Devdutt Padikkal: Being part of the Test squad drives you to push your limits
2 months, 1 week ago

Devdutt Padikkal: Being part of the Test squad drives you to push your limits

The Hindu  

Days after returning from the Test tour of Australia, Devdutt Padikkal effortlessly switched into white-ball mode, smashing a match-winning century for Karnataka against Baroda in the Vijay Hazare Trophy quarterfinals. “Being part of the Test squad drives you even further to push those limits, and that’s all I’m going to be looking to do this season as well. It’s important that I keep my foot on the pedal and not take it off.” Padikkal made his India debut in 2021 as part of a second-string T20I squad that toured Sri Lanka, but his return to the national colours last year was tangible proof of his progress. Karnataka’s batter Devdutt Padikkal celebrate after his century during the Vijay Hazare Trophy Quarter Final 4, cricket match between Baroda and Karnataka at Motibaug Cricket Ground in Vadodara on Saturday.

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Karun Nair not giving up his dream of playing Tests for India again: 'I wasn't even thinking...'
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Karun Nair not giving up his dream of playing Tests for India again: 'I wasn't even thinking...'

Firstpost  

Karun Nair still dreams of playing Test cricket for India again but does not feel bad on failing to make Men in Blue’s squad for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. Out-of-favour India batter Karun Nair is not giving up his dream of playing Test cricket for the country again and said that he did not have any expectations of making …

It’s important that I keep my foot on the pedal and not take it off: Padikkal
2 months, 1 week ago

It’s important that I keep my foot on the pedal and not take it off: Padikkal

The Hindu  

Days after returning from the Test tour to Australia, Devdutt Padikkal seamlessly switched into white-ball mode and smashed a match-winning century for Karnataka against Baroda in the quarterfinals of the Vijay Hazare Trophy. So that’s why, I guess, this is one of the best formats for me.” For Padikkal, the current run is a continuation of a purple patch that …

Champions Trophy 2025: Why Devdutt Padikkal makes solid case for getting included in India's ODI squad
2 months, 1 week ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Why Devdutt Padikkal makes solid case for getting included in India's ODI squad

Firstpost  

After an indifferent run in red-ball cricket in the last three months, India and Karnataka batter Devdutt Padikkal has been making heads turn lately in the 50-over game. After unveiling the squad for the T20I series against England last week, the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee is yet to make an announcement regarding the squads for India’s upcoming One-Day International assignments. …

Exclusive | 'For the last 35 years I am hearing that,' Anjum Chopra on India women's cricket team's fitness and fielding
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Exclusive | 'For the last 35 years I am hearing that,' Anjum Chopra on India women's cricket team's fitness and fielding

Firstpost  

As the dust settles on what was a rather disappointing tour of Australia for the Indian men’s senior cricket team, we have more questions than answers. If the last two tours of Australia were remembered for the courageous, often heroic cricket that Team India played, this tour will be remembered for a number of things that didn’t work. For the …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy Review: India at tipping point after defeat as England tour beckons
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy Review: India at tipping point after defeat as England tour beckons

The Hindu  

Late on Sunday night, Mitchell Starc and some of his teammates got into a sports utility vehicle and left the Sydney Cricket Ground. Finally at Sydney, even after snatching a four-run first-innings lead, an inept second innings, despite Rishabh Pant’s fireworks, meant that Australia had an attainable target. If one man had a large bearing on how India shaped up …

DC Edit | Time to rebuild Test team
2 months, 3 weeks ago

DC Edit | Time to rebuild Test team

Deccan Chronicle  

Having twice conquered Australia in Test series Down Under since 2018, Team India surrendered meekly going down 3-1 and so dropping out of contention for the World Test Championship final of 2025, which will now be played between defending champion Australia and first-time finalist South Africa. In another eventful series, the underwhelming Indian performance was marked by plenty of controversy, …

From transition phase to finding balance: Challenges await for Indian cricket
2 months, 4 weeks ago

From transition phase to finding balance: Challenges await for Indian cricket

New Indian Express  

However, when the sun dawns for the first time in 2025 — the Indian men’s team would be in the new year five and a half hours before the country does — it gives them a chance to turn the page; to start afresh. The biggest test, however, is not just seeing through transition, but to ensure there is enough …

Sunil Gavaskar: Credit to Ajit Agarkar and fellow selectors for pitchforking Nitish Reddy into Test cricket
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Sunil Gavaskar: Credit to Ajit Agarkar and fellow selectors for pitchforking Nitish Reddy into Test cricket

The Hindu  

Why Test cricket is the ultimate format of the game was seen at the magnificent Melbourne Cricket Ground. By the time the Melbourne Test came along, the Aussie media recognised that this team was not a pushover as some of the other countries that had toured Australia in recent times had been, and so, as is their wont, they began …

'Can't Sit In Your...': Sunil Gavaskar's Crucial Advice For India Ahead of IND vs AUS Gabba Showdown
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

'Can't Sit In Your...': Sunil Gavaskar's Crucial Advice For India Ahead of IND vs AUS Gabba Showdown

ABP News  

India's crushing loss in the second Test of IND vs AUS five-match series against Australia has sparked widespread criticism. Team India's lackluster showing has not only disheartened fans but also drawn sharp criticism from former Indian cricketers, including legendary Sunil Gavaskar, who offered strong words and valuable advice to the team ahead of IND vs AUS 3rd Test in Gabba. …

Shubman Gill 'looking comfortable batting', says assistant coach Abhishek Nayar as Indian No 3 returns to nets
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Shubman Gill 'looking comfortable batting', says assistant coach Abhishek Nayar as Indian No 3 returns to nets

Firstpost  

Gill returned to the nets for the first time since suffering a thumb injury in Perth that forced him to miss the series opener against Australia, and is expected to be declared fit for the second Test in Adelaide next week. India top-order batter Shubman Gill returned to the nets for the first time since suffering a thumb fracture that …

Shubman Gill unlikely to play India vs Australia day-night Test in Adelaide, might require two more weeks: Report
4 months ago

Shubman Gill unlikely to play India vs Australia day-night Test in Adelaide, might require two more weeks: Report

Hindustan Times  

India might have to wait a bit longer for the return of their regular No.3 as Shubman Gill is reportedly doubtful for the second Test match in Adelaide set to begin on December 6. India are slated to play a pink-ball practice game starting Saturday to prepare for the day-night affair at the Adelaide Oval and according to The Times …

India vs Australia, Border-Gavaskar Trophy: ‘It’s monumental,’ says fans 1st Test match at Perth’s Optus Stadium
4 months ago

India vs Australia, Border-Gavaskar Trophy: ‘It’s monumental,’ says fans 1st Test match at Perth’s Optus Stadium

Live Mint  

As India will play the first test match against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, fans attending the match says, ‘this is going to be a monumental.’ The first India vs Australia Test of the 3-match series starts today at the Optus Stadium. "Very excited to see King Kohli over here, he's likely to perform well, but hopefully not for too …

India vs Australia, Border-Gavaskar Trophy: ‘It’s monumental,’ says fans 1st Test match at Perth’s Optus Stadium
4 months ago

India vs Australia, Border-Gavaskar Trophy: ‘It’s monumental,’ says fans 1st Test match at Perth’s Optus Stadium

Live Mint  

As India will play the first test match against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, fans attending the match says, ‘this is going to be a monumental.’ The first India vs Australia Test of the 3-match series starts today at the Optus Stadium. "Very excited to see King Kohli over here, he's likely to perform well, but hopefully not for too …

Wasim Jaffer lays out India's batting line-up vs Australia in Perth: ‘He deserves to play at No. 3’
4 months, 1 week ago

Wasim Jaffer lays out India's batting line-up vs Australia in Perth: ‘He deserves to play at No. 3’

Hindustan Times  

Former India opener Wasim Jaffer feels that India should go ahead with Devdutt Padikkal at the number 3 spot for the first Test match against Australia in the much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The recent injury to Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma's unavailability has forced India to make some late changes to their plans, as several reports suggest that the selectors have …

Axar, Kuldeep left out; 5 players included: Complete list of changes in India's squad for Australia Tests
4 months, 1 week ago

Axar, Kuldeep left out; 5 players included: Complete list of changes in India's squad for Australia Tests

India TV News  

It has almost become a ritual that whenever India have gone to Australia for a Test series, their backs are against the wall. Now, take that all into context and picture that India are desperate for World Test Championship points, facing Australia in Australia with a new-ish pace attack apart from Jasprit Bumrah, the stand-in captain for the opening Test …

Padikkal eyes permanent Test spot after joining BGT squad: Hope to make it count
4 months, 1 week ago

Padikkal eyes permanent Test spot after joining BGT squad: Hope to make it count

India Today  

As India gear up for their Border Gavaskar Trophy opener against Australia on November 22 in Perth, Devdutt Padikkal has been named as Shubman Gill’s replacement in the squad following the latter’s injury. Gill, who fractured his left thumb during a training session, paved the way for Padikkal to potentially make his mark and stake a claim for a long-term …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy Guide: All you need to know about Aus vs Ind Test series
4 months, 1 week ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy Guide: All you need to know about Aus vs Ind Test series

India Today  

It’s that time of year when ardent cricket fans set their alarms for early mornings. India’s chances of reaching the World Test Championship final for the third consecutive time also took a significant blow after the shocking defeat to New Zealand. 1st Test: Optus Stadium, Perth Dates: 22nd–26th November Time: 10:20 am local / 7:50 am IST 2nd Test: Adelaide …

T-1 for BGT: How Indian team trained ahead of Perth Test vs Australia
4 months, 1 week ago

T-1 for BGT: How Indian team trained ahead of Perth Test vs Australia

India Today  

With just one day left for the highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy to kick off, the Indian cricket team chose to keep it light with an optional practice session. The Indian wicketkeeper-batsman worked extensively with throwdown specialists Nuwan Seneviratne and Raghu, honing his skills to tackle the pace and bounce characteristic of Australian pitches. India gears up for BGT Meanwhile, outside …

IND vs AUS: Devdutt Padikkal set to play first Test in Perth after Team India include Karnataka batter in main squad
4 months, 1 week ago

IND vs AUS: Devdutt Padikkal set to play first Test in Perth after Team India include Karnataka batter in main squad

Live Mint  

The chances of Devdutt Padikkal featuring in the Indian playing XI in the first Test against Australia in Perth got higher after the Karnataka batter was included in the main squad on Wednesday, according to reports. Although an official communication is yet to be made by the BCCI, the left-hander is all set to occupy the No.3 slot in the …

Competition between Indian players for fielding drills first-up always helps: Fielding coach T Dilip
4 months, 1 week ago

Competition between Indian players for fielding drills first-up always helps: Fielding coach T Dilip

New Indian Express  

PERTH: India's fielding coach T Dilip on Wednesday revealed that he prefers organizing fielding competitions between groups of players at the start of training sessions as it helps set the right tone. Dilip, who has been retained as India's fielding coach under new head coach Gautam Gambhir, said his experience has helped him identify the right process to enhance the …

India vs Australia: KL Rahul fit to play Perth Test after recovering from injury
4 months, 1 week ago

India vs Australia: KL Rahul fit to play Perth Test after recovering from injury

The Hindu  

India batter KL Rahul has recovered from an injury he suffered during the side’s intra-squad match in Perth and is fit to play in the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test, the Board of Control for Cricket in India confirmed with a video released on social media. I got a lot of time to prepare for this series and I’m really excited …

IND VS AUS Test: Full Schedule, playing 11, venue, LIVE streaming and all you need to know about Border Gavaskar Trophy
4 months, 1 week ago

IND VS AUS Test: Full Schedule, playing 11, venue, LIVE streaming and all you need to know about Border Gavaskar Trophy

Live Mint  

India and Australia are all set to lock horns for the much awaited Border Gavaskar Trophy from November 22. Reports suggest that an underwhelming result in Australia could mean the end of Test careers of many of the senior players in the side including Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin. India vs Australia Border Gavaskar Trophy schedule: …

Devdutt Padikkal to remain in Australia as India sweat over Gill's fitness ahead of Perth Test | Reports
4 months, 1 week ago

Devdutt Padikkal to remain in Australia as India sweat over Gill's fitness ahead of Perth Test | Reports

India TV News  

The management has reportedly decided to keep India A batter Devdutt Padikkal in Australia as a backup option to the batting unit for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on Sunday. India A side is set to return home in the next few days but the left-handed batter has been asked to remain in Australia ahead of Perth Test. Padikkal also hit three …

Devdutt Padikkal set to stay back in Australia as back-up: Sources
4 months, 1 week ago

Devdutt Padikkal set to stay back in Australia as back-up: Sources

India Today  

The Indian team management has decided to keep top-order batter Devdutt Padikkal in Australia as a batting back-up. Top-order B Sai Sudharsan, who made a hundred against Australia at Mackay in the first match, too may be asked to stay back as the India A squad, under Ruturaj Gaikwad, is scheduled to leave Australia on Monday. Seasoned KL Rahul on …

IND vs AUS: Shubman Gill ruled out of Perth Test after fracturing thumb; Padikkal set to be called-in as backup
4 months, 1 week ago

IND vs AUS: Shubman Gill ruled out of Perth Test after fracturing thumb; Padikkal set to be called-in as backup

The Hindu  

Shubman Gill has been all but ruled of the opening Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy after having fractured his thumb during India’s simulation practice session at the Western Australia Cricket Association stadium on Saturday. Sportstar understands that Gill injured his left thumb while attempting a catch in the slip cordon during the second day’s training of India’s three-day simulation …

Major Team India players start practice session ahead of 1st Perth Test against Australia
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Major Team India players start practice session ahead of 1st Perth Test against Australia

Hindustan Times  

Perth, : Team India stars started their practice session at Perth ahead of the highly-anticipated first Test against Australia at the Optus Stadium. Major Team India players start practice session ahead of 1st Perth Test against Australia The first Test of the highly-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy will be played at Perth's Optus Stadium from November 22 onwards. Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, …

Gavaskar Warns of New-Look Test Side in Australia: Kohli and Rohit's Failure a Warning Sign
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Gavaskar Warns of New-Look Test Side in Australia: Kohli and Rohit's Failure a Warning Sign

India Today  

Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar expressed concern over the lack of form from Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma during India's tour of Australia. He believes that the pressure will be immense on the entire batting lineup if they fail to deliver with the bat. Gavaskar expressed confidence in both Rohit and Kohli, but he is wary of their ability to regain …

Indian Test Squad Takes Aim at Down Under, A-Series Marks a Pivotal Moment
5 months ago

Indian Test Squad Takes Aim at Down Under, A-Series Marks a Pivotal Moment

New Indian Express  

India will be looking to make a statement in Australia with their first Test match against Australia A starting Thursday. Despite the recent defeat to New Zealand, the team has a new-found hope with several players returning to the senior side. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are both in good form and have the potential to make a significant impact …

India Announces Squads for Australia Tour
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5 months ago

India Announces Squads for Australia Tour

Firstpost  

India has announced their squads for the upcoming tours of South Africa and Australia. The Men's T20I squad will consist of a mix of experienced players and rising talents, with the likes of Suryakumar Yadav, Rohit Sharma, and Jasprit Bumrah leading the charge. The Border-Gavaskar Trophy squad, meanwhile, showcases a strong batting line-up led by Virat Kohli and KL Rahul, …

Pant Returns to Playing 11 for India's Second Test Against New Zealand
5 months ago

Pant Returns to Playing 11 for India's Second Test Against New Zealand

ABP News  

India's assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate has confirmed that Rishabh Pant is fit to return to the Playing 11 for the second Test against New Zealand in Pune. He sustained an injury while keeping wickets in the first innings and did not return to his keeping duties for the rest of the match. However, he has regained full fitness and …

‘Prepared for grind’ Karun Nair says only aim is to play Test cricket again
6 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Prepared for grind’ Karun Nair says only aim is to play Test cricket again

The Hindu  

Having tackled challenges of various nature, Karun Nair is on a tough career-rebuilding process, but the India batter does not want to look too far ahead as he feels it can make him stuck at one place. I’ve just been trying to continue doing what I’ve been doing the last one year on every given opportunity…taking every opportunity as a …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Nathan Lyon seeks English spinner Hartley’s ‘inputs’ to tame Yashasvi Jaiswal
7 months, 1 week ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Nathan Lyon seeks English spinner Hartley’s ‘inputs’ to tame Yashasvi Jaiswal

The Hindu  

Ace off-spinner Nathan Lyon has already started his homework on rising batting sensation Yashasvi Jaiswal with England spinner Tom Hartley's inputs on the southpaw safely stored in his memory bank ahead of the five-Test Border-Gavaskar series between India and Australia starting from November 22. “I had some really good chats with Tom Hartley about different ways he went about it …

Sunil Gavaskar suggests gamble to make India 'invincible' in Tests: 'If he bowls 10 overs a day to go with his batting…'
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Sunil Gavaskar suggests gamble to make India 'invincible' in Tests: 'If he bowls 10 overs a day to go with his batting…'

Hindustan Times  

Team India has already reached the pinnacle of ICC Test rankings multiple times and asserted their supremacy by reaching the final of the first two World Test Championship finals. Sunil Gavaskar's 'Hardik Pandya' suggestion could be risky Having said that, the legendary Sunil Gavaskar, who celebrates his 75th birthday today, has suggested a way to make India 'invincible' in Test …

India and Australia set to play five-Test series for the first time in 33 years
1 year ago

India and Australia set to play five-Test series for the first time in 33 years

Firstpost  

This year’s Border-Gavaskar Trophy will be the first five-Test affair between Australia and India since the Mohammad Azharuddin-led Indian team’s tour Down Under in 1991-92. India and Australia are set to play a five-match Test series for the first time in 33 years when they lock horns in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy taking place in Australia later this year. Cricket Australia …

With a fifty on debut, Devdutt Padikkal does his bit
1 year ago

With a fifty on debut, Devdutt Padikkal does his bit

Hindustan Times  

Devdutt Padikkal’s first scoring shot in Test cricket wasn’t the kind he would have visualised when he was given his baggy blue cap by R Ashwin on Thursday morning. India's Devdutt Padikkal plays a shot on Day 2 of the 5th Test match against England, at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, in Dharamsala on Friday Padikkal will cherish it long …

Devdutt Padikkal reveals discipline, technical changes helped him overcome lean patch resulting from health complications
1 year ago

Devdutt Padikkal reveals discipline, technical changes helped him overcome lean patch resulting from health complications

Firstpost  

Padikkal, who got his Test career off to a sparkling start on Friday with a knock of 65 on debut, had been going through a decline in the last two years after contracting COVID-19 and also suffering from a stomach illness. AP Devdutt Padikkal got his Test career off to a superb start on Friday with a sparkling half-century on …

England vs India 5th Test: England win toss, elect to bat; Devdutt Padikkal debuts
1 year ago

England vs India 5th Test: England win toss, elect to bat; Devdutt Padikkal debuts

New Indian Express  

DHARAMSALA: England won the toss and elected to bat against India in the fifth and final Test here on Thursday. India also handed Test debut to Karnataka batter Devdutt Padikkal, who had an excellent 2023-24 domestic season. "Rajat Patidar got hit on his left ankle during Team India's practice session on March 6, 2024. The Teams: India: Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi …

India TV Sports Wrap on March 7: Today's top 10 trending news stories
1 year ago

India TV Sports Wrap on March 7: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News  

A riveting Test series between India and England comes to its final destination as the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala is hosting the fifth Test. India have handed the Test debut cap to Devdutt Padikkal whereas Jasprit Bumrah returns to the playing XI at the expense of Akash Deep. Top 10 Trending Sports News Stories Devdutt Padikkal makes …

Devdutt Padikkal: The boy who just wanted to bat
1 year ago

Devdutt Padikkal: The boy who just wanted to bat

New Indian Express  

DHARAMSALA: It was the fourth ball of the seventh over. The next ball, a good length delivery outside off-stump, saw Crawley pushing at it with hard hands. Diving in vain at gully was a 6 ft. 3’ tall debutant, Devdutt Padikkal, in the fifth Test between India and England here. If one has watched Padikkal play in domestic tournaments or …

India hand Test debut cap to Devdutt Padikkal, England bat first in Test series finale
1 year ago

India hand Test debut cap to Devdutt Padikkal, England bat first in Test series finale

India TV News  

India have handed the Test debut cap to Devdutt Padikkal for the fifth and final Test of the ongoing five-match series against England. Padikkal received his Test cap from veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin ahead of the toss at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on Thursday. Notably, Padikkal's inclusion in the XI is one of the two significant …

Rajat Patidar might trump Devdutt Padikkal, Kuldeep Yadav to be dropped? India's likely XI for 5th Test vs England
1 year ago

Rajat Patidar might trump Devdutt Padikkal, Kuldeep Yadav to be dropped? India's likely XI for 5th Test vs England

Hindustan Times  

India have a couple of tough decisions to make for the fifth and final Test against England in Dharamsala. KL Rahul not regaining full fitness even for this game could provide another opportunity to the struggling Rajat Patidar, who has found bizarre ways to get out in his debut series, aggregating only 63 runs in six innings at number four. …

India squad for 5th Test: Devdutt Padikkal to make debut in Dharamsala, Rajat Patidar to stay in squad as KL Rahul out
1 year ago

India squad for 5th Test: Devdutt Padikkal to make debut in Dharamsala, Rajat Patidar to stay in squad as KL Rahul out

Hindustan Times  

Devdutt Padikkal is likely to get his Test cap in the fifth and final match against England in Dharamsala, starting March 7 if KL Rahul doesn't regain his full fitness by this weekend. Devdutt Padikkal is all set to replace Rajat Patidar in India's XI in Dharamsala The Indian cricketers, currently on a break after beating England in the fourth …

5th debutant for India in England series? Doubt over KL Rahul's availability may open Test door for youngster – India TV
1 year, 1 month ago

5th debutant for India in England series? Doubt over KL Rahul's availability may open Test door for youngster – India TV

India TV News  

Injuries and unavailability of certain players have hit Team India hard in the ongoing five-match Test series against England. Rahul was declared 90 per cent fit before the third Test by the BCCI medical team but hasn't played since the series opener in Hyderabad and has left for London for further consultation. While The Times of India reported that the …

Ind vs Eng Tests | Dreams come true when you hold on to them against the odds
1 year, 1 month ago

Ind vs Eng Tests | Dreams come true when you hold on to them against the odds

The Hindu  

One is a war veteran’s son who threatened to run away from home if his father didn’t buy him a kit and allow him to play cricket; another, in effect, did run away and started out in another city. A third sold pani puri off a cart, a fourth spoke delicately about how “things weren’t financially strong at home.” They …

Ind vs Eng fourth Test | ‘I know it’s still early days, but the youngsters have shown that they have the ability to excel,’ says Rohit Sharma
1 year, 1 month ago

Ind vs Eng fourth Test | ‘I know it’s still early days, but the youngsters have shown that they have the ability to excel,’ says Rohit Sharma

The Hindu  

When India plays a Test series at home, the outcome is akin to that of an open-and-shut case. Rahul Dravid and Rohit Sharma handed debuts to four players — Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel and Akash Deep — and three of them performed remarkably well under pressure. Even resting star pacers Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah for a match …

Test cricket needed India’s ‘fantastic’ Jaiswal and England’s Bazball
1 year, 1 month ago

Test cricket needed India’s ‘fantastic’ Jaiswal and England’s Bazball

Al Jazeera  

Former England captain Mike Gatting heaps praise on India and England’s approach ahead of fourth Test in Ranchi. “He reminds me of a young Mohammad Azharuddin, who came in and got three hundreds in his first three Tests against England.” Yashasvi Jaiswal is bossing the batting charts in his maiden World Test Championship cycle 🔥 More 👉 https://t.co/JtQKQACmFw#WTC25 | #INDvENG …

India's predicted playing XI for 4th Test against England; Devdutt Padikkal to debut?
1 year, 1 month ago

India's predicted playing XI for 4th Test against England; Devdutt Padikkal to debut?

India TV News  

Indian cricket team is set to host England in the fourth Test match in Ranchi starting on Friday, February 23. India also have uncapped pacer Akash Deep on the bench but Mukesh took ten wickets across two innings against Bihar in the latest Ranji Trophy match to make himself the favourite to replace Bumrah in the fourth Test. Devdutt Padikkal …

What Devdutt Padikkal has done to earn India Test call-up
1 year, 1 month ago

What Devdutt Padikkal has done to earn India Test call-up

Hindustan Times  

Devdutt Padikkal has received a maiden Test call-up ahead of the third match between India and England that is scheduled to start on February 15. Padikkal finds a place in the team as a replacement for fellow Karnataka batter KL Rahul, with the latter being ruled out of the third Test due to a sore knee. Padikkal's impressive first class …

Devdutt Padikkal smashes 151 in front of BCCI chief selector and vrooms into India squad for 3rd Test vs England
1 year, 1 month ago

Devdutt Padikkal smashes 151 in front of BCCI chief selector and vrooms into India squad for 3rd Test vs England

Hindustan Times  

Before every important match, a renowned domestic coach once used to say to all his players: "Jangal mein mor nacha kisne dekha?" Karnataka's batter Devdutt Padikkal celebrates The Karnataka left-hander smashed 151 off 218 balls in an Elite Group C Ranji Trophy match against Tamil Nadu in Chennai in front of the chairman of selectors, Ajit Agarkar. When Padikkal hit …

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