Asia Cup 2023: Kishan to replace Rahul as India keeper, middle-order batter against Pakistan
1 year, 4 months ago

Asia Cup 2023: Kishan to replace Rahul as India keeper, middle-order batter against Pakistan

The Hindu  

Ishan Kishan is set to play the wicketkeeper-middle order batter’s role for the preliminary stage of the Asia Cup, in the wake of K.L. However, Sportstar understands that since arriving in Kandy on Wednesday, India’s team management has discussed the issue in detail and decided to stick to Kishan in the like-for-like role in place of Rahul for the tournament-opener versus arch-rival Pakistan. With Kishan being an integral part of India’s World Cup plans, the team management is understood to be in favour of sticking to the World Cup plans rather than including Samson in the squad. While the nature of Rahul’s injury after recovering from a quadriceps surgery is not made official, Sportstar understands that he suffered a groin strain in the lead-up to the Asia Cup.

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Ishan Kishan smashes 64-ball hundred in Vijay Hazare Trophy vs Manipur
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Ishan Kishan smashes 64-ball hundred in Vijay Hazare Trophy vs Manipur

India Today  

Ishan Kishan, the talented wicket-keeper batter and captain of Jharkhand, made headlines with a scintillating century against Manipur in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25. Ishan Kishan's scintillating hundred Hundred ðŸ’ï of 63 balls for Jharkhand Skipper Ishan Kishan ⭐ while chasing 254 in #VijayHazareTrophy The chase and our pocket ðŸçèdynamo is on ðŸ”åðŸ”å pic.twitter.com/nFk3xRZsh6 — Pocket Dynamo 💣 December …

'Rohit will have to bat in middle order': Ex-India player sends bold message to Gambhir, shares name for opener role
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'Rohit will have to bat in middle order': Ex-India player sends bold message to Gambhir, shares name for opener role

Hindustan Times  

India are currently without their regular captain Rohit Sharma for the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. In Rohit's absence, Jasprit Bumrah has performed as the stand-in skipper and was there for the trophy photographs with counterpart Pat Cummins and also for the toss in the ongoing first Test. Dodda Ganesh backs KL Rahul Taking to X, former India cricket Dodda …

Shubman Gill has to stick to his style, want KL Rahul to bat at No. 3: Pujara
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Shubman Gill has to stick to his style, want KL Rahul to bat at No. 3: Pujara

India Today  

Veteran batter Cheteshwar Pujara acknowledged that Test cricket is heading in a new direction, adding that limited-overs specialists are redefining batting in the traditional format. Pujara emphasised that every batter should adhere to their own style and strengths, and it is unfair to expect Test batters, especially No. Responding to a question from India Today on the Star Sports Press …

Team India receives much-needed positive update on star batter's fitness amid KL Rahul's latest injury setback
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Team India receives much-needed positive update on star batter's fitness amid KL Rahul's latest injury setback

Hindustan Times  

In a bit of positive news for Indian fans, Sarfaraz Khan’s injury attained in the nets at the WACA Stadium in Perth is reportedly not too serious, keeping him in contention to feature for the team in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Middle order question marks for India Sarfaraz’s position will also be under fire by Dhruv Jurel, who has looked very …

KL Rahul’s Batting Position & Form In Spotlight As India-A Gear Up To Face Australia-A Ahead Of BGT
2 months ago

KL Rahul’s Batting Position & Form In Spotlight As India-A Gear Up To Face Australia-A Ahead Of BGT

ABP News  

Melbourne: KL Rahul's batting number and current form will be keenly watched by the national selection committee as he gets ready to show his wares for India A against an Australia A line-up that will have seasoned Scott Boland in its ranks in the second unofficial Test match starting here on Thursday. Having been dropped midway through the home Tests …

Ishan Kishan's Chirpy Insights Help IND A Spinner Shine
2 months, 1 week ago

Ishan Kishan's Chirpy Insights Help IND A Spinner Shine

Hindustan Times  

Ishan Kishan shines with his insights as he assists Manav Suthar in helping India A spinner outsmart Australia A batters. The Indian wicketkeeper's chirpy act proves effective as he guides his teammate to a crucial catch. Despite facing a tough time in the senior team, Kishan's return to the India A setup is a positive sign for the team's batting …

Ishan Kishan Hungry for International Comeback
2 months, 1 week ago

Ishan Kishan Hungry for International Comeback

India Today  

Ishan Kishan expresses his hunger to get an international match after enduring a challenging 10-month period. He feels more mature and focused after overcoming mental fatigue and participating in various tournaments. Kishan is eager to showcase his skills on the international stage and is determined to make a comeback.

Ishan Kishan Returns as Jharkhand Captain, Sets Stage for Rising Young Team
3 months ago

Ishan Kishan Returns as Jharkhand Captain, Sets Stage for Rising Young Team

The Hindu  

Ishan Kishan returns as Jharkhand captain after a controversial pullout last season. The 26-year-old left-hander has shown strong performances in domestic cricket, including a century for India C on his return in the Duleep Trophy last month. He is set to lead a young team in the Ranji Trophy campaign against Assam in Guwahati.

BCCI secretary Jay Shah talks tough on Ishan Kishan’s India comeback: ’He will have to follow rules and...’
4 months, 3 weeks ago

BCCI secretary Jay Shah talks tough on Ishan Kishan’s India comeback: ’He will have to follow rules and...’

Live Mint  

India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan is all set make his return to domestic red-ball cricket as he would be playing in the upcoming first round of Duleep Trophy. After disappearing from the national team and being ousted from a central contract by the Board of Control for Cricket in India earlier in February, this would be the first time Kishan would …

Ishan Kishan only member of India's ODI World Cup squad to be dropped for Sri Lanka tour, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul back
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Ishan Kishan only member of India's ODI World Cup squad to be dropped for Sri Lanka tour, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul back

Hindustan Times  

Surprises are unlikely when the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee meets head coach Gautam Gambhir to pick India's squad ODI for the Sri Lanka tour. Most of the players who were in last year’s ODI World Cup squad will make it except Ishan Kishan, who is set to be replaced by Rishabh Pant Rohit Sharma, who will no longer play T20Is, …

Rishabh Pant to bat at No. 3 in T20 World Cup? Rohit Sharma clarifies India's batting plan after win vs Bangladesh
7 months, 1 week ago

Rishabh Pant to bat at No. 3 in T20 World Cup? Rohit Sharma clarifies India's batting plan after win vs Bangladesh

Hindustan Times  

Amid a flurry of top-order combinations for India in the build-up to India's T20 World Cup squad revelation in late April, which particularly revolved around whether Virat Kohli should open alongside captain Rohit Sharma, former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull, speaking to Cricbuzz, came up with an unusual suggestion of wanting Rishabh Pant at No. On Saturday, following a 60-run …

Ishan Kishan's blunt reaction on T20 World Cup chances ahead of Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson: ‘Don’t want to prove...'
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Ishan Kishan's blunt reaction on T20 World Cup chances ahead of Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson: ‘Don’t want to prove...'

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai Indians’ lethal opening batsman Ishan Kishan has looked to pivot his IPL campaign around his individual growth as well as the team’s success without being too optimistic about being picked for the T20 World Cup campaign. In the post-match conference, Ishan talked about his selection hopes for the T20 World Cup and that there is barely anything in the …

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 …

Irfan Pathan 'perplexed' over Ishan Kishan's continued absence from cricket: 'How does this even make sense?'
11 months ago

Irfan Pathan 'perplexed' over Ishan Kishan's continued absence from cricket: 'How does this even make sense?'

Hindustan Times  

Team India's young wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan has been away from action since November last year; he left India's tour of South Africa mid-way, reportedly citing mental fatigue. As confusion reigns over Ishan's absence, former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan questioned the youngster's absence from cricketing action. Given KS Bharat's subpar performance with the bat in the current series against England, India …

T20 World Cup 2024: A change of guard for team India?
11 months, 3 weeks ago

T20 World Cup 2024: A change of guard for team India?

Live Mint  

After a hiatus of a year and two months since the 2022 T20 World Cup, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma returned to India’s T20 side for the ongoing series against Afghanistan. If performance takes precedence over reputation and past glories, the young guns could challenge Kohli and Sharma for their places in the T20 World Cup squad. Suryakumar Yadav showed …

Ishan Kishan ordered to play Ranji Trophy for India comeback as BCCI doesn't want KL Rahul as keeper in Tests: Report
1 year ago

Ishan Kishan ordered to play Ranji Trophy for India comeback as BCCI doesn't want KL Rahul as keeper in Tests: Report

Hindustan Times  

There is a silver lining for Ishan Kishan but with a condition. The Indian team management has reportedly decided to relieve KL Rahul from keeping duties in Test matches, making Kishan the front-runner to grab the spot in the upcoming five-match series against England starting January 25 provided he proves his fitness in a Ranji Trophy match. India's Ishan Kishan …

KL Rahul to play as a specialist batter, Ishan Kishan set to take up wicketkeeper's role vs England: Report
1 year ago

KL Rahul to play as a specialist batter, Ishan Kishan set to take up wicketkeeper's role vs England: Report

India TV News  

KL Rahul, India's only centurion in the two-match Test series against South Africa, reignited his career in red-ball cricket as a wicketkeeper continuing his middle-order role from where he left off in the World Cup. However, considering the slower Indian pitches and the turn, the idea of him playing as a keeper-batter is set to be dropped for the upcoming …

Ishan Kishan told BCCI he had mental fatigue but was seen partying in Dubai; future in doubt due to mistrust: Report
1 year ago

Ishan Kishan told BCCI he had mental fatigue but was seen partying in Dubai; future in doubt due to mistrust: Report

Hindustan Times  

"Where is Ishan Kishan? As per an Indian Express report, Ishan Kishan, who flew out of South Africa before the Test series citing a family emergency, was available for selection for the Afghanistan T20Is but was dropped. Ishan Kishan has been dropped from Afghanistan T20Is Kishan was spotted training in Vadodara at the start of this week, erasing doubts about …

IND vs AFG: Rahul Dravid reveals reason behind Ishan Kishan snub for Afghanistan T20Is
1 year ago

IND vs AFG: Rahul Dravid reveals reason behind Ishan Kishan snub for Afghanistan T20Is

India TV News  

Team India's head coach Rahul Dravid revealed the reason behind Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer's absence from the team ahead of the first T20I match against Afghanistan on Wednesday, January 10. Dravid revealed that Ishan had asked for a break from cricket during the recent South Africa tour and will play domestic cricket once he becomes available. David also revealed …

Ishan Kishan Opted Out of SA Test Series Due to Mental Fatigue: Report
1 year ago

Ishan Kishan Opted Out of SA Test Series Due to Mental Fatigue: Report

The Quint  

Since January 3, 2023, Kishan has been an integral part of every Indian squad, crisscrossing the globe, yet finding limited playing opportunities. Subsequent series against New Zealand and Australia at home followed, where Kishan's role evolved as he opened the innings in the initial matches of the 50-over World Cup. The selection committee then whisked him away to England for …

'Mental fatigue' prompted Ishan Kishan to skip South Africa Test series as India star takes 'break from cricket': Report
1 year ago

'Mental fatigue' prompted Ishan Kishan to skip South Africa Test series as India star takes 'break from cricket': Report

Hindustan Times  

Team India will be without the services of three of their players, who were named in the initial squad for the two-match Test series against South Africa which begins from Tuesday onwards in Centurion. Ishan Kishan had opted out of South Africa Test series According to a report in Indian Express, "mental fatigue", arising from constant travel and lack of …

Ishan Kishan withdraws from South Africa Test series, KS Bharat named replacement
1 year ago

Ishan Kishan withdraws from South Africa Test series, KS Bharat named replacement

Hindustan Times  

Team India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan has pulled out of the squad for the impending two-match Test series against South Africa as he has flown back home due to personal reasons. Ishan Kishan has pulled out of the India squad for the South Africa Test series "Ishan Kishan has requested the BCCI to be released from the upcoming Test series against …

A case for KL Rahul to open and Ishan Kishan to keep wicket
1 year, 1 month ago

A case for KL Rahul to open and Ishan Kishan to keep wicket

Hindustan Times  

Pioneered by Adam Gilchrist, the new-age wicketkeeper doesn’t also bat; he bats first – preferably at a rapid pace - and also keeps. KL Rahul being bracketed as a wicketkeeper in the Test squad for South Africa suggests that it is one left-field option the team management is open to. Batting has been hard work on South African pitches – …

'Problem of Indian cricket is we don’t select players but reject them': Jadeja fumes over unfair Ishan Kishan treatment
1 year, 1 month ago

'Problem of Indian cricket is we don’t select players but reject them': Jadeja fumes over unfair Ishan Kishan treatment

Hindustan Times  

With the Board of Control for Cricket in India preparing a contract extension for head coach Rahul Dravid after the ICC World Cup 2023, National Cricket Academy chief and batting icon VVS Laxman coached a second-string Indian side for the entire five-match T20I series against Australia. Kishan featured in the first 3 T20Is of the Australia series after the World …

'Takes time initially...Then takes off...': Ex-cricketer analyses Kishan’s ‘completely different role’ for Team India
1 year, 1 month ago

'Takes time initially...Then takes off...': Ex-cricketer analyses Kishan’s ‘completely different role’ for Team India

Hindustan Times  

India have begun their post-World Cup campaign on a strong note, taking a 2-0 lead in the ongoing five-match T20I series against Australia. Ishan Kishan celebrates his half century during the second T20 International cricket match of a T20I series between India and Australia. The match also saw Kishan continue his return to form, after also getting a half-century in …

'When you aren't part of a great team...': Ishan Kishan's emotional remark on losing playing XI spot at 2023 WC
1 year, 1 month ago

'When you aren't part of a great team...': Ishan Kishan's emotional remark on losing playing XI spot at 2023 WC

Hindustan Times  

Team India produced a brilliant effort against Australia on Sunday night, defeating the visitors by 44 runs to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match T20I series in Thiruvananthapuram. After being invited to bat, India made a strong start thanks to Yashasvi Jaiswal, who smashed a 24-ball half-century before Ishan Kishan and Ruturaj Gaikwad also smashed crucial fifties, propelling India …

Transitional shift or persist with old guard? What next for Indian cricket after near-perfect World Cup?
1 year, 1 month ago

Transitional shift or persist with old guard? What next for Indian cricket after near-perfect World Cup?

Hindustan Times  

Especially in cricket, where the role of the captain extends beyond just turning up for the toss, most teams assume the character of their leader. India's Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma look dejected after losing the ICC Cricket World Cup final The brand of cricket India portrayed throughout the tournament, except in the doomed final against Australia, fired the imagination …

IND vs NZ, ODI World Cup 2023: Ishan Kishan stung by bee, injury scare for Suryakumar Yadav
1 year, 2 months ago

IND vs NZ, ODI World Cup 2023: Ishan Kishan stung by bee, injury scare for Suryakumar Yadav

The Hindu  

In an eventful and bizarre training session, India collected more casualties than positives ahead of Sunday’s ODI World Cup clash against New Zealand at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala. While the first-choice batters had light net sessions, left-hand batter Ishan Kishan and star-striker Suryakumar Yadav suffered blows in training. READ | ODI World Cup 2023: India looks to continue winning …

World Cup 2023: Fast bowlers hate left-right combination, Steyn backs Ishan Kishan to open with Rohit Sharma
1 year, 3 months ago

World Cup 2023: Fast bowlers hate left-right combination, Steyn backs Ishan Kishan to open with Rohit Sharma

India Today  

India should open with Ishan Kishan and Rohit Sharma in their ODI World Cup opener, said former South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn. India opener Shubman Gill fell ill ahead of India's first game of the ODI World Cup. Cricket World Cup: Full Coverage Speaking on Star Sports, Steyn said that fast-bowlers hate bowling against left-hand right-hand pairs and that's …

Ishan Kishan Likely To Open The Innings In Shubman Gill's Absence
1 year, 3 months ago

Ishan Kishan Likely To Open The Innings In Shubman Gill's Absence

ABP News  

India’s explosive opener Shubman Gill is likely not to take part in the World Cup game against Australia in Chennai on October 8. Ishan Kishan is expected to take his place and start the innings for India alongside captain Rohit Sharma. The Indian team suffered a huge blow when Gill’s illness created a shadow over his playing chances in the …

India TV Poll results: Who would you like to see batting in the middle order of Team India in the World Cup?
1 year, 3 months ago

India TV Poll results: Who would you like to see batting in the middle order of Team India in the World Cup?

India TV News  

India TV Poll results: India's middle-order has seen some strong candidates posing a challenge for a place in the team. The likes of Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan are four automatic picks in India's middle order for the upcoming World Cup in India. India are currently in the final phase of fine-tuning as the three-match ODI …

India vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2023 Final Washington Sundar replaces Axar Patel in India playing XI
1 year, 3 months ago

India vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2023 Final Washington Sundar replaces Axar Patel in India playing XI

ABP News  

IND vs SL Asia Cup 2023 Final: Bowling all-rounder Washington Sundar, who is part of India's Asian Games squad, has been called in as injured Axar Patel's replacement for Sunday's IND vs SL Asia Cup 2023 Final match. Axar Patel reportedly suffered multiple injuries in India vs Bangladesh Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 fixture on Friday. Once Asia Cup 2023 …

Asia Cup 2023 | India’s workload management plans in focus against Bangladesh; Shami may get a look-in
1 year, 3 months ago

Asia Cup 2023 | India’s workload management plans in focus against Bangladesh; Shami may get a look-in

The Hindu  

Having already sealed a place in the final, India will be tempted to test their fringe players when they face an already knocked out Bangladesh in a Super Four match of the Asia Cup in Colombo on September 15. The Rohit Sharma-led outfit will think deep whether to give as much game time as possible to its first-choice team or …

Asia Cup: Indian batters aim to solve spin woes ahead of the 2023 World Cup
1 year, 3 months ago

Asia Cup: Indian batters aim to solve spin woes ahead of the 2023 World Cup

The Hindu  

The 2023 Asia Cup was being looked at as the perfect dry run ahead of the World Cup in India with conditions in Sri Lanka closely mirroring those that are expected for the showpiece event. In 2020, Indian batters had the highest average against left-arm spin in ODIs and only 6.45 percent of the team’s total wickets fell to it. …

India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup: KL Rahul makes a triumphant return with sixth ODI ton after months of uncertainty
1 year, 3 months ago

India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup: KL Rahul makes a triumphant return with sixth ODI ton after months of uncertainty

Firstpost  

KL Rahul smashed an unbeaten 111 off 106 balls and stitched an unbroken 233-run partnership with Virat Kohli for the third wicket besides donning the keeping gloves in what was his first competitive appearance since May. Read | ‘My tendon ripped apart from my quadricep’: KL Rahul For Rahul, time away from the sport also meant increased pressure to retain …

'My tendon ripped apart': KL Rahul opens on his thigh injury ahead of IND vs PAK Super Four clash in Asia Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

'My tendon ripped apart': KL Rahul opens on his thigh injury ahead of IND vs PAK Super Four clash in Asia Cup

India TV News  

Star India wicket-keeper batter KL Rahul makes a comeback from an injury layoff in the Asia Cup 2023. Rahul suffered a thigh injury in his side Lucknow Super Giants clash against Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL 2023. 'I could have made a comeback much before the Asia Cup': Rahul The Indian star stated that he could have achieved full …

India vs Pakistan: I'll go with KL Rahul over Ishan Kishan, says Irfan Pathan ahead of Asia Cup clash
1 year, 4 months ago

India vs Pakistan: I'll go with KL Rahul over Ishan Kishan, says Irfan Pathan ahead of Asia Cup clash

India Today  

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has picked KL Rahul to start over Ishan Kishan as India’s wicket-keeper ahead of their Asia Cup 2023 Super-4 match against Pakistan at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Asia Cup 2023: Full Coverage Speaking to Star Sports, Pathan said he would go for Rahul for the match against Pakistan, adding that Kishan …

India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup Super 4 preview: Rohit Sharma and Co. gear up to face Shaheen Afridi with a little help from a Sri Lankan
1 year, 4 months ago

India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup Super 4 preview: Rohit Sharma and Co. gear up to face Shaheen Afridi with a little help from a Sri Lankan

The Hindu  

Throwdown specialist Nuwan Seneviratne has been the most sought-after member of the Indian back room over the last three days. READ | Pakistan starting lineup, IND vs PAK ASIA CUP 2023 SUPER 4 It’s understandable since Shaheen Shah Afridi has been the nemesis of the majority of top-order batters in international cricket over the last few years. India is not …

Asia Cup 2023: Matter of pride to have this fast-bowling unit, says Babar Azam
1 year, 4 months ago

Asia Cup 2023: Matter of pride to have this fast-bowling unit, says Babar Azam

The Hindu  

Its professionalism hasn’t allowed this Pakistan team, brimming with confidence, to lose the common touch. Moments ago, captain Babar Azam had expressed the pride he felt in having the pace unit he has been blessed with during a press conference on the eve of the Super Four Asia Cup match against India. READ | Asia Cup 2023: The challenges of …

'There is no confusion on role clarity and position': Shubman Gill brushes away team combination debate
1 year, 4 months ago

'There is no confusion on role clarity and position': Shubman Gill brushes away team combination debate

India TV News  

Ahead of the Super Four clash against Pakistan, India opener Shubman Gill has brushed away any confusion over role clarity and batters' position in the team's Playing XI. The Indian team face a headache over a selection call between Ishan Kishan and KL Rahul for the one wicket-keeper slot with expert opinions being divided. With India's top four looking fixed …

Asia Cup 2023: KL Rahul bats during indoor nets session in Colombo ahead of India vs Pakistan match
1 year, 4 months ago

Asia Cup 2023: KL Rahul bats during indoor nets session in Colombo ahead of India vs Pakistan match

Firstpost  

KL Rahul began with throwdowns at the Nondescripts Cricket Club, and was involved in batting practice, rotating with Shreyas Iyer. A couple of days after joining the Team India camp in Colombo on Tuesday, KL Rahul got down to his first session in the training nets, taking part in an indoor session at the Nondescripts Cricket Club on Thursday. Rahul, …

Asia Cup 2023: A stern test awaits K.L Rahul as he returns from injury
1 year, 4 months ago

Asia Cup 2023: A stern test awaits K.L Rahul as he returns from injury

The Hindu  

Rahul, after being adjudged player of the match during India’s ODI against Sri Lanka in Kolkata in January, had made a prophetic statement when asked to sum up a turbulent 2022. Having recovered from a quadriceps surgery after hurting his thigh during the IPL in May and the groin niggle he suffered just before the Asia Cup, Rahul is expected …

'Never forget KL's numbers': Irfan Pathan's mic drop statement on Rahul vs Ishan Kishan debate amid Asia Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

'Never forget KL's numbers': Irfan Pathan's mic drop statement on Rahul vs Ishan Kishan debate amid Asia Cup

Hindustan Times  

Will Ishan Kishan be retaining his place in the Indian XI even after the return of KL Rahul? 'We should never forget KL Rahul's numbers' "Ishan Kishan scored runs against Pakistan at No. We should never forget KL Rahul's numbers for the last two years and Ishan Kishan has played one innings," he continued. 'If KL Rahul comes and doesn't …

The point of picking Ishan Kishan
1 year, 4 months ago

The point of picking Ishan Kishan

Hindustan Times  

As things stand, Ishan Kishan may start the World Cup from the bench. As much as it seems fair to Rahul, who has the best average among all batters at No.5 to have played at least five innings since the 2019 World Cup, it also is unfair to Kishan who not only has a staggering career strike rate of 106.74, …

Gautam Gambhir wants Ishan Kishan to play ahead of KL Rahul in ODI World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

Gautam Gambhir wants Ishan Kishan to play ahead of KL Rahul in ODI World Cup

India Today  

Former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir has backed Ishan Kishan ahead of KL Rahul to play in India's first XI, going into the ODI World Cup 2023. Ishan and Rahul were selected for the ODI World Cup spots ahead of Sanju Samson on Tuesday, 5 September. India captain Rohit Sharma and chief selector Ajit Agarkar announced the 15-member squad and backed …

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 …

Gavaskar drags Shreyas Iyer into Ishan Kishan vs KL Rahul battle with startling remark after India WC squad announcement
1 year, 4 months ago

Gavaskar drags Shreyas Iyer into Ishan Kishan vs KL Rahul battle with startling remark after India WC squad announcement

Hindustan Times  

The biggest question pertaining to the Indian team, which began since Saturday evening during the washed-out Pakistan clash and will remain probably throughout the ODI World Cup campaign at home, is choosing between Ishan Kishan and KL Rahul as the first-choice wicketkeeper. Sunil Gavaskar adds fresh twist to Ishan Kishan vs KL Rahul debate Former India cricketers in Gautam Gambhir …

BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar's 'important' verdict on KL Rahul's fitness update after India's WC squad announcement
1 year, 4 months ago

BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar's 'important' verdict on KL Rahul's fitness update after India's WC squad announcement

Hindustan Times  

Last month when BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar had announced the 17-member squad for the 2023 Asia Cup, he made a major revelation on KL Rahul incurring a fresh injury. Ajit Agarkar gives major update on KL Rahul's injury Despite showing improvements in the six-day training camp that India held thereafter before leaving for the tournament in Sri Lanka with …

Gauging India's readiness for ODI World Cup through Asia Cup amidst players' fitness issues
1 year, 4 months ago

Gauging India's readiness for ODI World Cup through Asia Cup amidst players' fitness issues

India Today  

With the ICC Cricket World Cup just around the corner, cricket fans across India are eagerly awaiting the performance of their national team. The recent Asia Cup 2023 in Sri Lanka was supposed to serve as a crucial preparation phase for the World Cup, but injuries have cast a shadow over India's prospects. While the match was eventually abandoned due …

Ishan Kishan’s heroic knock defies odds for India when it mattered the most
1 year, 4 months ago

Ishan Kishan’s heroic knock defies odds for India when it mattered the most

The Hindu  

On a day of fickle weather and bitter ironies, Ishan Kishan’s knock was an ode to poetic justice as he made hay when the sun shone little. After India’s vaunted top-order was blown away by a routine Pakistani pace bowling masterclass and the middle-order’s underbelly exposed inside the first 15 overs, Kishan, batting for the first time as low as …

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