Left-Arm Over | Team India Caught In Its Own Spin Web
3 years, 1 month ago

Left-Arm Over | Team India Caught In Its Own Spin Web

ABP News  

Ajaz Patel's feat needs to be celebrated, it is a clear reflection of Team India’s inability to play spin. Ten wickets in an innings is a status which Ajaz would, and truly should, flaunt proudly but it is in true sense a reflection of Team India’s rock bottom standards of batting against spin. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s struggles against spin is well known even in white-ball cricket while Pujara and Rahane haven’t quite shown the eagerness to come down the wicket and play with the turn. It is time for Indian cricket to get back to basics, force Team India players to compulsorily play domestic cricket, add value to their performances and get back to their strengths of playing well on sub-continental pitches.

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Four specialist pacers - the missing weapon in India arsenal on away tours
2 days, 21 hours ago

Four specialist pacers - the missing weapon in India arsenal on away tours

The Hindu  

Jasprit Bumrah, sidelined by back spasms, watched from the bench as India struggled to defend a 162-run target in the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25. In Dravid’s last away Test assignment to South Africa in 2023-24, India played Bumrah, Siraj, Prasidh, Shardul Thakur, and R. Ashwin in the first Test; Mukesh Kumar and Ravindra Jadeja replaced Shardul and …

Ashwin might have got the time right, but the timing was all wrong
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Ashwin might have got the time right, but the timing was all wrong

The Hindu  

Retirements come in stages, that’s the modern way. Ravichandran Ashwin will be seen in action at the IPL, and possibly even tennis ball cricket back home. Ashwin’s father might have let out the cat that everybody knew was in the bag by saying Ashwin felt humiliated at his treatment. Remarkably, Ashwin played all 65 Tests that India played at home …

AUS vs IND: Pujara highlights India's bowling weakness after R Ashwin's retirement
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

AUS vs IND: Pujara highlights India's bowling weakness after R Ashwin's retirement

India Today  

Former India cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara has expressed concerns about India’s bowling setup in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, a challenge further intensified by the unexpected retirement of veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin. Pujara highlighted that the team now faces a dilemma in fielding a balanced bowling attack, especially in the spin department, which has been significantly impacted by Ashwin’s absence. Pujara, in …

DC Edit | Ashwin retires with a spin
3 weeks, 1 day ago

DC Edit | Ashwin retires with a spin

Deccan Chronicle  

Many eyebrows in Indian cricket circles were raised with the news coming in from Australia on Wednesday when Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from the game midway through the five-Test series. This one surely turned the other way.With 537 wickets from 106 Tests, Ashwin is India’s second-highest wicket-taker in the format, behind leg-spinner Anil Kumble. The Tamil Nadu player was …

Ravichandran Ashwin tribute: India’s star off-spinning all-rounder retires
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Ravichandran Ashwin tribute: India’s star off-spinning all-rounder retires

The Hindu  

Spinning a web around perplexed batters, talking about cricket and doing YouTube videos on a variety of subjects, all come naturally to R. Ashwin. And when the third Test concluded and a rainy evening prevailed, Ashwin walked away with a slew of individual records while being the star of many Indian triumphs over a storied career. The former Indian captain’s …

Ravichandran Ashwin, India's modern-day spin wizard, announces retirement from international cricket
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Ravichandran Ashwin, India's modern-day spin wizard, announces retirement from international cricket

India TV News  

Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his retirement from international cricket. India's off-spinner played only a solitary Test in the ongoing Australia tour and finished with 537 wickets to his name. He played 107 Test matches for India picking a plethora of wickets at an average of 24 picking up a massive 37 five-wicket hauls and eight 10-wicket match hauls. The last …

R Ashwin retires: What pushed India's best red-ball spinner to call it quits
3 weeks, 2 days ago

R Ashwin retires: What pushed India's best red-ball spinner to call it quits

India Today  

Could we say this retirement was expected, or is it a surprise? But truth be told, at this moment, in a country of 1.4 billion people, Ashwin remains unquestionably the best red-ball spinner -- head and shoulders above the rest. The reality is that even if Ashwin were a youngster competing against the other spinners in the country-some of whom …

BGT 2024-25: Team India hold practice session at Adelaide Oval
1 month ago

BGT 2024-25: Team India hold practice session at Adelaide Oval

Hindustan Times  

Adelaide, : Team India on Tuesday held a practice session at the Adelaide Oval ahead of the third Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which will take place at Brisbane's iconic venue-The Gabba. BGT 2024-25: Team India hold practice session at Adelaide Oval Earlier on Sunday, Rohit Sharma-led India faced a setback in the prestigious BGT series as they conceded …

Team India short changed by Rohit, Kohli and senior bowlers in Adelaide humbling
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1 month ago

Team India short changed by Rohit, Kohli and senior bowlers in Adelaide humbling

Firstpost  

Skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli failed to fire twice in as many days after Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj’s inability to make the brand new pink ball talk on Day 1 had a major effect on the fate of the second Test in Adelaide, which ended in a decisive Australian victory. Captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and the rest …

KL Rahul and Shubman Gill showed good intent in Adelaide: Cheteshwar Pujara
1 month ago

KL Rahul and Shubman Gill showed good intent in Adelaide: Cheteshwar Pujara

India Today  

India’s batting struggles continued on Day 1 of the Adelaide Test against Australia, but Cheteshwar Pujara pointed out a silver lining: KL Rahul and Shubman Gill’s intent at the crease. Speaking to ESPNCricinfo, Pujara praised the duo for their initial pitch assessment and handling of Australia’s bowlers, though he acknowledged that their inability to convert the start into a big …

Border Gavaskar Trophy: Are India preparing to unleash 'leggie' Yashasvi Jaiswal?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Border Gavaskar Trophy: Are India preparing to unleash 'leggie' Yashasvi Jaiswal?

India Today  

Youngster Yashasvi Jaiswal was spotted bowling leg spin during India's match simulations in Perth ahead of their opening Test match against Australia. Jaiswal's specific training could also indicate that India might play an all-pace bowling attack in the bouncy pitches of West Australia. In case India opt to play an all-pace bowling attack, the team might be prompted to leave …

Samson shows conditions don’t apply for the India T20 side
2 months ago

Samson shows conditions don’t apply for the India T20 side

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: It’s still early days for Suryakumar Yadav as India’s full-time T20 captain. His first two assignments in that role were in Sri Lanka, post the Rohit Sharma-led side’s World Cup win in June, and the home series against Bangladesh. Hitting through the line on India’s flat wickets is one thing but on a lively pitch in South Africa, usually …

India's vulnerability against quality spin bowling exposed: Ricky Ponting
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2 months ago

India's vulnerability against quality spin bowling exposed: Ricky Ponting

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : In a candid assessment of India's performance in the recent Test series against New Zealand, two-time World Cup-winning captain Ricky Ponting pinpointed a significant issue, Indian batters' collective struggle against quality spin bowling. India's vulnerability against quality spin bowling exposed: Ricky Ponting "I think the one thing it does probably say is it's really starting to highlight …

Ricky Ponting's no-nonsense take on India's struggle against spin: 'Maybe it's the IPL'
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2 months ago

Ricky Ponting's no-nonsense take on India's struggle against spin: 'Maybe it's the IPL'

Hindustan Times  

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting is in agreement with the notion that Indian batters struggle against spin. Ricky Ponting agrees that the vulnerability of India batters against spinners, brought their downfall in the series against the Kiwis. Ricky Ponting The former Australia World Cup-winning captain also feels that the tendency of Indian batters to play in an aggressive manner might …

Navjot Singh Sidhu’s old video on how to play spin goes viral after India batters kneel down against New Zealand bowlers
2 months ago

Navjot Singh Sidhu’s old video on how to play spin goes viral after India batters kneel down against New Zealand bowlers

Live Mint  

Indian batters, known as the finest players of spin bowling, failed miserably at home as half-known New Zealand spinners outsmarted the biggest names in world cricket by a massive margin. Now, an old video of Navjot Singh Sidhu explaining how to play spin bowling has gone viral. India’s batting collapse against spin In a series of 3 Test matches, starting …

Spinless India Struggles Against Resilient New Zealand in Pune and Mumbai
2 months ago

Spinless India Struggles Against Resilient New Zealand in Pune and Mumbai

India Today  

India's dominance in spin-friendly conditions is fading, as New Zealand outplayed their counterparts in every department of the game. India's handling of spin has been a major concern, with few Indian batters scoring more than 200 runs in the series. New Zealand's relentless spin attack, featuring the likes of Mitchell Santner and Ajaz Patel, proved to be a formidable force, …

India's Fatal Fumble: Former Players Call for Introspection and Pitch Mastery
2 months ago

India's Fatal Fumble: Former Players Call for Introspection and Pitch Mastery

Deccan Chronicle  

India's cricketers were stunned and critical following their 0-3 whitewash defeat against New Zealand in the third Test. Former players called for introspection, urging the team to stop unnecessary experimentation and focus on playing on better pitches. New Zealand dominated the series, securing a historic win in India.

Sachin Tendulkar's introspection after India's whitewash against New Zealand
2 months, 1 week ago

Sachin Tendulkar's introspection after India's whitewash against New Zealand

India TV News  

Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar expresses his disappointment and introspection after India's whitewash against New Zealand in the three-match home Test series. He questions the team's preparation, shot selection, and match practice, highlighting the importance of introspection to identify areas for improvement.

Left-Arm Spinners' Domination: Mitchell Santner's Heroic Display in Pune Highlights India's Vulnerability
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Left-Arm Spinners' Domination: Mitchell Santner's Heroic Display in Pune Highlights India's Vulnerability

Firstpost  

New Zealand's Mitchell Santner shines in Pune, claiming the Player of the Match award for his 13-wicket haul across three days. His performance highlights the resilience of the Black Caps, who fought back after losing the first Test in Bengaluru. The match also sheds light on the issue of left-arm spinners, with Santner becoming the third bowler in Test history …

Mitchell Santner's Dominant Spell Wreaks Havoc on India in Historic Test Win
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Mitchell Santner's Dominant Spell Wreaks Havoc on India in Historic Test Win

Hindustan Times  

New Zealand secures a historic series win in India with a dominant performance from their left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner. Santner picks seven wickets in the first innings and six in the second, dismantling the Indian batting lineup. His figures highlight New Zealand's strength against India and underscore the importance of left-arm spin in the Test match.

Murali Karthik reveals Shakib playing with discomfort on spinning finger, shoulder
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Murali Karthik reveals Shakib playing with discomfort on spinning finger, shoulder

Hindustan Times  

Chennai, : Former Indian spinner Murali Karthik revealed on Saturday that the out-of-form Bangladesh all-rounder is suffering from discomfort in his spinning finger and shoulder. Murali Karthik reveals Shakib playing with discomfort on spinning finger, shoulder The all-rounder bowled seven overs on day three after skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto brought him into the attack, but was hit by Rishabh Pant …

Why India are playing three pacers on traditionally spin-friendly Chennai pitch in IND vs BAN 1st Test
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Why India are playing three pacers on traditionally spin-friendly Chennai pitch in IND vs BAN 1st Test

Hindustan Times  

Team India returned to action on Thursday after more than a month’s break, facing Bangladesh in the first Test in Chennai. India's captain Rohit Sharma and his Bangladesh's counterpart Najmul Hossain Shanto pose with the trophy before the start of the first day play of the first Test The choice of an unusual bowling combination quickly sparked debate across social …

India vs Bangladesh first Test | Skipper Shanto banks on experience and poise
3 months, 3 weeks ago

India vs Bangladesh first Test | Skipper Shanto banks on experience and poise

The Hindu  

Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto felt that as players gain experience, they can control their emotions better, and not let the moment overwhelm them. That’s why we look calm and follow every plan.” Riding high after the historic series win in Pakistan, Shanto said his team would take the confidence from that victory but doesn’t want to focus too much …

India practice: Big shots missing, BCCI introduces unique mannequin to add intrigue to Gautam Gambhir's coaching reign
3 months, 3 weeks ago

India practice: Big shots missing, BCCI introduces unique mannequin to add intrigue to Gautam Gambhir's coaching reign

Hindustan Times  

India’s last full practice session, also potentially their last practice session, before the first Test against Bangladesh, starting on Thursday, might have presented a somewhat disjointed look, but it was short on neither purpose nor energy and intensity. India head coach Gautam Gambhir overseas the proceedings on Tuesday The focus was largely on batting, both on the red clay strip …

Forte turns into frailty: India batters succumb to Sri Lanka spinners; create unwanted world record
5 months ago

Forte turns into frailty: India batters succumb to Sri Lanka spinners; create unwanted world record

India TV News  

India's forte of dominating spin turned into a huge weakness as their batters succumbed to the relentless pressure applied by Sri Lanka spinners throughout the course of the recently concluded three-match ODI series. India's forte of playing spin turned into a massive weakness and cost them the three-match ODI series as their batters succumbed to the Lankan spinners and failed …

Final ODI is big opportunity to find answers ahead of Champions Trophy: Sundar
5 months ago

Final ODI is big opportunity to find answers ahead of Champions Trophy: Sundar

Hindustan Times  

Colombo, India all-rounder Washington Sundar feels the must-win third and final ODI against Sri Lanka will provide them a big opportunity to counter the spin threat in challenging conditions and hold the team in good stead ahead of next year's Champions Trophy. Final ODI is big opportunity to find answers ahead of Champions Trophy: Sundar The Indian team is staring …

India vs Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI: Fantasy 11 Prediction, teams, captain, vice-captain, toss and venue analysis
5 months ago

India vs Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI: Fantasy 11 Prediction, teams, captain, vice-captain, toss and venue analysis

Hindustan Times  

India will clash with Sri Lanka in the third and final ODI at the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Wednesday. India likely XI Batters - Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer All-Rounders - Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Riyan Parag Wicketkeeper - KL Rahul Bowlers - Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav Sri Lanka likely XI Batters - Charith …

A Sri Lankan jolt India clearly weren’t prepared for
5 months ago

A Sri Lankan jolt India clearly weren’t prepared for

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: The most immediate reaction to the mistakes in a tied match that could have been won handsomely should have been to ensure they weren’t repeated in the next one. The venue hadn’t changed, India were again asked to chase, Sri Lanka’s lower order was once again given a reprieve which they exploited to put up a similar score, Rohit …

SL vs IND first ODI: Spinners rule the day as Sri Lanka-India share the spoils
5 months, 1 week ago

SL vs IND first ODI: Spinners rule the day as Sri Lanka-India share the spoils

The Hindu  

If Sri Lanka squandered games from winning positions in the three-match T20I series, it was India’s turn to make a mess of a relatively simple chase as the two sides played out a sensational tied encounter in the first ODI at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on August 2. SCOREBOARD SRI LANKA INNINGS: Pathum Nissanka lbw b Washington 56, …

Barbados to witness Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's possible 'last hurrah' in T20Is
6 months, 1 week ago

Barbados to witness Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's possible 'last hurrah' in T20Is

India Today  

India will take the field at the Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados on Saturday, June 28 as they prepare to end their ICC trophy drought against South Africa in the final of T20 World Cup 2024. 2️⃣ Unbeaten teams 1️⃣ Trophy at stake South Africa and India will face off in Barbados for the ultimate prize ðŸÆ#T20WorldCup #SAvIND pic.twitter.com/L2AzXio1AP — T20 …

Watch: Axar grabs one-handed blinder to dismiss Marsh during India-Australia Super 8 clash
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Watch: Axar grabs one-handed blinder to dismiss Marsh during India-Australia Super 8 clash

Firstpost  

Axar Patel pulled off a stunning catch to dismiss Mitchell Marsh off Kuldeep Yadav’s bowling in what was a turning point in the match at the Daren Sammy Stadium in Gros Islet. Axar Patel completes a stunning one-handed grab to dismiss Mitchell Marsh during the T20 World Cup Super 8 clash between India and Australia in St Lucia. T20 World …

Wickets seem to help the spinners: India batting coach Rathore ahead of facing Bangladesh
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Wickets seem to help the spinners: India batting coach Rathore ahead of facing Bangladesh

Hindustan Times  

North Sound, : Ahead of his side's clash against Bangladesh in the Super Fours of the T20 World Cup 2024, India batting coach Vikram Rathore said that the pitch at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium might help the spinners. Wickets seem to help the spinners: India batting coach Rathore ahead of facing Bangladesh India are coming into this match after …

IND vs AFG: Rohit, Virat focus on batting vs spin as rain curtails India's practice
6 months, 3 weeks ago

IND vs AFG: Rohit, Virat focus on batting vs spin as rain curtails India's practice

India Today  

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav were in focus in India's final practice session ahead of their first Super 8 match in Barbados. India face Australia and Bangladesh in the other two matches of their Super 8 fixtures and are expected to be heavily challenged by spin in the low and slow conditions. T20 World Cup Coverage | Points …

Indian and Pakistani cricketers band together for USA’s T20 World Cup dream
7 months, 1 week ago

Indian and Pakistani cricketers band together for USA’s T20 World Cup dream

Al Jazeera  

Co-hosts USA enter the T20 World Cup as outsiders but with a united multiracial dressing room that goes beyond cricket. Captain: Monak Patel Fixtures: Canada, Pakistan, India, Ireland Best finish at T20 World Cup: Debut tournament For the best part of the last century, the world of cricket attempted to reignite a love for the game that was officially played …

IPL 2024: DC's Ishant Sharma reveals special bond with 'elder brother' Ricky Ponting
7 months, 3 weeks ago

IPL 2024: DC's Ishant Sharma reveals special bond with 'elder brother' Ricky Ponting

India Today  

DC fast bowler Ishant Sharma opened up on his relationship with head coach Ricky Ponting after his match-winning spell against LSG in Match 64 of IPL 2024. Following his marvellous bowling display, Ishant was lauded by head coach Ponting, against whom he had several memorable battles on the field. IPL 2024 Full Coverage | IPL 2024 Points Table and Standings …

Rohit Sharma told to fix major batting 'loophole' as form takes a hit before T20 World Cup: 'That match-up is a worry'
8 months, 1 week ago

Rohit Sharma told to fix major batting 'loophole' as form takes a hit before T20 World Cup: 'That match-up is a worry'

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai Indians' former captain Rohit Sharma has had a mixed season with the bat in IPL 2024. In fact, in his last three innings, Rohit has failed to breach double figures, invoking certain concerns over the Indian captain's form ahead of the T20 World Cup. Mumbai Indians' Rohit Sharma reacts as he walks back to pavilion after being dismissed by …

Rohit drops strong hints of Shivam Dube's inclusion in India XI for T20 World Cup, pressure mounts on Hardik, Jadeja
8 months, 1 week ago

Rohit drops strong hints of Shivam Dube's inclusion in India XI for T20 World Cup, pressure mounts on Hardik, Jadeja

Hindustan Times  

There is a good chance of India having as many as three left-handers in their middle-order for the T20 World Cup as captain Rohit Sharma dropped strong hints of Shivam Dube's inclusion in the XI. Dube was preferred over Rinku Singh in India's 15-man squad for the world event slated to take place in the USA and the West Indies …

Twenty20 World Cup | India should pick two wrist-spinners, says Irfan Pathan
8 months, 1 week ago

Twenty20 World Cup | India should pick two wrist-spinners, says Irfan Pathan

The Hindu  

Former all-rounder Irfan Pathan said India must pick five specialist bowlers along with two wrist-spinners in their squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup to be played in the Caribbean and the USA. 8 and playing as a spin, I would rather have two wrist-spinners playing,” Pathan told Star Sports. But apart from Bumrah, you need at least two fast …

Kohli's continuing middle-phase puzzle
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Kohli's continuing middle-phase puzzle

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: When Sunrisers Hyderabad opened the bowling with Abhishek Sharma against Virat Kohli, it was a no-brainer. Spin is a negative match-up against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter up front and every one in the cricketing fraternity knows it. Kohli went on to charge at Pat Cummins and flick him for four and then lofted the Australian inside out — …

IPL's 'Impact Player' rule will hold back development of Indian all-rounders: Rohit Sharma
8 months, 3 weeks ago

IPL's 'Impact Player' rule will hold back development of Indian all-rounders: Rohit Sharma

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, India skipper Rohit Sharma is "not a big fan" of the IPL's 'Impact Player' rule as he feels it is hurting the country's all-rounders by not allowing cricketers like Washington Sundar and Shivam Dube to showcase their bowling prowess. IPL's 'Impact Player' rule will hold back development of Indian all-rounders: Rohit Sharma The 'Impact Player' Rule, introduced in …

IPL 2024: Bumrah's magical fifer and demolition job from Suryakumar crush RCB at Wankhede as MI seal 7-wicket win
8 months, 4 weeks ago

IPL 2024: Bumrah's magical fifer and demolition job from Suryakumar crush RCB at Wankhede as MI seal 7-wicket win

Hindustan Times  

A five-wicket haul for Jasprit Bumrah, a 100-run opening stand, a blazing half-century for Suryakumar Yadav, and chants of “Hardik… Hardik” inside the Wankhede Stadium – it was a night to remember for the Mumbai Indians faithful as Pandya and Co registered a stunning seven-wicket win against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Thursday. Mumbai Indians player Jasprit Bumrah with his teammates …

India bow to England spinners in battle of first innings
10 months, 2 weeks ago

India bow to England spinners in battle of first innings

Hindustan Times  

Batting collapse doesn’t fully encapsulate what India have inflicted on themselves, sliding to 171/6 from 86/1. England's Shoaib Bashir celebrates with teammates after the dismissal of India's Rajat Patidar during the second day of the fourth Test But by squandering the opportunity of making the most of a pitch that is slow but not exactly devious, against a spin attack …

R Ashwin's withdrawal leaves India with 10 players for 3rd Test vs England: What ICC rules say about substitute fielder
10 months, 3 weeks ago

R Ashwin's withdrawal leaves India with 10 players for 3rd Test vs England: What ICC rules say about substitute fielder

Hindustan Times  

Hours after rewriting history in the longest format of the game, veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was forced to leave Team India's Test squad for the remainder of the third encounter with England on Friday. Spinner Ashwin became Team India's second bowler after legendary bowler Anil Kumble to complete 500 Test wickets on Day 2 of the Rajkot encounter. What ICC …

IND vs ENG: Will India drop Kuldeep Yadav yet again in search for batting depth?
10 months, 4 weeks ago

IND vs ENG: Will India drop Kuldeep Yadav yet again in search for batting depth?

India TV News  

'Batting depth' - This terms has been used more than ever in Indian cricket across all formats over the last couple of years. Injury to Jadeja meant that they had to play Kuldeep Yadav for the first time since December 2022 when he had picked eight wickets against Bangladesh away from home. However, come the third Test, Jadeja is expected …

India vs England, 3rd Test: KL Rahul's absence adds to batting worries; Sarfaraz Khan debut likely
10 months, 4 weeks ago

India vs England, 3rd Test: KL Rahul's absence adds to batting worries; Sarfaraz Khan debut likely

Hindustan Times  

India’s dominant run at home faces its most serious challenge yet as a series of injuries, player unavailability and concerns over form threaten to stall the host team’s progress. Rajkot has seen runs galore in the two Test matches so far – India and England aggregated a 1000-plus runs in the first ever Test here in 2016 and India scored …

Brendon McCullum hints at unusual England combination as potential 'rank-turner' in Vizag rings warning bells for India
11 months, 1 week ago

Brendon McCullum hints at unusual England combination as potential 'rank-turner' in Vizag rings warning bells for India

Hindustan Times  

England handed India a tough loss in the opening Test of the five-match series in Hyderabad last week, forcing the Indian think-tank to retrospect after the home side had been significantly more dominant of the two teams for most of the Test. And with rank turners a possibility in the second Test in Visakhapatnam, an unfazed England coach Brendon McCullum …

England’s tour of India: Time for team India to trust its bowlers
11 months, 1 week ago

England’s tour of India: Time for team India to trust its bowlers

Live Mint  

“I thought we left probably 70 runs on the board in the first innings,” India’s coach, Rahul Dravid, said after losing the first Test to England in Hyderabad on 28 January. Compared to the boldness of Bazball in having an array of two left-arm spinners, an off-spinner, and a leg-spinner, India’s selection had the safety-first stamp of their coach, known …

India vs England: Spinners clip English wings on Day 1 of first Test
11 months, 2 weeks ago

India vs England: Spinners clip English wings on Day 1 of first Test

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: A smallish electronic scoreboard left of the Mohammed Azharuddin stand at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad gave a piece of information a few overs after tea on Thursday. For vast swathes on the opening day of the five-match series between India and England, it felt like the Test had already entered fast forward mode. The one constant in …

Rahul specialist batter, Dhruv or Bharat to take keeper’s slot
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Rahul specialist batter, Dhruv or Bharat to take keeper’s slot

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: A genteel late winter, early afternoon sun was beating down at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Tuesday. Saying that, KS Bharat, the current incumbent in home conditions, did have an extended net session with the bat in the practice facility near the stadium’s entrance. Coach Dravid confirmed that one of Jurel or Bharat will keep as the management …

Mohammed Shami to miss the start of India’s series against England
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Mohammed Shami to miss the start of India’s series against England

The Independent  

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