Navdeep Saini: From playing in Karnal Premier League to becoming India's latest pace entrant, all you need to know
5 years, 5 months ago

Navdeep Saini: From playing in Karnal Premier League to becoming India's latest pace entrant, all you need to know

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Here is a brief lowdown on Saini’s journey from Karnal Premier League to becoming the latest pace entrant for India Fast bowler Navdeep Saini grabbed headlines for being the standout performer in India’s nondescript win over West Indies in the first of three T20Is in Florida. Here is a brief lowdown on Saini’s journey from Karnal Premier League to becoming the latest pace entrant for India: Early days Saini was born in Karnal district of northern Indian state of Haryana on 23 November1992. In 2013, with Narwal’s help and the virtue of luck, Saini got an opportunity to bowl at then Delhi captain Gambhir in the nets, according to an article in ESPNCricinfo The mentor and messiah in Gambhir Gambhir was impressed by Saini’s talent and fast-tracked him into the Delhi team, which however, led to a massive controversy between Gambhir and the most prominent Delhi & Districts Cricket Association members, Bishan Singh Bedi and Chetan Chauhan over the fast bowler’s eligibility for playing for the state team in Ranji Trophy. Gambhir played an instrumental role in Saini’s fledgling career and Saini after winning the semi-final of Ranji Trophy 2017-18 stated in an interview to PTI, “I owe this life and my success to Gautam Gambhir.

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India pacer Navdeep Saini marries girlfriend Swati Asthana; See photos
1 year, 1 month ago

India pacer Navdeep Saini marries girlfriend Swati Asthana; See photos

Firstpost  

India pacer Navdeep Saini took to his official Instagram handle to share the news of tying the knot with Swati Asthana, a fashion, travel and lifestyle vlogger. India fast bowler Navdeep Saini has tied the knot with long-time girlfriend Swati Asthana. 💗😍 pic.twitter.com/UcjH9cAr0z — Rajasthan Royals November 24, 2023 Saini’s most recent appearance was when he played for Delhi in …

Navdeep Saini dazzles for Kent with 3 for 45
2 years, 5 months ago

Navdeep Saini dazzles for Kent with 3 for 45

Hindustan Times  

India pacer Navdeep Saini returned with figures of 3 for 45 to put his county side Kent in a commanding position against Lancashire on the rain-affected first day. Cricketer Navdeep Saini On a day when only 34.2 overs were bowled, Saini registered figures of 3/45 in 11 overs as Lancashire reached 112 for 4 before play was abandoned due to …

Navdeep Saini to play for Kent in County Championship season
2 years, 5 months ago

Navdeep Saini to play for Kent in County Championship season

India TV News  

Navdeep Saini will play for English County side Kent for three matches in County Championship and five Royal London Cup matches, subject to visa and regulatory approval. Saini becomes the fifth Indian player to sign up for the English domestic cricket season in 2022 after Cheteshwar Pujara, Washington Sundar, Krunal Pandya and Umesh Yadav. "It's a great opportunity to play …

India vs Australia: Navdeep Saini to debut in SCG Test, Rohit Sharma to open with Shubman Gill
4 years ago

India vs Australia: Navdeep Saini to debut in SCG Test, Rohit Sharma to open with Shubman Gill

India Today  

28-year-old Navdeep Saini has been named in the India playing XI for the third Test in Sydney from Thursday. Also, like Sports Today had predicted, Rohit Sharma has replaced out-of-form Mayank Agarwal and will be be opening the batting with 21-year-old Shubman Gill. Navdeep Saini is all set to make his debut.#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/lCZNGda8UD — BCCI January 6, 2021 There was …

IPL 2020 | Bowling to Virat Kohli in match-like situations in nets invaluable: Navdeep Saini
4 years, 4 months ago

IPL 2020 | Bowling to Virat Kohli in match-like situations in nets invaluable: Navdeep Saini

India TV News  

Virat Kohli has a lot of faith in me and bowling to him in match situations simulated during net sessions has benefited me immensely, and I am now trying to create an identity for myself, says Royal Challengers Bangalore pacer Navdeep Saini. Since Kohli is also India captain that would have helped Saini break into the national side. India's red …

Kohli indicates mini transition of pace unit in near future
4 years, 10 months ago

Kohli indicates mini transition of pace unit in near future

The Hindu  

The Indian pace bowlers aren’t getting any younger and team’s think-tank realises the need to get the next crop of speed merchants ready in the near future, said skipper Virat Kohli. “From the point of view of the larger picture, we do need to recognise who are the next three-four guys that can keep the standard up because you don’t …

Saini: Being part of India team is a life-changing moment
4 years, 10 months ago

Saini: Being part of India team is a life-changing moment

The Hindu  

Fast bowler Navdeep Saini said representing India was a life-changing moment for him and he would look to continue his dream of playing at the highest level after getting a maiden Test call-up for the two-match series against New Zealand. The 27-year-old, who has claimed 18 wickets in the limited-over matches he has played so far, was included in India’s …

Gaining confidence with white and red ball: Navdeep Saini after winning Man of the Match award
5 years ago

Gaining confidence with white and red ball: Navdeep Saini after winning Man of the Match award

India TV News  

Navdeep Saini, who starred with the ball in India's facile seven-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the second T20 international here on Tuesday, said that he is gaining in confidence with both the white and red ball amid growing calls for his inclusion in the Test squad. Saini bowled with searing pace on Tuesday and troubled the Lankan batsmen to …

Navdeep Saini - deceptively aggressive
5 years ago

Navdeep Saini - deceptively aggressive

The Hindu  

Navdeep Saini, whose shyness masks his aggression, is a captain's delight. Saini, who made his T20I debut memorable by picking up three wickets against the same opponent earlier this year, also proved his worth in the 50-over format. I always put in that extra effort, in practice sessions as well as matches,” Saini had said on being named a standby …

India vs West Indies: Navdeep Saini impresses on ODI debut
5 years ago

India vs West Indies: Navdeep Saini impresses on ODI debut

The Hindu  

Navdeep Saini, whose shyness masks his aggression as a pace bowler, is a captain’s delight. IND v WI | LIVE UPDATES Saini, who made his T20I debut memorable by picking three wickets against the same opponent earlier this year, also proved his worth in the 50-over format. The well set Roston Chase was done in by an accurate and fast …

India vs West Indies: Leg-spinner Amit Mishra praises pacer Navdeep Saini
5 years, 5 months ago

India vs West Indies: Leg-spinner Amit Mishra praises pacer Navdeep Saini

The Hindu  

Leg-spinner Amit Mishra on Tuesday said India needs to properly groom a talent like fast bowler Navdeep Saini. Making his debut, the 26-year-old Saini starred in India’s four-wicket win over West Indies in the first T20 in Florida by picking up three wickets for 17 runs. The leg-spinner said the current Indian squad, comprising a lot of youngsters, is performing …

WI vs Ind, First T20: Bhuvneshwar Kumar happy to mentor Khaleel Ahmed and Navdeep Saini
5 years, 5 months ago

WI vs Ind, First T20: Bhuvneshwar Kumar happy to mentor Khaleel Ahmed and Navdeep Saini

The Hindu  

Senior pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar is happy with the coming up of bright prospects like Navdeep Saini and says he’s always ready to guide the youngsters when they come in to the national team. The 29-year-old Bhuvneshwar took two wickets for 19 runs to play an important role in India’s four-wicket win against the West Indies in the first T20 International …

Navdeep Saini opens up on his dream debut for India against West Indies and tattoos to Bhuvneshwar Kumar
5 years, 5 months ago

Navdeep Saini opens up on his dream debut for India against West Indies and tattoos to Bhuvneshwar Kumar

The Hindu  

Debutant Navdeep Saini guided India to a four-wicket win over West Indies by taking three wickets in an economic spell on Saturday. MUST WATCH: Of dream debut and tattoos, Navdeep unplugged with @BhuviOfficial He picked up the Man of the Match prize in his maiden game for #TeamIndia & the speedster recaps the memorable day. - by @28anand Full video …

Navdeep Saini relives dream debut, reveals Virat Kohli's role in Kieron Pollard dismissal
5 years, 5 months ago

Navdeep Saini relives dream debut, reveals Virat Kohli's role in Kieron Pollard dismissal

India Today  

Navdeep Saini had not played leather ball cricket until 2013. Thanks to Gautam Gambhir, Navdeep Saini consistently played with the leather ball and also was inducted in Delhi's Ranji Trophy team. Saini was unstopabble on debut as the 26-year-old lanky pacer troubled the West Indies batsmen with is pace and aggression. Saini finished with the big scalp of Kieron Pollard, …

India vs West Indies: Virat Kohli heaps praise on Navdeep Saini after impressive debut
5 years, 5 months ago

India vs West Indies: Virat Kohli heaps praise on Navdeep Saini after impressive debut

India TV News  

Captain Virat Kohli on Saturday described fast bowler Navdeep Saini as a raw talent who has a bright future after he made an impressive India debut in the four-wicket win over West Indies in the first T20 International here. The 26-year-old Saini claimed three wickets for 17 runs to help India restrict the West Indies to 95 for 9 after …

Virat Kohli: Saini is hungry, can build a name for himself
5 years, 5 months ago

Virat Kohli: Saini is hungry, can build a name for himself

The Hindu  

India captain Virat Kohli heaped praise on Navdeep Saini after the Delhi seamer's three-wicket haul on debut helped India to a four-wicket win over the West Indies on Saturday. MATCH REPORT| Saini dazzles on debut as India humbles Windies to go 1-0 up It was far from a walk in the park for India, however, its batting depth came through …

India vs West Indies Live, 1st T20I: Navdeep Saini rattles Windies with three wickets on debut
5 years, 5 months ago

India vs West Indies Live, 1st T20I: Navdeep Saini rattles Windies with three wickets on debut

The Hindu  

Delhi fast bowler Navdeep Saini picked up three wickets on his T20I debut against West Indies in Florida on Saturday. India vs West Indies, 1st T20 Scorecard The 26-year-old was part of the Team India net bowling unit in the Cricket World Cup 2019. READ| The highs and lows of being a selector - MSK Prasad opens up Saini back …

Gautam Gambhir blasts Bishen Bedi, Chetan Chauhan after Navdeep Saini's dream India debut
5 years, 5 months ago

Gautam Gambhir blasts Bishen Bedi, Chetan Chauhan after Navdeep Saini's dream India debut

India Today  

Former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir on Saturday congratulated Navdeep Saini for his international debut and also took the opportunity to slam Bishen Singh Bedi and Chetan Chauhan, the Delhi & District Cricket Association members who had written off Saini. But ever since Gambhir's backing, Saini has risen through the ranks at a rapid pace and finally made his India debut …

Raw talent Navdeep Saini can definitely build a name for himself: Virat Kohli
5 years, 5 months ago

Raw talent Navdeep Saini can definitely build a name for himself: Virat Kohli

India Today  

India managed to scrape past West Indies by 4 wickets in the 1st T20I of the 3-match series in Lauderhill on Saturday. Set a total of 96 runs to chase from their 20 overs, India lost 6 wickets on their way to victory and West Indies were left ruing their batting mistakes as they realized that if they had put …

Navdeep Saini, Khaleel Ahmed among 4 pacers to assist India in World Cup 2019 preparation
5 years, 8 months ago

Navdeep Saini, Khaleel Ahmed among 4 pacers to assist India in World Cup 2019 preparation

India Today  

Pacers Navdeep Saini, Avesh Khan, Khaleel Ahmed and Deepak Chahar will assist the Indian team in their World Cup 2019 preparation. Saini and Khaeel's names were discussed by the selectors who named a 15-man India squad for the World Cup in England. There were no real surpises in the Indian team for the World Cup which will be led by …

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