India vs Australia: Irfan Pathan advises Virat Kohli to be aggressive against Nathan Lyon's spin bowling
2 years, 1 month ago

India vs Australia: Irfan Pathan advises Virat Kohli to be aggressive against Nathan Lyon's spin bowling

India Today  

Former India player Irfan Pathan has hoped that Virat Kohli will be more aggressive against spin in the upcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy. The former India fast bowler while speaking to Star Sports said that Kohli should try to bat a little more aggressively against spin, since he has not done as well as he would have liked in the recent times. Because he has been struggling against spin specially and I think one thing he can do personally as well is to try and be a little more aggressive, because I think the strike rate against spin has come down as well," Pathan said in a Star Sports show. "I know we are talking about Test cricket here, but sometimes he must be slightly more aggressive against spin, it might make you better in that encounter when you’re actually facing guys like Nathan Lyon who is outstanding with his spin, extra bounce and he gets that ball moving away from the right-hander as well.

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Virat Kohli mania in Chennai: RCB star signs autographs, trains for spin challenge
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Virat Kohli mania in Chennai: RCB star signs autographs, trains for spin challenge

India Today  

It was Virat Kohli mania in Chennai on Wednesday. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru star took time out of his training session to interact with a handful of lucky fans who had gathered to watch RCB's preparations ahead of their much-anticipated IPL 2025 showdown against Chennai Super Kings on Friday, March 28. #PlayBold #RCB #CSKvRCB pic.twitter.com/yiVsfXqSM7— Royal Challengers Bengaluru March 26, …

IND vs NZ Predicted Playing XI for Champions Trophy final: India to continue winning combo with four spinners?
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IND vs NZ Predicted Playing XI for Champions Trophy final: India to continue winning combo with four spinners?

The Hindu  

India is unlikely to change its winning combination when it takes on New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Sunday. Probable Playing XI India - Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Varun Chakaravarthy. New Zealand - …

IND vs NZ Final, Highlights: India win thriller to clinch third Champions Trophy title
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IND vs NZ Final, Highlights: India win thriller to clinch third Champions Trophy title

India Today  

Varun Chakravarthy: It was a sudden inclusion. I think I’ve batted in times like this in 3 out of the 5 games and in one of the games I didn’t get to bat at all against Pakistan. Hard to put it into words, pure skill and the way we’ve all played our cricket growing up, had to face a lot …

IND vs NZ: Mitchell Santner wary of Virat Kohli, Varun Chakravarthy threat before final
2 weeks, 5 days ago

IND vs NZ: Mitchell Santner wary of Virat Kohli, Varun Chakravarthy threat before final

India Today  

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner is wary of the threat that Varun Chakravarthy poses in the final of the Champions Trophy. Speaking about the challenges against the Indian team, Santner said that while several Kiwi batters have played Varun in the Indian Premier League, they would be watching his videos more closely ahead of the final. Santner said that Varun's …

India look to rise above spunky New Zealand, emotional bubble around Rohit, Kohli
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India look to rise above spunky New Zealand, emotional bubble around Rohit, Kohli

New Indian Express  

DUBAI: Successful in keeping opponents and vitriol at bay so far, India will have to rise above traditional bugbear New Zealand and a rigmarole of emotions surrounding stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to reclaim the Champions Trophy after 12 years here on Sunday. India have always found the resilient Kiwis a tall mountain to surmount, as the latter hold …

New Zealand would be better prepared: Wasim Jaffer cautions India before final
2 weeks, 6 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 …

Virat Kohli set to join Sachin Tendulkar, Zaheer in elite list after India qualify for Champions Trophy final
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Virat Kohli set to join Sachin Tendulkar, Zaheer in elite list after India qualify for Champions Trophy final

India TV News  

Virat Kohli set to join Sachin Tendulkar, Zaheer in elite list after India qualify for Champions Trophy final Star India batter Virat Kohli is set to create history and join the likes of Sachin Tendulkar and Glenn McGrath in an elite list ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy final. It is interesting to note that Virat Kohli is expected to …

Watch: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma bromance stands out in emotional celebration
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Watch: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma bromance stands out in emotional celebration

India Today  

Virat Kohli did not hold back, letting his emotions flow in the dressing room after India secured a place in the Champions Trophy 2025 final by defeating arch-rivals Australia in the semi-final on Tuesday, March 4. WATCH: RAW EMOTIONS IN THE INDIAN DRESSING ROOM Kohli also shared warm hugs with Australia’s stand-in captain Steve Smith and all-rounder Glenn Maxwell, his …

Ashton Agar analyses Virat Kohli's excellence in ODI cricket
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Ashton Agar analyses Virat Kohli's excellence in ODI cricket

India TV News  

Ashton Agar analyses Virat Kohli's excellence in ODI cricket Australia spinner Ashton Agar took centre stage and analysed Virat Kohli's brilliant form in ODI cricket, he talked about several factors which make Kohli great. Ace India batter Virat Kohli has caught all the limelight through his excellent performances in ODI cricket. Seeing his recent performance, Australia spinner Ashton Agar took …

India storms into Champions Trophy final – Virat Kohli’s 84 steals the show
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India storms into Champions Trophy final – Virat Kohli’s 84 steals the show

Live Mint  

Virat Kohli’s composed 84 off 98 balls guided India to a four-wicket win over Australia in the Champions Trophy semifinal on Tuesday. India’s victory shifts final venue to Dubai India's victory means the final of the eight-team tournament will now be held at this venue instead of Lahore, the original host, as Rohit Sharma's team has opted not to travel …

India vs Australia Predicted Playing XI For Today’s Match: Four Spinners for Champions Trophy Semifinal?
3 weeks, 2 days ago

India vs Australia Predicted Playing XI For Today’s Match: Four Spinners for Champions Trophy Semifinal?

The Hindu  

India is likely to field four spinners against Australia in the Champions Trophy semifinal in Dubai. Australia must replace the injured Matthew Short, with Jake Fraser-McGurk as a backup opener, though all-rounder Cooper Connolly could slot into the middle order, pushing Steve Smith up. Predicted Playing XIs India - Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL …

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

India's spin overload vindicated as team lays out Varun trap for Australia in semis
3 weeks, 2 days ago

India's spin overload vindicated as team lays out Varun trap for Australia in semis

India Today  

"I have been here long enough to know what kind of players are talented," said India captain Rohit Sharma ahead of the semi-final of the Champions Trophy. After receiving praise for playing Varun Chakravarthy in the final group-stage match against New Zealand, Rohit Sharma broke down India's decision to field four spinners, alongside Chakravarthy, who was fast-tracked into the ODI …

IND vs AUS: Varun Chakravarthy retains spot as India go with 4 spinners
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3 weeks, 2 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 …

IND vs AUS: Ravi Shastri suggests India to go with unchanged XI for semi-final
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

IND vs AUS: Ravi Shastri suggests India to go with unchanged XI for semi-final

India Today  

Former cricketer Ravi Shastri said that India shouldn’t tinker with their winning combination going into the semi-final of the Champions Trophy against Australia on Tuesday at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Champions Trophy: Full Coverage | Points Table Chakravarthy, who went wicketless in all three T20Is earlier in Dubai, picked up five wickets and helped India win by 44 runs. …

Should Rohit Sharma curb his aggression vs Australia? Manjrekar, Kumble weigh in
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Should Rohit Sharma curb his aggression vs Australia? Manjrekar, Kumble weigh in

India Today  

Former batter Sanjay Manjrekar said that Rohit Sharma should look to go deep in the innings when India face Australia in the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy on Tuesday, March 4 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Champions Trophy: Full Coverage | Points Table Manjrekar reckoned that Rohit should stay long enough in the middle to unleash his strokes against …

India-Australia CT semifinals: ‘Need to approach the game like last three games’ said Rohit
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

India-Australia CT semifinals: ‘Need to approach the game like last three games’ said Rohit

The Hindu  

Rohit Sharma hinted that the team could play four spinners against Australia in the semifinals, as it did against New Zealand on Sunday. “We really need to think, even if we want to play four spinners, how we can squeeze four spinners,” said Rohit after his side’s 44-run win over the Kiwis. And when you have a little bit of …

IND vs AUS, Champions Trophy 2025: Rohit Sharma ‘tempted’ to play four spinners against Australia in semifinals
3 weeks, 3 days ago

IND vs AUS, Champions Trophy 2025: Rohit Sharma ‘tempted’ to play four spinners against Australia in semifinals

The Hindu  

Rohit Sharma hinted that the team could play four spinners against Australia in the semifinals, as it did against New Zealand on Sunday. “We really need to think, even if we want to play four spinners, how we can squeeze four spinners,” said Rohit after his side’s 44-run win over the Kiwis. And when you have a little bit of …

India vs Australia semi-final: Adam Zampa says he can be the match-winner for Aussies in Dubai
3 weeks, 3 days ago

India vs Australia semi-final: Adam Zampa says he can be the match-winner for Aussies in Dubai

Firstpost  

Australian spinner Adam Zampa will be crucial for the Aussies in the Champions trophy 2025 semi-final against India in a spin-friendly Dubai stadium. Image: Reuters With the pitches in Dubai proving helpful for spinners, Team India, it is felt, will have an advantage over Australia in their upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final. Champions Trophy 2025: News | Schedule | Results …

'Australia don't have...': Gavaskar pinpoints weakness in Steve Smith's side in bold prediction for semi-final vs India
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

'Australia don't have...': Gavaskar pinpoints weakness in Steve Smith's side in bold prediction for semi-final vs India

Hindustan Times  

The first semi-final of the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 will be played between India and Australia at the Dubai International Stadium on Tuesday. Ahead of the marquee fixture, former India captain Sunil Gavaskar made a bold prediction, picking Rohit Sharma's side as the clear favourite. At the same time, Australia finished second in Group B. Gavaskar said Australia will …

India vs Australia: 3 Key Matchups and the Stats That Could Decide the Semifinal
3 weeks, 3 days ago

India vs Australia: 3 Key Matchups and the Stats That Could Decide the Semifinal

The Hindu  

India faces Australia in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal in Dubai on Tuesday, their first ICC ODI clash since the 2023 World Cup final. While Australia boasts a strong batting unit, India’s spin-heavy attack could challenge its middle order, despite missing pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah. Here are three key match-ups to look out for: Travis Head vs Indian bowlers …

‘Virat has struggled a bit vs leg-spinners lately, but…’: Rayudu predicts outcome of Kohli vs Zampa battle, warns AUS
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‘Virat has struggled a bit vs leg-spinners lately, but…’: Rayudu predicts outcome of Kohli vs Zampa battle, warns AUS

Hindustan Times  

India’s final Group A fixture win against New Zealand saw them maintain their unbeaten run ahead of their upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 fixture vs Australia, scheduled for Tuesday in Dubai. The India vs Australia semi-final will also witness another Virat Kohli vs Adam Zampa showdown. Going into the semi-finals, fans will be gearing up for the highly-anticipated showdown between veteran …

Virat Kohli touches Axar Patel's feet for game-changing dismissal of Kane Williamson; spinner's reaction takes the cake
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Virat Kohli touches Axar Patel's feet for game-changing dismissal of Kane Williamson; spinner's reaction takes the cake

Hindustan Times  

India completed an unbeaten run to the 2025 Champions Trophy semifinal, finishing top of Group A with a win against New Zealand on Sunday in Dubai. Five of those wickets were taken by Varun Chakaravarthy, who picked up his maiden five-wicket haul, yet it was the dismissal of Kane Williamson by Axar Patel that truly changed the momentum in favour …

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

Champions Trophy semifinal: India look to spin a new tale against Australia in ICC knockouts
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Champions Trophy semifinal: India look to spin a new tale against Australia in ICC knockouts

New Indian Express  

DUBAI: History weighs heavily against them but India would rely on a potent spin battery and familiarity with the conditions to break the knockout jinx against an undermanned Australia when the two formidable cricket forces clash in the Champions Trophy semifinal here on Tuesday. It will not be a straightforward task, though, as the Aussies are a resilient beast in …

IND vs NZ Stats: Chakravarthy surpasses Shami with maiden ODI five-for; Kohli joins elite club
3 weeks, 3 days ago

IND vs NZ Stats: Chakravarthy surpasses Shami with maiden ODI five-for; Kohli joins elite club

Firstpost  

Varun Chakravarthy led the way with a haul of 5/42 as India bowl New Zealand out for 205 after setting them 250 to win in the final group match of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. India leg-spinner Varun Chakravarthy celebrates with Virat Kohli after dismissing New Zealand opener Will Young in the Champions Trophy Group A match in Dubai on …

Virat Kohli falls to stunning catch as India battle New Zealand in Champions Trophy
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Virat Kohli falls to stunning catch as India battle New Zealand in Champions Trophy

The Independent  

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Chakravarthy spins out NZ as India sets up semifinal against Australia at Champions Trophy
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Chakravarthy spins out NZ as India sets up semifinal against Australia at Champions Trophy

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Spinner Varun Chakravarthy did most of the damage as India beat New Zealand by 44 runs on Sunday to win Group A and set up a Champions Trophy semifinal match against Australia. “I am not a big turner but if you bowled in the right areas, there was help from the surface.” Kuldeep Yadav took …

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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3 weeks, 4 days 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 …

IND vs NZ: India, New Zealand battle to keep momentum going in Group A finale
3 weeks, 4 days ago

IND vs NZ: India, New Zealand battle to keep momentum going in Group A finale

India Today  

If you head into the India vs New Zealand game on Sunday thinking that it is a dead rubber, then you're mistaken. Kohli is second-highest when it comes to runs against New Zealand, behind Sachin Tendulkar and scored a hundred against them in the ODI World Cup semi-final in 2023. New Zealand: Devon Conway, Will Young, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, …

Virat Kohli's return to form: What changes did batter make before Champions Trophy
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Virat Kohli's return to form: What changes did batter make before Champions Trophy

India Today  

Sanjay Bangar revealed how Virat Kohli worked on his batting technique after the tour of Australia came to an end. Speaking to Times Of India, Bangar said that the first change Kohli made was to make sure that the ball came to him and wasn't on the front foot always. Champions Trophy: Full Coverage | Points Table Bangar also pointed …

IND vs NZ: Rohit Sharma skips batting practice, Virat Kohli focusses more on spin
1 month ago

IND vs NZ: Rohit Sharma skips batting practice, Virat Kohli focusses more on spin

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma opted against batting in the nets as the team held its first training session ahead of their final Group A match against New Zealand in Dubai. Champions Trophy: Full Coverage | Points Table The official broadcasters reported that India trained on a grass-rich pitch, in contrast to the slow and low surfaces seen at the Dubai …

2nd ODI: Virat Kohli's in, but who's out? Selection dilemma as India look to seal series against England
1 month ago

2nd ODI: Virat Kohli's in, but who's out? Selection dilemma as India look to seal series against England

Times of India  

Virat Kohli during a practice session. 'It’s a slightly two-paced pitch': Harshit Rana after claiming three-wicket haul on ODI debut CUTTACK: One look at the stands on Saturday evening at the Barabati Stadium, and one could have been forgiven for mistaking it for match day instead of match eve.The Odisha Cricket Association 's decision to open part of the stands …

Will Virat Kohli's struggles against spin hurt India in Champions Trophy?
1 month ago

Will Virat Kohli's struggles against spin hurt India in Champions Trophy?

India Today  

A worrying trend has emerged in India's ODI setup, and it is the form of Virat Kohli. Former India captain and coach Anil Kumble feels that Kohli is "trying too hard" and that's making it tougher for him to find form, and he probably needs a leaf out of Rohit Sharma's book. Just ahead of the Champions Trophy, Kohli's struggles …

Sourav Ganguly predicts India vs Pakistan outcome, says spin will be king in Dubai
1 month ago

Sourav Ganguly predicts India vs Pakistan outcome, says spin will be king in Dubai

India Today  

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has dismissed Pakistan's chances of beating India in the much-anticipated Champions Trophy 2025 clash in Dubai on Sunday, February 23. Ganguly, who led India in several memorable encounters against their arch-rivals, said India's potent spin attack will give them a significant edge over Pakistan. Speaking at a promotional event in Kolkata, Ganguly said India are …

Why is Virat Kohli struggling against spin? Harbhajan Singh explains
1 month ago

Why is Virat Kohli struggling against spin? Harbhajan Singh explains

India Today  

World Cup-winning spinner Harbhajan Singh has urged Virat Kohli to play more freely against spin after the star batter struggled to get going in India's Champions Trophy opener against Bangladesh in Dubai. Kohli appeared frustrated as he was unable to rotate the strike during his partnership with Shubman Gill, especially after Rohit Sharma had given India's chase a blazing start …

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 …

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 …

VIDEO | India will need both Rohit and Virat to fire to win Champions Trophy: Muralitharan
1 month, 2 weeks ago

VIDEO | India will need both Rohit and Virat to fire to win Champions Trophy: Muralitharan

The Hindu  

India will need both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to be in form in order to win the Champions Trophy, said Sri Lanka spin legend Muttiah Muralitharan, adding that teams from the subcontinent will have more balanced bowling attacks in the competition. “There are a lot of good spinners in the world because if you take India, there are about …

India vs England: Virat Kohli set to return after knee niggle
1 month, 2 weeks ago

India vs England: Virat Kohli set to return after knee niggle

Hindustan Times  

Cuttack: Delirium swept across Barabati Stadium at the sight of Virat Kohli, stepping on to the turf and heading straight to the nets for an extended session. The scenario hasn’t changed much despite Shreyas Iyer impressing with his fifty at Nagpur, but Kohli needs a good score to unshackle himself and lend more stability to India’s middle-order batting. After two …

Watch: Virat Kohli fan left disappointed after batter's Nagpur ODI miss
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Watch: Virat Kohli fan left disappointed after batter's Nagpur ODI miss

India Today  

Despite India’s four-wicket win over England in the first ODI of their three-match series in Nagpur, the absence of Virat Kohli left some fans disheartened. With the series serving as crucial preparation for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, Kohli’s unavailability due to a sore right knee was confirmed by captain Rohit Sharma at the toss on February 6. His aggressive …

IND vs ENG, 1st ODI: Rohit, Kohli form; pacer fitness under scanner ahead of Champions Trophy rehearsal
1 month, 3 weeks ago

IND vs ENG, 1st ODI: Rohit, Kohli form; pacer fitness under scanner ahead of Champions Trophy rehearsal

The Hindu  

A bunch of youngsters waited patiently outside the VCA Stadium on Wednesday afternoon to catch a glimpse of the Indian cricketers. With India playing its first home ODI series since the World Cup final in 2023, the excitement is palpable, and the three-match affair against England offers the team a chance to fine-tune before heading to Dubai for the Champions …

Sunil Gavaskar: Mumbai’s defeat to J&K in Ranji Trophy highlights perils of aggressive mode of batting
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2 months ago

Sunil Gavaskar: Mumbai’s defeat to J&K in Ranji Trophy highlights perils of aggressive mode of batting

The Hindu  

Jammu and Kashmir’s splendid victory in three days over defending champions Mumbai shows how much the standard of cricket has improved in States that were earlier easy opposition for the stronger teams. The dismissal of Mumbai’s Test batters once again brought to the fore the perils of the all-out aggressive mode of batting that is nowadays thought of as being …

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 …

The 10 Test cricketers with the most to prove in 2025: Four Englishmen who have it all to do before the Ashes, the India batter who's numbers are 'borderline criminal' and the Aussie who has been left
2 months, 1 week ago

The 10 Test cricketers with the most to prove in 2025: Four Englishmen who have it all to do before the Ashes, the India batter who's numbers are 'borderline criminal' and the Aussie who has been left

Daily Mail  

It’s going to be another big year for Test cricket, with the World Test Championship final at Lord’s, England hosting India for five games, and finally the Ashes. It’s hard to overstate just how badly England need Ben Stokes to be in a position to bowl Babar Azam recently made three fifties in South Africa - but needs to find …

If you want to wake Virat Kohli up, tell there's a match vs Pakistan: Shoaib Akhtar
2 months, 2 weeks ago

If you want to wake Virat Kohli up, tell there's a match vs Pakistan: Shoaib Akhtar

India Today  

Legendary Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has backed Virat Kohli to regain his form, emphasising that the star batter will face his favourite opponents, Pakistan, in the upcoming Champions Trophy one-day tournament. Speaking to India Today’s sister channel SportsTak, Akhtar expressed confidence in a "cracker of a contest" between India and Pakistan during the premier eight-team competition, starting February 19. …

Gambhir, BCCI officials to meet to review Australia debacle
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Gambhir, BCCI officials to meet to review Australia debacle

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: The future of leading batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will be discussed threadbare in a meeting that head coach Gautam Gambhir and chief selector Ajit Agarkar is scheduled to hold with BCCI officials to review the recent tour to Australia here on Saturday. But overall, Kohli has been a champion performer in 50-overs, his staple format and a …

Rohit Sharma Vs Virat Kohli: Test Captaincy Comparison After India Slip To 3rd In ICC Rankings
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma Vs Virat Kohli: Test Captaincy Comparison After India Slip To 3rd In ICC Rankings

ABP News  

Team India have slipped to the third spot in the latest ICC Test Rankings for teams after their 3-1 loss to Australia in the recently-concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. Australia currently lead the ICC Test Team Rankings with 126 rating points while South Africa are second with 112 points, followed by India at third with 109 points. Latest ICC Test Team …

Yuvraj Singh's heartfelt show of support for Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli: ‘Loss to New Zealand hurts more...’
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Yuvraj Singh's heartfelt show of support for Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli: ‘Loss to New Zealand hurts more...’

Hindustan Times  

The brickbats have been out for India captain Rohit Sharma and former skipper Virat Kohli after the team's dismal run in the 2024/25 Test season but former all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has expressed support for his former teammates. Yuvraj said that the loss to New Zealand hurts more than their 3-1 defeat in Australia. Yuvraj also said that the loss to …

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