'Australia series no trial for Ashwin': Dravid sets record straight on India star's return before World Cup
1 year, 6 months ago

'Australia series no trial for Ashwin': Dravid sets record straight on India star's return before World Cup

Hindustan Times  

Not long ago, Indian head coach Rahul Dravid hinted that injuries to seasoned campaigners like Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel could cost his team in the ICC World Cup 2023. Champions in the 1983 and 2011 editions of the ICC World Cup, Rohit Sharma’s Team India is set to host the showpiece event for the first time since they last lifted the famous trophy. Before kickstarting its World Cup campaign against Australia at home, Team India will meet the five-time world champions for a three-match One Day International series starting from Friday. Dravid shared his views about Ashwin's sensational return to ODI cricket ahead of the World Cup Team India dealt a massive blow going into the ICC World Cup as spin-bowling all-rounder Axar was ruled out of the Asia Cup final.

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No Rohit Sharma In Ashwin's Champions Trophy 2025 Team
1 week, 3 days ago

No Rohit Sharma In Ashwin's Champions Trophy 2025 Team

ABP News  

Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has named his Champions Trophy 2025 Team of the Tournament, and one of his biggest omissions has raised eyebrows - India's title-winning captain Rohit Sharma. While Ashwin included four Indian players, he opted for New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner as the 12th man instead. Omarzai, Bracewell, and a spin-dominant attack Ashwin has selected Afghanistan's Azmatullah …

India vs New Zealand Final: Rohit Sharma creates record in losing the toss, asked to bowl; check out playing 11s
Top News
1 week, 6 days ago

India vs New Zealand Final: Rohit Sharma creates record in losing the toss, asked to bowl; check out playing 11s

Firstpost  

New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat first against India in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final. Image: AP New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat first against India in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Same team for us.” India vs New Zealand Final: Playing …

India Vs New Zealand FINAL LIVE SCORE, Champions Trophy 2025: Rohit Sharma ends retirement rumors
1 week, 6 days ago

India Vs New Zealand FINAL LIVE SCORE, Champions Trophy 2025: Rohit Sharma ends retirement rumors

Live Mint  

IND vs NZ LIVE SCORE, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: Rohit Sharma scored a fifty while KL Rahul remained unbeaten on 34 as India defeated New Zealand by four wickets in the final of the Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai on Sunday to lift the title for the third time. IND vs NZ LIVE SCORE, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: Rohit Sharma …

Rohit Sharma etches name in elite list, reaches huge ODI milestone against New Zealand
1 week, 6 days ago

Rohit Sharma etches name in elite list, reaches huge ODI milestone against New Zealand

India TV News  

Rohit Sharma etches name in elite list, reaches huge ODI milestone against New Zealand Star India skipper Rohit Sharma created history and etched his name in an elite list with a flying start to the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final. Both sides locked horns at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on March 9, and the game saw New Zealand coming …

On this day: India thrash England to seal series and World Test Championship final spot
2 weeks, 2 days ago

On this day: India thrash England to seal series and World Test Championship final spot

Hindustan Times  

On this day in 2021, India delivered a dominant performance in the fourth Test against England at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, winning by an innings and 25 runs. This victory not only secured a 3-1 series win but also confirmed India’s place in the inaugural ICC World Test Championship final against New Zealand. Axar Patel celebrates with team-mates …

Wasim, Waqar and Jadeja share playful banter while hailing Team India, Kohli and Rohit: 'They should rub it in'
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Wasim, Waqar and Jadeja share playful banter while hailing Team India, Kohli and Rohit: 'They should rub it in'

Firstpost  

Former Pakistan pacers Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis, along with India’s Ajay Jadeja, engaged in a lighthearted exchange while praising Team India for reaching Champions Trophy 2025 final. Virat Kohli’s sensational 84 on a difficult wicket, Mohammed Shami’s three-wicket haul and Rohit Sharma’s astute captaincy helped Team India make easy work of stubborn Aussies. Akram: ‘India must be proud of …

IND vs AUS: Ravi Shastri suggests India to go with unchanged XI for semi-final
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

IND vs AUS: Ravi Shastri suggests India to go with unchanged XI for semi-final

India Today  

Former cricketer Ravi Shastri said that India shouldn’t tinker with their winning combination going into the semi-final of the Champions Trophy against Australia on Tuesday at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Champions Trophy: Full Coverage | Points Table Chakravarthy, who went wicketless in all three T20Is earlier in Dubai, picked up five wickets and helped India win by 44 runs. …

India vs Australia semi-final: Adam Zampa says he can be the match-winner for Aussies in Dubai
2 weeks, 4 days ago

India vs Australia semi-final: Adam Zampa says he can be the match-winner for Aussies in Dubai

Firstpost  

Australian spinner Adam Zampa will be crucial for the Aussies in the Champions trophy 2025 semi-final against India in a spin-friendly Dubai stadium. Image: Reuters With the pitches in Dubai proving helpful for spinners, Team India, it is felt, will have an advantage over Australia in their upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final. Champions Trophy 2025: News | Schedule | Results …

India vs Australia: 3 Key Matchups and the Stats That Could Decide the Semifinal
2 weeks, 5 days ago

India vs Australia: 3 Key Matchups and the Stats That Could Decide the Semifinal

The Hindu  

India faces Australia in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal in Dubai on Tuesday, their first ICC ODI clash since the 2023 World Cup final. While Australia boasts a strong batting unit, India’s spin-heavy attack could challenge its middle order, despite missing pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah. Here are three key match-ups to look out for: Travis Head vs Indian bowlers …

Axar Patel relishing promoted batting role: Can do well with confidence
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Axar Patel relishing promoted batting role: Can do well with confidence

India Today  

India all-rounder Axar Patel believes that his new batting position in the lineup has significantly boosted his confidence, helping him play with greater freedom. Speaking to the media after the match, Axar highlighted how batting higher up the order has allowed him to approach his innings with more confidence, adapting to the team's needs rather than playing under pressure in …

'The rule was introduced in ODIs to nullify India's spin domination': Ashwin's mind-boggling charge against ICC
3 weeks ago

'The rule was introduced in ODIs to nullify India's spin domination': Ashwin's mind-boggling charge against ICC

Hindustan Times  

Ravichandran Ashwin made a significant charge against the International Cricket Council, saying the rule to have five fielders inside the circle and have two balls in ODIs was introduced to nullify India's spin advantage in the 50-over format. The former India spinner made the comments on his YouTube channel 'Ash Ki Baat' as he dissected the ICC Men's Champions Trophy …

R Ashwin claims 5 fielders, 2 new-balls rule was made to nullify India perk
3 weeks ago

R Ashwin claims 5 fielders, 2 new-balls rule was made to nullify India perk

India Today  

Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has raised concerns over the International Cricket Council’s ODI regulations, particularly the use of two new balls per innings and the five-fielders-inside-the-circle rule. In his latest Ash Ki Baat YouTube episode, Ashwin argued that the ICC must reconsider these rules ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa to ensure the sustainability of …

R Ashwin in awe of Shubman Gill's technique to take down Shaheen Afridi
3 weeks, 4 days ago

R Ashwin in awe of Shubman Gill's technique to take down Shaheen Afridi

India Today  

Former India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin said that he was in awe of Shubman Gill after he took down Shaheen Afridi during the India vs Pakistan fixture in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Following Gill’s innings, Ashwin dissected his technique and mentioned how he was ready for the short ball against Afridi on a particular delivery but quickly shifted his balance …

Jos Buttler takes a dig at India for only playing in Dubai: It's a unique tournament
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Jos Buttler takes a dig at India for only playing in Dubai: It's a unique tournament

India Today  

England captain Jos Buttler has taken a sly dig at India’s advantage in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025, who’re playing all of their matches at the same venue in the tournament. After denying to travel to the host country, Pakistan, India are playing all of their matches at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai, where the pitches are …

India vs Bangladesh Champions Trophy 2025: Shami’s fifer to Gill’s 8th ODI ton; top 5 highlights of yesterday’s match
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1 month ago

India vs Bangladesh Champions Trophy 2025: Shami’s fifer to Gill’s 8th ODI ton; top 5 highlights of yesterday’s match

Live Mint  

India defeated Bangladesh by 6 wickets in a hard-fought match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Bangladesh skipper Najmol Hossain Shanto won the toss and elected to bat first at the venue, but his side failed to get going in their Champions Trophy opener as Shubman Gill, Mohammed Shami, Harshit Rana and Axar Patel starred for India. Here's a look …

Cricket-Australia's Zampa hopes match-winners emerge to cover big-name losses
1 month ago

Cricket-Australia's Zampa hopes match-winners emerge to cover big-name losses

Hindustan Times  

MELBOURNE, - Adam Zampa wants new heroes to emerge from the Australian squad at the Champions Trophy to cover the "big loss" of the team's champion pace trio. Cricket-Australia's Zampa hopes match-winners emerge to cover big-name losses With captain Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood injured, and Mitchell Starc ruled out for personal reasons, spinner Zampa is the last senior bowler …

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

Haris Rauf returns, new role for Babar Azam in Rizwan's team: Pakistan's likely XI vs New Zealand in Champions Trophy
1 month ago

Haris Rauf returns, new role for Babar Azam in Rizwan's team: Pakistan's likely XI vs New Zealand in Champions Trophy

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan and New Zealand share an interesting relationship in ODIs. Pakistan's Haris Rauf celebrates with his captain Mohammad Rizwan No team has played more ODIs in Pakistan than New Zealand since the start of 2019. In the last two editions of the ODI World Cup, New Zealand pipped Pakistan to steal the semi-final spot, and in both those events, Pakistan …

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Haris Rauf resumes bowling in nets after recovering from injury
1 month ago

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Haris Rauf resumes bowling in nets after recovering from injury

The Hindu  

Pakistan’s injured fast bowler Haris Rauf said he resumed bowling in the nets on Monday and was feeling comfortable, adding that it was up to the team management to decide on his selection for the Champions Trophy opener against New Zealand. “I have started doing exercises a few days back and also resumed bowling since yesterday,” Haris told reporters at …

Jasprit Bumrah's absence gives Bangladesh a chance against India: Imrul Kayes
1 month ago

Jasprit Bumrah's absence gives Bangladesh a chance against India: Imrul Kayes

India Today  

Veteran batter Imrul Kayes said that Bangladesh have a good chance of beating India in the Champions Trophy with Jasprit Bumrah not being there in the opposition. His absence gives Bangladesh a chance to capitalise," Kayes told PTI Videos. ‘Bangladesh are struggling’ Kayes, who has played 39 Tests, 78 ODIs and 14 T20Is, also talked about Shakib Al Hasan’s absence …

Sri Lanka sweep ODl series as Australia looks ahead to Champions Trophy
1 month, 1 week ago

Sri Lanka sweep ODl series as Australia looks ahead to Champions Trophy

ABC  

Australia has been handed a reality check ahead of next week's Champions Trophy after a 174-run thrashing by Sri Lanka in the second one-day international to complete a 2-0 series sweep. Kusal Mendis had earlier scored his fifth ODI hundred as Sri Lanka posted a commanding 4-281 after electing to bat first. Australia's new-ball pair of Ben Dwarshuis and Aaron …

Plenty of gains for Team India in series sweep
1 month, 1 week ago

Plenty of gains for Team India in series sweep

The Hindu  

One of the consequences of having an ICC event every year is that all other series become training grounds for the nearest marquee global competition. And going by how the two teams fared, it is India, which won 3-0, that will be mighty pleased ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy that begins next week in Pakistan and the United Arab …

Rohit Sharma is selfless, he has led India's ODI transformation: R Ashwin
1 month, 1 week ago

Rohit Sharma is selfless, he has led India's ODI transformation: R Ashwin

India Today  

World Cup-winning former India spinner R. Ashwin has said he is a big fan of Rohit Sharma's selfless approach in one-day internationals, praising the India captain for setting an example for the rest of the team in the 50-over format. Rohit Sharma smashed 119 off just 90 deliveries in India's successful chase of 305 against England in Cuttack, ending a …

2 spinners too many: R Ashwin not a fan of India's Champions Trophy squad
1 month, 1 week ago

2 spinners too many: R Ashwin not a fan of India's Champions Trophy squad

India Today  

R Ashwin has admitted that he isn't a fan of India taking 5 spinners to the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Another change saw India drop Yashasvi Jaiswal from the original list to bring in the in-form Varun Chakravarthy, after he made his debut against England in the Cuttack ODI. Ashwin feels that Axar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja won't be dropped …

Australia’s new-look ODI team suffers stunning defeat to Sri Lanka ahead of Champions Trophy 2025
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1 month, 1 week ago

Australia’s new-look ODI team suffers stunning defeat to Sri Lanka ahead of Champions Trophy 2025

India TV News  

Captain Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood were ruled out of the Champions Trophy with respective injuries. Despite missing several of their first-team cricketers, Australia had a terrific start to the first ODI against Sri Lanka at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Australia were dominating the Sri Lankan side and at one point, it didn’t seem they were missing the senior …

Sri Lanka announce squad for ODI series against Australia, make one change to last team
1 month, 1 week ago

Sri Lanka announce squad for ODI series against Australia, make one change to last team

India TV News  

Sri Lanka have announced their squad for the upcoming two-match ODI series against Australia. For Sri Lanka, middle-order batter Charith Asalanka leads the team, with several other star batters in the lineup too. Australia and Sri Lanka recently locked horns in a two-match Test series, which the Aussies swept 2-0. Sri Lanka squad for ODIs against Australia: Charith Asalanka, Nishan …

Ravichandran Ashwin reacts to Rohit Sharma's poor form; expects critics to stop when India captain performs
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ravichandran Ashwin reacts to Rohit Sharma's poor form; expects critics to stop when India captain performs

India TV News  

India captain Rohit Sharma is facing a slump in form. Later, he flopped on his Ranji Trophy return and in the first ODI against England, Rohit scored only two. His form is a matter of huge concern for India ahead of the Champions Trophy and the remaining two matches against England will be a good platform for the 37-year-old to …

1st ODI: Rohit fails, but clinical India begin Champions Trophy prep in style
1 month, 2 weeks ago

1st ODI: Rohit fails, but clinical India begin Champions Trophy prep in style

India Today  

Captain Rohit Sharma's much-anticipated return to one-day internationals ended in disappointment, but India ticked plenty of right boxes in the first match of a three-match ODI series against England on Thursday, 6 February. Shubman Gill's well-paced 87, Shreyas Iyer's stroke-filled 59, and an all-round bowling effort led by Ravindra Jadeja and debutant Harshit Rana were amongst the many positives for …

Ravichandran Ashwin wants single change in India’s Champions Trophy squad, says ’don’t know who they would want to drop’
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ravichandran Ashwin wants single change in India’s Champions Trophy squad, says ’don’t know who they would want to drop’

Live Mint  

Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin felt India should make one change in their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 squad ahead of the tournament which starts later in the month. Ravichandran Ashwin, who retired from international cricket last year, opined Varun Chakravarthy deserves a place in the squad too after his heroics with the ball in the past few T20I series for …

R Ashwin backs late Champions Trophy call-up for Varun Chakravarthy: I have a feeling
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

R Ashwin backs late Champions Trophy call-up for Varun Chakravarthy: I have a feeling

India Today  

After a sensational outing in the T20I series against England, Varun Chakravarthy might get a look-in for India's Champions Trophy 2025 campaign, feels former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Ashwin backed Varun to get a late call-up for India's 3-match ODI series against England and then in the Champions Trophy 2025. "I have a feeling that …

R Ashwin backs late Champions Trophy call-up for Varun Chakravarthy: I have a feeling
1 month, 2 weeks ago

R Ashwin backs late Champions Trophy call-up for Varun Chakravarthy: I have a feeling

India Today  

After a sensational outing in the T20I series against England, Varun Chakravarthy might get a look-in for India's Champions Trophy 2025 campaign, feels former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Ashwin backed Varun to get a late call-up for India's 3-match ODI series against England and then in the Champions Trophy 2025. "I have a feeling that …

'Akash Deep won't play another Test as...': Ashwin blasts 'unfair' selection act making India weaker side than Australia
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Akash Deep won't play another Test as...': Ashwin blasts 'unfair' selection act making India weaker side than Australia

Hindustan Times  

Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, on Thursday, revealed the major reason why India are a less dominant force in world cricket compared to Australia as he outlined the ideological differences in the two cricketing powerhouses. Former India bowler Ravichandran Ashwin celebrates the wicket of England's batter Ben Duckett during the first day of the first Test cricket match between India …

Arshdeep wins T20 Cricketer of the Year 2024 honour; Rohit named captain of men's T20 team of the year
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Arshdeep wins T20 Cricketer of the Year 2024 honour; Rohit named captain of men's T20 team of the year

Firstpost  

Arshdeep, who had played a major role in helping India win the T20 World Cup in June, further cemented his reputation as one of the best bowlers in the world in the shortest format while Rohit Sharma was rewarded for helping the Men in Blue win their first ICC title in over a decade. Reuters Indian left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh …

Rohit named captain of ICC men's T20I team of the year; 3 India stars in list, no spot for Kohli
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rohit named captain of ICC men's T20I team of the year; 3 India stars in list, no spot for Kohli

Deccan Chronicle  

Dubai: India captain Rohit Sharma, who led the team to their second ICC T20 World Cup title last June, has been named skipper of the ICC Men's T20I Team of the Year 2024. Rohit played a pivotal role in India's triumphant T20 World Cup campaign, with three half-centuries, including a sensational 92 against Australia in the Super Eight stage. His …

‘I’m not biased but Gambhir highly…': Rishabh Pant, Yashasvi Jaiswal axed in India's Champions Trophy XI of Ashwin
2 months ago

‘I’m not biased but Gambhir highly…': Rishabh Pant, Yashasvi Jaiswal axed in India's Champions Trophy XI of Ashwin

Hindustan Times  

Ravichandran Ashwin believes India should have picked an extra seam-bowling all-rounder like Nitish Kumar Reddy instead of going in with three all-rounders who bowl finger spin for the Champions Trophy 2025. Unless India decide to replace Kuldeep Yadav as the lead spinner, one would have to believe, only one among Sundar, Axar and Jadeja is likely to play in the …

R Ashwin wants Ravindra Jadeja to bat at No.4, Hardik Pandya at 5 in Champions Trophy
2 months ago

R Ashwin wants Ravindra Jadeja to bat at No.4, Hardik Pandya at 5 in Champions Trophy

India Today  

Ravindra Jadeja should bat at No.4 in the Champions Trophy, suggested former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin. Ashwin said that if he had a chance, he would keep Jadeja, Hardik Pandya, and Axar Patel as India's 4, 5, and 6 in ODI cricket. India has a strong middle order with the likes of Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, …

Former India opener questions Mohammed Siraj's absence from Champions Trophy squad
2 months ago

Former India opener questions Mohammed Siraj's absence from Champions Trophy squad

India Today  

Former India cricketer turned commentator Aakash Chopra has questioned Mohammad Siraj’s exclusion from India’s squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Aakash Chopra also shared his views on Siraj’s exclusion and mentioned that the India seamer hasn’t done much wrong to not even get considered in the squad. Furthermore, Chopra also spoke about India choosing just three seamers for the …

Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma practice together at Mumbai nets ahead of ICC Champions Trophy 2025; watch viral video
2 months ago

Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma practice together at Mumbai nets ahead of ICC Champions Trophy 2025; watch viral video

Live Mint  

India captain Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya were seen training together at the Mumbai nets ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. While Rohit has joined the Mumbai Ranji Trophy team a few days back, Baroda all-rounder Hardik was Pandya, who took over the Mumbai Indians captaincy from Rohit in the previous season, bowled to his former MI skipper. With …

From skipper Rohit to Pant and Gill, how India's A-listers are taking Ranji Trophy more seriously after Australia debacle
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2 months, 1 week ago

From skipper Rohit to Pant and Gill, how India's A-listers are taking Ranji Trophy more seriously after Australia debacle

Firstpost  

Several former cricketers have advised members of the current team, including and especially out-of-form seniors Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, to regain their form in domestic cricket after India’s forgettable run in Test cricket in the last three months. While India skipper Rohit Sharma has trained with the Mumbai team, Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill are expected to play the …

If Boland had not played, India would have won the series vs Australia: R Ashwin
2 months, 1 week ago

If Boland had not played, India would have won the series vs Australia: R Ashwin

India Today  

Former India off spinner Ravichandran Ashwin feels India wouldve won the recent series against Australia had Scott Boland not played in it. Commenting on his remarkable performance, Ashwin said that Australia captain Pat Cummins had a great series, but he struggled against the left-handers and mentioned the crucial role played by Boland in Australias series win. Boland finished the series …

The 10 Test cricketers with the most to prove in 2025: Four Englishmen who have it all to do before the Ashes, the India batter who's numbers are 'borderline criminal' and the Aussie who has been left
2 months, 1 week ago

The 10 Test cricketers with the most to prove in 2025: Four Englishmen who have it all to do before the Ashes, the India batter who's numbers are 'borderline criminal' and the Aussie who has been left

Daily Mail  

It’s going to be another big year for Test cricket, with the World Test Championship final at Lord’s, England hosting India for five games, and finally the Ashes. It’s hard to overstate just how badly England need Ben Stokes to be in a position to bowl Babar Azam recently made three fifties in South Africa - but needs to find …

Harbhajan Singh suggests selecting Sanju Samson over Pant for Champions Trophy
2 months, 1 week ago

Harbhajan Singh suggests selecting Sanju Samson over Pant for Champions Trophy

India Today  

Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh has suggested picking Sanju Samson over Rishabh Pant in India’s squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Champions Trophy 2025 India Squad Announcement Live Updates "I think one among Sanju Samson or Rishabh Pant should be picked. Meanwhile, further speaking ahead, the former spinner backed Axar Patel’s selection over Ravindra Jadeja saying that the he …

India pick pacer Mohammed Shami for first time since 2023 for England T20s
2 months, 1 week ago

India pick pacer Mohammed Shami for first time since 2023 for England T20s

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Fast bowler Mohammed Shami’s long wait to return to international cricket ended when he was named in India’s Twenty20 squad on Saturday to take on England in a five-match series. Shami last represented his country in the 2023 Cricket World Cup in India and picked up 24 wickets as the hosts finished runners-up to Australia. India missed …

India T20I squad for England series: Mohammed Shami makes much-awaited comeback; no Rishabh Pant, Axar vice-captain
2 months, 1 week ago

India T20I squad for England series: Mohammed Shami makes much-awaited comeback; no Rishabh Pant, Axar vice-captain

Hindustan Times  

India's star bowler, Mohammed Shami, will make his much-awaited return to international cricket this month as the 34-year-old pacer is part of the Indian T20I squad for the five-match series against England. In a media release, the BCCI stated the fast bowler needed “more time for controlled exposure to bowling loads.” Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana also retained their places …

IND vs ENG: Mohammed Shami returns, no place for Rishabh Pant in T20I squad
2 months, 1 week ago

IND vs ENG: Mohammed Shami returns, no place for Rishabh Pant in T20I squad

India Today  

Mohammed Shami has made his long-awaited return to the Indian team as he has been picked for the upcoming T20I series against England. India, however, decided to leave Rishabh Pant out of the squad for the series as they decided to go with Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel as the designated wicketkeepers. Jurel comes in as Pant not featured A …

Ashwin lauds this Indian youngster's potential to score century in every game
2 months, 1 week ago

Ashwin lauds this Indian youngster's potential to score century in every game

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Indian spin legend R Ashwin feels Rishabh Pant will score a century in every game if the maverick India wicketkeeper-batter is able to curb his extravagance and impetuosity as he has got "one of the best defences" in world cricket. Hailing Pant's ability to singlehandedly turn a match on its head, Ashwin said a lot of his shots …

Focus on Rohit, Bumrah and Shami in Champions Trophy selection
2 months, 1 week ago

Focus on Rohit, Bumrah and Shami in Champions Trophy selection

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: After a forgettable three months in international cricket, his runs having dried up and India losing two Test series in a row under his watch, skipper Rohit Sharma would be eagerly awaiting a return to coloured clothing; that too ODI cricket, his most favoured format. While Rohit Sharma is set to remain skipper in ODIs, Jasprit Bumrah is likely …

The art of being Ashwin
2 months, 2 weeks ago

The art of being Ashwin

The Hindu  

Wily spinners and wristy batters were deemed as Indian cricket’s strengths for a long time. Always a brave spinner in a format that favoured the batters, Ashwin was never averse to bowl the first over when most fielders were in and men like Chris Gayle were on the prowl. Precision and perfection Currently placed seventh in the all-time Test wicket-takers’ …

Four specialist pacers - the missing weapon in India arsenal on away tours
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Four specialist pacers - the missing weapon in India arsenal on away tours

The Hindu  

Jasprit Bumrah, sidelined by back spasms, watched from the bench as India struggled to defend a 162-run target in the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25. In Dravid’s last away Test assignment to South Africa in 2023-24, India played Bumrah, Siraj, Prasidh, Shardul Thakur, and R. Ashwin in the first Test; Mukesh Kumar and Ravindra Jadeja replaced Shardul and …

IND vs AUS: Jaiswal and Nitish impress, Siraj delivers and more positives for Team India despite Test series loss
2 months, 2 weeks ago

IND vs AUS: Jaiswal and Nitish impress, Siraj delivers and more positives for Team India despite Test series loss

Firstpost  

Despite suffering a 1-3 Test series defeat to Australia Down Under, India still had quite a few positives to takeaway. Team India surrendered the Border-Gavaskar Trophy to Australia Down Under, with the Pat Cummins-led side ending India’s decade of dominance with a 3-1 series triumph. IND vs AUS | Five tough decisions Team India will have to make after an …

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