6 years, 7 months ago

The Ravi Shastri irony: Crisis man in 2014, facing the heat in 2018

"The conditions will be testing but these one-and-a-half years will define Indian cricket." Harbhajan Singh furious after Lord's defeat: Make coach Shastri accountable Under Shastri, India toured Sri Lanka and they beat the island nation 3-0 in Tests. Shastri's second Test assignment since becoming India's full-time coach was also against Sri Lanka, who toured India to play a full-fledged series. Coach Ravi Shastri must answer some questions after Lord's horror However since the beginning of 2018, India have somewhat lost their mojo on unfamiliar overseas conditions in the longest format of the game. India needs Virat Kohli at Trent Bridge even if he is half fit: Sunil Gavaskar India reached South Africa on the back of nine successive Test series triumphs.

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1 week ago

India beat Maldives as Chhetri scores on return: Three major talking points from 3-0 win in Shillong

Firstpost

Indian football team brought an end to their winless run with a victory against Maldives on Wednesday. The much-needed win gave India a perfect start to their March FIFA window as they get ready to face Bangladesh in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers. As the Blue Tigers and coach Manolo Marquez turn their attention toward the Bangladesh fixture, we …

Sunil Chhetri scores on his international return as India beat Maldives 3-0 to end 12-match winless streak

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1 week ago

Sunil Chhetri scores on his international return as India beat Maldives 3-0 to end 12-match winless streak

Hindustan Times

The talismanic Sunil Chhetri scored on his international comeback to lead India to a commanding 3-0 victory over Maldives in a football friendly here on Wednesday, helping the home side snap their 12-match winless streak that started in November 2023. Sunil Chhetri scored a goal in his comeback game as India registered a 3-0 win. The 40-year-old Chhetri, who returned …

1 week, 1 day ago

Ageless Sunil Chhetri shines as India maul Maldives 3-0 in friendly

India Today

Sunil Chhetri’s international return couldn’t have been scripted better. India’s 3-0 win over the Maldives in an international friendly at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on March 19 was not just about the scoreline—it was about the return of the country’s greatest football icon. India vs Maldives: Highlights The breakthrough came in the 35th minute when Rahul Bheke rose …

1 month ago

Thrilled by Afghan win, Ravi Shastri fires sharp message to England: No excuses

India Today

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri sent a strong message to England after Jos Buttler's men were shown the exit door from Champions Trophy. Champions Trophy 2025: Afghanistan vs England Highlights Zadran played a record-breaking innings of 177, smashing 12 fours and six sixes, rescuing Afghanistan from a precarious position of 37/3 after Jofra Archer rocked them with his new-ball …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

How Shubman Gill left Shastri stunned in his 1st net session for India, reveals Bangar

India Today

Former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar recently revealed how young India batter Shubman Gill left former head coach Ravi Shastri stunned during his first-ever net session for India. Pakistan vs New Zealand, ODI Tri-series, Match 1 Live "The first glimpse of Shubman Gill we had during his first net session for India, there is a tradition in India that during the …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

'To say this to Virat Kohli...': India coaching staff's major flaw exposed by ex-bowling coach

Hindustan Times

India's forgettable performances since their 2024 T20 World Cup victory has put pressure on a number of individuals, most notably captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir. Now, Bharat Arun, the former bowling coach who engineered a period of dominance particularly in the pace department in the Indian team, said that the current coaches may not have the stature …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ravi Shastri names player India should have taken to Australia for BGT

Hindustan Times

New Delhi, : Former India head coach and cricketer Ravi Shastri voiced his opinion on not bringing Mohammed Shami to Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Ravi Shastri names player India should have taken to Australia for BGT Shami's road to recovery has been filled with ups and downs. Even though there were concerns about Shami's fitness and lack of game-time, …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma, Pat Cummins go LMAO seeing Ravi Shastri's antics in India vs Australia day-night Test

Hindustan Times

India captain Rohit Sharma is no stranger to Ravi Shastri's antics. Such was Shastri's theatrics and energy at the toss of the India vs Australia day-night Test in Adelaide that Rohit went LMAO. Rohit Sharma and Pat Cummins laughing at Ravi Shastri's antics Shasri waved his left hand repeatedly and went: "It's the pink ball Test, the second in the …

4 months ago

Cricket legend Ravi Shastri's incredible moment on live TV sends fans wild before the India vs Australia Test had even started

Daily Mail

The highly anticipated Test series between India and Australia got off to an incredible start before a ball had even been bowled on Friday courtesy of a head-turning performance by the legendary Ravi Shastri. Aussie skipper Pat Cummins, his counterpart Jasprit Bumrah, and icons of the game Allan Border and Sunil Gavaskar gathered with the match official out in the …

4 months, 1 week ago

Who's 'India's Ravi Shastri and Virat Kohli this time?' Vaughan to Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir ahead of Perth Test

Hindustan Times

Former England captain Michael Vaughan believes it would not be an easy task for India to register a hat-trick of wins Down Under. Having previously won their last two Test series in Australia, India are looking to once again stun the hosts, however Vaughan has highlighted major differences between the last two occasions and the current day. Ravi Shastri has …

4 months, 1 week ago

Who will be India's Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri in Australia this time, asks Vaughan

India Today

Former England captain Michael Vaughan believes India's success in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, beginning on 22 November, will hinge on whether the team can adopt an aggressive approach and put Australia on the back foot early. Vaughan noted that India had a 'charismatic coach' in Ravi Shastri and a dynamic leader in Virat Kohli when they secured back-to-back series wins in …

4 months, 1 week ago

Ravi Shastri says first two Tests crucial for India against Australia after defeat to New Zealand

Hindustan Times

Perth, India "paid a heavy price for being a little complacent" against New Zealand and the team needs to start well in the first two Tests against Australia to put behind their unprecedented loss to New Zealand at home, believes Ravi Shastri. Ravi Shastri says first two Tests crucial for India against Australia after defeat to New Zealand The former …

4 months, 1 week ago

Ravi Shastri says first two Tests crucial for India against Australia after defeat to New Zealand

New Indian Express

PERTH: India "paid a heavy price for being a little complacent" against New Zealand and the team needs to start well in the first two Tests against Australia to put behind their unprecedented loss to New Zealand at home, believes Ravi Shastri. The former captain and coach Shastri said India, who were caught "unawares" by New Zealand, would be hurting …

Ravi Shastri's 'food for thought' as India suffer home Test series defeat

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5 months ago

Ravi Shastri's 'food for thought' as India suffer home Test series defeat

Hindustan Times

Former Team India head coach Ravi Shastri has expressed his support for Gautam Gambhir after the latter suffered a 1st Test series defeat against New Zealand. Shastri acknowledged the challenges associated with coaching a team with a large following, but he expressed confidence in Gambhir's abilities and predicted that he will learn and grow in the role.

6 months, 1 week ago

R Ashwin reveals Ravi Shastri's unexpected 'karoake' night right after 36 all out vs Australia: 'He started to sing...'

Hindustan Times

Team India’s upcoming five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in November promises a thrilling battle, especially as the visitors aim to achieve an unprecedented hat-trick of Test series victories on Australian soil. Ravi Shastri during his time as India's head coach The 2020/21 series is still etched in the minds of cricket fans, not only for India's remarkable victory but for the …

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Ravi Shastri's worry after Hardik Pandya left out of India ODI squad: 'If you're bowling just 3 overs instead of 10...'

Hindustan Times

Concerns about his fitness were confirmed as one of the primary reasons behind Hardik Pandya's loss to Suryakumar Yadav for becoming the next T20I captain for India. Former India head Ravi Shastri expressed a similar concern, but believes that the ball is in Hardik's court as outlined his future path after T20I captaincy snub. Ravi Shastri has his say on …

8 months ago

‘Rohit, Kohli, Jadeja big loss for Indian cricket. Sri Lanka will aim to take advantage: Coach Sanath Jayasuriya

Hindustan Times

Former Sri Lanka captain and the current interim coach of the side, Sanath Jayasuriya, said India will feel the absence of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja in the upcoming T20I series against them. India will start the Sri Lanka tour without Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma The three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka will kickstart a new chapter …

1 year, 3 months ago

Shastri livid with Rohit Sharma's poor captaincy as Dean Elgar punishes India bowlers after lunch on Day 2 of 1st Test

Hindustan Times

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri was livid with Rohit Sharma's captaincy after lunch on Day 2 of the Boxing Day Test against South Africa at the Supersport Park in Centurion. Considering the overhead conditions and movement on offer in the pitch, one would have hoped India come out all guns blazing to push the South African batters on the …

1 year, 4 months ago

'Had to stay calm. Crowd went silent': Rohit Sharma recalls 'scary hours' after India dump NZ out of WC to enter final

Hindustan Times

After guiding India to its fourth final of the ICC World Cup, skipper Rohit Sharma admitted that his men were under the pump in the semi-final showdown against New Zealand. Rohit Sharma during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 first semi-final match between India and New Zealand With New Zealand reaching 220-3 in 32 overs, many feared that the …

1 year, 4 months ago

India vs Sri Lanka | Ruthless Men in Blue demolish listless Islanders

The Hindu

Like biting into a bun-maska dunked in Irani tea in those old Parsi restaurants in this teeming metropolis, India revealed a similar ease as it tucked into a hapless Sri Lanka here on Thursday. Huge margin Having posted 357 for eight, Rohit Sharma’s men bundled out Sri Lanka for 55 in 19.4 overs and won by 302 runs. He missed …

1 year, 5 months ago

World Cup 2023: Ravi Shastri praises Afghanistan for 'biggest upset' after win over England

India Today

Renowned cricket personality Ravi Shastri, known for his iconic 'chapati shot' and a successful career as a player and coach, recently expressed his admiration for the Afghanistan cricket team's historic victory over England in the World Cup 2023. @rashidkhan_19 @Mujeeb_R88 #CWC2023 #ENGvsAFG pic.twitter.com/o59wpS6Sxc — Ravi Shastri October 15, 2023 This victory is indeed a significant milestone for Afghanistan, a team …

1 year, 6 months ago

Asia Cup 2023 Final: Super bowling by India but we did not help ourselves either, says Sri Lanka coach Chris Silverwood

Firstpost

Sri Lanka coach Silverwood praised Indian pacers in his reaction to the Asia Cup final defeat but also added that the stunning collapse of hosts’ batting was also a result of their fault. Sri Lanka coach Chris Silverwood hailed India’s bowling attack as “exceptional” after his team suffered a crushing defeat in the Asia Cup 2023 final on Sunday. Asia …

1 year, 6 months ago

India vs Sri Lanka Highlights, Asia Cup 2023 final: SL 50 all out; Mohammed Siraj picks six; IND wins by 10 wickets

The Hindu

Preview The curse of the Asia Cup has persisted. Nevertheless, with the World Cup less than three weeks away, there will be much more at stake than bragging about continental supremacy when India takes on Sri Lanka in what is expected to be a scintillating Sunday. For India, the match becomes even more important considering the pressure it will be …

1 year, 6 months ago

'Very clinical' - Rohit Sharma rates India's domineering display in Asia Cup final at R Premadasa Stadium

India TV News

India delivered a champion performance in the final of the Asia Cup to batter Sri Lanka and claim their record-eighth title in the history of the tournament on Sunday, September 17 at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The Men in Blue rattled Sri Lanka's batting order and bundled them out for a mere 50 runs in just 15.2 overs. …

1 year, 6 months ago

Watch: India qualifies for Asia Cup 2023 final, ends Sri Lanka’s 13-match winning streak

The Hindu

The pitch was dry. Riding on captain Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill’s 80-run stand and a fiery spell from Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj up front, India broke Sri Lanka’s 13-match unbeaten streak with a convincing 41-run win. The win meant it had one foot in Sunday’s Asia Cup final, with two games remaining in the Super Fours stage. SCORECARD …

2 years ago

India vs Australia - Rohit Sharma: It’s about being ruthless, not overconfident

The Hindu

Ravi Shastri did not mince his words after India suffered a nine-wicket defeat in the third Test against Australia in Indore last week. But on the eve of the series-deciding fourth and final Test, India captain Rohit Sharma differed with the former India head coach and ‘rubbished’ talks of complacency creeping in. “Ravi himself has been in this dressing room, …

2 years ago

This is what overconfidence can do: Ravi Shastri on India's defeat in 3rd Test at Indore

India TV News

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri gave his take on India's 9-wicket loss against Australia in the 3rd Test at Indore. "This is what a little complacency, a little bit of overconfidence can do where you take things for granted, you drop guard and this game will bring you down," Shastri said. If you look at the Indian wickets, you …

2 years ago

India vs Australia, 3rd Test | Ravi Shastri bats for Shubman Gill in playing XI

The Hindu

Former India coach Ravi Shastri wants to see Shubman Gill given another chance during the remaining Border-Gavaskar Tests against Australia. Shastri was speaking with host Sanjana Ganesan on the most recent episode of The ICC Review and the former national coach believes the time is right for Gill to be parachuted back into India's XI and be given another opportunity …

2 years, 1 month ago

'Lot of players in that dressing room are thinking 'How's this guy not playing?' His selection was no-brainer': Shastri

Hindustan Times

India completed two comfortable and dominant wins against Australia to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the fourth consecutive time. However, there is one particular change that has been urged by many, including former India coach Ravi Shastri, as he hinted towards it in an epic praise for the India star. Ravi Shastri; Indian cricket team Shastri, in conversation on The …

2 years, 4 months ago

RAVI SHASTRI CONTROVERSY: After former India coach picks Hardik Pandya as T20 Captain, netizens bash him

India TV News

RAVI SHASTRI CONTROVERSY: The Indian cricketing arena has certainly been blessed with loads of talents. Former coach and now successful broadcaster Ravi Shastri has voiced his opinion about the Indian cricket team and their approach towards the shortest format of the game. After Shastri, former India skipper Dravid took over the reins of Indian cricket, but his frequent breaks have …

2 years, 4 months ago

Ravi Shastri gets nostalgic about India coach tenure on trip back to Adelaide: The spectacular 36 all out

India Today

Former India coach Ravi Shastri got nostalgic about his tenure with the Indian cricket team in Australia as he shared images from the iconic Adelaide Oval in Adelaide. Shastri served as the head coach of the India cricket team since 2017 and his stint ended last year after the T20 World Cup. The former India coach, now serving as a …

2 years, 6 months ago

India vs Sri Lanka, Asia Cup 2022: 'Makes batting look so easy', Rohit Sharma garners praise for 41-ball 72

Firstpost

India skipper Rohit smashed a quickfire 72 to rescue his side from a shaky start and put them on the path towards a challenging score. Skipper Rohit Sharma steered India out of trouble in their Asia Cup Super 4 clash against Sri Lanka on Tuesday with a fine half-century. — Nikhil 🏏 September 6, 2022 Virat coming back to form …

2 years, 6 months ago

India Predicted XI vs Sri Lanka, Asia Cup Super 4: Will Arshdeep play? Rohit set to revamp bowling attack

Hindustan Times

India will lock horns with Sri Lanka in their second 'Super 4' match, just two days after losing the Sunday blockbuster to arch-rivals Pakistan in the T20 Asia Cup. India's captain Rohit Sharma In their 'Super 4' opener on Sunday, India’s top three batters helped to fire the side to 181-7. India went in with five bowling options against Pakistan …

2 years, 8 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, 8 months ago

ENG vs IND, 5th Test, Day 4: Shastri fires his tracer bullet on Indian team, feels they were timid

India TV News

Edgbaston| Former head coach, celebrated cricket commentator, and former India player Ravi Shastri does not mince his words when he expresses his opinion on something. Under Ravi Shastri's stint, India completely turned their fortunes around in Test cricket and became one of the best traveling teams in difficult overseas conditions. Ravi Shastri who was India's head coach in the previous …

2 years, 9 months ago

India vs Ireland: Rahul Tripathi is ideal at No 3, suggests former coach Ravi Shastri

Firstpost

As a new-look Indian team is set to take on Ireland for the first of the two-match T20 series on Sunday. If former coach Ravi Shastri is to be believed, the Hardik Pandya-led side need not look beyond Rahul Tripathi for the No 3 batting slot. Getting his maiden national call-up for the short Ireland tour, Tripathi has justified his …

2 years, 9 months ago

Ravi Shastri backs Rahul Tripathi for India debut on Ireland tour: He keeps the scoreboard moving

India Today

Former head coach Ravi Shastri lauded Rahul Tripathi's batting approach while backing him to make his India debut in the two-match T20I series in Ireland. Shastri said that Tripathi has the ability to keep the scoreboard ‘ticking’ and has an excellent ‘shot-making ability and all-round game. Tripathi was on cloud 9 after he was called up to play for India …

2 years, 9 months ago

'Ravi was a broadcaster. Had no business coaching India': Ex-Pakistan captain blames Shastri for Virat Kohli's slump

Hindustan Times

Ravi Shastri will surely go down as one of India's most successful coaches of all time but as per a former Pakistan captain, the ex-allrounder turned commentator had 'no business' stepping into a coaching role. And yet, former wicketkeeper Rashid Latif reckons the decision to remove Kumble and replace him with Shastri has backfired, and somehow managed to co-relate Virat …

2 years, 9 months ago

How Team India fared under Rahul Dravid - look at head coach's report card

India TV News

Highlights Rahul Dravid took on the role after Ravi Shastri's stint ended in the T20I World Cup in 2022 Rahul Dravid's contract is valid till the 2023 ODI World Cup Dravid has worked with six Indian captains in a span of 8 months It has been more than 11 years since MS Dhoni hit that gigantic six over long-on to …

2 years, 10 months ago

2 cough syrup on the rocks: Watch Ravi Shastri ace all-new avatar in new viral advertisement

India Today

Ravi Shastri had been teasing his followers on social media with some sassy avatar and on Saturday, the former India head coach revealed the 'party animal' avatar he donned for a new Ravi Shastri is known for being one of the most entertaining cricketers in the cricket fraternity, who lives every minute to the fullest. In the latest Ravi Shastri …

2 years, 11 months ago

‘I think we had a better team than 83’: Ravi Shastri wishes he could reverse India's two semifinal defeats in World Cup

Hindustan Times

Ravi Shastri's tenure as India coach was a memorable one. File photo of India head coach Ravi Shastri Apart from his glories in red-ball cricket, the team did exceedingly well in the limited-over format as well. However, when asked to the former coach if there was any result he would like to change, Shastri pointed out the heart-breaking defeat against …

3 years ago

'Good start to life under Rohit Sharma's captaincy': Twitter lauds India's 2-0 series win over Sri Lanka

Firstpost

After a disappointing Test series loss in South Africa, India came back roaring and dismantled Sri Lanka totally to win the series 2-0 at home. Ashwin scalped four wickets while Bumrah snared three in the second innings as India bowled Sri Lanka out for 208. #INDvSL #RohitSharma𓃵 #RahulDravid — Vinay Kumar R March 14, 2022 India win 💙 Never in …

3 years ago

India vs Sri Lanka: Jasprit Bumrah, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant star in 15th successive Test series at home

India Today

Sri Lanka's most resilient display on their tour of India could not prevent Rohit Sharma's men from storming to a 238-run win in the day-night Test in Bengaluru. India had outwitted Sri Lanka in the first Test in Mohali thanks to Ravindra Jadeja's 175 and 9 wickets and Rishabh Pant's 96. In Bengaluru, it was Shreyas Iyer's batting charge, Jasprit …

3 years ago

India vs Sri Lanka: Karunaratne says Mendis still not fit, Dickwella back

The Hindu

Pacer Kusal Mendis' hamstring injury continues to keep him out but wicketkeeper-batter Niroshan Dickwella is back after serving a one-year ban for a bio-bubble breach, Sri Lanka skipper Dimuth Karunaratne said on Thursday unveiling his line-up for the opening Test against India. Both Dickwella and Mendis were banned for a year for breaching bio-bubble protocols during Sri Lanka's tour of …

3 years, 1 month ago

India vs Sri Lanka: Rohit Sharma Named India's Test Captain; Rahane, Pujara Dropped From Test Squad For Sri Lanka Series

ABP News

New Delhi: Chetan Sharma-headed selection panel on Saturday named Rohit Sharma as Indian cricket team's full-time Test captain ahead of two-match Test series against Sri Lanka. The selection panel also made some shocking changes to India's Test squad as senior struggling players Ajinkya Rahane, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ishant Sharma and Wriddhiman Saha were dropped from the Test team. Team India's Test …

3 years, 2 months ago

Ravi Shastri backs Team India after Test and ODI series loss against South Africa

India TV News

Highlights India had earlier suffered back-to-back defeats in Wanderers and Cape Town to lose the Test series. Former India head coach Ravi Shastri does not see any reason to press the panic button after the team's shocking Test and ODI series loss to an under-strength South Africa as he believes it is a "temporary phase" and the side will tide …

3 years, 3 months ago

‘Proteas no pushovers in own backyard’: Shastri backs IND's ‘firepower & arsenal’ to match SA in ‘unconquered bastion’

Hindustan Times

Former India coach Ravi Shastri backed Virat Kohli to do well in the upcoming Tests against South Africa, calling him an “impeccable leader”. Former India coach Ravi Shastri Shastri, who's stint as coach came to an end following Team India's exit from the T20 World Cup, said there couldn't have been a better timing for Kohli and Co. to prove …

3 years, 3 months ago

Some in BCCI made an attempt to make sure I didn't get the job in 2017, reveals ex-India coach Ravi Shastri

Firstpost

In June 2016, he was the front-runner for Team India’s head coach job, but eventually lost that to Anil Kumble, with Shastri terming the development as a ‘bolt out of the blue’. While the highlight of Shastri’s stint as head coach was India’s Test series wins over Australia in Australia in 2018/19 and 2020/21, it also saw India rise to …

3 years, 3 months ago

An attempt was made to ensure I didn't get India coach job in 2017: Ravi Shastri

India Today

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has alleged that an attempt was made to ensure he did not get the India head coach job in 2017. Shastri came on board in 2017 and served as the head coach of the team until the T20 World Cup in 2021. SHASTRI ON 2019 WORLD CUP SELECTION Meanwhile, Shastri also said that he …

3 years, 4 months ago

'Have taken the bullet for 7 years': Ravi Shastri on stepping down as coach

Op India

Former Indian Cricketer Ravi Shastri has spoken to Arnab Goswami of Republic TV after stepping down from his role as Team India’s head coach. #ShastriSpeaksToArnab | Former head coach of the Indian national cricket team, Ravi Shastri speaks to Arnab Goswami in an unmissable interview. Shastri tried to explain the reason behind the heavy criticisms that the Indian team had …

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Virat Kohli really pushes you in the nets: Josh Hazlewood on bowling to RCB legend

India Today

Josh Hazlewood spoke about training alongside Virat Kohli at the Royal Challengers Bangalore during the Indian Premier League. Hazlewood, who joined RCB for Rs 12.5 crore in last year’s mega auction in Jeddah, mentioned that watching Kohli train with such intensity motivates players to push themselves harder. ‘Kohli is a huge wicket for us’ Since first playing against Australia in …

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Indian Premier League 2025, IPL season 18: Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Chennai on March 28, 2025

The Hindu

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's hopes of exorcising a 17-year jinx hinge on their experienced batting unit finding its range when they face familiar foes Chennai Super Kings in their IPL match in Chennai on Friday. The Chennai side has also added Afghanistan left-arm wrist spinner Noor Ahmad too to the squad, and the troika did well against fellow five-time champions Mumbai …

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IPL 2025 | Moeen Ali all praise for Varun Chakaravarthy as KKR spin duo excel against RR

The Hindu

Moeen Ali knew that he would be making his debut for Kolkata Knight Riders only on Wednesday morning. “I came on before him, so my job was to try to bowl tight as I can, and thought maybe he could build a bit of pressure as well or get the wicket,” Moeen said, shortly after KKR won by eight wickets. …

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RR vs KKR, IPL 2025: Moeen Ali says aim was to bowl tight against Royals; praises fellow-tweaker Chakaravarthy

The Hindu

Moeen Ali knew that he would debut for Kolkata Knight Riders only on Wednesday morning, replacing the injured Sunil Narine. “I came on before him, so my job was to try to bowl tight as I can and thought maybe he could build a bit of pressure as well or get the wicket,” Moeen said shortly after KKR won by …

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IPL 2025 | Shreyas the most improved batter in the past one year: Sourav Ganguly

The Hindu

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly believes Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer is the most “improved” batter in the past year and appears to be “ready” for all formats. After ending India’s triumphant Champions Trophy campaign as the nation’s leading run-scorer, Shreyas relished his purple patch of form in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2025. The former BCCI president expressed his …

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Vijaykumar Vyshak reacts to Arshdeep's viral video: Happy that he had confidence in me

India Today

Karnataka and Punjab Kings fast bowler Vijaykumar Vyshak recently opened up on the viral video of Arshdeep Singh asking PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer to bring him as an impact player. Vijaykumar was brought in as an impact player against Gujarat Titans after the 13th over of the game as GT required 91 runs to win from seven overs, having eight …

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