Have India read Dubai pitch wrong? Former selector rues lack of spinners in squad
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Have India read Dubai pitch wrong? Former selector rues lack of spinners in squad

India Today  

India's selection of 5 spinners in their Champions Trophy squad has baffled a section of the fans and experts. With India set to play all their matches at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, the general opinion is that India might have added one too many spinners to the side. India vs England, 3rd ODI: Updates India named Harshit Rana as the replacement for Jasprit Bumrah and added Varun Chakravarthy to the side, replacing Yashasvi Jaiswal, who was demoted to the non-travelling reserve after being named in the 15-member preliminary squad in January. Former India cricketer Parthiv Patel felt that India had done overkill with their affinity for spinners and should have added an extra fast bowler to the side. India’s Squad for ICC Champions Trophy Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohd.

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Chennai spinners v. Mumbai: main subplot of Chepauk's evening show
1 week, 1 day ago

Chennai spinners v. Mumbai: main subplot of Chepauk's evening show

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Chennai Super Kings may have the edge over Mumbai Indians when the two IPL powerhouses meet in the 18th edition of the marquee tournament at Chepauk on Sunday. "We have almost covered all the departments, it is just, you know, stepping onto the ground and as you said, playing a brand of cricket which we have been playing." Do …

Spinners in IPL are not brave any more: Harbhajan Singh rues lost art
1 week, 2 days ago

Spinners in IPL are not brave any more: Harbhajan Singh rues lost art

India Today  

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh believes that the current crop of spinners in the Indian Premier League lack aggression. Speaking in a media round table arranged by JioStar, Harbhajan said that the spinners' first goal should be to take wickets. They need to spin the ball, look to flight it, take chances and be in the match," Harbhajan Singh said …

Shastri warns Team India, Raina backs Rohit's men for Champions Trophy final: 'India are favorites, but only just'
3 weeks ago

Shastri warns Team India, Raina backs Rohit's men for Champions Trophy final: 'India are favorites, but only just'

Firstpost  

Ahead of the Champions Trophy final between India and New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday, we take a look at what the experts including Ravi Shastri, Wasim Akram, Suresh Raina and R Ashwin are saying as far as the winner of the ninth edition of the ‘Mini World Cup’ is concerned. Former India batter Ajay Jadeja, on the other hand, …

Spin it to win it: Slow and steady makes never-before-seen impact at ICC event
3 weeks ago

Spin it to win it: Slow and steady makes never-before-seen impact at ICC event

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: At one point during the New Zealand innings — after 37 overs — in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final, the scorecard at the Dubai International Stadium read 161/4. It might seem below par, but this is the slow Dubai surface and Glenn Phillips had started counter-attacking, getting the Black Caps' innings back on track with Daryl Mitchell at …

New Zealand would be better prepared: Wasim Jaffer cautions India before final
3 weeks, 2 days ago

New Zealand would be better prepared: Wasim Jaffer cautions India before final

India Today  

Former batter Wasim Jaffer stated that India may face a tough challenge in defeating New Zealand in the Champions Trophy 2025 final in Dubai on Sunday. Although India won their Group A clash against the Black Caps by 44 runs and topped the points table, Jaffer believed that New Zealand would be better prepared, having already played in Dubai. Champions …

Mohammed Shami gives contrasting take on Dubai pitch as compared to Gambhir, Rohit
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Mohammed Shami gives contrasting take on Dubai pitch as compared to Gambhir, Rohit

India Today  

Mohammed Shami has given a contrasting take as compared to coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Rohit Sharma when it comes to the Dubai pitch. Shami said that the pitch has definitely given India an advantage as they have played all their matches in the Champions Trophy in Dubai. Speaking after the win over the Aussies, Shami gave a contrasting take, …

Surprise! Australia add 2 extra spinners to support Adam Zampa vs India
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Surprise! Australia add 2 extra spinners to support Adam Zampa vs India

India Today  

As Australia prepare to take on India in the high-stakes Champions Trophy semi-final in Dubai, the Steve Smith-led side have made two bold changes to their Playing XI, both aimed at strengthening their spin attack. |India vs Australia, Champions Trophy semi-final Updates| Champions Trophy: Full Coverage | Points Table However, it was the inclusion of two additional spinners that caught …

IND vs AUS: Varun Chakravarthy retains spot as India go with 4 spinners
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

IND vs AUS: Varun Chakravarthy retains spot as India go with 4 spinners

India Today  

India have decided to stick with the four spinners policy for the semi-final against Australia in Dubai on Tuesday, March 4 as Varun Chakravarthy retained his spot in the side. Speaking at the press conference ahead of the semi-final, Rohit said that the option of 4 spinners was tempting and India have decided to go ahead with it. We've played …

India's familiarity with conditions helped as spin quartet put us under pressure: Matt Henry
3 weeks, 6 days ago

India's familiarity with conditions helped as spin quartet put us under pressure: Matt Henry

New Indian Express  

DUBAI: New Zealand pacer Matt Henry said India's familiarity with the conditions here helped them pick a suitable bowling unit as their spin quartet, particularly Varun Chakravarthy, kept his side under constant pressure during the Champions Trophy match here. India, who are playing all their matches in Dubai, fielded Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel against the Kiwis …

Despite Varun heroics, Rohit Sharma unsure of India using 4 spinners in semis
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Despite Varun heroics, Rohit Sharma unsure of India using 4 spinners in semis

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma has admitted that they're unsure of continuing the four-spinner template against Australia in the semi-final despite the heroics of Varun Chakravarthy in the final group game against New Zealand on March 2. Speaking at the press conference after the win, Rohit said that they will need to think about how they will fit four spinners in …

Manjrekar's unfiltered message to Gautam Gambhir, hints result not a priority vs NZ: 'If you don't win, so be it'
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4 weeks ago

Manjrekar's unfiltered message to Gautam Gambhir, hints result not a priority vs NZ: 'If you don't win, so be it'

Hindustan Times  

India, riding high on an unbeaten run in the Champions Trophy, will look to fine-tune their game against spin and may be inclined towards providing opportunities to their bench strength when they face New Zealand in their final group-stage clash on Sunday. Dubai: India’s captain Rohit Sharma, right, Ravindra Jadeja, left, and head coach Gautam Gambhir While a victory would …

Jos Buttler takes a dig at India for only playing in Dubai: It's a unique tournament
1 month ago

Jos Buttler takes a dig at India for only playing in Dubai: It's a unique tournament

India Today  

England captain Jos Buttler has taken a sly dig at India’s advantage in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025, who’re playing all of their matches at the same venue in the tournament. After denying to travel to the host country, Pakistan, India are playing all of their matches at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai, where the pitches are …

IND vs PAK: Indian bowlers make fine comeback to bowl Pakistan out for 241 in Dubai
1 month, 1 week ago

IND vs PAK: Indian bowlers make fine comeback to bowl Pakistan out for 241 in Dubai

Firstpost  

Pakistan were 151/2 in the 33rd over and were eyeing a score in the range of 300 after opting to bat in Dubai. Left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav was the pick of the Indian bowlers in their Champions Trophy Group A match against Pakistan in Dubai. AP India made an excellent recovery with the ball to bowl Pakistan out for …

Varun Chakravarthy experiment 2.0: Why India fans need to hold their horses
1 month, 1 week ago

Varun Chakravarthy experiment 2.0: Why India fans need to hold their horses

India Today  

India head into the Champions Trophy with their sights set on capturing their long-desired ICC ODI silverware. But they have also created immense pressure, with fans already expecting him to be India’s trump card in the Champions Trophy. Varun Is Not India’s Only Spin Option India boasts phenomenal spin depth in their Champions Trophy squad—so much so that even R …

Bumrah-less India look to raise above challenges against tricky Bangladesh
1 month, 1 week ago

Bumrah-less India look to raise above challenges against tricky Bangladesh

Deccan Chronicle  

Dubai: A turbulent recent cricketing past has made a resonant effort mandatory for India in the Champions Trophy, and their opening match against a tricky Bangladesh here on Thursday will be the first point in assuaging a set of existential questions surrounding this team. Bangladesh, Pakistan and New Zealand, their opponents in Group A, are far more motivated than the …

India winning ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai with Kohli, Rohit, Jadeja as kingpins a reality unlikely to be denied
1 month, 1 week ago

India winning ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai with Kohli, Rohit, Jadeja as kingpins a reality unlikely to be denied

Hindustan Times  

India’s build-up to the Champions Trophy has been limited but also an unqualified success. With the collective experience of Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja and Virat Kohli in their squad, India head into the Champions Trophy as an unstoppable force Despite the array of riches that populate the Indian batting line-up, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are unquestionably the most influential …

Champions Trophy 2025: India to play on fresh pitches in Dubai
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Champions Trophy 2025: India to play on fresh pitches in Dubai

India Today  

India might not have to play their Champions Trophy league games in Dubai on slow and worn out end-of-the-season tracks as two 22-yard strips in relatively fresh condition have been kept for the most followed side in global cricket. India play all their three league matches at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium against Bangladesh on February 20, Pakistan on February …

Ravichandran Ashwin questions India's tactics of including five spinners for Champions Trophy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ravichandran Ashwin questions India's tactics of including five spinners for Champions Trophy

India TV News  

India have named five spinners to the 15-member squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy, slated to begin on February 19. The Rohit Sharma-led side will be playing all the matches at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, where spinners don’t often make the headlines. Reflecting on India’s selection, legendary spinner Ravichandran Ashwin noted that the team might be carrying too many spinners. …

2 spinners too many: R Ashwin not a fan of India's Champions Trophy squad
1 month, 2 weeks ago

2 spinners too many: R Ashwin not a fan of India's Champions Trophy squad

India Today  

R Ashwin has admitted that he isn't a fan of India taking 5 spinners to the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Another change saw India drop Yashasvi Jaiswal from the original list to bring in the in-form Varun Chakravarthy, after he made his debut against England in the Cuttack ODI. Ashwin feels that Axar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja won't be dropped …

Don't bench Kuldeep Yadav for Varun Chakravarthy in Champions Trophy: Aakash Chopra
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Don't bench Kuldeep Yadav for Varun Chakravarthy in Champions Trophy: Aakash Chopra

India Today  

Aakasha Chopra has urged the Indian team management to not bench Kuldeep Yadav for Varun Chakravarthy during the Champions Trophy 2025. Varun's addition meant that India will now carry 5 spinners for the Champions Trophy as they will play all their matches in Dubai. — Aakash Chopra February 12, 2025 Kuldeep Yadav's record in recent ICC events In the last …

Jasprit Bumrah ruled out as India finalise spin-heavy Champions Trophy squad
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Jasprit Bumrah ruled out as India finalise spin-heavy Champions Trophy squad

India Today  

Jasprit Bumrah has missed out on a place in the Indian squad for the Champions Trophy to be held from February 19 to March 9. Earlier on Monday, PTI reported that a dedicated team of three at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru had worked hard on Bumrah to get the speedster fit for the Champions Trophy. India’s opening match …

Shami's form and Bumrah's fitness concern for India before Champions Trophy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Shami's form and Bumrah's fitness concern for India before Champions Trophy

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Even as India are getting to have one last outing in Ahmedabad before the Champions Trophy, their biggest concern is the uncertainty over two of their biggest frontline pacers — Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah. And it seems logical too considering that India play two games till February 23 after which they have a week before taking on New …

Ravindra Jadeja pleased with Indian spin unit ahead of Champions Trophy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ravindra Jadeja pleased with Indian spin unit ahead of Champions Trophy

The Hindu  

Ravindra Jadeja is pleased that India’s spin department has been doing well in the build-up to the Champions Trophy. Left-arm spinners Jadeja, Axar Patel, chinaman Kuldeep Yadav, leg-break bowler Varun Chakaravarthy and off-spinner Washington Sundar have provided options as well as variety to Indian captain Rohit Sharma in the ongoing ODI series against England. Depending on the team’s requirement in …

IND vs ENG: Varun Chakaravarthy gets India call-up for ODI series against England with ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in mind
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

IND vs ENG: Varun Chakaravarthy gets India call-up for ODI series against England with ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in mind

Live Mint  

After his Player of the Series performance in the five-match T20I series against England, mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy has been added to the Indian squad for the ODI series against England, with the Champions Trophy 2025 in mind. India have named four spinners - Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, and Washington Sundar - in their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 …

Spinner Varun Chakravarthy added to India's ODI squad for series vs England: BCCI
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Spinner Varun Chakravarthy added to India's ODI squad for series vs England: BCCI

India Today  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India added spinner Varun Chakravarthy to the ODI squad for the three-match series agianst England, starting February 6. "The Men’s Selection Committee has added Varun Chakaravarthy to India’s squad for the upcoming 3-match ODI series against England," the BCCI said, confirming Varun joined the squad in Nagpur. India’s updated squad for ODI series …

No Jasprit Bumrah in India's ODI squad for England series amid concerns over fitness
1 month, 3 weeks ago

No Jasprit Bumrah in India's ODI squad for England series amid concerns over fitness

India Today  

Jasprit Bumrah's name was missing from India's updated ODI squad for the England series, announced by the Board of Control for Cricket in India on Tuesday, February 4. Bumrah was initially named in the ODI squad for the three-match series, starting on February 6 in Nagpur. Senior selection committee chairman Ajit Agarkar said that Bumrah would miss the first two …

Pakistan head coach Aaqib Javed backs spin pitches for home test matches
2 months ago

Pakistan head coach Aaqib Javed backs spin pitches for home test matches

Hindustan Times  

MULTAN, Pakistan — Pakistan head coach Aaqib Javed says there’s no harm in preparing wickets for spinners at home to get favorable results as Pakistan eyes a clean sweep against the West Indies in their two-match test series. If you win at home and you win 2-3 tests away, you become a strong candidate for the final.” Javed said “of …

Pakistan head coach Aaqib Javed backs spin pitches for home test matches
2 months ago

Pakistan head coach Aaqib Javed backs spin pitches for home test matches

Associated Press  

MULTAN, Pakistan — Pakistan head coach Aaqib Javed says there’s no harm in preparing wickets for spinners at home to get favorable results as Pakistan eyes a clean sweep against the West Indies in their two-match test series. If you win at home and you win 2-3 tests away, you become a strong candidate for the final.” Javed said “of …

Suryakumar Yadav reveals why India picked three spinners vs England amid Mohammed Shami snub furore
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2 months, 1 week ago

Suryakumar Yadav reveals why India picked three spinners vs England amid Mohammed Shami snub furore

Hindustan Times  

India fast bowler Mohammed Shami's "surprising" absence from the playing XI for the opening T20I match against England in Kolkata sparked a major furore on Wednesday. At the Eden Gardens, which was reckoned to aid fast bowlers, India picked three spinners at the cost of delaying the international of Shami, which left many worried if it was a precautionary decision …

Spinners dominate as India skittle out England for 132 in 1st T20I
2 months, 1 week ago

Spinners dominate as India skittle out England for 132 in 1st T20I

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata, : Power-packed bowling performances by spinners Varun Chakravarthy, Axar Patel and pacer Arshdeep Singh overwhelmed a valiant fightback by England skipper Jos Buttler, allowing India to restrict hosts to 132 runs in the first T20I at Kolkata's Eden Gardens on Wednesday. Spinners dominate as India skittle out England for 132 in 1st T20I India needs to chase down 133 …

Mohammed Siraj in, Ravindra Jadeja out for Champions Trophy squad: Aakash Chopra
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2 months, 1 week ago

Mohammed Siraj in, Ravindra Jadeja out for Champions Trophy squad: Aakash Chopra

India Today  

Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has voiced his concerns over the exclusion of Mohammed Siraj from India’s 15-man squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy. Chopra believes Siraj could have been a better inclusion at the expense of spin-bowling all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, given the tournament's conditions and India’s bowling balance. India’s squad, led by Rohit Sharma, features a robust pace attack …

‘Pick bowlers who take wickets’: BCCI’s ‘bowlers who can bat’ mindset lambasted after Champions Trophy squad selection
2 months, 1 week ago

‘Pick bowlers who take wickets’: BCCI’s ‘bowlers who can bat’ mindset lambasted after Champions Trophy squad selection

Hindustan Times  

Team India's decision to pick three spin all-rounders in the Champions Trophy squad was lambasted by former cricketer Aakash Chopra, who feels the Men in Blue have decided to go with the defensive options. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar and skipper Rohit Sharma named India's squad in the press conference on Saturday, where a couple of big players failed to make …

Former India opener questions Mohammed Siraj's absence from Champions Trophy squad
2 months, 1 week ago

Former India opener questions Mohammed Siraj's absence from Champions Trophy squad

India Today  

Former India cricketer turned commentator Aakash Chopra has questioned Mohammad Siraj’s exclusion from India’s squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Aakash Chopra also shared his views on Siraj’s exclusion and mentioned that the India seamer hasn’t done much wrong to not even get considered in the squad. Furthermore, Chopra also spoke about India choosing just three seamers for the …

India announce 16-member squad for England ODIs, Harshit Rana earns maiden call up
2 months, 1 week ago

India announce 16-member squad for England ODIs, Harshit Rana earns maiden call up

India Today  

The BCCI announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming ODI series against England on Saturday, January 18. The team will remain the same for the following ICC Champions Trophy 2025 as well, with one exception of Harshit Rana, who's been added as a cover for Jasprit Bumrah. Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar revealed that the fast bowler might not be available …

'To say this to Virat Kohli...': India coaching staff's major flaw exposed by ex-bowling coach
2 months, 2 weeks ago

'To say this to Virat Kohli...': India coaching staff's major flaw exposed by ex-bowling coach

Hindustan Times  

India's forgettable performances since their 2024 T20 World Cup victory has put pressure on a number of individuals, most notably captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir. Now, Bharat Arun, the former bowling coach who engineered a period of dominance particularly in the pace department in the Indian team, said that the current coaches may not have the stature …

India pick pacer Mohammed Shami for first time since 2023 for England T20s
2 months, 2 weeks ago

India pick pacer Mohammed Shami for first time since 2023 for England T20s

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Fast bowler Mohammed Shami’s long wait to return to international cricket ended when he was named in India’s Twenty20 squad on Saturday to take on England in a five-match series. Shami last represented his country in the 2023 Cricket World Cup in India and picked up 24 wickets as the hosts finished runners-up to Australia. India missed …

Mohammed Shami returns to India squad for England T20I series
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Mohammed Shami returns to India squad for England T20I series

The Hindu  

Mohammed Shami is set to return to international cricket after a year when India takes on England in a five-match T20I series later this month. During the Australia series, as Harshit Rana and Mohammed Siraj struggled against the Australian batters in Adelaide, former India head coach Ravi Shastri highlighted that Shami’s experience would be invaluable. “Brisbane might be too early, …

Jasprit Bumrah, the anchor for a team in transition
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Jasprit Bumrah, the anchor for a team in transition

Hindustan Times  

Brisbane: It’s not something that needs to be said. India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah acknowledges the crowd after taking six wickets in Australia’s first innings on Day 3 of the Brisbane Test at The Gabba in Brisbane on Monday. “We don’t as a team point fingers at each other and we don’t want to get into that mindset where we …

'Bumrah did most things right, but others...': Ravi Shastri slams India bowlers for 'make it hard' for Rohit Sharma
3 months, 2 weeks ago

'Bumrah did most things right, but others...': Ravi Shastri slams India bowlers for 'make it hard' for Rohit Sharma

Hindustan Times  

Ravi Shastri has expressed concern over the inconsistency of India’s bowling attack in the ongoing third Test against Australia at the Gabba, questioning whether the rest of the bowlers can execute their plans with the same precision as Jasprit Bumrah. After an intense Day 2 on Sunday, where Australia posted a commanding 405/7, Bumrah’s brilliant 5-wicket haul stood out as …

Ravindra Jadeja always been India's first choice overseas spinner: Sanjay Bangar
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Ravindra Jadeja always been India's first choice overseas spinner: Sanjay Bangar

India Today  

Former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar has expressed his strong support for Ravindra Jadeja’s inclusion in India’s Playing XI for the third Test against Australia in Brisbane, starting December 14. Bangar hailed Jadeja as India’s best spin option in overseas conditions and emphasised his importance in the current Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Commentating on Day 1 of the Brisbane Test at the Gabba, …

‘Bumrah may get more wickets but Shami India’s best bowler, Siraj nowhere near him: West Indies legend Andy Roberts
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Bumrah may get more wickets but Shami India’s best bowler, Siraj nowhere near him: West Indies legend Andy Roberts

Hindustan Times  

Legendary West Indies cricketer Andy Roberts heaped praise on Mohammed Shami, calling him "India's best bowler." Roberts, a daunting member of the famous West Indies pace quartet - Michael Holding, Joel Garner, and Colin Croft being the others - that terrorised batters across the globe in the 19070s and 80s, said Jasprit Bumrah might get more wickets but Shami is …

India vs Bangladesh burning questions: Why has Jasprit Bumrah been demoted? Will Sarfaraz Khan feature in Playing XI?
6 months, 3 weeks ago

India vs Bangladesh burning questions: Why has Jasprit Bumrah been demoted? Will Sarfaraz Khan feature in Playing XI?

Hindustan Times  

It's been way too long since the Indian cricket team played the ODI series in Sri Lanka. Jasprit Bumrah, India's vice-captain for the Test series against England earlier this year, is no longer Rohit Sharma's deputy. The most likely explanation for this is that the BCCI and team management do not see Jasprit Bumrah as India's future captain, and understandably …

Forte turns into frailty: India batters succumb to Sri Lanka spinners; create unwanted world record
7 months, 3 weeks 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 …

A Sri Lankan jolt India clearly weren’t prepared for
7 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Wickets seem to help the spinners: India batting coach Rathore ahead of facing Bangladesh
9 months, 1 week 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 …

Spinners plot Hyderabad win over Rajasthan to reach IPL final
10 months ago

Spinners plot Hyderabad win over Rajasthan to reach IPL final

Associated Press  

CHENNAI, India — Shahbaz Ahmed and Abhishek Sharma spun Sunrisers Hyderabad into their third Indian Premier League final after defeating Rajasthan Royals by 36 runs on Friday. Sharma had already removed captain Sanju Samson for 10 and came back to bowl Rajasthan impact substitute Shimron Hetmyer on 4. Earlier, Rajasthan pace bowler Trent Boult struck three times in three overs …

'By preparing a pitch like this...': Stuart Broad, Vaughan react as Ranchi surface works in England's favour – India TV
1 year, 1 month ago

'By preparing a pitch like this...': Stuart Broad, Vaughan react as Ranchi surface works in England's favour – India TV

India TV News  

It seems former England captain Nasser Hussain's pre-series prediction has come true, even though it took almost four matches. Before the series, Nasser warned India against preparing rank turners to avoid letting England spinners come into the game. While Michael Vaughan thanked India for preparing such a surface, former England pacer Stuart Broad was puzzled as to why the hosts …

IND vs ENG: Will India drop Kuldeep Yadav yet again in search for batting depth?
1 year, 1 month 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 2nd Test: Sarfaraz Khan or Rajat Patidar or maybe, both
1 year, 1 month ago

India vs England 2nd Test: Sarfaraz Khan or Rajat Patidar or maybe, both

Hindustan Times  

On the whiteboard outside the India nets on Thursday were scribbled the names of Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan and Dhruv Jurel. India's Sarfaraz Khan and Rajat Patidar attend a practice session at the Y.S. One of the reasons Madhya Pradesh have moved up the tiers in Ranji Trophy is Patidar’s appetite for runs, which he has been able …

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