Ajinkya Rahane and Rishabh Pant train with Vinod Kambli, Mayank seeks grandmother's blessings for SA tour
3 years ago

Ajinkya Rahane and Rishabh Pant train with Vinod Kambli, Mayank seeks grandmother's blessings for SA tour

India Today  

India Test veteran Ajinkya Rahane and wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant on Monday took help from former cricketer Vinod Kambli in the nets in Mumbai during their preparation for the upcoming South Africa tour this month. "Was a pleasure to help Ajinkya & Rishabh train for the upcoming South Africa series. Christiano got some lessons as well pic.twitter.com/bi0aRuyJHj — Vinod Kambli December 13, 2021 While Rahane and Pant trained with Kambli and his son, opening batsman Mayank Agarwal took blessings from his grandmother before departing for the South Africa tour. pic.twitter.com/dglIVUf8pw — Mayank Agarwal December 12, 2021 INJURY BLOW FOR TEAM INDIA India will be without their most prolific batsman of 2021 in the South Africa Tests as Rohit injured his left hamstring while training at the Bandra Kurla Complex in Mumbai on Sunday.

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Rishabh Pant shares motivating quote ahead of Perth Test, pumped to shine again
1 month ago

Rishabh Pant shares motivating quote ahead of Perth Test, pumped to shine again

India Today  

Star India batter Rishabh Pant shared a motivating message on his Instagram story ahead of the much-anticipated Border Gavaskar Trophy series. Surprisingly, Rishabh Pant was the only player who decided to utilise the opportunity, engaging in an intense training session at the Optus Stadium in Perth. BGT Guide, all you need to know: Read here Rishabh Pant's Insta story Rishabh …

Pant's Stellar Performance Awaits Australia Test Debut
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pant's Stellar Performance Awaits Australia Test Debut

Live Mint  

Rishabh Pant shines brightly for India in the ongoing Test series against New Zealand. Despite struggling against a quality bowling attack, Pant has been India's leading run scorer with 240-plus runs in six innings. His fighting unbeaten fifty and crucial contributions with the bat have helped India maintain hope of winning the series. Pant's performance is crucial for India's middle-order …

India's Predicted XI for 3rd Test Against NZ
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India's Predicted XI for 3rd Test Against NZ

Live Mint  

India's hopes of retaining the World Test Championship (WTC) title are hanging by a thread as they face New Zealand in the third and final Test match at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium. Despite a strong batting performance from Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, India stumbled upon in the second Test, losing the series 2-0. With the WTC final qualification hanging in …

Pant Returns for India's Second Test Against New Zealand, But Risk Remains
2 months ago

Pant Returns for India's Second Test Against New Zealand, But Risk Remains

Hindustan Times  

Rishabh Pant is fit for selection for the second Test against New Zealand in Pune. However, the decision to risk him is a significant concern for the Indian team management. Pant's recovery from an injury suffered during the first Test is a positive sign, but his performance in the second innings against New Zealand was not as impressive as expected. …

India's Workload Management and Pant's Fearless Batting: Rohit Sharma Makes the Call
2 months ago

India's Workload Management and Pant's Fearless Batting: Rohit Sharma Makes the Call

Firstpost  

Indian captain Rohit Sharma has decided to keep Rishabh Pant away from wicket-keeping for the majority of the Bengaluru Test due to his workload management and recovery after a near-fatal car accident in 2022. The team management is concerned about Pant's knee injury scare and wants to ensure he is fully prepared for the second Test in Pune.

Team Management 'Extra Careful' with Rishabh Pant's Injury, Says Rohit Sharma
2 months ago

Team Management 'Extra Careful' with Rishabh Pant's Injury, Says Rohit Sharma

The Hindu  

India skipper Rohit Sharma expressed concern over Rishabh Pant's injury during the first Test against New Zealand. He said that the team management was extra careful with Pant due to his previous surgeries and knee surgery. Despite his impressive century in the second innings, Pant was unable to contribute consistently due to his discomfort while running between the wickets. The …

Rishabh Pant ahead of Jurel, T20 WC hero to sit out as India's playing XI for 1st Bangladesh Test revealed: Report
3 months, 1 week ago

Rishabh Pant ahead of Jurel, T20 WC hero to sit out as India's playing XI for 1st Bangladesh Test revealed: Report

Hindustan Times  

India are all to begin their long Test season, comprising 10 matches, which will eventually end with the Border-Gavaskar series in Australia, on Thursday. Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma with teammate Ravindra Jadeja during a training session ahead of the first Test match against Bangladesh, at MA Chidambaram Stadium, in Chennai, Monday, Sept. 16, 2024 Heading into the match, …

Rohit Sharma activates training mode in full swing to prepare for Test series against Bangladesh | WATCH
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma activates training mode in full swing to prepare for Test series against Bangladesh | WATCH

India TV News  

Rohit Sharma is preparing in full swing for the upcoming two-match Test series against Bangladesh at home. Bangladesh's tour of India will get underway with a two-match Test series. Watch Rohit Sharma's prep ahead of Bangladesh series: Notably, Rohit is the second-leading run-getter for India in the ongoing World Test Championship cycle. Bangladesh's tour of India schedule: Date Match Venue …

’Rishabh Pant showed his class…’: Sanjay Manjrekar lauds Rohit Sharma’s ‘brilliant’ move during T20 World Cup 2024
6 months, 1 week ago

’Rishabh Pant showed his class…’: Sanjay Manjrekar lauds Rohit Sharma’s ‘brilliant’ move during T20 World Cup 2024

Live Mint  

Rishabh Pant has made something of a dream comeback, first showing flashes of good form during the IPL and then being included in the India squad for the World Cup. Eventually, coach Rahul Dravid and skipper Rohit Sharma decided to give Rishabh Pant the nod over Sanju Samson in the Indian XI. Sanjay Manjrekar lauds Rishabh Pant's elevation during T20 …

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

Rishabh Pant looks hungry, he is in very good form: DC batting coach Amre
8 months ago

Rishabh Pant looks hungry, he is in very good form: DC batting coach Amre

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, The swashbuckling Rishabh Pant has showed with his scintillating knock against Gujarat Titans that he is ready to roar in the upcoming T20 World Cup, feels Delhi Capitals' batting coach Pravin Amre. Rishabh Pant looks hungry, he is in very good form: DC batting coach Amre A month after returning to competitive cricket after recovering from the multiple …

Rishabh Pant set for India recall, likely to be picked in T20 World Cup squad | Reports
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Rishabh Pant set for India recall, likely to be picked in T20 World Cup squad | Reports

India TV News  

Team India squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup is likely to be picked at the end of April or first week of May. For the unversed, Rishabh Pant survived a dreadful accident in December 2022 and has overcome several body injuries to make comeback in 14-15 months. He's a wonderful player and everybody is happy that he's back on …

India vs South Africa: Rohit Sharma backs Prasidh Krishna's 'ability to succeed' in Test cricket
11 months, 3 weeks ago

India vs South Africa: Rohit Sharma backs Prasidh Krishna's 'ability to succeed' in Test cricket

Firstpost  

India skipper Rohit Sharma came to Prasidh Krishna’s support ahead of the second Test against South Africa in Cape Town, saying the under-fire pacer has the “ability to succeed” in the most elite form of the sport. While Prasidh dismissed South Africa batter Kyle Verrynne on Test debut at Centurion’s SuperSport Park, he ended up conceding 93 runs at over …

SA vs IND: Shardul Thakur hit on shoulder in nets; manages to continue
11 months, 3 weeks ago

SA vs IND: Shardul Thakur hit on shoulder in nets; manages to continue

The Hindu  

The ball from Mukesh Kumar rose sharply, and it was quick. On the adjacent wicket, the other part of India’s red-ball spin duo, R. Ashwin took on the throwdowns from batting coach Vikram Rathour, who said, “Shot,” appreciating the confident, forward defensive shot. The Indian team’s training, after a day’s rest following the innings defeat in the first Test here, …

India vs South Africa: Rabada's fifer, Rahul's gritty knock and other standout moments from Day 1 of 1st Test
11 months, 4 weeks ago

India vs South Africa: Rabada's fifer, Rahul's gritty knock and other standout moments from Day 1 of 1st Test

Firstpost  

KL Rahul helped India crawl past the 200-mark after Kagiso Rabada ran through the Indian batting lineup, collecting his 14th Test five-for in the process. The all-important Test series between South Africa and India got underway on Tuesday, 26 December at Centurion’s SuperSport Park, and things didn’t quite to as per plan for the visiting team. Team India arrived in …

Progression for KL, compromise for India: Rahul's Test career poised for another twist in South Africa series
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Progression for KL, compromise for India: Rahul's Test career poised for another twist in South Africa series

Hindustan Times  

The undulating saga that has been KL Rahul’s Test career for the last three years is poised for another twist. Indian players Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer and Yashasvi Jaiswal during a practice session ahead of the first Test cricket match between India and South Africa In some ways, this might appear a natural progression, given how well he …

India vs South Africa: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli sweat it out at nets ahead of Boxing Day Test
11 months, 4 weeks ago

India vs South Africa: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli sweat it out at nets ahead of Boxing Day Test

Firstpost  

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma were seen sharing a hug on Sunday during Team India’s first practice session at Centurion’s SuperSport Park ahead of the Boxing Day Test against South Africa. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have not played for India since that defeat, but the duo are set to return for the two-match Test series against South Africa, starting …

SA vs IND, 1st Test Predicted Playing XIs: Prasidh Krishna vs Mukesh Kumar and R Ashwin conundrum for India
1 year ago

SA vs IND, 1st Test Predicted Playing XIs: Prasidh Krishna vs Mukesh Kumar and R Ashwin conundrum for India

India Today  

India will look to get their combination right as they prepare for their "final frontier" - a two-Test series against South Africa, starting with the Boxing Day Test at the Supersport Park in Centurion. ALL EYES ON JAISWAL AND GILL Rohit Sharma is set to open the batting for the first time in South Africa in Test cricket. The skipper …

Indian cricket team trains hard ahead of Boxing Day Test against South Africa in Centurion | WATCH
1 year ago

Indian cricket team trains hard ahead of Boxing Day Test against South Africa in Centurion | WATCH

India TV News  

The Indian cricket team trained really hard in their practice session ahead of the Boxing Day Test in Centurion against South Africa which marks the beginning of a two-match Test series between the two teams. India's squad has been bolstered by the return of senior pros including skipper Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Jasprit Bumrah among others and it adds …

India vs South Africa: What Rohit Sharma-led India's XI for Centurion Test is likely to be
1 year ago

India vs South Africa: What Rohit Sharma-led India's XI for Centurion Test is likely to be

Firstpost  

With the limited-overs leg of the tour of South Africa done and dusted, the Indian team will be shifting its focus to the two-Test series that begins in Centurion on Tuesday. With the white-ball fixtures done and dusted, it’s time for the Indian team to shift its focus to the big task at hand — beating South Africa in a …

IND vs SA 1st Test: Virat Kohli Returns Home Due To Family Emergency - Report
1 year ago

IND vs SA 1st Test: Virat Kohli Returns Home Due To Family Emergency - Report

ABP News  

Indian batting icon Virat Kohli reportedly made an unscheduled return to Mumbai from the ongoing tour of South Africa, as reported by Cricbuzz. Cricbuzz's report indicates that Virat Kohli is expected to rejoin the Indian team in time for IND vs SA 1st Test, set to commence on Boxing Day, December 26. As per the report, Virat Kohli left South …

IND vs SA: South Africa surrounded with injury concerns to first-choice pace attack ahead of Test series
1 year ago

IND vs SA: South Africa surrounded with injury concerns to first-choice pace attack ahead of Test series

India TV News  

South Africa are facing a plethora of injuries in their camp ahead of the crucial two-match Test series against India at home starting from December 26. If Ngidi doesn't recover in time, South Africa might end up fielding Marco Jansen and Gerald Coetzee as their lead pacers with Wiaan Mulder and Nandre Burger also in the squad announced for the …

Mohammed Shami gets into training groove ahead of South Africa Test series | WATCH
1 year ago

Mohammed Shami gets into training groove ahead of South Africa Test series | WATCH

India TV News  

India's veteran pacer Mohammed Shami has begun his training module ahead of the two-match Test series against South Africa starting December 26 in Centurion. Significantly, India have not managed to win a single Test series on South African soil thus far. India's Test squad for the South Africa tour: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Ruturaj …

India vs South Africa: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli to skip white-ball leg of tour; KL Rahul to lead in ODIs
1 year ago

India vs South Africa: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli to skip white-ball leg of tour; KL Rahul to lead in ODIs

Firstpost  

The latest announcement puts a question mark over Rohit and Kohli’s future in white-ball cricket, with all-rounder Hardik Pandya appearing the likely candidate to take over leadership in both ODIs and T20Is going forward. India’s squads for the tour of South Africa: India’s squad for Tests: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ishan Kishan, …

Rohit Sharma gives ground-breaking update on Rishabh Pant after IND star's batting video breaks the internet ahead of WC
1 year, 4 months ago

Rohit Sharma gives ground-breaking update on Rishabh Pant after IND star's batting video breaks the internet ahead of WC

Hindustan Times  

Last week, a certain on social media left Indian cricket fans stupefied as they later went into overdrive. For long have fans been waiting for a massive positive update on Rishabh Pant, who suffered a tragic car accident last December, leaving him on the sidelines for more than eight months. And on Wednesday, last week, the first-ever video of Pant …

Watch: Rishabh Pant returns to on-field action after seven months, bats in practice match
1 year, 4 months ago

Watch: Rishabh Pant returns to on-field action after seven months, bats in practice match

India TV News  

In a positive boost to his recovery, Rishabh Pant returned to action as he was spotted batting in a practice match in Bengaluru on Tuesday, August 15. Now a video of Pant batting in a practice game at JSW's Vijaynagar Plant on Independence Day has triggered the Indian cricket fans over the player's potential return to the pitch. But yaar, …

Did India batting coach indirectly confirm Ajinkya Rahane's selection for South Africa tour?
1 year, 5 months ago

Did India batting coach indirectly confirm Ajinkya Rahane's selection for South Africa tour?

India TV News  

Ajinkya Rahane's curious case has been the talking point in the Indian cricketing circles over the last month or so. But the India batting coach Vikram Rathour has backed the veteran to come good soon and indirectly also hinted at his selection for the South Africa tour later this year. India are slated to tour South Africa in December later …

India will need Ajinkya Rahane in form for South Africa tour: Batting coach Vikram Rathour
1 year, 5 months ago

India will need Ajinkya Rahane in form for South Africa tour: Batting coach Vikram Rathour

India Today  

India batting coach Vikram Rathour reckons Ajinkya Rahane's assured approach in the middle has been the hallmark of his comeback, and the Indian team will need him to maintain form when it tours South Africa later this year. Rahane's 89 and 46 were probably the only bright spots for India in their World Test Championship final loss to Australia in …

Ajinkya Rahane: Staying the calm influencer
1 year, 6 months ago

Ajinkya Rahane: Staying the calm influencer

Hindustan Times  

The vice-captain's role is often underrated in cricket. Who will forget how he won the series with net bowlers,” said former India player Pravin Amre, who coaches Rahane from time to time. How Rohit Sharma would have loved to have Rahane in his ear when India ran out of ideas in dealing with the Steve Smith-Travis Head partnership on the …

‘Absolute shortsighted fools’: Ajinkya Rahane's reappointment as India Test vice-captain divides internet
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Absolute shortsighted fools’: Ajinkya Rahane's reappointment as India Test vice-captain divides internet

Hindustan Times  

BCCI on Friday announced the squad for the upcoming Test and ODI series against West Indies, which gets underway from July 12. Ajinkya Rahane plays a shot at the ICC World Test Championship Final In a major development Cheteshwar Pujara has been dropped from the Test squad, and Yashasvi Jaiswal is the new entrant. Rahane was not part of the …

India squad vs West Indies: Jaiswal, Ruturaj in Test squad; Pujara dropped; Samson in ODI team
1 year, 6 months ago

India squad vs West Indies: Jaiswal, Ruturaj in Test squad; Pujara dropped; Samson in ODI team

The Hindu  

Cheteshwar Pujara and Umesh Yadav have been dropped from India’s Test series in the West Indies, thus resurfacing the transition talk, while pace spearhead Mohammed Shami has been rested from the Test and ODI series in the Caribbean. Top-order batters Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad have earned their maiden call-up for the Test series that marks the beginning of India’s …

Ajinkya Rahane to play for Leicestershire after India tour of West Indies
1 year, 6 months ago

Ajinkya Rahane to play for Leicestershire after India tour of West Indies

India Today  

Veteran Indian batter Ajinkya Rahane will play for English county team Leicestershire in division two after finishing his two-Test assignment with the Indian team against the West Indies in the Caribbean. Rahane, a former India captain, made a successful comeback to the Indian team earlier this month during the World Test Championship final against Australia. Rahane signed a contract with …

‘Happy for Ajinkya Rahane, but what about…’: Akash Chopra questions BCCI
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Happy for Ajinkya Rahane, but what about…’: Akash Chopra questions BCCI

Live Mint  

Ajinkya Rahane's recall to the Indian team for the finals of the World Test Championship in June has created a furor over the internet with users of social media expressing mixed reactions to the BCCI's decision. Former Indian batsman Akash Chopra congratulated Ajinkya Rahane for his India selection but also raised questions about leaving out Suryakumar Yadav from the squad. …

Ajinkya Rahane back to India’s World Test Championship final squad
1 year, 7 months ago

Ajinkya Rahane back to India’s World Test Championship final squad

Live Mint  

Ajinkya Rahane has been recalled to India’s squad for next month’s World Test Championship final against Australia as one of six specialist batters in the 15-man squad. The 34-year-old Rahane has been in boundary-hitting form in the Twenty20 format in the Indian Premier League, but he hasn’t played a test match since January of last year. Rohit’s squad is coming …

Rishabh Pant Shares Update After Surgery, Says 'Ready For The Challenges Ahead'
1 year, 11 months ago

Rishabh Pant Shares Update After Surgery, Says 'Ready For The Challenges Ahead'

The Quint  

The first medical update from the BCCI hours after the accident on December 30 said apart from a right knee ligament tear, Pant suffered two cuts on his forehead, and has also hurt his right wrist, ankle, and toe apart from abrasion injuries on his back. It added that Pant also underwent plastic surgery to manage his facial injuries, lacerated …

Rohit Sharma Likely To Return For India-Bangladesh 2nd Test: Report
2 years ago

Rohit Sharma Likely To Return For India-Bangladesh 2nd Test: Report

ABP News  

IND vs BAN 1st Test: KL Rahul-led team India is currently playing a two-match Test series against Bangladesh. In what comes as highly positive news for the visiting team, senior opener Rohit Sharma is likely to be available for selection for IND vs BAN 2nd Test, which starts in Mirpur from December 22. 27-year-old uncapped batter Abhimanyu Easwaran replaced Rohit …

WATCH VIDEO: Rishabh Pant is going big in nets as team India grind hard ahead of series opener
2 years ago

WATCH VIDEO: Rishabh Pant is going big in nets as team India grind hard ahead of series opener

India TV News  

IND vs BAN, 1st Test: India's white-ball games for this year are done & dusted. India suffered an ODI series loss at the hands of the Bangla tigers by a margin of 2-1 and they will look to settle the scores as the action in Test cricket resumes. Rohit Sharma sustained an injury to his left thumb, whereas Mohammad Shami …

India vs Bangladesh: Shami and Jadeja ruled out of Tests; BCCI names Saini, Saurabh as replacements
2 years ago

India vs Bangladesh: Shami and Jadeja ruled out of Tests; BCCI names Saini, Saurabh as replacements

Firstpost  

Mohammed Shami and Ravindra Jadeja were on Sunday officially ruled out of India’s upcoming Test series against Bangladesh due to injury, with the BCCI naming Saurabh Kumar and Navdeep Saini as their replacements. Both left-arm spinner Kumar and seamer Saini are currently in Bangladesh, where they represented India A in the two unofficial Tests against Bangladesh A. Kumar was among …

Injured Rohit Sharma ruled out of first Test against Bangladesh, Easwaran named his replacement
2 years ago

Injured Rohit Sharma ruled out of first Test against Bangladesh, Easwaran named his replacement

The Hindu  

Rohit Sharma has been ruled out of the first Test against Bangladesh starting Wednesday in Chattogram after failing to sufficiently recover from the left thumb injury he sustained in the second ODI. The BCCI Medical Team will take a call on his availability for the second and final Test at a later stage,” a BCCI media release stated. With Mohammed …

Rishabh Pant in place of KL Rahul for South Africa clash? India's batting coach answers
2 years, 1 month ago

Rishabh Pant in place of KL Rahul for South Africa clash? India's batting coach answers

India TV News  

Indian's batting coach Vikram Rathour made it clear that they are not dropping KL Rahul from the playing 11 after just a couple of failures. He's been batting really well and also batted well in practice games. Talking about Rahul, the batting coach said that once KL is in good form, he can be the aggressor at the top of …

India Playing XI vs South Africa: With Virat & Rahul rested for dead-rubber, will Rishabh Pant open for India?
2 years, 2 months ago

India Playing XI vs South Africa: With Virat & Rahul rested for dead-rubber, will Rishabh Pant open for India?

India TV News  

With the T20I series already in pocket Team India will look to shuffle the pack in the final T20I against South Africa on Wednesday in Indore. Star batter and former captain Virat Kohli and KL Rahul are likely to be rested with Rishabh Pant expected to open for India. On the bowling side, the Indian team could make wholesale changes …

Sakariya, Sen, Mukesh to travel to Perth with Indian T20 World Cup squad
2 years, 2 months ago

Sakariya, Sen, Mukesh to travel to Perth with Indian T20 World Cup squad

The Hindu  

With Mohammed Siraj having been selected in India’s ODI squad, Umran Malik will have company of three others pacers as back-up cum net bowlers during India’s pre-T20 World Cup training stint in Australia. Sportstar understands that besides Umran, speedster Kuldeep Sen and left-arm pace duo of Chetan Sakariya and Mukesh Choudhary will also leave for Perth on October 6. While …

Rishabh Pant's best may come as opener in T20Is provided Rohit Sharma is okay to bat at No. 4: Wasim Jaffer
2 years, 3 months ago

Rishabh Pant's best may come as opener in T20Is provided Rohit Sharma is okay to bat at No. 4: Wasim Jaffer

India Today  

Former India opener Wasim Jaffer on Tuesday, September 12 said Rishabh Pant might find his best at the opening spot in T20I cricket, saying Rohit Sharma should take a punt with the young wicketkeeper-batter. Wasim Jaffer took to social media and said Rohit Sharma needs to take the call to allow Rishabh Pant to open the innings for India in …

Rishabh Pant seeks to translate red-hot form into the white-ball game
2 years, 5 months ago

Rishabh Pant seeks to translate red-hot form into the white-ball game

Hindustan Times  

If attributes of an archetypal limited-overs batter are jotted down, Rishabh Pant would have them all—big-hitting ability, ingenuity to manufacture shots and find unusual areas on the field and bat with ease against pace and spin. The third T20I against England on Sunday was Pant’s 50th in the format, but he’s only scored 768 runs at an average of 22.58 …

Rohit Sharma important for India for England Test match: Ajit Agarkar | WATCH
2 years, 5 months ago

Rohit Sharma important for India for England Test match: Ajit Agarkar | WATCH

India TV News  

The Indian team is all set to take on England starting July 1 and will look to best foot forward to win the match and defeat England by 3-1. Speaking to India TV, former cricketer turned broadcaster Ajit Agarkar said, India will desperately need Rohit Sharma to play for them as he was in a great touch last time around …

Rohit’s positive test blow for India ahead of England Test
2 years, 5 months ago

Rohit’s positive test blow for India ahead of England Test

Hindustan Times  

If KL Rahul’s groin injury that ruled him out of the England Test at Edgbaston from July 1 wasn't enough of a setback, India’s problems at the top of the order have compounded after skipper and fellow opener Rohit Sharma tested positive for Covid-19 in a Rapid Antigen Test on Saturday. It throws a spanner in India’s plans given that …

IND vs SA | Rishabh Pant is an integral part of our batting line-up in next few months: Rahul Dravid
2 years, 6 months ago

IND vs SA | Rishabh Pant is an integral part of our batting line-up in next few months: Rahul Dravid

India Today  

India head coach Rahul Dravid has made it clear that Rishabh Pant is an integral part of the team's batting line-up heading into the T20 World Cup in Australia. The 24-year-old Pant led India in the five-match T20I series against South Africa that ended in a 2-2 draw after the decider was called off due to rain. "In the process, …

India keen on winning one-off Test in England, want to contribute more with the bat: Rishabh Pant
2 years, 6 months ago

India keen on winning one-off Test in England, want to contribute more with the bat: Rishabh Pant

India Today  

India's stand-in captain Rishab Pant set his sights on the much-anticipated one-off Test in England, starting July 1 after the T20I series against South Africa ended in a 2-2 draw. Pant said India are keen on winning the Test as he spoke in the post-match ceremony after the 5th T20I was called off due to rain in Bengaluru on Sunday, …

India vs South Africa: Ashish Nehra says Rishabh Pant should focus more on his form than where he bats
2 years, 6 months ago

India vs South Africa: Ashish Nehra says Rishabh Pant should focus more on his form than where he bats

Firstpost  

Pant, filling in for KL Rahul as captain of the Indian team for the T20I series against South Africa, has had an average run so far with scores of 29, 6 and 6. Former India pacer Ashish Nehra is of the opinion that Rishabh Pant, currently India’s skipper for the South Africa home T20Is, has to focus more on his …

KL Rahul's injury puts onus on Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya
2 years, 6 months ago

KL Rahul's injury puts onus on Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya

Hindustan Times  

Rishabh Pant began Wednesday morning by visiting Sonnet Club – his cricketing alma mater – to meet coach Devender Sharma and speak to a bunch of academy trainees. Indian cricket team players Rishabh Pant and Hardik Pandya warm up during a practice session for the upcoming T20 cricket series against South Africa, at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi “It …

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