Axar Patel relishing promoted batting role: Can do well with confidence
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Axar Patel relishing promoted batting role: Can do well with confidence

India Today  

India all-rounder Axar Patel believes that his new batting position in the lineup has significantly boosted his confidence, helping him play with greater freedom. Speaking to the media after the match, Axar highlighted how batting higher up the order has allowed him to approach his innings with more confidence, adapting to the team's needs rather than playing under pressure in the lower order. It was Axar’s crucial 98-run partnership with Shreyas Iyer that steadied the innings and helped India post a competitive total of 249. SEMI-FINAL LINE-UP CONFIRMED As India prepares for their semi-final clash against Australia in Dubai on March 4, Axar Patel’s role with both bat and ball could be crucial.

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DC captain Axar Patel promises more thrilling matches as Ashutosh Sharma thanks mentor Shikhar Dhawan: 'Anything can happen'
3 days, 20 hours ago

DC captain Axar Patel promises more thrilling matches as Ashutosh Sharma thanks mentor Shikhar Dhawan: 'Anything can happen'

Firstpost  

Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel assured fans of more exciting matches ahead after his team’s dramatic one-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants. Meanwhile, Ashutosh Sharma, one of DC’s heroes in the victory, credited his mentor Shikhar Dhawan for guiding him. Axar Patel’s full-time tenure as Delhi Capitals captain got off to a thrilling start as his team snatched victory from …

Impressive how Axar has developed into such a dominant all-rounder: Mitchell Starc
3 days, 20 hours ago

Impressive how Axar has developed into such a dominant all-rounder: Mitchell Starc

India Today  

Delhi Capitals and Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc praised his captain Axar Patel for becoming a dominant all-rounder in international cricket. The southpaw also scored a quick-fire 22 and added 43 runs for the fourth wicket with Faf du Plessis to rescue his team from a precarious position of 7/3. Following Delhi’s win against Lucknow Super Giants, Starc praised Patel …

DC skipper Axar Patel glad to avoid questions on decision-making against LSG; gives due credit to young Vipraj
3 days, 22 hours ago

DC skipper Axar Patel glad to avoid questions on decision-making against LSG; gives due credit to young Vipraj

Hindustan Times  

Visakhapatnam, : With a smile on his face, Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel was glad that some questions about his on-field decisions could be avoided as impact substitute Ashutosh Sharma came to the rescue and steered them to a narrow one-wicket win against Lucknow Super Giants in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2025. DC skipper Axar Patel glad to avoid …

Axar Patel on Delhi Capitals' mantra before IPL 2025 clash vs LSG: Keep it simple
4 days, 14 hours ago

Axar Patel on Delhi Capitals' mantra before IPL 2025 clash vs LSG: Keep it simple

India Today  

Axar Patel said that Delhi Capitals would try to keep things as simple as possible in their campaign in the Indian Premier League 2025. Earlier this month, Axar took over from Rishabh Pant as the DC captain after Pant made a move to LSG for Rs 27 crore. Axar captained DC in a solitary game last season against Royal Challengers …

‘We have to change the plan’: What did Axar Patel learn from Rishabh Pant’s last season as DC captain?
4 days, 17 hours ago

‘We have to change the plan’: What did Axar Patel learn from Rishabh Pant’s last season as DC captain?

Hindustan Times  

IPL 2024 saw T20 cricket reach new highs with high-scoring totals. Speaking ahead of the match, DC’s new skipper Axar Patel said, “Nowadays cricket has changed a lot.” “Mostly IPL is more about batsman's game, fours and sixes. I am just asking them to keep it simple, that's my strategy throughout the tournament.” ‘We have to change’: Axar Patel Last …

Axar Patel drops big update on KL Rahul’s availability for DC vs LSG IPL 2025 opener: ‘He joined the team… Right now…’
4 days, 18 hours ago

Axar Patel drops big update on KL Rahul’s availability for DC vs LSG IPL 2025 opener: ‘He joined the team… Right now…’

Hindustan Times  

It’s a new IPL season and KL Rahul will donning a different team jersey this year. But according to reports, Rahul is expected to not feature in DC’s opener, against his former team LSG in Visakhapatnam. Axar Patel on KL Rahul's availability Speaking on Rahul’s selection for the opener, DC skipper Axar Patel said, “Obviously, he joined the team. Right …

Dehli Capitals will miss Rishabh Pant: Abishek Porel nostalgic ahead of new season
1 week, 5 days ago

Dehli Capitals will miss Rishabh Pant: Abishek Porel nostalgic ahead of new season

India Today  

Young wicketkeeper-batter Abishek Porel has drawn similarities between the captaincy of Rishabh Pant and Axar Patel ahead of the Indian Premier League's 2025 season. Speaking to *Sports Today* a week before their first match of the tournament, Porel said that both players like to have fun and have a similar style in terms of captaincy. Axar pipped KL Rahul, former …

IPL 2025: Axar Patel's Delhi Capitals captaincy signals his rising stature
2 weeks ago

IPL 2025: Axar Patel's Delhi Capitals captaincy signals his rising stature

India Today  

India all-rounder Axar Patel’s remarkable rise has been cemented with his appointment as Delhi Capitals captain for the Indian Premier League 2025. Delhi Capitals’ decision to name Axar Patel as their new skipper comes after Rishabh Pant’s exit to Lucknow Super Giants ahead of the mega auction in November last year. IPL 2025 Full Coverage | Schedule Delhi Capitals' continued …

Axar Patel vs KL Rahul: Delhi Capitals set to take captaincy call soon
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Axar Patel vs KL Rahul: Delhi Capitals set to take captaincy call soon

India Today  

Leading all-rounder Axar Patel and senior keeper-batter KL Rahul are the two contenders for Delhi Capitals' captaincy in the upcoming Indian Premier League season, with the multi-skilled Gujarat man having his nose slightly ahead. Axar, Rahul, Kuldeep Yadav, South Africa's Tristan Stubbs, Australian Jake Fraser-McGurk, and Mitchell Starc are set to gather in Visakhapatnam on March 17 and 18. IPL …

India win Champions Trophy 2025: Rohit hails batting depth after India’s triumph — ‘Gives you the confidence’
2 weeks, 5 days ago

India win Champions Trophy 2025: Rohit hails batting depth after India’s triumph — ‘Gives you the confidence’

Firstpost  

Middle-order batters Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul and Axar Patel came to the rescue in the final against New Zealand after India experienced a wobble following a superb start provided by Rohit Sharma. Reuters India captain Rohit Sharma hailed the depth in his team’s batting department following their four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the final of the 2025 ICC Champions …

IND vs NZ: Can Mitchell Santner pull off a Pat Cummins to stun India in the final?
2 weeks, 6 days ago

IND vs NZ: Can Mitchell Santner pull off a Pat Cummins to stun India in the final?

India Today  

The Indian Cricket team is on the cusp of history as they’re just one step away from becoming the most successful team in the ICC Champions Trophy by winning three titles. Five years later, Santner bowled another miserly spell of 0/15 in the next edition of the T20 World Cup in 2021, which played a key role in handing India …

The 219-strike rate shot: How Axar Patel’s sweep turns games
3 weeks ago

The 219-strike rate shot: How Axar Patel’s sweep turns games

The Hindu  

Aiden Markram tossed one up, Axar Patel planted his front foot, and with a clean swing, sent the ball soaring over deep midwicket. In that one moment, India’s innings in the 2024 T20 World Cup final turned a corner. Much like in the T20 World Cup final, Axar’s decision to sweep wasn’t instinctive—it was calculated. The Gambhir Factor: Axar’s Rise …

On this day: India thrash England to seal series and World Test Championship final spot
3 weeks, 1 day ago

On this day: India thrash England to seal series and World Test Championship final spot

Hindustan Times  

On this day in 2021, India delivered a dominant performance in the fourth Test against England at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, winning by an innings and 25 runs. This victory not only secured a 3-1 series win but also confirmed India’s place in the inaugural ICC World Test Championship final against New Zealand. Axar Patel celebrates with team-mates …

Champions Trophy: Axar Patel, India's silent crusader
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Champions Trophy: Axar Patel, India's silent crusader

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: On June 29, 2024, when Axar Patel walked out to bat at the Kensington Oval, Barbados, the occasion could not have been bigger. Even as Kohli walked away with the player of the final award, it is hard to look past Axar as the one who not just saved but changed the game towards India during the first innings. …

Axar Patel could be India's trump card for Champions Trophy knockout stage
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Axar Patel could be India's trump card for Champions Trophy knockout stage

India Today  

Axar Patel has become one of India’s most valuable assets in white-ball cricket, delivering impactful performances with both bat and ball. Now, with India set to face Australia in the semi-final, Patel’s role becomes even more crucial, especially considering his match-winning exploits against New Zealand earlier in the tournament. India vs Australia, Champions Trophy semi-final Updates A New Batting Confidence …

Axar Patel earns Rohit Sharma's faith: No matter what, you will bat at No. 5
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Axar Patel earns Rohit Sharma's faith: No matter what, you will bat at No. 5

India Today  

Rohit Sharma heaped praise on Axar Patel, saying that he has improved significantly as a batter and hence, India have trusted him to bat at No.5 in ODIs. Champions Trophy: Full Coverage | Points Table Prior to India’s semi-final against Australia on Tuesday in Dubai, Rohit said that the Indian team management was impressed with how Axar has batted across …

Champions Trophy 2025 - The Axar Patel method: Minimum fuss, maximum efficiency
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Champions Trophy 2025 - The Axar Patel method: Minimum fuss, maximum efficiency

The Hindu  

As he has been several times in the past, Kane Williamson was being a thorn in India’s side. 📺📱… pic.twitter.com/vbPQsSx03y — Star Sports March 2, 2025 Axar finished with one for 32, the big wicket off his last ball thoroughly deserved, given the control he had given Rohit and his own spinning colleagues. Axar Patel perhaps doesn’t get enough credit …

"Clear message was given to him...": Rohit opens on Axar batting at 5
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

"Clear message was given to him...": Rohit opens on Axar batting at 5

Hindustan Times  

Dubai, : Ahead of the semi-final clash against Australia in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Tuesday, India skipper Rohiit Sharma revealed that all-rounder Axar Patel was told by the management during the England series that he will bat at number five no matter what is the situation. ": Rohit opens on Axar batting at 5 Axar had a …

"After BGT 2023-24, my batting improved": Axar Patel after Champions Trophy clash against New Zealand
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

"After BGT 2023-24, my batting improved": Axar Patel after Champions Trophy clash against New Zealand

Hindustan Times  

Dubai, : After registering a win over New Zealand in the last group stage match of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at Dubai on Sunday, star India all-rounder Axar Patel reflected that his batting performance in 2023-24 Border-Gavaskar Trophy has helped him improve in the batting. "After BGT 2023-24, my batting improved": Axar Patel after Champions Trophy clash against …

Axar Patel finds "self-belief" in his journey as an all-rounder
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Axar Patel finds "self-belief" in his journey as an all-rounder

New Indian Express  

DUBAI: Axar Patel is quickly positioning himself as an useful all-rounder in white ball formats, and for him "self-belief" is the key ingredient in that transformation. In the latest instance, Axar made a handy 42 and then claimed the prized wicket of Kane Williamson with his left-arm spin to play an important role in India's 44-run win over New Zealand …

IND vs NZ: Rachin Ravindra fails to breach Axar Patel’s safe hands in Champions Trophy; watch Hardik Pandya’s reaction
3 weeks, 5 days ago

IND vs NZ: Rachin Ravindra fails to breach Axar Patel’s safe hands in Champions Trophy; watch Hardik Pandya’s reaction

Live Mint  

Hardik Pandya produced a child-like celebration after Axar Patel dived full stretch to dismiss Rachin Ravindra in the final group encounter between India and New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Sunday in Dubai. However, it was on the final ball of the fourth over that gave India the first breakthrough when Axar Patel dived forward to take …

Axar Patel credited for helping India avoid the same problem as 2023 World Cup: 'Damn good idea...'
1 month ago

Axar Patel credited for helping India avoid the same problem as 2023 World Cup: 'Damn good idea...'

Hindustan Times  

Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar firmly believes in having the left-right combination in the middle. He backed Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir's strategy of having Axar Patel at No.5 ahead of KL Rahul. Ahead of the ICC Men's Champions Trophy match against Pakistan, he also said that KL Rahul needs to be ready to bat at any position, as playing …

IND vs PAK: Axar Patel's excellent fielding catches Imam-ul-Haq short in Dubai | Watch
1 month ago

IND vs PAK: Axar Patel's excellent fielding catches Imam-ul-Haq short in Dubai | Watch

India TV News  

IND vs PAK: Axar Patel's excellent fielding catches Imam-ul-Haq short in Dubai | Watch Star India all-rounder Axar Patel pulled off an excellent direct hir run out to dismiss Pakistan's Imam-ul-HAq in the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025. After Hardik Pandya sent star batter Babar Azam packing for just 23 runs, the onus fell onto Saud Shakeel and Imam-ul-Haq's shoulders. In …

Champions Trophy 2025: Rohit says he might take Axar out for dinner after denying spinner hat-trick against Bangladesh
1 month, 1 week ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Rohit says he might take Axar out for dinner after denying spinner hat-trick against Bangladesh

Firstpost  

India left-arm spinner Axar Patel was denied a hat-trick in the 10th over of Bangladesh’s innings during their Champions Trophy Group A match in Dubai after skipper Rohit Sharma spilled a regulation catch at slip. Rohit Sharma says he might take Axar Patel out for dinner after India's victory over Bangladesh in their Champions Trophy Group A match in Dubai. …

'Part Of The Game': Axar Patel Reacts To Rohit Sharma's Dropped Catch Off His Hat-Trick Ball
1 month, 1 week ago

'Part Of The Game': Axar Patel Reacts To Rohit Sharma's Dropped Catch Off His Hat-Trick Ball

ABP News  

IND Vs BAN: Indian all-rounder Axar Patel reflects on Rohit Sharma's dropped catch, that eventually led to him missing out on a sensational hat-trick on his 50-over ICC mega event debut, by stating that it's all 'part of the game'. The wicket has got better to bat on and this is definitely a chasable score," said Axar Patel. Towhid Hridoy, …

IND vs BAN: Rohit Sharma robs Axar Patel a hattrick with dropped catch, watch India captain’s reaction in anger in Dubai
1 month, 1 week ago

IND vs BAN: Rohit Sharma robs Axar Patel a hattrick with dropped catch, watch India captain’s reaction in anger in Dubai

Live Mint  

Rohit Sharma dropped a sitter at the slips to rob Axar Patel a memorable hattrick against Bangladesh in their Group A clash in Dubai on Thursday. Had Rohit Sharma taken the catch, Axar Patel could have become only the second bowler in the history of the tournament to achieve the feat after West Indies' Jerome Taylor in 2006. owling his …

Rohit Sharma drops catch to deny Axar Patel hat-trick, slams ground in frustration
1 month, 1 week ago

Rohit Sharma drops catch to deny Axar Patel hat-trick, slams ground in frustration

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma slammed the ground in frustration after he dropped the easiest of catches at first slip on Thursday, February 20. Axar Patel bowled a sensational first spell in India's first group-stage match against Bangladesh in the Dubai International Stadium. With Axar running riot against Bangladesh, India captain Rohit Sharma brought in three slips to give the spinner …

Plenty of gains for Team India in series sweep
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Plenty of gains for Team India in series sweep

The Hindu  

One of the consequences of having an ICC event every year is that all other series become training grounds for the nearest marquee global competition. And going by how the two teams fared, it is India, which won 3-0, that will be mighty pleased ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy that begins next week in Pakistan and the United Arab …

Gambhir’s tactical shift: The left-handed middle-order and KL Rahul’s changing role
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Gambhir’s tactical shift: The left-handed middle-order and KL Rahul’s changing role

The Hindu  

When KL Rahul strode to the middle after Shubman Gill’s dismissal in the third One-Day International against England in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, it seemed India had finally realised the obvious. India’s Axar Patel in action during the 3rd and Final ODI Cricket match between India and England at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Though early attempts at this strategy faltered— …

Champions Trophy 2025: Former India player names Rishabh Pant’s ideal replacement, says 'he has mindset of a batter’
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Former India player names Rishabh Pant’s ideal replacement, says 'he has mindset of a batter’

Firstpost  

Former India player Sanjay Manjrekar has proposed a potential replacement for Rishabh Pant in the Champions Trophy 2025. Sanjay Manjrekar suggests Rishabh Pant’s alternative Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar has put forward an intriguing suggestion for the Champions Trophy 2025, Axar Patel could be an ideal replacement for Rishabh Pant in the middle order. “Before the match, I had suggested …

Could Axar Patel keep Rishabh Pant on bench in Champions Trophy? Manjrekar reacts
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Could Axar Patel keep Rishabh Pant on bench in Champions Trophy? Manjrekar reacts

India Today  

Sanjay Manjrekar feels that Axar Patel's all-round versatility could force Rishabh Pant to wait on the sidelines for some time after India's win in the first ODI against England. Axar Patel is a great option to have because this is a guy, we have seen him bat in Test matches for India, and he has a batter's temperament," said Manjrekar. …

Rohit Sharma announces return to form with thunderous 119, helps India chase down 304, clinch series
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma announces return to form with thunderous 119, helps India chase down 304, clinch series

Times of India  

CUTTACK: For the crowd it was a moment to celebrate but for the India skipper it was a moment of relief when he got the monkey off his back. Dancing down the track to hit Adil Rashid effortlessly over long-off for a six to bring up his 32nd ODI hundred, the Hitman just had a customary look at his batting …

India vs England 1st ODI Highlights: Gill, Axar and Iyer knocks take IND to comfortable win in Nagpur
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India vs England 1st ODI Highlights: Gill, Axar and Iyer knocks take IND to comfortable win in Nagpur

Hindustan Times  

India vs England 1st ODI Highlights: Shubman Gill missed out on a century but his knocks, along with those of Axar Patel and Shreyas Iyer helped India hand England a drubbing in the first ODI in Nagpur. Gill cruised past his 14th ODI half-century in just 60 balls while Axar simply continued where Shreyas Iyer left off after the latter …

Axar Patel a responsible batter, he can't bat as low as No. 8 in T20Is: Aakash Chopra
2 months ago

Axar Patel a responsible batter, he can't bat as low as No. 8 in T20Is: Aakash Chopra

India Today  

Former India batter Aakash Chopra has urged the Indian team management to use Axar Patel's batting ability better, highlighting that the all-rounder is capable of batting higher than No. Aakash Chopra's comments came after Axar Patel batted at No. Questions were asked about Axar's shot-selection as he departed by hitting one straight into the hands of the deep mid-wicket fielder …

Axar Patel on being named as T20I vice-captain: Don't have to prove anything
2 months, 1 week ago

Axar Patel on being named as T20I vice-captain: Don't have to prove anything

India Today  

Axar Patel does not have anything to prove to anyone, said the India all-rounder on Monday, January 20. Axar, who was named vice-captain of the T20I side against England, was speaking about the transitioning Indian team and whether he stood a chance to become one of the big gainers in the side. Axar was named the deputy in the absence …

Axar Patel embraces new position
2 months, 1 week ago

Axar Patel embraces new position

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: AXAR Patel has always been the player that he is today. From quietly playing the most important knock for India at the 2024 T20 World Cup final against South Africa to be named vice-captain of the T20I team for the England series, the left-arm spin bowling all-rounder is getting what is perhaps a long-overdue move up the ranks. With …

‘Openers are fixed but…’: India vice-captain reveals Gautam Gambhir's ‘floaters’ plan in middle-order vs ENG in T20Is
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2 months, 1 week ago

‘Openers are fixed but…’: India vice-captain reveals Gautam Gambhir's ‘floaters’ plan in middle-order vs ENG in T20Is

Hindustan Times  

Team India vice-captain Axar Patel has revealed that the team management has decided to use a flexible middle order in the upcoming T20Is against England. Under Suryakumar Yadav’s leadership, the team has thrived, with emerging talents like Tilak Varma and Nitish Kumar Reddy making significant strides alongside established players such as Sanju Samson, Rinku Singh and Hardik. Talking to reporters …

Openers have fixed positions, everyone else need to be flexible: Axar
2 months, 1 week ago

Openers have fixed positions, everyone else need to be flexible: Axar

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata: Openers are the only ones with a fixed slot in the Indian T20 line-up and the batting order that follows will be made up of "multiple floaters", new vice-captain Axar Patel said on Monday while spelling out the team's strategy ahead the five-match series against England. Axar, who is now a part of the team management for the series, …

IND vs ENG: India to keep middle order flexible against England, says Axar
2 months, 1 week ago

IND vs ENG: India to keep middle order flexible against England, says Axar

The Hindu  

India will operate with a flexible middle order during the five-match T20 series against England, all-rounder Axar Patel said on Monday. India, which won last year’s T20 World Cup, has tended to pack its batting lineup with “floaters” such as Axar, who has been made vice-captain of the side. “We’ve spoken about that, how we can all be floaters, be …

Cricket-India to keep middle order flexible against England, says Axar
2 months, 1 week ago

Cricket-India to keep middle order flexible against England, says Axar

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI, - India will operate with a flexible middle order during the five-match T20 series against England, all-rounder Axar Patel said on Monday. Cricket-India to keep middle order flexible against England, says Axar India, who won last year's T20 World Cup, have tended to pack their batting lineup with "floaters" such as Axar, who has been made vice-captain of …

India’s T20I vice-captain Axar Patel: Openers have fixed positions but everyone else needs to be flexible about batting slots
2 months, 1 week ago

India’s T20I vice-captain Axar Patel: Openers have fixed positions but everyone else needs to be flexible about batting slots

The Hindu  

Openers are the only ones with a fixed slot in the Indian T20 line-up and the batting order that follows will be made up of "multiple floaters", new vice-captain Axar Patel said on Monday while spelling out the team's strategy ahead the five-match series against England. Axar, who is now a part of the team management for the series, spoke …

IND vs ENG: Axar Patel reveals India's new mantra about not having fixed batting slots
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2 months, 1 week ago

IND vs ENG: Axar Patel reveals India's new mantra about not having fixed batting slots

India Today  

Openers Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma have fixed slots but batters from one down till No. 7 need to be flexible enough to be used as floaters as per match situation, Axar Patel, India's T20I vice-captain for the England series, said here on Monday. Furthermore, Patel also commented on the return of fast bowler Mohammed Shami to the Indian team, …

IND vs ENG: Axar Patel hints at flexible middle-order for India in England T20Is
2 months, 1 week ago

IND vs ENG: Axar Patel hints at flexible middle-order for India in England T20Is

India TV News  

India's newly appointed vice-captain Axar Patel has hinted at a flexible middle order for the upcoming T20I series against England. The T20I series between India and England is all set to kick off at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on January 22 and Axar has confirmed that apart from openers, none of the batter's batting position is fixed in the …

Axar Patel named vice captain for England T20Is amid Delhi Capitals speculation
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Axar Patel named vice captain for England T20Is amid Delhi Capitals speculation

India Today  

India all-rounder Axar Patel has been awarded vice-captaincy for the upcoming five-match T20I series against England set to begin from January 22. The BCCI announced the 15-member squad for the series on Saturday, January 11 as fast bowler Mohammed Shami marked his return to the Indian team after the World Cup 2023. Dhruv Jurel added as second wicketkeeper Meanwhile, Shami …

Rohit Sharma disturbed the openers in Melbourne: Manjrekar on India batting order
3 months ago

Rohit Sharma disturbed the openers in Melbourne: Manjrekar on India batting order

India Today  

Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar has criticized India skipper Rohit Sharma’s decision to open the batting in the ongoing Melbourne Test against Australia, arguing that it disrupted the established batting order and negatively impacted the team’s performance. Manjrekar pointed out that Rohit’s decision to promote himself to the opening slot disturbed the chemistry of the in-form duo, KL Rahul and …

Abhishek Nayar defends Rohit's return to top of Indian batting order, says Sundar replacing Gill adds variety to attack
3 months ago

Abhishek Nayar defends Rohit's return to top of Indian batting order, says Sundar replacing Gill adds variety to attack

Firstpost  

Rohit Sharma had batted in the middle order for the first time in nearly six years during the Adelaide and Brisbane Tests, but decided to return to the top of the order for the Boxing Day Test at the MCG, resulting in KL Rahul getting pushed to No 3 and Shubman Gill getting benched. India skipper Rohit Sharma decided to …

Rohit Sharma provides fitness update after getting hit on knee, refuses to discuss batting position
3 months ago

Rohit Sharma provides fitness update after getting hit on knee, refuses to discuss batting position

Firstpost  

India captain Rohit Sharma, who has returned to the middle order in the ongoing Test series against Australia, had been hit on the knee during a training session at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday and was seen sitting with an ice pack on the affected area. India captain Rohit Sharma is under pressure to regain his form with the …

'I just focus on...' - KL Rahul reveals his mantra of success with bat in overseas Tests after Gabba heroics
3 months, 1 week ago

'I just focus on...' - KL Rahul reveals his mantra of success with bat in overseas Tests after Gabba heroics

India TV News  

Credit where it's due. Apart from Rahul's brilliant knock, Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep also played a huge role in taking India past 246 in the first innings. For India, Rahul attended the press conference at the end of day's play and revealed the mantra of his success in overseas Test matches. Meanwhile, India celebrated avoiding the follow-on but after …

Indian cricket team batters need mental adjustments, not technical fixes, to overcome first-innings hoodoo
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian cricket team batters need mental adjustments, not technical fixes, to overcome first-innings hoodoo

Firstpost  

India’s batting struggles in the first innings of Test matches is a cause for concern and the visitors will have to answer a lot of questions ahead of the third Test against Australia in Brisbane. Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium was a notable exception in that India made 263, but even that wasn’t enough to prevent an embarrassing defeat as 147 in …

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