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground is causing quite a stir on social media. Rohit Sharma spoke about the controversial call made by the third umpire, saying such decisions always seem to go against the Indian camp. India's Yashasvi Jaiswal speaks to umpires …

3 months, 1 week ago

‘Only believe in…’: Google India responds after Jasprit Bumrah’s witty reply to Aussie reporter

Live Mint

Indian bowler Jasprit Bumrah's reply to an Aussie reporter's question about his batting qualities was equally stellar as his performance at the third India vs Australia Test in Brisbane on Monday. That's another story.” Google India's response Google India responded to Jasprit Bumrah's mention of the tech giant with a post on X, stating, "I only believe in Jassi Bhai," …

3 months, 1 week ago

AUS vs IND, 3rd Test: Rahul, Jadeja fifties help India avoid follow-on against Australia

The Hindu

Indian cricket’s seemingly eternal fan Sudhir Gautam blew his conch and waved the national flag. Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja lent spine, it was the turn of Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep to help India avoid the follow-on during a grim Tuesday of rains and runs. Singles were stolen, gaps were milked, the odd four was hit and as Pat Cummins …

3 months, 1 week ago

'You're a No. 9 batter': Siraj scolded by Gavaskar as mid-pitch 'conversation' with Jadeja nearly spells doom for India

Hindustan Times

The legendary Sunil Gavaskar was absolutely irate after a mix-up between Mohammed Siraj and Ravindra Jadeja nearly cost India a wicket against Australia on Day 4 of the Brisbane Test on Tuesday. The mix-up could have been fatal for India – and Gavaskar, not mincing words, straightaway lambasted Siraj live on air. India's score was 200/7 when, on the penultimate …

India in dire straits at 48/4 after top-order batters' flop show

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3 months, 1 week ago

India in dire straits at 48/4 after top-order batters' flop show

Hindustan Times

Brisbane, Atrocious shot selection by the top-order batters, including Virat Kohli, left India reeling at 48 for four at tea on a rain-marred day three of the third Test against Australia here on Monday. HT Image Left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc struck twice and Josh Hazlewood once as India took lunch at 22 for three after Australia racked up 445 in …

3 months, 1 week ago

Siraj replicates Kohli's bail-flipping mind game after fiery exchange with Labuschagne, gets booed; Aussie reverses it

Hindustan Times

Australia batter Marnus Labuschagne fell victim to India's mind games on Sunday, in Day 2 of the third Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in Brisbane as he was dismissed an over after India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj replicated Virat Kohli bail-flipping tactic. Marnus Labuschagne fell victim to India's mindgames It happened in the 33rd over of the first …

Team India short changed by Rohit, Kohli and senior bowlers in Adelaide humbling

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Team India short changed by Rohit, Kohli and senior bowlers in Adelaide humbling

Firstpost

Skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli failed to fire twice in as many days after Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj’s inability to make the brand new pink ball talk on Day 1 had a major effect on the fate of the second Test in Adelaide, which ended in a decisive Australian victory. Captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and the rest …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

India tour of Australia: Border-Gavaskar Trophy day-night Test in Adelaide on december 7 2024: Morne Morkel on Travis Head batting on day 2

The Hindu

After a forgettable day for India at the Adelaide Oval on Saturday, bowling coach Morne Morkel turned up at the press conference for some fire-fighting. The first volley was about Mohammed Siraj’s needless send-off to centurion Travis Head and Morkel was ready: “We all know Siraj puts everything on the line, he is the kind of bowler, who will run …

4 months ago

Rohit Sharma's 'selfless' talk trolled after Jaiswal-Rahul masterclass in Perth Test

India Today

India captain Rohit Sharma was subjected to heavy trolling on social media as openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul put on a massive stand on Day 2 of the first Test at Optus Stadium in Perth. As the two batters played the Test match in a traditional manner showing caution with the new ball, fans began drawing comparisons with India …

4 months ago

Perth pitch too spicy? Jasprit Bumrah helps Indian batting unit save face

India Today

The Indian batting continued to disappoint on the opening day of the first Test against Australia as they were bundled out for just 150 in the first innings after opting to bat first. AUS vs IND 1st Test Day 1 Highlights However, stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah made sure that all the attention was taken away from the Indian batters with …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

‘What are we actually doing with Axar Patel?’: Suryakumar Yadav savaged as glaring mistake in 2nd T20I loss exposed

Hindustan Times

India fell to a loss at St. George’s Park in Gqeberha on Sunday, with South Africa leaving it late in a low scoring encounter but getting the job done to level the series at 1-1- with an over to spare. Delhi Capitals teammates Tristan Stubbs and Axar Patel in action at St George's Park. On a pitch where six of …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

10 Minutes of Madness Leave India on the Cusp of Collapse

Hindustan Times

India's bowling hero Ravindra Jadeja had a remarkable 5/65 bowling figures in the third Test against New Zealand, leaving the hosts struggling to recover. Despite being pushed to the brink of collapse in the final ten minutes of the day, Jadeja's brilliance ensured that India emerged victorious. The match will likely have significant implications for both teams, with New Zealand …

Jadeja's Heroics Fail as India Struggles Against New Zealand

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Jadeja's Heroics Fail as India Struggles Against New Zealand

The Hindu

India's batting overshadowed Jadeja's efforts against New Zealand in the third Test match. Despite Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar wreaking havoc, reckless batting and decision-making at the fag end of the day meant India found itself in a spot of bother. Despite Jadeja's efforts, India was unable to secure a win, with New Zealand securing a comfortable victory.

8 months, 3 weeks ago

CSK coach tells Rohit Sharma to manage ego battle between Axar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja before India vs England semis

Hindustan Times

For the first time in many years, India are operating with two left-arm spin-bowling all-rounders in their T20I XI. Both Axar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja have been featured in India's XI in all six of their matches in this World Cup. After all, Jadeja and Axar offer the same skillset, and India, for close to a decade now, have used …

9 months ago

The Axar Patel catch that turned the match for India at windy St Lucia

Firstpost

In difficult windy conditions at St Lucia, Axar Patel pulled off a brilliant catch to dismiss Mitchell Marsh, paving the way for India’s win over Australia in the Super 8 match of the T20 World Cup 2024. For the batter, it was imperative to hit in the direction of the wind, not into it; the former would carry even a …

1 year, 3 months ago

IND vs AUS: Why did Ishan Kishan’s stumping attempt off Axar Patel’s bowling result in a no-ball? Rules explained

The Hindu

In the 19th over of the third T20I between India and Australia in Guwahati on Tuesday, the on-field umpire’s decision to review a stumping attempt off the bowling of Axar Patel resulted in a wide delivery being eventually deemed a no-ball. Axar bowled wide outside off to Matthew Wade, who missed the ball and lost his balance slightly while wicketkeeper …

1 year, 4 months ago

'There was no one after Jadeja' - Wasim Akram defends KL Rahul's approach in World Cup final

India TV News

The former Pakistani cricketer Wasim Akram shared his thoughts on India's disappointing defeat against Australia in the Cricket World Cup 2023 final on Saturday, November 25. Wasim pointed out the lack of an aggressive approach from the middle order as one of the key reasons behind India's defeat at Narendra Modi Stadium on November 19. Rahul showed good composure under …

1 year, 9 months ago

WTC Final Day 2: India's response to Australia's 469 in shambles

Deccan Chronicle

London: The fascinating thing about cricket is its uncertainty. The problem for Team India was that the balance between bat and ball seemed to differ depending on whether its two best seamers Md Shami and Md Siraj were bowling, or their support pace men. They got the early breaks that tilted the scales back a bit, with century makers Travis …

2 years ago

India vs. Australia: Is it time to experiment with Axar Patel at No.3?

Live Mint

To a neutral observer, the sight of Australia’s left-arm speedster Mitchell Starc swinging the new ball into the pads of India’s right-handed top order batsmen at over 140 kmph was a sight to behold in the first two ODIs of the current series. Perhaps the most dramatic was how Pakistan’s Shaheen Shah Afridi, and New Zealand’s Trent Boult blew away …

2 years, 1 month ago

Parthiv Patel heaps praise on Ravindra Jadeja after 7-wicket haul in Delhi Test: He bowled with great accuracy

India Today

Former India wicket-keeping batter Parthiv Patel has heaped praise on India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, saying he bowled with great accuracy in Delhi. Jadeja picked up 7 wickets as India bowled Australia out for 113 in the third innings of the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar series. Speaking to Cricbuzz at Lunch on Day 3, Patel said the Indian bowlers kept …

2 years, 1 month ago

Axar Patel: Bowling getting harder with the pitch slowing down

The Hindu

India all-rounder Axar Patel lit up the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday with some lusty hits in the evening off both the spinners as well as the lone pacer in Pat Cummins. Speaking to journalists at the end of the second day’s play, Axar said bowling Australia out for a target that can be chased down may not be easy. …

2 years, 1 month ago

IND vs AUS: Pat Cummins and Company forced to cancel practice session on Nagpur pitch after watering of track

India TV News

The Australian team was keen on practising on the seemingly demonic Nagpur pitch after an innings defeat in the 1st Test, but their plans were cancelled as the Vidarbha Cricket Association's ground staff watered the surface. A VCA ground staff member, however, was observed hosing down the track following India's big win within three days. Notably, the first Test of …

2 years, 1 month ago

‘Rubbed salt and lemon into Australia’s wounds': Jadeja's jibe after Axar, Shami help India take huge lead in 1st Test

Hindustan Times

Axar Patel dashed Australia's all hopes of wrapping up the Indian tail early on Day 3 of the first Test in Nagpur by slamming a well-constructed 84. India's Axar Patel and teammate Mohammed Shami run between the wickets during the third day of the first Test cricket match between India and Australia at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur …

2 years, 1 month ago

Nagpur Test: Rohit Sharma jokes about juggling between Ravi Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja after India beat Australia

India Today

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma showed his humorous self in the post-match press conference while speaking about rotating his three spinners, Ravi Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel in the opening Test against Australia at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur. On Saturday, January 11, India beat Australia by an innings and 132 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the four-match …

2 years, 1 month ago

Gone in 2 hours: Australia get sucked into pitch debate, forget basics in Nagpur Test horror show

India Today

"The wicket spun, but it was not unplayable," Pat Cummins, Australia captain, said, reflecting on their performance in the Nagpur Test after the visitors were bundled out for just 91 in their second innings. R Ashwin ran through Australia's batting in the 2nd innings of the Nagpur Test 'SEEING ROUGH FROM THE FLIGHT' Plenty was spoken about the Nagpur pitch …

2 years, 1 month ago

India vs Australia: Ravi Shastri takes brutal dig at Nagpur pitch critics after India post 400 in 1st innings

India Today

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri took a brutal dig at pitch detractors of the Nagpur Test, saying anyone who read or heard the pre-match chatter about the surface at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium would not have believed that a team could post 400 in an innings. India vs Australia, 1st Test Day 3 Highlights Australia's 2nd innings was …

2 years, 1 month ago

India vs Australia: Rohit Sharma’s resolute ton, Ravindra Jadeja-Axar Patel stand put hosts in driving seat on Day 2

Firstpost

Rohit Sharma’s ton and unbeaten half-centuries from Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel helped India take a crucial 144-run lead in the series-opener after ending the day two at 321 for 7 India extended their lead to 144 runs against Australia in the opening Test in Nagpur courtesy of Rohit Sharma’s century and fifties by Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel on …

2 years, 1 month ago

India vs Australia: Ton-up Rohit, Jadeja-Axar stand put hosts on top on Day 2 of Nagpur Test

Firstpost

Nagpur: Skipper Rohit Sharma conjured up one his most impressive Test hundreds under pressure against a quality Australian attack as India vaulted to a crucial 144-run lead in the series-opener after ending the day two at 321 for 7 in Nagpur Friday. While Rohit’s ninth Test hundred is worth its weight in gold, Ravindra Jadeja’s 18th half-century is also priceless. …

2 years, 1 month ago

India vs Australia: ‘Till we bat, the pitch will play well,’ Axar says cheekily after stumps on Day 2

Firstpost

India all-rounder Axar Patel went wicket-less on Day 1 but compensated for it on Day 2 with a brisk half-century against Australia in Nagpur. My technique — I always knew it was good,” Axar said at the end of the day’s play. They tell me that I have the ability, so I try to contribute.” Axar Patel batting at 9 …

2 years, 1 month 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 …

2 years, 1 month ago

'Why are we discussing anybody else?': Shastri shuts Vaughan, Australian media on Siraj-Jadeja incident; reveals truth

Hindustan Times

India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja scripted a phenomenal return to cricket after five months of injury layoff as he picked his 11th five-wicket haul as the hosts bundled Australia for just 177 on Day 1 of the opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar series. Yet, social media went abuzz when an Australian media platform highlighted a 'questionable' video of Mohammed Siraj and …

2 years, 1 month ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel stretch India lead in Nagpur Test after Rohit Sharma's 120

India Today

Rohit Sharma's 9th hundred and gutsy fifties from Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel kept India ahead in a tense battle for supremacy in the first Test of a four-match series against Australia. After India captain Rohit Sharma fell for 120 to his Australian counterpart Pat Cummins, Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel stretched India's lead beyond 100. There was plenty of …

2 years, 1 month ago

Border Gavaskar Trophy: Indian bowlers will get more help from Nagpur pitch as we will be fresh, says Axar Patel

India Today

Axar Patel said that he was pretty confident of himself when he came out to bat in India's opening Test against Australia at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur. Axar said that the batters would find it tough coming to bat first on the pitch in Nagpur. Axar was also of the opinion that the Indian bowlers would get …

2 years, 1 month ago

India vs Australia: ‘I found him tough to score against,’ Peter Handscomb says Ravindra Jadeja was bowling well

Firstpost

Nagpur: Australia batter Peter Handscomb on Thursday admitted that the Nagpur track ‘tricked’ the visiting side as it did a lot less than what they had feared in the opening Test of the four-match series. It’s tough because when the pitch is playing tricks that starts to play with your mind a little bit as well," Handscomb said at the …

2 years, 1 month ago

India vs Australia: Ravindra Jadeja, Rohit Sharma shine on Day 1 to shun visitors

Firstpost

India trail Australia by 100 runs at stumps on Day 1 but led the day’s proceedings and surely have a foot ahead of the Aussies with four days still to play. India trail Australia by 100 runs at stumps on Day 1 but led the day’s proceedings and have a foot ahead of the Aussies with four days still to …

2 years, 1 month ago

India vs Australia: Ravindra Jadeja rattles Aussies with five-wicket haul on Test comeback; watch

Firstpost

Ravindra Jadeja made a successful return to the international arena, taking five wickets to bowl out Australia for 177 in the first innings of the Nagpur Test. Ravindra Jadeja celebrated his return to international cricket with a five-wicket haul on Day 1 of the India vs Australia Nagpur Test on Thursday. 💥Welcome back JADEJA 💥 2 wickets in 2 balls …

2 years, 1 month ago

Nagpur pitch is not a rank turner, you have to play spin well in India: Ravindra Jadeja

India Today

India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja dismissed the claims around the Nagpur pitch on Day 1 of the first Test against Australia, saying it was "not a rank turner". "No, it is not a rank turner," Jadeja said in the press conference. And, as I said, the bounce was low, so trying to create doubts in the minds of the batters," said …

2 years, 1 month ago

India vs Australia: No demons in Nagpur pitch as Australia crumble against spin on Day 1

India Today

Mind games, as expected were played in the lead-up to the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, one of the much-anticipated Test series of the season. Even as Australia were training in Alur, Bengaluru in a 4-day camp where they simulated pitches to prepare for the trial by spin, a first-look of the pitch at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, days ahead of the …

2 years, 1 month ago

Focus on cricket and not the pitch: Rohit Sharma responds to Australian media's uproar over Nagpur wicket

India Today

India captain Rohit Sharma on Wednesday shut down the Australian media's bizarre talks about the Nagpur pitch in his uber-cool style ahead of the first Test. With the high-octane Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2022-23 starting in less than a day, the Australian media have created an uproar over the Nagpur pitch for the first Test against India. After all, the 22 guys …

2 years, 2 months ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Rohit Sharma has no idea why Nagpur pitch generated so much conversation

India Today

India captain Rohit Sharma has said that it is beyond his understanding why there has been so much talk about the Nagpur pitch and no comments on the skills of the players after the team's win on Saturday. Speaking to Ravichandran Ashwin, for BCCI's website, the India captain said that everyone was batting on the same pitch. Sharma said it …

2 years, 6 months ago

India vs Australia: Direct hit from deep by Axar Patel runs out Glenn Maxwell; Watch video

Firstpost

While taking three wickets in the match, Axar Patel remained bullish with his fielding too as his ‘rocket throw’ from the hit directly hits the wicket to run out Glenn Maxwell during India vs Australia 3rd T20 in Hyderabad Known to be an extraordinary fielder, Indian all-rounder Axar Patel executed another run-out to perfection on Sunday during the India vs …

2 years, 6 months ago

India vs Australia: Rohit Sharma, Dinesh Karthik bromance on after nervous wait for Glenn Maxwell run-out decision

India Today

Rohit Sharma was at his funniest best, once again. The India captain's on-field reactions are going viral on social media and Rohit made sure he added to the collection when he went through contrasting emotions in the 3rd T20I of a 3-match series between India and Australia in Hyderabad on Sunday. The India skipper was not initially impressed the turn …

2 years, 6 months ago

Axar Patel makes claim for Ravindra Jadeja’s vacant T20 World Cup spot with strong bowling spell

Firstpost

Without Jadeja, India’s plans seemed astray, so much so the management still hasn’t found out a solution to fit Pant back in even if for his left-handed batting ability. Even so, it would give the same look to India’s bowling as last year’s T20 World Cup, thus rendering any team experimentation moot. With 3/17 from four overs, Axar Patel staked …

2 years, 7 months ago

India’s band of all-rounders who bowl slow left-arm

Hindustan Times

Two marquee games possibly did more harm to Ravichandran Ashwin’s white-ball prospects than the rest of his 164-match career. The 2016 T20 World Cup semi-final in which he leaked 20 in two overs and the 2017 Champions Trophy final in which he conceded 70 in 10 overs. And with Yuzvendra Chahal consistently playing as the main spinner—barring the 2021 T20 …

3 years ago

'Best way to gift a wicket': Twitter stunned as Mayank Agarwal gets run out amid comedy of errors during 2nd Test

Hindustan Times

It was a dramatic start for India in the pink-ball Test against Sri Lanka in Bengaluru, as the side endured a disappointing run-out dismissal early in the innings. Opener Mayank Agarwal, who was playing his first Test at his home ground, didn't have the best of homecomings as he was run-out on 4 off seven deliveries in a rather dismal …

3 years, 3 months ago

BCCI hits it out of the park with a stellar way to celebrate India-New Zealand series win in a unique way; check out viral photos here

Firstpost

The Board of Control for Cricket in India today, 6 December, celebrated India’s dominating 372-run win over New Zealand in a different way. The Board posted an image of Axar Patel, Ajaz Patel, Rachin Ravindra and Ravindra Jadeja in a way, that was a treat for cricket fans. During the first test in Kanpur, Axar Patel was a huge obstacle …

3 years, 4 months ago

Indian batters fail to fire again, surrender tamely to New Zealand

The Hindu

India went from bad to worse as another insipid batting display saw it suffer a humiliating defeat against New Zealand in its ICC T20 World Cup match at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. Accurate While the Kiwi bowlers were extremely accurate, the Indian batters were all at sea, both against the three-pronged pace attack of Trent Boult, Tim Southee …

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