3 years, 10 months ago

‘But he’s fallen away over’: Dravid names one player ‘who could have merited selection’ for India’s tour of England

India picked their squad for the tour of England which starts next month. BCCI announced a strong 20-member squad for India's four-month tour of England where they play the World Test Championship final against New Zealand on June 18, before facing the hosts in a five-Test series. Former India skipper Rahul Dravid also talked about Kuldeep's snub while commenting on India's 'balanced' squad for tour of England. Also, with the kind of recent performances from Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar, they’re clear about the kind of balance they want in the squad,” Dravid said during a webinar organised by Live Aid India, as reported by ESPN Cricinfo. READ | We are seeing this in selection: Former India all-rounder explains how Kohli's thinking ‘changed after Australia tour’ “With both Ashwin and Jadeja adding value with the bat and having like-for-like replacements in Axar and Washy, they’re clear about the direction they want to take.

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Is Virat Kohli returning in IND vs ENG 2nd ODI? Who will sit out in Cuttack? Check India’s predicted playing XI

Live Mint

Shreyas Iyer's revelation that he was not initially in the playing X1 but got selected only after Virat Kohli got injured has sparked speculation about the Indian team's plans and strategies ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The right-hander's comments surprised many, including the experts, who thought Shreyas Iyer's place in the playing XI was a certainty considering his …

England tour of India: India vs England third Twenty20 international in Rajkot on January 27, 2025.

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

England tour of India: India vs England third Twenty20 international in Rajkot on January 27, 2025.

The Hindu

Different strokes work for different folks and Tuesday’s third T20I will reveal who among India and England got their tactics right as a high-scoring encounter beckons at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot. While the Men in Blue found success with their deep batting line-up and a spin-heavy bowling attack, the visitor’s decision to back its pace battery struck out …

2 months, 1 week ago

Kuldeep Yadav hits nets after long injury-related absence, 'locked in' ahead of crucial Champions Trophy squad selection

Hindustan Times

In a good sign for fans of the Indian cricket team, star leg-spinner Kuldeep Yadav has shared a video to social media of him bowling in the nets, signalling a positive return from his groin surgery towards the end of 2024 as he races for fitness ahead of next month’s ICC Champions Trophy. Kuldeep Yadav is expected to be India’s …

2 months, 1 week ago

India squad for England T20Is: Sanju Samson gets nod over Rishabh Pant

The Hindu

Sanju Samson has been named in India’s T20I squad against England as the five-member national selection committee decided to leave out Rishabh Pant. Suryakumar Yadav will continue to lead the side while pacer Mohammed Shami makes a return to international cricket following a prolonged injury break. Dhruv Jurel will be the second wicketkeeper-batter, while Nitish Kumar Reddy has been rewarded …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Cricketer with 0 ODIs frontrunner to replace Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav in India's Champions Trophy squad

Hindustan Times

One of the big selection questions for India heading into the ICC Champions Trophy is the kind of spin combination they wish to employ in the UAE for the 50-over tournament. Kuldeep Yadav would likely have been India's trump card with his unconventional left-arm leg spin, but with his fitness not being a guarantee, India will need to have contingency …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Everybody is afraid of Virat Kohli. That's why Dravid will be missed': Gambhir told to play Nitish Kumar Reddy at No.4

Hindustan Times

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali accused the Gautam Gambhir-led Indian team management of being afraid of under-fire batter Virat Kohli as he told the head coach to consider dropping the former India captain down the order in an audacious move for the fifth and final Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, which will begin later this week at the …

4 months ago

'Paise mile ya jaati dushmani hai?': Kuldeep Yadav strikes down troll for abusive comment on 2023 World Cup final loss

Hindustan Times

A year after India's heartbreaking defeat in the 2023 ODI World Cup final, star spinner Kuldeep Yadav found himself in the spotlight over his outing in the title clash. India's Kuldeep Yadav reacts during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup match between India and Netherlands The conversation surrounding India's World Cup campaign reignited as fans reflected on what could have …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Maxwell lauds RCB for explaining reasons behind not retaining him, calls his exit 'beautiful'

Hindustan Times

New Delhi, Dashing Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has appreciated Royal Challengers Benagluru's effort to reach out to him and explain the reasons behind not retaining him ahead of this month's IPL 2025 mega auction, terming his exit from the franchise as a "beautiful" one. Maxwell lauds RCB for explaining reasons behind not retaining him, calls his exit 'beautiful' RCB has …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

India's bowling attack without Kuldeep Yadav: Sanjay Manjrekar's optimistic take

Hindustan Times

Former Indian opener and pundit Sanjay Manjrekar believes Kuldeep Yadav's absence is not a major blow for India in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. He points out that India will likely not miss Kuldeep too much, with a maximum of two spinners likely to be used in any one match. Manjrekar compares Kuldeep's absence to Jasprit Bumrah's, who will lead …

5 months ago

Selectors' Common Sense: Sanjay Manjrekar Justifies Dropping Kuldeep for Pune Test

India Today

Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar has justified the decision to leave out Kuldeep Yadav for the second Test against New Zealand in Pune. Manjrekar said that Washington Sundar's height and pace would be better suited to the spinner-friendly conditions at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune.

6 months ago

Virat Kohli grabs Kuldeep Yadav, takes him down with Rishabh Pant as duo ruthlessly pranks India spinner during warm-up

Hindustan Times

India resumed their World Test Championship campaign with over six months away from red-ball cricket, as they took on Bangladesh in the first Test of the series in Chennai on Thursday. Rishabh Pant and Virat Kohli drag Kuldeep Yadav A moment from the session has now gone viral on social media platforms. During the warm-up, Virat Kohli playfully interacted with …

8 months, 1 week ago

Ishan Kishan only member of India's ODI World Cup squad to be dropped for Sri Lanka tour, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul back

Hindustan Times

Surprises are unlikely when the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee meets head coach Gautam Gambhir to pick India's squad ODI for the Sri Lanka tour. Most of the players who were in last year’s ODI World Cup squad will make it except Ishan Kishan, who is set to be replaced by Rishabh Pant Rohit Sharma, who will no longer play T20Is, …

9 months ago

Kohli expected to shine on big stage as India ponder over Kuldeep question

Hindustan Times

Bridgetown, Virat Kohli will be expected to hit his straps after a lean run while left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav will anxiously wait for his chance when title-favourites India face a sprightly Afghanistan in their opening Super 8 fixture of the T20 World Cup here on Thursday. Kohli expected to shine on big stage as India ponder over Kuldeep question The …

10 months, 1 week ago

Kuldeep Yadav or Yuzvendra Chahal? Sehwag picks spinner to partner Ravindra Jadeja in India's T20 World Cup campaign

Hindustan Times

Yuzvendra Chahal has been in sizzling form for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2024, and is also their highest wicket taker currently with 14 wickets in 12 matches. But India legend Virender Sehwag still isn't convinced that Chahal deserved to be included in the playing XI for India's T20 World Cup campaign. Despite being one of the best spinners in India …

1 year ago

Kuldeep Yadav makes big gains in ICC all-rounders rankings, rises in bowlers' chart too

India TV News

On the back of some splendid performances in the India vs England Test series, Kuldeep Yadav is among the key Indian players rising in the ICC rankings. The International Cricket Council on Wednesday released its weekly update of rankings, where several Indian stars reaped rewards for the 4-1 series win over England. Kuldeep Yadav, who was a vital cog for …

1 year ago

'With due respect to Axar…': Rahul Dravid points out 'VVS Laxman' as case in point, proves Kuldeep Yadav selection right

Hindustan Times

What makes India's 4-1 win over England even sweeter is the fact that Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid achieved it with a depleted team. Going into the second Test at Visakhapatnam, India coach Dravid recalled the first thoughts that came to his mind when he saw Axar Patel walk out at No. And then there's Kuldeep Besides the wickets, Kuldeep …

1 year ago

Kuldeep Yadav continues his love story in Dharamsala to help India seize control against England on Day 1

Firstpost

If there was a contribution that stood out from the rest and had the biggest influence on the opening day’s events, it was Kuldeep Yadav’s haul of 5/72 Left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav was the toast of India's clinical bowling performance on Day 1 of the fifth Test against England with a haul of 5/72. Eyes would’ve also been fixed on …

1 year ago

5th Test: Kuldeep Yadav spins a deadly web on England as India dictate terms in Dharamsala

Hindustan Times

Was it the googly to Ollie Pope that left him hopelessly stranded a few metres down the pitch? India's Kuldeep Yadav celebrates the wicket of England's Jonny Bairstow Take your pick because Kuldeep Yadav produced an exhibition of left-arm wrist spin on Thursday. And next ball, Kuldeep produced a wrong ‘un that promptly caught Pope in no man’s land for …

1 year ago

Watch: Rohit Sharma sets field in his unique style in 5th Test against England

Firstpost

Rohit Sharma has been excellent as captain of this young Indian side in the ongoing Test series against England and once again showed his unique style of captaincy. Rohit Sharma has been excellent as the captain of the young Indian side in the ongoing Test series against England. 🤣🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/yecy4BZOz8 — ROFL.Ai March 7, 2024 As has been the case …

1 year ago

Returning to where it all started, Kuldeep Yadav dismantles England batting with spin and trickery

Firstpost

Kuldeep Yadav made his Test debut at Dharamsala, now back to the venue, the spinner demolished England batters with spin and trickery. Kuldeep, who began his Test career at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala seven years back, returned to the exact venue on Thursday and helped Team India dismantle the England batting lineup with a five-fer on Day 1 of …

1 year ago

Ind vs Eng fifth Test | K.L. Rahul ruled out, Jasprit Bumrah returns

The Hindu

Senior India batter KL Rahul will not feature in the fifth and final Test against England in Dharamsala owing to an injury while pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah will return to the team, the BCCI said on February 29. "Mr. KL Rahul, whose participation in the final IDFC First Bank Test was subject to fitness, has been ruled out of the …

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 …

1 year, 1 month ago

India squad for last three Tests against England: Full players list announced for IND v ENG series; Shreyas Iyer misses out

The Hindu

Virat Kohli will continue to remain on the sidelines due to personal reasons, thus missing a Test series for the first time since making his debut while Shreyas Iyer has been dropped for the last three Tests of India’s ongoing five-match series versus England. Sportstar understands that the selectors chose to wait as much as they could to have clarity …

1 year, 1 month ago

Why India needs to get team selection right against England

Live Mint

India levelled the series in Visakhapatnam on Monday after losing the first Test against England in Hyderabad. Yadav was sorely missed during the first Test in Hyderabad, where India frittered away a 190-run first innings lead by allowing England to amass 420 from a precarious 163/5. If it’s Bharat or Jurel keeping wickets in the next two Tests, the case …

1 year, 1 month 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 …

1 year, 1 month ago

Kuldeep Yadav should walk into India's XI in place of Ravindra Jadeja even if it means sacrificing batting depth

Hindustan Times

Ravindra Jadeja took an eternity to drag himself off the park on Sunday afternoon. The sometimes under-appreciated Saurashtra all-rounder is essentially three cricketers rolled in one – a multi-gear left-handed batter who has grown immensely as a Test-match willow-wielder in the last half-dozen years, a canny, crafty left-arm spinner without the frills and the dramatics of, say, an R Ashwin, …

1 year, 2 months ago

Why Kuldeep Yadav Isn't Playing IND vs ENG 1st Test In Hyderabad

ABP News

In IND vs ENG 1st Test match in Hyderabad, the Indian cricket team opted for the all-round capabilities of Axar Patel over in-form spinner Kuldeep Yadav. Dhruv Jurel was also a contender for the batter-keeper's role but KS Bharat's impressive 116* off 165 balls while playing for India 'A' against England Lions strengthened his case for inclusion in the national …

1 year, 2 months ago

'Virat's records tell everything': Dravid reacts after ‘phenomenal’ Kohli opts out of first two Tests vs England

Hindustan Times

There is no denying that Rohit Sharma's Team India will miss the services of batting mainstay Virat Kohli in the first two Tests of the five-match series against England. India's Virat Kohli with head coach Rahul Dravid during a practice session Confirming Kohli's departure from the Indian squad, the Board of Control for Cricket in India urged the fans and …

1 year, 2 months ago

India cricket star Virat Kohli pulls out of first two tests of series against England

Associated Press

HYDERABAD, India — India cricket star Virat Kohli pulled out of the squad for the first two tests of the series against England for personal reasons on Monday. The Board of Control for Cricket in India said Kohli, the world’s most famous cricketer, spoke to India captain Rohit Sharma as well as the team’s management and selectors before making his …

1 year, 2 months ago

BCCI announces India A squads for multi-day games against England Lions; Rinku, Arshdeep included

India TV News

The Board of Control for Cricket in India announced India A squads for the second and third multi-day matches against England Lions on Friday. Bengal star Abimanyu Easwaran continues to lead the team but the Mumbai batter Sarfaraz Khan is not part of the third multi-day match. Srafaraz's exclusion comes as a big surprise as the middle-order batter is not …

1 year, 2 months ago

BCCI announces India A squad for England series: Easwaran captain, eyes on Patidar, Sudharsan, Akash Deep

Hindustan Times

The BCCI senior men's selection committee led by chairman Ajit Agarkar, on Saturday, announced a 13-member India A squad for the red-ball home series against England Lions. Abhimanyu Easwaran will lead India A against England Lions “The Men’s Selection Committee named a 13-member India ‘A’ squad for a 2-day warm-up fixture & the first multi-day match against England Lions. The …

1 year, 4 months ago

IND vs NZ: Wealth of experience! 7 players from India's 2023 World Cup squad that have played semis before

India TV News

IND vs NZ: Wealth of experience! 7 players from India's 2023 World Cup squad that have played semis before IND vs NZ: India are set to take on New Zealand in the first semifinal of World Cup 2023 at Wankhede, Mumbai. 7 Players in India's current team who have played semifinals before 1 - Virat Kohli: Former India captain is …

1 year, 4 months ago

IND vs ENG, ODI World Cup: K.L. Rahul hopes to exorcise past demons in Lucknow

The Hindu

Returning to the Ekana Stadium, K.L. WATCH: In-form Kuldeep Yadav gets tested by New Zealand, how it panned out in IND vs NZ World Cup match Speaking about England, India’s opponent in the World Cup on Sunday, Rahul said: “It is important that we keep doing what we have been doing and focus on our strengths. They may not have …

1 year, 6 months ago

Watch: Kuldeep Yadav - India’s spin wizard in prime form ahead of the 2023 ODI World Cup

The Hindu

Kuldeep Yadav is no stranger to setbacks Over the last four years — with multiple injuries, being sidelined by his IPL franchise, a career-threatening knee surgery and patches of poor form — the left-arm spinner’s journey in professional cricket has been nothing short of challenging He made a return from injury in February 2022, in the lead up to which …

1 year, 6 months ago

IND vs SL: Kuldeep Yadav has no fear of failure, says Piyush Chawla after 4-wicket haul in Colombo

India Today

Former India spinner Piyush Chawla has showered praise on Kuldeep Yadav, saying he has no fear of failure. Kuldeep claimed four wickets as India beat Sri Lanka by 41 runs at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Asia Cup 2023: Full Coverage Speaking to Star Sports, Chawla said sometimes a player has a fear of failure which holds him back, …

1 year, 6 months ago

India team for World Cup 2023 announced: KL Rahul included; Sanju Samson misses the cut

The Hindu

The World Cup squad, with very little surprises, was announced on Tuesday by chief selector Ajit Agarkar with captain Rohit Sharma by his side. Rahul, who hasn’t played a competitive game since May, has been included in India’s squad, thus resulting in Sanju Samson’s omission. I think, he kept for 50 overs and batted for around 50 overs too, so …

1 year, 6 months ago

India set to announce WC squad, Prasidh, Tilak and Samson likely to miss out

The Hindu

Prasidh Krishna and Tilak Varma — the two additional members of India’s 17-member squad along with Sanju Samson, the travelling reserve — are set to miss out on India’s squad for the men’s Cricket World Cup. Barring the trio, all the other 15 squad members of the Asia Cup, are set to lead India’s quest for repeating the heroics of …

1 year, 6 months ago

KL Rahul likely to be in India’s World Cup squad, Sanju Samson may miss out

Live Mint

After receiving a clearance from the National Cricket Academy, KL Rahul is likely to be included in India's 15-member provisional squad for the World Cup, which will be announced on September 5. India's World Cup squad was expected to be announced on September 4, ahead of the September 5 deadline, but the announcement has been postponed by a day due …

1 year, 7 months ago

'We're running out of time': Rahul Dravid explains decision to rest Kohli, Rohit for IND-WI 2nd ODI

Firstpost

Indian cricket team head coach Rahul Dravid shed light on the changes being made in the first and second ODIs between India and West Indies. Indian cricket team coach Rahul Dravid admitted the aim is to find backup options with many players injured. “We will always look into the bigger picture and we cannot think about every single game and …

1 year, 7 months ago

WI vs IND: India coach Rahul Dravid explains decision to rest Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for 2nd ODI

India Today

India's coach, Rahul Dravid, has justified his choice to omit skipper Rohit Sharma and experienced batter Virat Kohli from the playing XI for the second ODI against the West Indies in Barbados last Saturday. He stated that it was essential for him to assess the capabilities of fringe players like Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, and Suryakumar Yadav ahead of the …

1 year, 7 months ago

WI v IND: Kuldeep Yadav is making a claim to be India's No. 1 white-ball spinner, says Abhinav Mukund

India Today

Former India opener Abhinav Mukund heaped praise on Kuldeep Yadav, highlighting the left-arm wrist-spinner's comeback from a lean patch he endured right after the ODI World Cup in 2019. His comments came after Kuldeep Yadav bamboozled the West Indies batters in the first of a 3-match ODI series in Barbados on Thursday with a match-winning spell for 4 for 6 …

1 year, 7 months ago

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have supported me a lot: Kuldeep Yadav on recent success

India Today

Kuldeep Yadav, the talented Indian spinner, has attributed his recent success to the support and encouragement he received from senior players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. One such instance was in the second Test against Bangladesh last year, where he was left out despite taking eight wickets, including a fifer, and contributing 40 crucial runs in the first innings. Kuldeep's …

1 year, 7 months ago

Chance for India to mould a core group of young Test players

The Hindu

The transition from the old guard to the new guard carries risk. India’s next Test series will be in South Africa in December later this year, and while head coach Rahul Dravid and captain Rohit Sharma have to contend with a squad in flux, they get the chance to mould a core group of young players. | Photo Credit: AP …

1 year, 8 months ago

IND vs WI- Kohli is inspiration for so many players: Dravid

The Hindu

India head coach Rahul Dravid hailed Virat Kohli as an inspiration for many cricketers due to his enormous achievements and work ethic. He is a real inspiration to so many players within this team, without a doubt, and to so many people, boys and girls back home in India,” Dravid said on the eve of the Test. READ | IND …

1 year, 8 months ago

'He is a very good bowler': Anil Kumble wants to see Kuldeep Yadav in India Test team

Firstpost

Kuldeep Yadav is not part of the squad against West Indies, and last played a Test against Bangladesh in December 2022. India spinners dominated proceedings in the first Test against West Indies in Dominica recently, with Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja combining to take 17 of the 20 West Indian wickets. India clinched a dominant victory against the Windies to …

1 year, 8 months ago

'He should be there, has performed whenever he got chances': Kumble wants Rohit to bring 28-year-old star back in Tests

Hindustan Times

India cruised to an innings-and-141-run victory over West Indies in the first Test, as the visitors wrapped up the match on Day 3 in Dominica. Spinners ruled the roost in the Dominica Test, with Ravichandran Ashwin taking a five-wicket haul across both innings, while the do of Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja picking 9 wickets among them in the second. Anil …

1 year, 9 months ago

Yashasvi Jaiswal in, Umesh Yadav dropped: Complete list of changes in India's squad for West Indies Tests

India TV News

The Board of Control for Cricket in India sprung a few surprises as it announced Team India squads for Tests and ODIs. While the ODI squad bore a similar look apart from a couple of forced changes, the Test team saw a few major changes, the most significant being the absence of veteran Cheteshwar Pujara. 3 since Rahul Dravid's departure …

1 year, 9 months ago

India Test, ODI squads for WI tour announced: Pujara dropped; Yashasvi Jaiswal, Mukesh Kumar earn maiden call ups

Hindustan Times

BCCI on Friday announced India's Test and ODI squads for the West Indies tour. The selection committee's patience with veterans Cheteshwar Pujara and Umesh Yadav finally ran out as the duo were dropped from the Test side after a disappointing WTC final. Young top-order batter Yashasvi Jaiswal and pacer Mukesh Kumar earned their maiden Test call-ups while Navdeep Saini returned …

1 year, 9 months ago

India squad vs West Indies: Jaiswal, Ruturaj in Test squad; Pujara dropped; Samson in ODI team

The Hindu

Cheteshwar Pujara and Umesh Yadav have been dropped from India’s Test series in the West Indies, thus resurfacing the transition talk, while pace spearhead Mohammed Shami has been rested from the Test and ODI series in the Caribbean. Top-order batters Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad have earned their maiden call-up for the Test series that marks the beginning of India’s …

1 year, 9 months ago

India announce Test squad for West Indies tour, Cheteshwar Pujara, Umesh Yadav out

India TV News

The Board of Control for Cricket in India announced a Test and ODI squad for the upcoming West Indies tour on Friday, June 23. The star batter Cheteshwar Pujara and experienced pacer Umesh Yadav are not part of India's Test squad after poor outings in the World Test Championship final 2023. As expected, youngsters Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturraj Gaikwad are …

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