T20 World Cup 2022: Head coach Dravid addresses KL Rahul & DK conundrum; big changes expected?
2 years, 4 months ago

T20 World Cup 2022: Head coach Dravid addresses KL Rahul & DK conundrum; big changes expected?

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T20 World Cup 2022: Rohit Sharma and his blue brigade are currently in a rough spot. Image Source : INDIA TVKL Rahul in T20 World Cup so far Dravid reacted to KL Rahul's poor form and said: It was disappointing to lose at Parth, we had started the World Cup well. Image Source : INDIA TVDinesh Karthik in T20 World Cup so far Head coach Dravid also addressed the confusion around DK's form & fitness and said: We can't field 15 players at the same time, right? With the voices of replacements growing stronger with each passing day, India head coach Rahul Dravid has now chosen to respond to it and he has certainly made it clear what the team wants to do in the upcoming matches which gives them the best chance to qualify for the semis and the finals.

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'This will be my last T20 World Cup...': Rohit Sharma opens up on India's change of mindset and ICC trophy success
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20 hours, 55 minutes ago

'This will be my last T20 World Cup...': Rohit Sharma opens up on India's change of mindset and ICC trophy success

Hindustan Times  

India's record in the last three ICC events is envious. Barring this, India had flawless campaigns in the T20 World Cup 2024 and the Champions Trophy 2025. India did not lose a single game in the T20 World Cup 2024 and Champions Trophy 2025, showcasing their dominance in both tournaments. Rohit Sharma was candid enough to accept the defeat in …

IPL 2025: RCB mentor Dinesh Karthik backs Kohli against CSK’s spinners, hints at Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s comeback
2 days, 10 hours ago

IPL 2025: RCB mentor Dinesh Karthik backs Kohli against CSK’s spinners, hints at Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s comeback

The Hindu  

Royal Challengers Bengaluru mentor Dinesh Karthik put faith in his batters to ace the spin test that awaits them at the M.A. One of the reasons why we picked them is how well we play spin,” Karthik said ahead of the Indian Premier League contest. Coach Fleming all praise for Ravindra CSK head coach Stephen Fleming said Rachin Ravindra’s ability …

Kohli is batting as well as he has ever done in IPL: Karthik
2 days, 10 hours ago

Kohli is batting as well as he has ever done in IPL: Karthik

The Hindu  

Dinesh Karthik is no stranger to the city of Chennai. The pre-match press conference ahead of the IPL match between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru started with homeboy Karthik jokingly commenting, in his native tongue Tamil, on the irony of him representing the Bengaluru outfit. The mentor, however, was quick to defend his wards, especially Virat Kohli, when …

KL Rahul to return in Delhi Capitals' IPL 2025 game vs SRH after taking paternity break
3 days, 10 hours ago

KL Rahul to return in Delhi Capitals' IPL 2025 game vs SRH after taking paternity break

Hindustan Times  

India star KL Rahul is all set to return to action in Delhi Capitals' second game in the ongoing 2025 season of the Indian Premier League. KL Rahul had missed DC's season opener Rahul missed Delhi's season opener against former franchise Lucknow Super Giants because he had taken a paternity break. Rahul has been in exceptional form in white-ball cricket, …

NZ vs PAK, 5th T20: Pakistan skipper Agha not disheartened despite series defeat in New Zealand
3 days, 13 hours ago

NZ vs PAK, 5th T20: Pakistan skipper Agha not disheartened despite series defeat in New Zealand

The Hindu  

Pakistan’s T20 captain, Salman Ali Agha, is not disheartened by the 1-4 defeat in the just-concluded series in New Zealand and believes that the new faces tried out in the matches will eventually come through. “Look the conditions in New Zealand are normally challenging with the bounce, pace and movement in the pitches, so for players coming to play here …

Sunil Gavaskar: Will the current Team India coach follow the Rahul Dravid model?
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4 days, 21 hours ago

Sunil Gavaskar: Will the current Team India coach follow the Rahul Dravid model?

The Hindu  

The 1983 team that won the World Cup got Rs 1 lakh each for their efforts. As it happened, there was just one bottle of champagne in the dressing room to celebrate the win, and the skipper, Kapil Dev, poured a generous dose into Shri Salve’s glass and told him that he should announce a prize for the team members. …

IPL 2025: KL Rahul Likely To Miss DC vs LSG Clash Due To ‘Personal’ Reasons
5 days, 18 hours ago

IPL 2025: KL Rahul Likely To Miss DC vs LSG Clash Due To ‘Personal’ Reasons

ABP News  

Delhi Capitals will kick off their Indian Premier League 2025 campaign against Lucknow Super Giants on March 24 at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. There’s heightened interest around the clash, with KL Rahul, former LSG captain, now part of the DC squad, while Rishabh Pant, who led DC until this season, is now in the LSG camp. KL Rahul …

KKR vs RCB, IPL 2025: Virat Kohli autographs poster for little fan; netizens go ‘awww’
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KKR vs RCB, IPL 2025: Virat Kohli autographs poster for little fan; netizens go ‘awww’

Live Mint  

KKR vs RCB, IPL 2025: A heartwarming gesture from India's star player Virat Kohli, ahead of Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Indian Premier League 2025 campaign opener against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens has got the Internet swooning over him. A young fan of the star cricketer, who had reached Kolkata to meet his idol, was in for a …

IPL 2025: How Suryakumar Yadav's Indian cricket team can benefit from the upcoming season?
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IPL 2025: How Suryakumar Yadav's Indian cricket team can benefit from the upcoming season?

Firstpost  

IPL 2025 will be a crucial tournament for Indian cricket team as they prepare for the 2026 T20 World Cup, slated to be held in India and Sri Lanka. Here’s a look at how the IPL 2025 season can benefit Suryakumar Yadav and his Indian cricket team ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup: Openers can be finalised to replace …

KL Rahul to miss first two matches for Delhi Capitals? Alyssa Healy spills the beans
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KL Rahul to miss first two matches for Delhi Capitals? Alyssa Healy spills the beans

India Today  

India and Delhi Capitals wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul is likely to miss the first few matches of the Indian Premier League 2025 revealed Australia cricketer Alyssa Healy. Recently, while previewing the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League, Healy revealed that Rahul might not play the first couple of matches as he’s set to welcome his first child. IPL 2025 Coverage …

'There were talks about me being in India's T20WC team but instead...': KKR vice-captain Venkatesh Iyer stays in present
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1 week, 2 days ago

'There were talks about me being in India's T20WC team but instead...': KKR vice-captain Venkatesh Iyer stays in present

Hindustan Times  

Newly-appointed Kolkata Knight Riders vice-captain Venkatesh Iyer has learnt to stay in the present the hard way. The KKR all-rounder who was fast-tracked into the Indian T20I side in 2021 after a splendid second half of IPL 2020, was in the reckoning for a spot in India's T20 World Cup squad but that thought plagued him from concentrating on his …

'Hardik was mentally tortured. Koi bhi beizatti ke saath...': Pandya's seven-month redemption arc worth a 'biopic'
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'Hardik was mentally tortured. Koi bhi beizatti ke saath...': Pandya's seven-month redemption arc worth a 'biopic'

Hindustan Times  

Almost 12 months after a shambolic show from his team, Mumbai Indians, who finished bottom of the table, and a "torturous" reception from the crowd, Hardik Pandya is all set to return as the captain for the 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League. But the star all-rounder is now a two-time ICC title holder - having played influential roles …

KL Rahul forced out of IPL opening spot at Delhi Capitals, sacrifices long-term role in batting order shake-up: Report
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1 week, 3 days ago

KL Rahul forced out of IPL opening spot at Delhi Capitals, sacrifices long-term role in batting order shake-up: Report

Hindustan Times  

KL Rahul is set to make a fresh start at the IPL as he will link up with Delhi Capitals for the 2025 Indian Premier League. After playing a key role in India's victorious 2025 Champions Trophy campaign, Rahul finds himself in unfamiliar territory, moving away from his long-standing role as a captain – and also as an opener – …

Harbhajan Singh casts doubts over Rohit Sharma's 2027 World Cup prospects: 'That is way too far, he will have to see…'
1 week, 5 days ago

Harbhajan Singh casts doubts over Rohit Sharma's 2027 World Cup prospects: 'That is way too far, he will have to see…'

Hindustan Times  

Veteran spinner Harbhajan Singh is not very sure of Rohit Sharma playing the 2027 World Cup for India but said that if he works hard on his fitness then he will make it to it. India's captain Rohit Sharma is keeping all his options open for the 2027 ODI World Cup. Rohit Sharma keeping his options open The veteran spinner …

Harbhajan draws bizarre comparison between KKR coaching staff: ‘One who wakes up at 5 AM, the other who goes to sleep…'
1 week, 6 days ago

Harbhajan draws bizarre comparison between KKR coaching staff: ‘One who wakes up at 5 AM, the other who goes to sleep…'

Hindustan Times  

Veteran India spinner Harbhajan Singh gave a bizarre take on Kolkata Knight Riders' coaching staff, suggesting they have two contrasting personalities at the helm in Chandrakant Pandit and Dwayne Bravo. KKR have two contrasting personalities in the coaching staff - head coach Chandrakant Pandit and mentor Dwayne Bravo. Former KKR spinner Harbhajan asserted that the defending champions now have a …

No Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli! Young Guns To Lead In Asia Cup 2025
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No Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli! Young Guns To Lead In Asia Cup 2025

ABP News  

The Indian cricket team currently holds both Asia Cup and Champions Trophy titles, making it imperative to defend its dominance in upcoming tournaments. With India set to host Asia Cup 2025, expectations are high, and head coach Gautam Gambhir has already begun preparations to build a formidable squad. Why Rohit & Kohli won't play in Asia Cup 2025? After leading …

India can field 2-3 international teams at the same time due to IPL: Dinesh Karthik
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India can field 2-3 international teams at the same time due to IPL: Dinesh Karthik

India Today  

Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik has credited the Indian Premier League for the development of Indian cricket. Furthermore, the former RCB player also said that India is in a privileged place due to IPL as they can now field two-three international teams at the same time. "We can say that since the IPL has become a part of Indian cricket's …

Rohit Sharma enjoys vacation with family in Maldives before IPL 2025: See pics
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Rohit Sharma enjoys vacation with family in Maldives before IPL 2025: See pics

India Today  

Days after leading India to Champions Trophy glory in Dubai, Rohit Sharma has headed to the Maldives for a short vacation with his wife, Ritika Sajdeh, and daughter, Samaira. Courtesy Rohit Sharma Instagram Screengrab from Rohit Sharma Instagram Captain Hardik Pandya has joined the Mumbai Indians camp and he was Rohit is expected to join the pre-season camp next week. …

Dinesh Karthik lauds impact of IPL and domestic structure in India’s all-conquering white-ball run
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Dinesh Karthik lauds impact of IPL and domestic structure in India’s all-conquering white-ball run

The Hindu  

Former wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik on Friday, waxed lyrical about the depth of the current Indian cricket team during the second chapter of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Innovation Lab Indian Sports Summit, powered by Leaders at the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence here. The Indian Premier League and a solid domestic structure are the two factors that have contributed to building a …

IPL 2025: Injured head coach Rahul Dravid attends Rajasthan Royals’ pre-season camp on crutches
2 weeks, 2 days ago

IPL 2025: Injured head coach Rahul Dravid attends Rajasthan Royals’ pre-season camp on crutches

The Hindu  

Despite sustaining a leg injury while playing in a local league match, Indian stalwart and new Rajasthan Royals head coach Rahul Dravid attended the team’s Indian Premier League pre-season training session. “Head Coach Rahul Dravid, who picked up an injury while playing Cricket in Bangalore, is recovering well and will join us today in Jaipur,” posted Rajasthan Royals on ‘X’. …

Rahul Dravid injured while playing in Bengaluru, to rejoin RR camp on March 12
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Rahul Dravid injured while playing in Bengaluru, to rejoin RR camp on March 12

India Today  

Rajasthan Royals confirmed that their head coach Rahul Dravid will rejoin their pre-season training camp on Wednesday, March 12. | IPL 2025 Full Schedule | "Head Coach Rahul Dravid, who picked up an injury while playing Cricket in Bangalore, is recovering well and will join us today in Jaipur," the franchise said in a post. Dravid, 52, recently returned to …

Rohit Sharma 'not getting younger by day', ex-India star feels 'two years very long time' for WC 2027
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Rohit Sharma 'not getting younger by day', ex-India star feels 'two years very long time' for WC 2027

India TV News  

Rohit Sharma 'not getting younger by day', ex-India star feels 'two years very long time' for WC 2027 Rohit Sharma has confirmed that he is not retiring from ODIs and has kept all his options open after leading India to the Champions Trophy 2025 title. Meanwhile, a former India player has given his views on whether Rohit can last till …

KL Rahul leads India to four-wicket win over NZ in Champions Trophy final
2 weeks, 6 days ago

KL Rahul leads India to four-wicket win over NZ in Champions Trophy final

ABC  

India has lifted the Champions Trophy after an absorbing battle with New Zealand in the final. Just as in the semifinal against Australia on the same ground five days earlier, the finisher Rahul kept his cool and, aided by fellow old stagers Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja, steered India to another major title with just one over to spare on …

Sanjay Manjrekar heaps praise on KL Rahul after Champions Trophy 2025 triumph
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Sanjay Manjrekar heaps praise on KL Rahul after Champions Trophy 2025 triumph

India TV News  

Sanjay Manjrekar heaps praise on KL Rahul after Champions Trophy 2025 triumph Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar took centre stage and talked about how important KL Rahul was in India's Champions Trophy 2025 winning campaign. Looking at his performances, former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar took centre stage and heaped massive praise on KL Rahul. Manjrekar opined that the Champions Trophy …

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final: Rohit Sharma says coaches backed him to adapt aggressive approach in PowerPlay
2 weeks, 6 days ago

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final: Rohit Sharma says coaches backed him to adapt aggressive approach in PowerPlay

The Hindu  

Rohit Sharma on Sunday said the backing of coaches and teammates helped India enforce an attacking approach in its batting order. The 37-year-old also lauded K.L Rahul whose unbeaten 33-ball 34 helped India shake off the jitters of losing wickets at regular intervals and ensured it crossed the line. “Very solid mind, never gets overawed by the pressure around him, …

KL Rahul’s honest confession after India’s Champions Trophy triumph: ‘I was s....ing myself’
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

KL Rahul’s honest confession after India’s Champions Trophy triumph: ‘I was s....ing myself’

Live Mint  

Team India’s wicketkeeper-batsman KL Rahul delivered a candid and humorous post-match interview after guiding the team to a thrilling four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the Champions Trophy 2025 final. India Vs New Zealand FINAL LIVE SCORE, Champions Trophy 2025 Acknowledging India’s mental toughness Rahul highlighted the immense pressure Indian cricketers face from a young age, crediting the team’s resilience …

‘Class act’: Anil Kumble backs KL Rahul over Axar Patel ahead of Champions Trophy Final
3 weeks ago

‘Class act’: Anil Kumble backs KL Rahul over Axar Patel ahead of Champions Trophy Final

Live Mint  

KL Rahul has been a mainstay in India team for a while now owing to his agility to bat for the team wherever the situation required. The batter will also likely be a much needed player in the Champions Trophy final against New Zealand on Sunday. Ahead of the penultimate match of the Champions Trophy, Rahul has got massive support …

KL Rahul at number 6 is great for the team: India batting coach praises batter
3 weeks, 1 day ago

KL Rahul at number 6 is great for the team: India batting coach praises batter

India Today  

India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak believes the team has found a dependable and effective No. 6 batter in KL Rahul, praising him as a crucial element ahead of India's Champions Trophy Final against New Zealand on March 9. Rahul, India's first-choice wicketkeeper-batter in the tournament, has embraced his middle-order role, delivering vital contributions that could be instrumental against the Black …

Harmanpreet Kaur's Indian team can do what Rohit Sharma's India couldn't in 2025
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Harmanpreet Kaur's Indian team can do what Rohit Sharma's India couldn't in 2025

India TV News  

Harmanpreet Kaur's Indian team can do what Rohit Sharma's India couldn't in 2025 Harmanpreet Kaur has the opportunity to win an ODI World Cup at home in 2025. Under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, India played the ODI World Cup final at home but they failed to clinch the trophy, losing to Australia in the final. Rohit Sharma-led Indian team …

Rohit has shown himself to be a true leader of men
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Rohit has shown himself to be a true leader of men

The Hindu  

Rahul’s gigantic six off Glenn Maxwell on Tuesday night was significant for more reasons than one. Less than three years after taking over as India’s all-format captain, from Virat Kohli, Rohit has become the first skipper to take his side to the final of all four ICC tournaments — the World Test Championship, the 50-over World Cup, the T20 World …

Hardik Pandya's monster sixes, KL Rahul's MS Dhoni act lay rest to 6-year-old demons, duo attends to unfinished business
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Hardik Pandya's monster sixes, KL Rahul's MS Dhoni act lay rest to 6-year-old demons, duo attends to unfinished business

Hindustan Times  

KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya are a study in contrasts. India's KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya Yet, despite the contrasts, they are great buddies. Each has since played crucial roles in India’s progress in various formats on different platforms; in Dubai on Tuesday night, they came together during a brief but vital partnership that propelled their team past Australia and …

Rohit Sharma shoos away Dinesh Karthik for toss curse during IND vs NZ Champions Trophy clash
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Rohit Sharma shoos away Dinesh Karthik for toss curse during IND vs NZ Champions Trophy clash

Live Mint  

Rohit Sharma hilariously jokingly shooed away former teammate Dinesh Karthik after the India captain lost his 10th consecutive coin toss just before their final group game against New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Sunday in Dubai. In a hilarious video that went viral, Rohit Sharma was caught shooing away Dinesh Karthik using hand gestures while New Zealand's …

KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant and the trick questions that keep coming
4 weeks ago

KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant and the trick questions that keep coming

Hindustan Times  

Dubai: It’s been a few months since KL Rahul completed a decade in international cricket. “I mean, he’s obviously a very, very talented player and he’s shown all of us what he can do and how aggressive and how quickly he can change the game,” Rahul said about Pant. I am not trying to compete with Rishabh, I am not …

Champions Trophy: K.L. Rahul says he is ready for a new challenge
4 weeks ago

Champions Trophy: K.L. Rahul says he is ready for a new challenge

The Hindu  

Rahul has been one of the pillars of India’s middle-order batting in ODIs in the last few years and has owned the No. In the opening encounter against Bangladesh, Rahul scored a vital unbeaten 41 when the team was in slight trouble at 144 for four chasing 229. Whatever the team thinks is the best possible combination and what they …

Pant in, KL Rahul rested vs NZ? India assistant coach ten Doeschate answers
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Pant in, KL Rahul rested vs NZ? India assistant coach ten Doeschate answers

India Today  

India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate addressed the team’s wicketkeeping dilemma ahead of their final Champions Trophy group-stage clash against New Zealand on March 2. With both teams already securing semi-final berths, speculation is rife about potential lineup changes, including the possibility of Rishabh Pant replacing KL Rahul behind the stumps. With Rahul’s limited time in the middle, some argue …

Champions Trophy 2025: KL Rahul happy to adapt to team’s needs
1 month ago

Champions Trophy 2025: KL Rahul happy to adapt to team’s needs

The Hindu  

Rahul has been one of the pillars of India’s middle-order batting in ODIs in the last few years and has owned the No.5 spot. In the opening encounter against Bangladesh, Rahul scored a vital unbeaten 41 when the team was in slight trouble at 144 for four, chasing 229, and finished the game. Whatever the team thinks is the best …

India predicted XI vs Bangladesh, Champions Trophy 2025: KL Rahul to play over Rishabh Pant; IND likely to field three spinners
1 month, 1 week ago

India predicted XI vs Bangladesh, Champions Trophy 2025: KL Rahul to play over Rishabh Pant; IND likely to field three spinners

The Hindu  

India’s ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign will start against Bangladesh at the Dubai International Stadium on Thursday. However, head coach Gautam Gambhir confirmed that KL Rahul, who played all three games against England, will make the starting team over Rishabh Pant. 1 Shubman Gill is likely to open with Rohit Sharma with Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer following them at …

India vs Bangladesh probable XIs for ICC Champions Trophy 2025: What would be captain Rohit Sharma’s bowling combo?
1 month, 1 week ago

India vs Bangladesh probable XIs for ICC Champions Trophy 2025: What would be captain Rohit Sharma’s bowling combo?

Live Mint  

India will have to solve a few selection riddles before their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 opener against Bangladesh on February 20 in Dubai. Unlike the other teams, India have opted for five spinners, out of which three are all-rounders, according to captain Rohit Sharma. On the other hand, both Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir will scratch their heads …

Champions Trophy 2025: Dinesh Karthik says India 'not sure of what exactly to do' in terms of selection
1 month, 1 week ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Dinesh Karthik says India 'not sure of what exactly to do' in terms of selection

Firstpost  

Former cricketer Dinesh Karthik questioned India’s squad selection for the Champions Trophy 2025, highlighting the inclusion of five spinners and the preference for Harshit Rana over an experienced Mohammed Siraj. However, just a day before their tournament opener, former wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik raised concerns about the squad selection, questioning the approach taken by the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee. He particularly …

Team India trains for first Champions Trophy 2025 clash against Bangladesh
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1 month, 1 week ago

Team India trains for first Champions Trophy 2025 clash against Bangladesh

Deccan Chronicle  

Dubai: Gearing up for the finisher's role, wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul worked on his big-hitting skills as the Indian team trained for the second time on Monday ahead of their Champions Trophy opener against Bangladesh. India skipper Rohit Sharma, who returned to form with a scintillating 119 in the second ODI against England, also looked sharp, practising late cuts and delicate …

KL Rahul focuses on big-hitting at nets ahead of Champions Trophy
1 month, 1 week ago

KL Rahul focuses on big-hitting at nets ahead of Champions Trophy

New Indian Express  

DUBAI: Gearing up for the finisher's role, wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul worked on his big-hitting skills as the Indian team trained for the second time on Monday ahead of their Champions Trophy opener against Bangladesh. Rahul, who scored a quick-fire 40 off 29 balls in the third ODI against England, was seen clearing the ropes with ease, practising sixes off almost …

'Don't think KL Rahul is the guy...': Pietersen tells Gambhir, ignores Harshit Rana from India's Champions Trophy XI
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'Don't think KL Rahul is the guy...': Pietersen tells Gambhir, ignores Harshit Rana from India's Champions Trophy XI

Hindustan Times  

Former England captain Kevin Pietersen sent a message to India head coach Gautam Gambhir to keep wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul at No. Kevin Pietersen has his say on India's Champions Trophy playing XI The Indian team management was criticised during the first two matches of the recently concluded home ODI series against England after Axar Patel was sent to bat at …

Kapil Dev's suggestion for Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli: Talk to Gavaskar, Dravid
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kapil Dev's suggestion for Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli: Talk to Gavaskar, Dravid

India Today  

Legendary cricketer Kapil Dev shared suggestions for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to return to their very best and restamp their authority in top-level cricket. Kapil Dev, the Indian captain in the 1983 ODI World Cup, said that they should sit with the likes of Sunil Gavaskar and Rahul Dravid and figure out the glitches in batting. You won’t get …

Rohit's ability to stay consistent in ODIs questioned after masterful ton: 'Kohli knows how physically draining...'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rohit's ability to stay consistent in ODIs questioned after masterful ton: 'Kohli knows how physically draining...'

Hindustan Times  

India captain Rohit Sharma was hardly able to buy a run throughout the 2024/25 Test season, in which he averaged a woeful 10.93 in as many as 15 innings. However, former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar has questioned if the 37-year-old India captain has the fitness to play innings like these consistently going forward. India's captain Rohit Sharma reacts after his …

Why is KL Rahul batting at No.6? Former selector left baffled by Gambhir's strategy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Why is KL Rahul batting at No.6? Former selector left baffled by Gambhir's strategy

India Today  

India wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul struggled in the ongoing ODI series against England. Rahul's recent struggles have baffled a former selector, who has lambasted head coach Gautam Gambhir for Rahul's recent form. While KL Rahul's demotion in the line-up has worked against the batter, India has benefited overall, as Axar Patel has played two excellent knocks, guiding India to a series …

Spotlight on Rohit & Kohli as India look to wrap up series
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Spotlight on Rohit & Kohli as India look to wrap up series

The Hindu  

Captain Rohit Sharma’s dip in form across formats and Virat Kohli’s recovery from a knee issue will be in the spotlight as India, after taking a 1-0 lead in the Orange City, will seek to win the second One-Day International and seal the three-match series against England in the Silver City on Sunday. Here, too, fans’ enthusiasm knows no bounds …

Kapil Dev calls Team India 'unsettled' ahead of Champions Trophy, expresses worry over Rohit Sharma's poor form
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kapil Dev calls Team India 'unsettled' ahead of Champions Trophy, expresses worry over Rohit Sharma's poor form

Hindustan Times  

With the Champions Trophy 2025 on the horizon, Rohit Sharma finds himself under immense pressure, both on and off the field. Kapil Dev addresses Rohit Sharma's poor run ahead of the Champions Trophy His last ten innings across formats paint a grim picture: 2, 3, 9, 10, 3, 6, 18, 11, 0, 8. Legendary all-rounder and 1983 World Cup-winning captain …

India batting coach defends Rohit Sharma amidst poor form: Just a lean patch
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India batting coach defends Rohit Sharma amidst poor form: Just a lean patch

India Today  

Rohit Sharma might have scored just 166 runs in the last 16 innings, but that is not a cause for concern, said India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak. Speaking about the India captain, batting coach Sitanshu Kotak said that there was no problem with Rohit's batting in white-ball cricket, as he had scored runs in India's previous ODI series against Sri …

'Neck in January. Knee in February': Injury-prone start for Virat Kohli in 2025 as he struggles to find form
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Neck in January. Knee in February': Injury-prone start for Virat Kohli in 2025 as he struggles to find form

Firstpost  

Virat Kohli’s 2025 season has started with unexpected injury concerns. With the ICC Champions Trophy approaching, Kohli’s fitness remains a major concern for the Indian cricket team. Major concern for India as Kohli starts 2025 with injuries Kohli’s first injury concern emerged during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in January, where he reportedly suffered a neck sprain. Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra …

KL Rahul should be India's first-choice wicketkeeper ahead of Rishabh Pant: Sanjay Bangar
1 month, 3 weeks ago

KL Rahul should be India's first-choice wicketkeeper ahead of Rishabh Pant: Sanjay Bangar

India Today  

Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar feels KL Rahul should remain the first-choice wicketkeeper over the talented Rishabh Pant for the upcoming three-match ODI series against England. India head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Rohit Sharma will look to finalise the wicketkeeper-batter for the upcoming Champions Trophy, based on the performances in the three-match ODI series against England. Rahul brings …

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