Rohit Sharma explains why Cheteshwar Pujara or Ajinkya Rahane did not replace Virat Kohli in India Test squad
11 months ago

Rohit Sharma explains why Cheteshwar Pujara or Ajinkya Rahane did not replace Virat Kohli in India Test squad

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India have added Rajat Patidar to the Test squad for the first two matches against England in absence of Virat Kohli instead of opting to add experienced players like Cheteshwar Pujara or Ajinkya Rahane. IND vs ENG: Individual milestones that can be set during Test series Indian captain Rohit Sharma has explained that the decision was taken to give a youngster a chance in Test cricket rather than bringing in a veteran who is out of favour currently. That’s something we thought, I thought as well,” Rohit said on the eve of the India vs England first Test at Hyderabad which starts on 25 January. Rahane last played for India against the West Indies at Port of Spain last year, while Pujara has not been picked since World Test Championship final 2023 defeat.

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R Ashwin, your decision brings a lump in my throat: Pujara pens tribute
1 week ago

R Ashwin, your decision brings a lump in my throat: Pujara pens tribute

India Today  

India batter Cheteshwar Pujara penned a heartfelt note for Ravichandran Ashwin after the spinner's decision to retire at the end of the 3rd Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25. Pujara and Ashwin will remain as two of the greatest Test players ever produced given their exploits on the field. Over the years, we have shared countless memories on and off …

Is Virat Kohli not made for new ball? Cheteshwar Pujara dives deep into India batter’s repeated failures in BGT 2024-25
1 week, 1 day ago

Is Virat Kohli not made for new ball? Cheteshwar Pujara dives deep into India batter’s repeated failures in BGT 2024-25

Live Mint  

5, 100 not out, 7, 11 and 3 - 126 runs in five innings. If Josh Hazlewood's short of length outside off-stump coupled with extra bounce caught Kohli off-guard in the first innings in Perth, the batting stalwart repeatedly fell into Australia trap in his last three innings while trying to chase the outside of off-stump deliveries. While legendary Sunil …

Rohit Sharma should sacrifice his position for India's future: Cheteshwar Pujara
2 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma should sacrifice his position for India's future: Cheteshwar Pujara

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma should bat in the middle order in the Brisbane Test match, said Cheteshwar Pujara. Sharma, who had skipped the first Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25 had a terrible outing in the pink ball Test match at Adelaide, scoring a total of 9 runs across two innings. If he has a slightly bigger stride, it …

IND vs AUS: Cheteshwar Pujara feels Team India will only make one change for Brisbane Test
2 weeks ago

IND vs AUS: Cheteshwar Pujara feels Team India will only make one change for Brisbane Test

Firstpost  

Cheteshwar Pujara feels that the Indian cricket team could bring in Washington Sundar for R Ashwin in the third Tet against Australia at Brisbane. Cheteshwar Pujara doesn’t see the Indian cricket team making multiple changes in the third Test against Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane which starts on 14 December. Pujara backs Harshit Rana The 36-year-old Pujara, who was …

Cheteshwar Pujara suggests change in India's batting order as Rohit Sharma comes in for pink-ball Test
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Cheteshwar Pujara suggests change in India's batting order as Rohit Sharma comes in for pink-ball Test

India TV News  

Cheteshwar Pujara wants India to stick to the same opening pair that laid the foundation of the 295-run win in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth. The pair of Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul had added 201 runs for the first wicket in the second innings of the series opener but with Rohit Sharma, now, back as …

Cheteshwar Pujara's 'Virat Kohli' warning to Australia: 'Like to give it back to bowlers'
1 month ago

Cheteshwar Pujara's 'Virat Kohli' warning to Australia: 'Like to give it back to bowlers'

Hindustan Times  

Border-Gavaskar Trophy is here and all the talk is about India's maverick batter Virat Kohli and whether he can find form in the marquee five-Test series against Australia. India batter Cheteshwar Pujara, who was exceptional in helping the visitors register two back-to-back series wins Down Under, has now backed Virat to come good, saying his past successes on Australian soil …

'Please don't compare anyone with Cheteshwar Pujara': Shastri minces no words as KL Rahul gets backed for No. 3 role
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1 month ago

'Please don't compare anyone with Cheteshwar Pujara': Shastri minces no words as KL Rahul gets backed for No. 3 role

Hindustan Times  

The role of Cheteshwar Pujara in India's last two Test series wins in Australia has been emphasised over and over again over the last few weeks. Ravi Shastri backed KL Rahul for Cheteshwar Pujara's role in Australia Test series One of India's biggest concerns heading into the series against Australia has been assigning the No. Speaking in the Star Sports …

BGT: Pujara backs KL Rahul for No 3 spot; Comments on Kohli's form
1 month ago

BGT: Pujara backs KL Rahul for No 3 spot; Comments on Kohli's form

Deccan Chronicle  

Perth: Cheteshwar Pujara, who knows a thing or two about grinding the Australian attack in their den, on Thursday backed KL Rahul to bat at the vital number three slot in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, and said the swashbuckling Yashasvi Jaiswal is capable of doing what David Warner did in his prime.The five-match Test series begins here on Friday. Under Kohli's …

Axar, Kuldeep left out; 5 players included: Complete list of changes in India's squad for Australia Tests
1 month ago

Axar, Kuldeep left out; 5 players included: Complete list of changes in India's squad for Australia Tests

India TV News  

It has almost become a ritual that whenever India have gone to Australia for a Test series, their backs are against the wall. Now, take that all into context and picture that India are desperate for World Test Championship points, facing Australia in Australia with a new-ish pace attack apart from Jasprit Bumrah, the stand-in captain for the opening Test …

Virat Kohli's past success in Australia will help him in BGT: Cheteshwar Pujara
1 month ago

Virat Kohli's past success in Australia will help him in BGT: Cheteshwar Pujara

India Today  

India batter Cheteshwar Pujara has backed Virat Kohli to perform in the upcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy series. However, Pujara felt that Kohli's past success in the Australian conditions would help him gain confidence. However, when you play so much cricket without adequate breaks, your body and concentration levels naturally dip," Pujara said exclusively to Indiatoday on the Star Sports Press …

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

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma will retire; won't be dropped: Clarke's 'last time in Australia' bolt fuels speculations
1 month, 1 week ago

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma will retire; won't be dropped: Clarke's 'last time in Australia' bolt fuels speculations

Hindustan Times  

Michael Clarke is not sure if the upcoming Test series against Australia will be Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's last tour Down Under, but if it is, their absence in the future will be due to retirement and not form. Kohli is 36, and Rohit 37, and it is likely that the two Indian stalwarts won't return to Australia for …

KL Rahul’s bizarre dismissal leaves netizens fuming, ‘clears debate for BGT 2024’; WATCH
1 month, 2 weeks ago

KL Rahul’s bizarre dismissal leaves netizens fuming, ‘clears debate for BGT 2024’; WATCH

Live Mint  

Wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul has faced a challenging year, having been left out of India’s T20I and ODI squads while his place in the Test squad remains uncertain. Meanwhile, the supposed absence of skipper Rohit Sharma during the 1st Test match means that Rahul could have a potential opening at the top of the order for India. In fact, a bizarre …

I still believe there's space for Pujara in Test team, says former India player
1 month, 2 weeks ago

I still believe there's space for Pujara in Test team, says former India player

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India will need someone like KL Rahul or Abhimanyu Easwaran, who can play conventional style of cricket, during the challenging tour Australia and there is space for veteran Cheteshwar Pujara in the Test side, reckons former batter Robin Uthappa. "KL Rahul and Abhimanyu Easwaran can really play that anchor role, with everyone else revolving around them. Honestly, I …

Robin Uttappa wants BCCI to bring back Cheteshwar Pujara in squad: Here’s why
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Robin Uttappa wants BCCI to bring back Cheteshwar Pujara in squad: Here’s why

Live Mint  

A week after the Indian cricket team's embarrassing 3-0 loss in the Test series against New Zealand, former cricketers and experts have started raising questions about the batting stealth of the squad. One of the most common requests by former cricketers, commentators and experts is to bring back someone like Cheteshwar Pujara in the squad, who could stabilise the Indian …

'India moved on from Pujara, Rahane...': BCCI handed reality check as Kohli, Rohit hit rock bottom ahead of AUS tour
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'India moved on from Pujara, Rahane...': BCCI handed reality check as Kohli, Rohit hit rock bottom ahead of AUS tour

Hindustan Times  

India 's batting has once again been highlighted as the primary concern ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series as former Australian Test captain Mark Taylor sent a sharp reminder over BCCI's 'Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane' move while fellow Australia great Ian Chappell reckoned that senior batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have reached that stage in their career where …

AUS A vs IND A, 2nd unofficial Test: KL Rahul dismissed for four while opening the batting
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

AUS A vs IND A, 2nd unofficial Test: KL Rahul dismissed for four while opening the batting

The Hindu  

KL Rahul was dismissed for four in the first innings of the second unofficial Test between Australia A and India A being played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne on Thursday. He opened the batting for India A after the team was forced into bat on a green top as Michael Neser and Scott Boland wreaked havoc on the …

India Adds Washington Sundar for Second Test Against New Zealand
2 months ago

India Adds Washington Sundar for Second Test Against New Zealand

Hindustan Times  

India have scheduled a full session for their cricketers on Wednesday, minus new father Sarfaraz Khan, ahead of the second Test against New Zealand. Virat Kohli was among the players who had long batting sessions, showcasing his resilience despite his recent form. Washington Sundar is also set to make his debut after being called up as an off-spinner and a …

Cheteshwar Pujara's Cricket Journey: A Stellar Ascent to the Top of Test Cricket
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2 months ago

Cheteshwar Pujara's Cricket Journey: A Stellar Ascent to the Top of Test Cricket

Hindustan Times  

Cheteshwar Pujara surpasses Brian Lara's first class record, scoring a century for Saurashtra against Chhattisgarh. He also inches closer to the top three Indian players with the most First Class centuries, two behind Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar. Pujara's century helps Saurashtra reach 300/3 at lunch on day 4 in Rajkot.

India Struggles to Overcome New Zealand in First Test
2 months, 1 week ago

India Struggles to Overcome New Zealand in First Test

Live Mint  

India's hopes of a comeback suffered a major setback after New Zealand secured a convincing 8-wicket victory in the first Test in Bengaluru. Despite valiant efforts from the Indian batting duo of Rachin Ravindra and Will Young, the visitors maintained their composure and secured a strong total of 462 runs in the second innings. Despite valiant efforts from the Indian …

KL Rahul considered as Rishabh Pant's back-up after Agarkar's fresh selection call ahead of 2nd Bangladesh Test: Report
3 months ago

KL Rahul considered as Rishabh Pant's back-up after Agarkar's fresh selection call ahead of 2nd Bangladesh Test: Report

Hindustan Times  

BCCI's selection committee, headed by Ajit Agarkar, on Tuesday, named the 15-member Rest of India squad for the upcoming Irani Cup match against Mumbai, slated to begin on October 1 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. India's Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul at a warm-up session With first-choice wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant making an …

Long season a chance for Kohli to rewrite Test script
3 months, 1 week ago

Long season a chance for Kohli to rewrite Test script

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: Virat Kohli hasn’t played Test cricket in more than nine months. In the meantime, Kohli has been part of a T20 World Cup winning team, finished top-scorer at the 2023 ODI World Cup and has aggregated his best IPL season since 2016. Now, that didn’t seem to be a problem during 2015-19, when Kohli was on a spree with …

Virat-Pant return, Shreyas Iyer among 8 dropped; changes from India's last Test squad for Bangladesh opener
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Virat-Pant return, Shreyas Iyer among 8 dropped; changes from India's last Test squad for Bangladesh opener

India TV News  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India announced the team's 16-member squad for the first Test match against Bangladesh. The selectors have dropped several players from the team's previous Test series against England while calling up a few others for the first match against the Bangla Tigers. The eight players who were part of the five-match series against England …

Shastri was there. Virat Kohli said no draw, we're going to chase down 363: India spinner's untold dressing room story
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Shastri was there. Virat Kohli said no draw, we're going to chase down 363: India spinner's untold dressing room story

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli stepped down as India's captain in January of 2022 but not before he became the country's most successful Test skipper. Virat Kohli, the Test captain, was a pioneer for Indian cricket India spinner Karn Sharma, who made his Test debut in that game at Adelaide, recalled how Kohli broke barriers in his first Test as captain. Set a …

Suryakumar ready to do the hard yards to reclaim India test spot
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Suryakumar ready to do the hard yards to reclaim India test spot

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI, - India's Twenty20 captain Suryakumar Yadav hopes a stint in first class cricket will improve his chances of reclaiming a spot in the test squad. Suryakumar ready to do the hard yards to reclaim India test spot The 33-year-old plays a key role in India's white-ball squads and took over the T20 captaincy when Rohit Sharma quit the …

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Likely To Feature In Upcoming Duleep Trophy Season Ahead Of IND vs BAN Tests - Report
4 months, 1 week ago

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Likely To Feature In Upcoming Duleep Trophy Season Ahead Of IND vs BAN Tests - Report

ABP News  

India's ODI and Test cricket teams captain Rohit Sharma and star batter Virat Kohli are expected to participate in the Duleep Trophy tournament as preparation for the upcoming Test series against Asian rivals Bangladesh as per a report. According to an Indian Express report, the Indian senior selection committee has directed all players to participate in the upcoming Duleep Trophy, …

'He was nowhere in picture': Ajit Agarkar, Rahul Dravid, Rohit Sharma rewarded for 'suddenly' scouting India youngster
6 months ago

'He was nowhere in picture': Ajit Agarkar, Rahul Dravid, Rohit Sharma rewarded for 'suddenly' scouting India youngster

Hindustan Times  

Captain Rohit Sharma, coach Rahul Dravid and chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar have played a key role in giving Indian cricket some of its most incredibly talented youngsters. India's captain Rohit Sharma, coach Rahul Dravid and BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar This year alone, as many as six different youngsters have made a mark. How Dhruv Jurel responded to management's …

Shubman Gill-led 'brat pack' solves India's 'Who after Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma' concern with Dharamsala show
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Shubman Gill-led 'brat pack' solves India's 'Who after Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma' concern with Dharamsala show

Hindustan Times  

That’s always been one of the biggest talking points in world sport. India's Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma on Day 2 of the 5th Test match against England, at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, in Dharamsala on Friday. In the last few years, it’s been who after Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, still plying their wares, and Cheteshwar Pujara and …

5th debutant for India in England series? Doubt over KL Rahul's availability may open Test door for youngster – India TV
9 months, 3 weeks ago

5th debutant for India in England series? Doubt over KL Rahul's availability may open Test door for youngster – India TV

India TV News  

Injuries and unavailability of certain players have hit Team India hard in the ongoing five-match Test series against England. Rahul was declared 90 per cent fit before the third Test by the BCCI medical team but hasn't played since the series opener in Hyderabad and has left for London for further consultation. While The Times of India reported that the …

Whole nation is missing the 'greatest cricketer' Virat Kohli: Virender Sehwag ahead of Rajkot Test
10 months, 1 week ago

Whole nation is missing the 'greatest cricketer' Virat Kohli: Virender Sehwag ahead of Rajkot Test

India Today  

The former India cricketer depicted the mood of every Indian when he said that the whole nation is missing Virat Kohli. Sehwag wished for Kohli and his family's well-being and hoped to see the star batter back on the field soon. De Villiers requested the fans to respect the family's privacy and not speculate about the reasons behind the star-batter's …

KL Rahul ruled out of 3rd Test against England; India rope in Lucknow Super Giants star for Rajkot encounter
10 months, 1 week ago

KL Rahul ruled out of 3rd Test against England; India rope in Lucknow Super Giants star for Rajkot encounter

Hindustan Times  

India have been handed another massive blow going into the 3rd Test against England on Monday as former vice-captain KL Rahul is ruled out of the upcoming encounter. India’s KL Rahul celebrates his half-century As per the latest developments, wicketkeeper-batter Rahul will not feature only in the 3rd Test against England. Why India without KL Rahul in 3rd Test against …

CRICKET | Kohli unavailable; Jadeja, Rahul return for the last three Tests pending fitness clearance
10 months, 2 weeks ago

CRICKET | Kohli unavailable; Jadeja, Rahul return for the last three Tests pending fitness clearance

The Hindu  

Virat Kohli will remain on the sidelines due to personal reasons, thus missing a Test series for the first time since his debut, while Shreyas Iyer has been dropped for the last three games of India’s ongoing five-match series versus England. The Hindu understands that the selectors chose to wait as much as they could to have clarity over Kohli’s …

India squad for last three Tests against England: Full players list announced for IND v ENG series; Shreyas Iyer misses out
10 months, 2 weeks ago

India squad for last three Tests against England: Full players list announced for IND v ENG series; Shreyas Iyer misses out

The Hindu  

Virat Kohli will continue to remain on the sidelines due to personal reasons, thus missing a Test series for the first time since making his debut while Shreyas Iyer has been dropped for the last three Tests of India’s ongoing five-match series versus England. Sportstar understands that the selectors chose to wait as much as they could to have clarity …

Virat Kohli to remain absent from India's squad for 3rd and 4th England Tests; doubts over participation in 5th: Report
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Virat Kohli to remain absent from India's squad for 3rd and 4th England Tests; doubts over participation in 5th: Report

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli's much-anticipated return has been delayed as the former India skipper is expected to miss the upcoming Test matches against England. India's Virat Kohli during a practice session Citing personal reasons, Kohli pulled out of the first two England Tests on January 22 - three days prior to the start of the series opener in Hyderabad. Virat Kohli to …

Zaheer Khan presents Rajat Patidar with Test cap as Sarfaraz Khan misses out | WATCH
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Zaheer Khan presents Rajat Patidar with Test cap as Sarfaraz Khan misses out | WATCH

India TV News  

Madhya Pradesh and Royal Challengers Bangalore batter, Rajat Patidar, is making his Test debut for India in the second Test against England at the Dr. Y.S. Former India pacer Zaheer Khan presented Patidar with his debut Test cap and shared a few words of encouragement with him. Patidar comes into the XI on the back of two centuries that he …

'This was a blow, a wake up call but...': Chetan Sharma makes big prediction despite Hyderabad loss
10 months, 3 weeks ago

'This was a blow, a wake up call but...': Chetan Sharma makes big prediction despite Hyderabad loss

India TV News  

India are looking to put behind the disappointment of the first Test loss against England in Hyderabad as Rohit Sharma's men gear up for the next challenge in Visakhapatnam. Former Indian chief selector Chetan Sharma has made a bold prediction of India winning the series despite the injuries and the loss in the series opener last week. 'Rohit Sharma is …

Virat Kohli, KL Rahul's absence a blessing in disguise for Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Virat Kohli, KL Rahul's absence a blessing in disguise for Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli's unavailability continues to be a major factor for Team India even as they try to bounce back from the unexpected defeat against England in the series opener in Hyderabad. At this stage, the team management would think twice before taking a drastic decision against out-of-form batters Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer. India's batters Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer …

Dear Rohit Sharma, break free from Virat Kohli comparisons and show who’s boss
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Dear Rohit Sharma, break free from Virat Kohli comparisons and show who’s boss

Hindustan Times  

The last time India fell 0-1 behind after the first Test of a home series was in February 2021, coincidentally also against England. Much like Ollie Pope produced an innings for the ages last week in Hyderabad, then skipper Joe Root uncorked a magnificent double century in the first of two Tests in Chennai to help his side pull off …

Test cricket | West Indies give us a peep into the past, England into the future
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Test cricket | West Indies give us a peep into the past, England into the future

The Hindu  

Brisbane is 9450 kilometres from Hyderabad, yet in a cricketing sense they became twin cities on Sunday as hope triumphed over probability. In another corner of the world, Hartley, son of a European 400m champion, whose first ball in Test cricket is hit for six is given up by all except his captain. India’s top order had thrown away their …

‘Even Pujara didn’t get…’: Kumble passes honest verdict on Gill after England's thrilling win over India
10 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Even Pujara didn’t get…’: Kumble passes honest verdict on Gill after England's thrilling win over India

Hindustan Times  

Not long ago, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma confirmed the arrival of Yashasvi Jaiswal in the Test setup by allowing Shubman Gill to take the No.3 batting position. Kumble shared his views about Gill's recent dip in form after the 1st Test against England Gill also extended his low-scoring run in the 1st Test against England. After India suffered a stunning …

IND vs ENG: Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul ruled out of second Test, 3 replacements named
10 months, 3 weeks ago

IND vs ENG: Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul ruled out of second Test, 3 replacements named

India TV News  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has confirmed that two key players KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja have been ruled out of the second Test against England. Meanwhile, the selection committee led by Ajit Agarkar has added three players to the squad namely, Washington Sundar, Sarfaraz Khan and Saurabh Kumar. It remains to be seen now if either …

India vs England: Classy Rahul puts India on command in first Test
10 months, 4 weeks ago

India vs England: Classy Rahul puts India on command in first Test

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: For the entirety of the morning session on Friday, an English gentleman was immortalising the vast expanse of the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium. Rahul is one of those batters who will continue to polarise the fan base—he's never far away from attracting the sort of white noise that Indian cricketers are forced to live with—but there's no doubt about his …

India vs England: Rajat Patidar included in squad for first two Tests; Avesh Khan released for Ranji Trophy
10 months, 4 weeks ago

India vs England: Rajat Patidar included in squad for first two Tests; Avesh Khan released for Ranji Trophy

Firstpost  

Hyderabad: Rajat Patidar, the prolific batter from Madhya Pradesh, was on Thursday officially included in the India squad for the first two Tests against England. “Rajat Patidar has joined the team as Virat Kohli’s replacement for the first two Tests against England,” the BCCI said. IND vs ENG LIVE: Day 1, 1st Test Patidar, who is fresh from scoring 111 …

Why Virat Kohli is not playing the first IND vs ENG Test in Hyderabad?
11 months ago

Why Virat Kohli is not playing the first IND vs ENG Test in Hyderabad?

India TV News  

England won the toss and opted to bat first as skipper Ben Stokes was hopeful of utilising the fresh wicket as much as they could in the first Test against in Hyderabad on Thursday, January 25. England had already announced their line-up on the eve of the game while India's line-up too was all but set with Virat Kohli unavailable …

India predicted playing XI vs England, 1st Test: Will Rajat Patidar make his debut in Hyderabad?
11 months ago

India predicted playing XI vs England, 1st Test: Will Rajat Patidar make his debut in Hyderabad?

Firstpost  

India are slated to take on England in a five-match Test series beginning with the first Test in Hyderabad on Thursday. IND vs ENG: Bazball in focus as Ben Stokes and Co face litmus test Young promising wicketkeeper batter Dhruv Jurel has received his maiden senior India call-up after being named in the squad for the first two Tests. What …

Rohit Sharma refuses to shut doors on Pujara and Rahane, reveals why Patidar replaced Kohli for England Tests
11 months ago

Rohit Sharma refuses to shut doors on Pujara and Rahane, reveals why Patidar replaced Kohli for England Tests

Hindustan Times  

Banking on spinners to weave their magic on turning pitches against England, Rohit Sharma's Team India will also expect premier batters to deliver the goods in the absence of stalwart Virat Kohli. With Kohli only available for selection after the first two games, India have roped in Rajat Patidar in its squad for the 1st and 2nd Tests against England …

Rohit Sharma's India grapple with transition question during England Test series
11 months ago

Rohit Sharma's India grapple with transition question during England Test series

Hindustan Times  

On England's last Test tour of India in 2021, Virat Kohli, Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane constituted the middle-order that took them on. With Pujara and Rahane eased out and Kohli unavailable for the first two Tests, India suddenly find themselves grappling with the transition question. India's Axar Patel, KS Bharat, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Mukesh Kumar during a practice session …

Virat Kohli replacement: Pujara, Patidar, Rinku, Sarfaraz in race to be named in India Test squad for England series
11 months ago

Virat Kohli replacement: Pujara, Patidar, Rinku, Sarfaraz in race to be named in India Test squad for England series

Hindustan Times  

Let's face it, it's nearly impossible to replace Virat Kohli, especially in Test cricket. Rajat Patidar and Rinku Singh during a practice session The selectors and the Indian team management led by captain Rohit Sharma will have to find an answer to those questions very soon. But who are the players that can replace Kohli in India's Test squad? Sarfaraz …

India cricket star Virat Kohli pulls out of first two tests of series against England
11 months ago

India cricket star Virat Kohli pulls out of first two tests of series against England

Associated Press  

HYDERABAD, India — India cricket star Virat Kohli pulled out of the squad for the first two tests of the series against England for personal reasons on Monday. The Board of Control for Cricket in India said Kohli, the world’s most famous cricketer, spoke to India captain Rohit Sharma as well as the team’s management and selectors before making his …

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