Deepak Chahar picks his captain for India tour of Sri Lanka: 'He has a lot of experience'
3 years, 7 months ago

Deepak Chahar picks his captain for India tour of Sri Lanka: 'He has a lot of experience'

India TV News  

India pacer Deepak Chahar has backed Shikhar Dhawan to don the captain's hat in the upcoming white-ball series in Sri Lanka. Chahar believes Dhawan's experience will be handy in a series that will likely feature many young stars. While India take on New Zealand in the much-awaited World Test Championship and England in a five-Test series, a new-look squad sans skipper Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, and Rohit Sharma will tour Sri Lanka for a white-ball series comprising three ODIs and three T20s. Having bowled well for Chennai Super Kings in the recently-suspended IPL edition, Chahar is 'confident' of putting up a good show in Sri Lanka.

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Sri Lanka fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera ruled out of T20I and ODI series against India
5 months ago

Sri Lanka fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera ruled out of T20I and ODI series against India

India TV News  

Sri Lanka have been dealt a huge blow ahead of the T20I and ODI series against India starting from July 27. Their fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera has been ruled out of both series and their chief selector Upul Tharanga has confirmed the development as well. For the unversed, India's T20I series against Sri Lanka is set to commence on July …

Rohit Sharma Agrees To Play Sri Lanka ODIs, Hardik Pandya Wants Break Due To Personal Reasons
5 months, 1 week ago

Rohit Sharma Agrees To Play Sri Lanka ODIs, Hardik Pandya Wants Break Due To Personal Reasons

ABP News  

While India's tour of Zimbabwe has come to an end with the Shubman Gill-led young brigade registering a 4-1 win, all eyes lie firmly on the Sri Lanka series. READ HERE | Amid Divorce Rumours With Hardik Pandya, Natasa Stankovic Jets Off From Mumbai With Son Agastya The Sri Lanka series will be the first assignment for new head coach …

'Deepak Chahar doesn't look good': Stephen Fleming provides major update on CSK pacer's injury
7 months, 3 weeks ago

'Deepak Chahar doesn't look good': Stephen Fleming provides major update on CSK pacer's injury

India TV News  

Chennai Super Kings are sweating over the fitness of Deepak Chahar as the pacer looked in a lot of discomfort after bowling just three deliveries against Punjab Kings on Wednesday. Chennai's head coach Stephen Fleming admitted after the game that Chahar's injury "doesn't look good" but is hopeful "for a more positive report when the physio and the doctor have …

Deepak Chahar says injuries 'not in a player's hand', sets sights on making India comeback
1 year, 3 months ago

Deepak Chahar says injuries 'not in a player's hand', sets sights on making India comeback

Firstpost  

Chahar, who has been dealing with multiple injuries in recent months, has yet to play for India this year and hasn’t been seen in action since this year’s Indian Premier League, where he was part of the title-winning Chennai Super Kings team. Chahar also hasn’t been seen in action since this year’s Indian Premier League, where he was part of …

Dunith Wellalage’s LPL spin bowling coach deciphers the precocious talent
1 year, 3 months ago

Dunith Wellalage’s LPL spin bowling coach deciphers the precocious talent

The Hindu  

The diminutive frame of 20-year-old Dunith Wellalage was carrying the hopes of a near-capacity crowd at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo with the bat. That is where he managed to confuse the batters,” Wellalage’s spin bowling coach at Lanka Premier League franchise Jaffna Kings, Sachith Pathirana, said as he broke down his ward’s craft. It is this quality that …

Muralitharan: Unfortunate for country like Sri Lanka to be playing World Cup qualifiers
1 year, 5 months ago

Muralitharan: Unfortunate for country like Sri Lanka to be playing World Cup qualifiers

The Hindu  

Muttiah Muralitharan has seen the glory days of Sri Lankan cricket. In his long and illustrious international career, Muralitharan - one of the legends of the game - was part of Sri Lanka’s World Cup-winning side in 1996 and also featured in the ODI World Cup final in 2011 before going down to India in the final. “It is unfortunate …

Sri Lanka set to unleash CSK star Matheesha Pathirana ahead of World Cup qualifiers
1 year, 6 months ago

Sri Lanka set to unleash CSK star Matheesha Pathirana ahead of World Cup qualifiers

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka has unleashed some special bowling talents ahead of big events over the years. Pathirana bowls with a unique round-arm action and Sri Lankans hope that he’ll be quite a handful for batters during the World Cup qualifiers later this month in Zimbabwe. Sri Lanka, which won the 1996 World Cup title and has twice been runner-up, needs to …

Ex-India star's tweets on CSK, Deepak Chahar, David Warner infuriate Twitter, fans say ‘better to block you’
1 year, 8 months ago

Ex-India star's tweets on CSK, Deepak Chahar, David Warner infuriate Twitter, fans say ‘better to block you’

Hindustan Times  

The Chennai Super Kings return to action on Friday night as MS Dhoni's men take on the Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. MS Dhoni with Deepak Chahar; David Warner The side's premier fast bowler Deepak Chahar faced an injury during its game against Mumbai Indians, and has since been on the sidelines. However, former India spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan …

Deepak Chahar reveals his comeback schedule; talks about his injuries, IPL and WPL
1 year, 10 months ago

Deepak Chahar reveals his comeback schedule; talks about his injuries, IPL and WPL

India TV News  

Deepak Chahar has been out of action for a while now, but after missing the whole of 2022 and the all-important T20 World Cup in 2022, the 30-year-old pacer is raring to go and preparing to go all in during the IPL this season. "I working hard for the past two three months on my fitness, I am fully fit …

Chaminda Vaas on bowling to Tendulkar & Co., contributing to Murali’s success, and more
2 years, 3 months ago

Chaminda Vaas on bowling to Tendulkar & Co., contributing to Murali’s success, and more

The Hindu  

As an expert fast bowler in a country known for its spinning tracks, Chaminda Vaas carried Sri Lanka on his shoulders in the 1990s and 2000s. Q. I’ve had some idea of Sri Lankan cricket because I’m from Tamil Nadu and we used to have the Gopalan Trophy. | Photo Credit: THE HINDU PHOTO LIBRARY It’s rather unfortunate, the recent …

Asia Cup 2022 | Deepak Chahar gives you early wickets, look at him as first-choice: Balaji
2 years, 4 months ago

Asia Cup 2022 | Deepak Chahar gives you early wickets, look at him as first-choice: Balaji

India Today  

Former India pacer Lakshmipathy Balaji said that Deepak Chahar should have been a first-choice bowler in the absence of both Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami in the team for the forthcoming Asia Cup. Talking about Chahar, Chennai Super Kings bowling coach Balaji told News18: "In the UAE, where the new ball skills are needed to make early inroads into the …

Deepak Chahar Ruled Out Of India vs Sri Lanka T20I Series Due To Hamstring Injury
2 years, 10 months ago

Deepak Chahar Ruled Out Of India vs Sri Lanka T20I Series Due To Hamstring Injury

ABP News  

New Delhi: Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team will lock horns with Sri Lanka in the three-match T20 International series starting from 24th February. In what comes as a big setback for team India, pace bowler Deepak Chahar has been ruled out of the upcoming home series against Sri Lanka due to a muscle strain. It remains to be seen whether …

IND vs SL: Hamstring injury rules Deepak Chahar out of Sri Lanka T20 series
2 years, 10 months ago

IND vs SL: Hamstring injury rules Deepak Chahar out of Sri Lanka T20 series

India TV News  

Highlights It remains to be seen if Chahar will be fit for the IPL which is expected to begin in the last week The team has sought no replacement as vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah is already in the side The T20 International series against Sri Lanka begins in Lucknow on Thursday India pacer Deepak Chahar has been ruled out of the …

Sri Lanka future in safe hands despite early exit: coach Arthur
3 years, 1 month ago

Sri Lanka future in safe hands despite early exit: coach Arthur

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka is out of the semi-final race at the Twenty20 World Cup but coach Mickey Arthur is convinced the future of cricket in that country is in safe hands with the emergence of young talents such as "superstar" Wanindu Hasaranga. "We're not going to qualify this year but Sri Lankan cricket is now in good hands." The South Africa-born …

India vs Sri Lanka: From Suryakumar Yadav to Yuzvendra Chahal, five visiting players who impressed on the tour
3 years, 4 months ago

India vs Sri Lanka: From Suryakumar Yadav to Yuzvendra Chahal, five visiting players who impressed on the tour

Firstpost  

Here we take a look at the five Indians who impressed on the Sri Lanka tour: “We’ve got 11 players to choose from and all eleven are playing,” said India coach Rahul Dravid on the eve of the second T20I against Sri Lanka. Here, we take a look at a few players who have impressed on the Sri Lanka tour: …

Rahul Dravid undecided over full-time coaching role
3 years, 4 months ago

Rahul Dravid undecided over full-time coaching role

The Hindu  

Rahul Dravid, on Thursday, made it clear that he has not thought of taking over as a full-time coach yet. The former India captain, who is currently the head of the National Cricket Academy, travelled to Sri Lanka with India’s limited overs side, but while addressing the media after the T20I series, Dravid admitted that ‘there are a lot of …

'I know the pressure can be there': Chahal reveals advice he gave to debutant Varun Chakravarthy
3 years, 4 months ago

'I know the pressure can be there': Chahal reveals advice he gave to debutant Varun Chakravarthy

Hindustan Times  

There were a lot of doubts about Yuzvendra Chahal's form in the last few years. Colombo: India's bowler Yuzvendra Chahal celebrates after taking the wicket of Sri Lankan batsman Bhanuka Rajapaksa during their second one day international cricket match in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Tuesday, July 20, 2021. Chahal picked up a wicket and gave away just 18 runs in four …

India vs Sri Lanka: Shikhar Dhawan 'really looking forward' to making his case for T20 World Cup in series
3 years, 5 months ago

India vs Sri Lanka: Shikhar Dhawan 'really looking forward' to making his case for T20 World Cup in series

India Today  

Shikhar Dhawan said that he is looking to have a good series against Sri Lanka personally and strengthen his chances for the T20 World Cup. Dhawan, who is captain of the Indian limited overs team in Sri Lanka, has seen his place in the T20I squad come under doubt over the last two years. Dhawan said that the team is …

India Vs Sri Lanka: Deepak Chahar's Reaction After India's Series Win Over Sri Lanka
3 years, 5 months ago

India Vs Sri Lanka: Deepak Chahar's Reaction After India's Series Win Over Sri Lanka

ABP News  

IND vs SL: Team India fast bowler Deepak Chahar has made a big statement about the team's top-order batters. Chahar's Performance With the Bat Sends Social Media in State of Frenzy After Deepak Chahar's brilliant innings, all the veterans including Yuvraj Singh and Rohit Sharma praised his batting. Here's what Chahar said about his batting Deepak Chahar said, "It doesn't …

SL vs IND: Deepak Chahar talks about MS Dhoni's hand in his match-winning show against Sri Lanka
3 years, 5 months ago

SL vs IND: Deepak Chahar talks about MS Dhoni's hand in his match-winning show against Sri Lanka

India TV News  

India pacer Deepak Chahar, who starred with the bat in the second ODI against Sri Lanka here, says he has learnt the art of chasing from the great Mahendra Singh Dhoni. "So, that was the whole idea – to take the match till the last over,” Chahar said at a virtual press conference on the eve of the third ODI. …

Greg Chappell once told Deepak Chahar 'to look at different occupation': Venkatesh Prasad
3 years, 5 months ago

Greg Chappell once told Deepak Chahar 'to look at different occupation': Venkatesh Prasad

India TV News  

Former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad has revealed that pacer Deepak Chahar, who has done well in the ongoing series against Sri lanka, was once told to quit cricket find another job by Australian coach Greg Chappell during his time at the Rajasthan Cricket Academy. Prasad was referring to the time when Chappell was appointed Rajasthan Cricket Academy's Director of Cricket …

IND vs SL ODI: These players including Ravi Shastri and Virat Kohli saw the exciting match between India and Sri Lanka, watch the video
3 years, 5 months ago

IND vs SL ODI: These players including Ravi Shastri and Virat Kohli saw the exciting match between India and Sri Lanka, watch the video

ABP News  

IND vs SL ODI: The second ODI match played between India and Sri Lanka was very exciting. Indian team captain Virat Kohli, coach Ravi Shastri, Ajinkya Rahane and all the players including Shardul Thakur and Umesh Yadav, who went on tour to England, enjoyed this match. BCCI shared the video The BCCI has released a video on Twitter, in which …

Watch: Virat Kohli, Ravi Shastri follow Sri Lanka vs India from Durham as Deepak Chahar scripts win in Colombo
3 years, 5 months ago

Watch: Virat Kohli, Ravi Shastri follow Sri Lanka vs India from Durham as Deepak Chahar scripts win in Colombo

India Today  

As Deepak Chahar was scripting a memorable win in a thrilling run chase in the 2nd ODI between India and Sri Lanka in Colombo on Tuesday, Virat Kohli and his team were following the action with rapt attention from Durham. In a video shared by the Board of Control for Cricket in India, the likes of Virat Kohli, head coach …

India vs Sri Lanka: Deepak Chahar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar setup miraculous win as visitors clinch ODI series with game to spare
3 years, 5 months ago

India vs Sri Lanka: Deepak Chahar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar setup miraculous win as visitors clinch ODI series with game to spare

Firstpost  

Chahar, whose highest score before this game was 12, showed remarkable resolve and composure under pressure to take his team over the line with five balls to spare. Colombo: Tail-ender Deepak Chahar brought India back from the dead with a steely 69 off 82 balls and script the visiting team’s series-sealing victory in the second ODI against Sri Lanka in …

Ind vs SL: Deepak Chahar hits 69* to steer wobbly India to ODI series win
3 years, 5 months ago

Ind vs SL: Deepak Chahar hits 69* to steer wobbly India to ODI series win

Hindustan Times  

When a rampaging Suryakumar Yadav fell on 53 with India 115 runs away and only four wickets standing, Sri Lanka would have thought this would be the night to end their unremarkable record of not having beaten India at home for nine years. India's Deepak Chahar celebrates with his teammates after India defeated Sri Lanka by 3 wickets in their …

SL vs IND 2nd ODI: Deepak Chahar's heroics help India take unassailable 2-0 lead in series
3 years, 5 months ago

SL vs IND 2nd ODI: Deepak Chahar's heroics help India take unassailable 2-0 lead in series

India TV News  

Tail-ender Deepak Chahar brought India back from the dead with a steely 69 off 82 balls and script the visiting team's series-sealing victory in the second ODI against Sri Lanka here on Tuesday. Chasing 276, India were down and out at 193 for seven before Chahar and Bhuvneshwar Kumar forged an unbeaten 84-run stand to seal a memorable win for …

IND vs SL, 2nd ODI Live: 'You Are A No. 7 Material' - Rahul Dravid On Deepak Chahar's Batting
3 years, 5 months ago

IND vs SL, 2nd ODI Live: 'You Are A No. 7 Material' - Rahul Dravid On Deepak Chahar's Batting

ABP News  

India vs Sri Lanka: India vs Sri Lanka 2nd ODI will be played on July 20, Tuesday at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. In the absence of senior players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, the Indian cricket team led by senior opener Shikhar Dhawan would like to defeat Sri Lanka in the 2nd ODI and take inassailable 2-0 …

Highlights, India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI at Colombo, Full Cricket Score: Chahar, Bhuvneshwar help visitors clinch thriller, seal series
3 years, 5 months ago

Highlights, India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI at Colombo, Full Cricket Score: Chahar, Bhuvneshwar help visitors clinch thriller, seal series

Firstpost  

11:45 PM Whatsapp Facebook Twitter Much like the nail-biter that was the Nidahas Trophy final in the island nation three years ago, this game will surely go down as one of India’s most memorable wins of all time, one where all hope was lost with five down and more than half of the runs yet to be chased. With Krunal …

India vs Sri Lanka 2nd ODI HIGHLIGHTS: Chahar stars as India win by 3 wkts
3 years, 5 months ago

India vs Sri Lanka 2nd ODI HIGHLIGHTS: Chahar stars as India win by 3 wkts

Business Standard  

India registered a series-clinching three-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the second One-day International at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo on Tuesday. Chasing 276 for a win, the Indian top-order failed to fire but a middle and lower order resurrection saw the visitors cross the finishing line, reaching 277 for 7 in 49.1 overs. CHECK ICC CWC SUPER LEAGUE POINTS TABLE …

India vs Sri Lanka: Tremendous knocks under pressure - Virat Kohli praises Deepak Chahar and Suryakumar Yadav
3 years, 5 months ago

India vs Sri Lanka: Tremendous knocks under pressure - Virat Kohli praises Deepak Chahar and Suryakumar Yadav

India Today  

Gutsy Deepak Chahar showed exactly why there is so much talking about the bench strength of the Indian cricket team and hit 69 not out off 82 balls in a perfectly paced innings to hand visitors a 3-wicket win in the thrilling 2nd ODI versus Sri Lanka in Colombo on Tuesday. However, first Suryakumar Yadav and then Deepak Chahar showed …

Sri Lanka vs India: Deepak Chahar recalls Rahul Dravid's motivational words after heroic 69 in 2nd ODI
3 years, 5 months ago

Sri Lanka vs India: Deepak Chahar recalls Rahul Dravid's motivational words after heroic 69 in 2nd ODI

India Today  

A few eyebrows were raised when Deepak Chahar walked into bat at No. 7 ahead of Bhuvneshwar Kumar when India were in a spot of bother at 193 for 7 in chase of 276 in the 2nd ODI against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Tuesday. Sri Lanka vs India, 2nd ODI Highllights Deepak Chahar showcased a lot of composure and …

India vs Sri Lanka: Bhuvneshwar Kumar focussing on batting as well, 'Lucky to be part of this tour'
3 years, 5 months ago

India vs Sri Lanka: Bhuvneshwar Kumar focussing on batting as well, 'Lucky to be part of this tour'

India Today  

India fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar has said that he is focussing on his batting in the nets as well but feels that Hardik Pandya will fill up the vacant fast bowling all-rounder's slot in the Indian team. Bhuvneshwar, who is India's vice-captain for their limited overs tour of Sri Lanka, has not played a Test match since January 2018. With …

Shikhar Dhawan-led India starts as favourite against unsettled Sri Lanka
3 years, 5 months ago

Shikhar Dhawan-led India starts as favourite against unsettled Sri Lanka

The Hindu  

A bunch of fresh faces will be desperate for a fair T20 World Cup audition when India's different-looking yet formidable white-ball squad face an under-fire Sri Lanka in the six-match limited overs contest, beginning with the first ODI here on Sunday. READ: Sri Lanka series a good platform for players, selectors ahead of T20 World Cup However there are multiple …

India tour of Sri Lanka: Rahul Chahar's 'positive' attitude impresses Laxman Sivaramakrishnan
3 years, 5 months ago

India tour of Sri Lanka: Rahul Chahar's 'positive' attitude impresses Laxman Sivaramakrishnan

India TV News  

Former leg-spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan is impressed by the positive attitude and variations of young leggie Rahul Chahar and said he will keep an eye on his performance during the white-ball series in Sri Lanka. Sivaramakrishnan, who would be doing commentary for the India-Sri Lanka series, said he was looking forward to seeing the spinners perform in the series. One of …

Rahul Chahar's variations impress Laxman Sivaramakrishnan
3 years, 5 months ago

Rahul Chahar's variations impress Laxman Sivaramakrishnan

The Hindu  

Former leg-spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan is impressed by the positive attitude and variations of young leggie Rahul Chahar and will keep an eye on his performance during the white-ball series in Sri Lanka. "He is a new commodity like Varun, so nobody knows the variations that he has, how he sets up a batsman, how he is going to bowl," Sivaramakrishnan, …

'Scores at lightning pace, can be next finisher after Dhoni': Sivaramakrishnan names India's 'key' in white-ball cricket
3 years, 5 months ago

'Scores at lightning pace, can be next finisher after Dhoni': Sivaramakrishnan names India's 'key' in white-ball cricket

Hindustan Times  

There are few better experts than former India leg-spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan to talk about young and upcoming Indian cricketers. Ahead of the white-ball series against the southern neighbours, in which India will play three ODIs and three T20Is, Sivaramakrishnan, in an exclusive chat with the Hindustan Times, talked about captain Shikhar Dhawan, how important Hardik Pandya is to India’s chances …

India vs Sri Lanka: Swing trendsetters Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Deepak Chahar combine with an eye on the World Cup
3 years, 5 months ago

India vs Sri Lanka: Swing trendsetters Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Deepak Chahar combine with an eye on the World Cup

Hindustan Times  

India has got two genuine swing bowlers in Sri Lanka. The white ball doesn't swing much, but a bowler like Chahar still finds a way to make the ball sway in the air even in sub-continental conditions. Whenever Deepak gets early wickets, he sets the tone for the entire innings.” Chahar did that twice in the curtailed IPL this year, …

SL vs IND | My idea as leader is to keep everyone together, happy: Shikhar Dhawan
3 years, 5 months ago

SL vs IND | My idea as leader is to keep everyone together, happy: Shikhar Dhawan

India TV News  

Handed captaincy for the Sri Lanka tour, Shikhar Dhawan's idea of leadership is all about keeping the flock together and in a good state of mind. As a leader, my idea is to keep everyone together and happy – that is the most important thing," Dhawan said on Star Sports show 'Follow the Blues'. The selectors have picked many uncapped …

SL vs IND | Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal steal spotlight in India's second intra-squad match: Watch
3 years, 5 months ago

SL vs IND | Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal steal spotlight in India's second intra-squad match: Watch

India TV News  

India's spin duo of Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal looked in great touch in the second intra-squad match in Sri Lanka, sharing as many as five wickets between them. In a video shared by Sri Lanka Cricket's YouTube channel, Chahal can be seen dismissing Nitish Rana and Krishnappa Gowtham. India, led by Dhawan and coached by Rahul Dravid, are set …

India's tour of Sri Lanka: You will see a more confident Yuzi in this series, says Chahal
3 years, 5 months ago

India's tour of Sri Lanka: You will see a more confident Yuzi in this series, says Chahal

The Hindu  

A lot will depend on the Indian spinners when the Shikhar Dhawan-led white ball side begins its campaign against Sri Lanka next week. The 20-member squad has a variety of options in right-arm leg-spinners Yuzvendra Chahal, Rahul Chahar and Varun Chakravarthy; right-arm offspinner Krishnappa Gowtham, left-arm offspinner Krunal Pandya and chinaman Kuldeep Yadav. Four years ago, when the Virat Kohli …

SL vs IND | Bhuvneshwar Kumar talks about his role as vice-captain, working under coach Rahul Dravid
3 years, 5 months ago

SL vs IND | Bhuvneshwar Kumar talks about his role as vice-captain, working under coach Rahul Dravid

India TV News  

Senior pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar opened up about being appointed the vice-captain of India's white-ball contingent in Sri Lanka, saying that his experience will play a key role in helping other players. Bhuvneshwar, the second-most experienced player in the Indian unit after skipper Shikhar Dhawan, stressed revamping players' mental health as well. “Yes, on paper, it is my role, but I …

'He gives you a lot of freedom, players are going to have a blast': Iyer hopeful of India performing with Dravid, Dhawan
3 years, 5 months ago

'He gives you a lot of freedom, players are going to have a blast': Iyer hopeful of India performing with Dravid, Dhawan

Hindustan Times  

Shreyas Iyer may not be with the Indian squad in Sri Lanka for their upcoming limited-overs tour but he is looking forward to the boys playing under the guidance of head coach Rahul Dravid and captain Shikhar Dhawan. Shreyas Iyer hopeful of India performing with Rahul Dravid and Shikhar Dhawan While speaking to The Grade Cricketer Podcast, the India middle-order …

India tour of Sri Lanka: There is a lot of excitement within the squad, says Dhawan
3 years, 5 months ago

India tour of Sri Lanka: There is a lot of excitement within the squad, says Dhawan

The Hindu  

Shikhar Dhawan, India captain for the limited-overs tour of Sri Lanka in July, struck an upbeat note on Sunday, backing his team to do well in the white-ball series. The tour, which comprises three ODIs, followed by three T20Is, saw Devdutt Padikkal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Nitish Rana, K Gowtham and Chetan Sakariya receive maiden call-ups to the national team. Dhawan is …

Unrealistic to give opportunity to all youngsters in Sri Lanka: Rahul Dravid
3 years, 5 months ago

Unrealistic to give opportunity to all youngsters in Sri Lanka: Rahul Dravid

India TV News  

India head coach for the tour of Sri Lanka, Rahul Dravid, on Sunday said it is unrealistic to expect that all the youngsters picked for the limited-overs assignment will get a game as they try to make an impression ahead of this year's T20 World Cup. ".I think it's probably going to be unrealistic to expect us in a short …

Sri Lanka series a great opportunity for all of us to show our talent: Shikhar Dhawan
3 years, 5 months ago

Sri Lanka series a great opportunity for all of us to show our talent: Shikhar Dhawan

India TV News  

India captain for the limited-overs tour of Sri Lanka, Shikhar Dhawan on Sunday termed the upcoming series as a challenge and said the matches in the island nation will provide the fringe players an opportunity to showcase their talent and be in the reckoning for a place in the main team. In the absence of regular skipper Virat Kohli and …

India vs Sri Lanka: Shikhar Dhawan 'humbled' by opportunity to lead Men in Blue for limited-overs tour
3 years, 6 months ago

India vs Sri Lanka: Shikhar Dhawan 'humbled' by opportunity to lead Men in Blue for limited-overs tour

Firstpost  

The selectors picked a bunch of fresh faces for the Sri Lanka series on Thursday as the main team is in the UK for the World Test Championship final and five Tests against England. New Delhi: Handed responsibility to lead the Indian team on the Sri Lanka tour, opener Shikhar Dhawan on Friday said he feels humbled after being appointed …

India's second string team looking as strong as main team: Deepak Chahar
3 years, 7 months ago

India's second string team looking as strong as main team: Deepak Chahar

India Today  

In the absence of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, and Shardul Thakur, medium pacer Deepak Chahar is set to spearhead the Indian pace bowling attack in the upcoming tour Sri Lanka tour in July later this year. The 28-year-old pacer believes India's white-ball team, by no means, will be a second-string team. I am sure we will emerge victorious against Sri …

Sanjay Manjrekar picks Rahul Chahar ahead of Yuzvendra Chahal in his playing XI for Sri Lanka T20Is
3 years, 7 months ago

Sanjay Manjrekar picks Rahul Chahar ahead of Yuzvendra Chahal in his playing XI for Sri Lanka T20Is

India TV News  

Former Indian cricketer Sanbjay Manjrekar has picked Rahul Chahar over Yuzvendra Chahal in his playing XI for the impending limited-overs tour of Sri Lanka this July. The presence of India's Test stars in England for the five-match series starting August implies that BCCI will have to opt for a second-string side for the Sri Lanka series, offering the fringe players …

Shikhar Dhawan and Bhuvneshwar Kumar good India captaincy candidates for Sri Lanka series: Deep Dasgupta
3 years, 7 months ago

Shikhar Dhawan and Bhuvneshwar Kumar good India captaincy candidates for Sri Lanka series: Deep Dasgupta

India Today  

Former India wicketkeeper-batsman Deep Dasgupta said he believes Shikhar Dhawan is a strong contender for India captaincy for the proposed limited-overs series against Sri Lanka in July. Deep Dasgupta, speaking to Sports Today, said an experienced bowler like Bhuvneshwar Kumar is a good captaincy candidate for the limited-overs series in Sri Lanka. BCCI president Sourav Ganguly confirmed that India will …

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