'India only place where if you're 30, you can’t do certain things': Indian pacer on being overlooked for last 6 years
3 years, 7 months ago

'India only place where if you're 30, you can’t do certain things': Indian pacer on being overlooked for last 6 years

Hindustan Times  

One particular India pacer has experienced a start-stop career so far. Varun Aaron, who plays for Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League, last represented India 2015. He added that if a player is fit enough and continues to perform even after 30, nobody should have a problem "I feel India is the only place where if you are 30, you can’t do certain things. Michael Hussey played for Australia after 30, Anderson is still playing, he’s 38, nobody raises a question. Jharkhand pacer last played a match in February 2021, when he turned up for his state team for a Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Andhra.

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Former India pacer Varun Aaron retires from all forms of cricket
17 hours, 57 minutes ago

Former India pacer Varun Aaron retires from all forms of cricket

India Today  

Varun Aaron, the former India fast bowler, has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket at the age of 35. Having retired from red-ball cricket at the end of the 2023-24 Indian domestic season, Aaron officially stepped away from representative cricket after Jharkhand's exit from the Vijay Hazare Trophy, where he featured in four matches, picking up three wickets …

Mohammed Shami hints at India comeback ahead of Champions Trophy 2025; Bengal pacer says ‘all set to take on the world’
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3 days, 5 hours ago

Mohammed Shami hints at India comeback ahead of Champions Trophy 2025; Bengal pacer says ‘all set to take on the world’

Live Mint  

Mohammed Shami hinted at India return after the Bengal pacer posted a video of himself bowling at the nets on Tuesday. Shami's video comes up at a time when the Indian team is fretting over Jasprit Bumrah's fitness ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025, after the India pacer left the fifth Test midway for scans and didn't bowl in the …

Key changes expected: India's likely playing XI for Sydney Test
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1 week, 1 day ago

Key changes expected: India's likely playing XI for Sydney Test

Deccan Chronicle  

As Team India gears up for the crucial final Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground starting Friday, focus shifts to the final XI as head coach Gambhir side-stepped a question on Rohit Sharma's place during a pre-match press meet. Speculations grew after this stating players will be held responsible and reports claiming final …

‘I’ll show what I can do’ — How Tilak Varma convinced Suryakumar Yadav to let him bat at three
1 week, 2 days ago

‘I’ll show what I can do’ — How Tilak Varma convinced Suryakumar Yadav to let him bat at three

The Hindu  

Tilak Varma displayed remarkable tranquility during Hyderabad’s Vijay Hazare Trophy clash against Karnataka at the ADSA Railway Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. “So I went up to him and said, ‘ Agar number four pe batting kar rahe toh aapka hundred bhi laga hai, teen mein mujhe mil jata hai toh mai dikha dunga’,” the 22-year-old said. India’s Tilak Varma …

Prithvi Shaw's self-destruction worse than Vinod Kambli as India's 'next Tendulkar' stands deserted after IPL snub
1 month, 1 week ago

Prithvi Shaw's self-destruction worse than Vinod Kambli as India's 'next Tendulkar' stands deserted after IPL snub

Hindustan Times  

It’s January of 2018, midway through India’s campaign at the Under-19 World Cup in New Zealand. Prithvi Shaw didn't find any buyers in IPL 2025 Auction Dravid had been coach of the India Under-19 and India ‘A’ sides since 2015, had handheld the young lads and made them battle ready. Maybe he took his talent for granted – how he …

India TV Sports Wrap on November 26: Today's top 10 trending news stories
1 month, 2 weeks ago

India TV Sports Wrap on November 26: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News  

Team India registered a massive 295-run win in the first Test of the five-match series against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy while Bihar's Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest player to get picked in the IPL auction. Top 10 Trending Sports Stories India take a 1-0 lead after historic win in Perth against Australia Team India registered a magnificent 295-run win …

Which player can Mumbai Indians retain using an Right To Match card in IPL Mega Auction 2025?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Which player can Mumbai Indians retain using an Right To Match card in IPL Mega Auction 2025?

The Hindu  

Indian Premier League side Mumbai Indians has retained five players, including captain Hardik Pandya, going into the IPL mega auction. Mumbai Indians Players Retained Rohit Sharma - Hardik Pandya - Suryakumar Yadav - Jasprit Bumrah - Tilak Varma - Mumbai Indians is now left with one Right-To-Match card, which it can use only on an uncapped player. Last season, the …

Mohammed Shami New Look: Did India Pacer Spend Rs 1 Lakh For Makeover Ahead Of Comeback?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Mohammed Shami New Look: Did India Pacer Spend Rs 1 Lakh For Makeover Ahead Of Comeback?

ABP News  

Mohammed Shami New Look By Aalim Hakim: Star India pacer Mohammed Shami has been out of action with an injury ever since the ODI World Cup 2023 in India. The India speedster had sustained an ankle issue but played with it till the end of the World Cup, playing a lead role in India's dream run up to the final. …

India announce squad for Sri Lanka series; Suryakumar Yadav named new T20I captain, Rohit-Virat in for ODIs
5 months, 3 weeks ago

India announce squad for Sri Lanka series; Suryakumar Yadav named new T20I captain, Rohit-Virat in for ODIs

India TV News  

The BCCI selection committee announced India's squad for the upcoming white-ball series against Sri Lanka on Thursday, July 18. Suryakumar Yadav has been named India's new T20I captain after Rohit Sharma decided to retire from the shortest format after the T20 World Cup 2024 triumph last month. Shubman Gill, who led India to a 4-1 win over Zimbabwe in the …

India TV Sports Wrap on March 27: Today's top 10 trending news stories
9 months, 2 weeks ago

India TV Sports Wrap on March 27: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News  

The defending champions Chennai Super Kings have reclaimed the top spot on the IPL 2024 points table after beating Gujarat Titans in the seventh game of the season. Top 10 Trending Sports News Stories Chennai Super Kings race to top of IPL 2024 points table CSK have become the first team to win two games in the ongoing season and …

Will Virat Kohli play IPL 2024? Gavaskar's cheeky remark on India star's absence
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Will Virat Kohli play IPL 2024? Gavaskar's cheeky remark on India star's absence

India Today  

India great Sunil Gavaskar raised questions about Virat Kohli's participation in the upcoming Indian Premier League 2024 amid the star batter's absence from the ongoing Test series against England due to personal reasons. IPL 2024 is scheduled to kick off with defending champions Chennai Super Kings facing Royal Challengers Bangalore on March 22 at Chepauk. He is not playing because …

'In the name of looking after body...': Irfan Pathan goes point-blank on Shreyas Iyer's mysterious withdrawal from Ranji
10 months, 2 weeks ago

'In the name of looking after body...': Irfan Pathan goes point-blank on Shreyas Iyer's mysterious withdrawal from Ranji

Hindustan Times  

Earlier on Thursday, it was reported that Shreyas Iyer opted out of Mumbai's Ranji Trophy knock-outs after complaining of a back issue; however, he was given the fitness clearance to play in the domestic tournament by the National Cricket Academy. India's batter Shreyas Iyer walks back to the pavilion during the 2nd Test Despite repeated reminders from head coach Rahul …

After Hardik Pandya, India face ankle issue with another star World Cup member ahead of SA tour | Report
1 year, 1 month ago

After Hardik Pandya, India face ankle issue with another star World Cup member ahead of SA tour | Report

India TV News  

Following Hardik Pandya's injury blow, the Indian team is reportedly facing another ankle issue with a key World Cup member as they travel to South Africa for an all-format series. The pacer has not been named in India's limited-overs squad but is part of the Test series that will be played later in December and early January. The Indian board …

Fit-again Rahul in, Ashwin out as India name Cricket World Cup squad
1 year, 4 months ago

Fit-again Rahul in, Ashwin out as India name Cricket World Cup squad

Al Jazeera  

Jasprit Bumrah will return to lead India’s pace attack after leaving the Asia Cup squad to attend the birth of his child. India have recalled fit-again KL Rahul for the Cricket World Cup later this year, but left out off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin as the hosts named their 15-man squad. “In 50 overs cricket, perhaps you would ideally want an off-spinner, …

India set to announce WC squad, Prasidh, Tilak and Samson likely to miss out
1 year, 4 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 …

KL Rahul likely to be in India’s World Cup squad, Sanju Samson may miss out
1 year, 4 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 …

'There will be challenges but…': Ex-India pacer gives brutally honest reaction on Jasprit Bumrah's comeback vs Ireland
1 year, 4 months ago

'There will be challenges but…': Ex-India pacer gives brutally honest reaction on Jasprit Bumrah's comeback vs Ireland

Hindustan Times  

A fit-again Jasprit Bumrah is all set to stage his long-awaited comeback by returning to the Indian side for the T20I series opener against hosts Ireland on Friday. Bumrah underwent back surgery in March To complete a successful comeback in international cricket before the showpiece event in India, pacer Bumrah has three Ireland T20Is, a maximum of six One Day …

MLC 2023: Full list of Indian players in Major League Cricket
1 year, 5 months ago

MLC 2023: Full list of Indian players in Major League Cricket

The Hindu  

The inaugural edition of Major League Cricket will begin on Friday. | Photo Credit: SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR Unmukt Chand T20 career stats Matches Runs Average Strike Rate HS 100s/50s 84 1637 21.53 114.87 125 3/5 Harmeet Singh Chand’s 2012 Under-19 World Cup teammate was one of the six players to be picked in the first round of the MLC player …

India squad for T20I series vs West Indies: Jaiswal, Tilak get maiden call-up; Bishnoi, Avesh return
1 year, 6 months ago

India squad for T20I series vs West Indies: Jaiswal, Tilak get maiden call-up; Bishnoi, Avesh return

The Hindu  

Their stellar performances in the Indian Premier League have earned Tilak Varma and Yashasvi Jaiswal a maiden call-up to India’s T20I squad for the five-match T20I series against West Indies. The youngster made the most of the PowerPlay and scored big runs in the first couple of overs, while the Hyderabad-based Varma has been a dependable middle-order batter for Mumbai …

Rohit Sharma's blunt response to Ravichandran Ashwin snub in WTC Final: 'You got to do things that are needed...'
1 year, 7 months ago

Rohit Sharma's blunt response to Ravichandran Ashwin snub in WTC Final: 'You got to do things that are needed...'

Hindustan Times  

Team India captain Rohit Sharma opted to bowl against Australia in the World Test Championship final at The Oval on Wednesday, with the side fielding four pacers and a spinner in Ravindra Jadeja. Rohit Sharma During the toss, host Nasser Hussain asked Rohit on how tough the call was to leave out ‘world’s no.1 bowler' – Ashwin, with 869 points …

Ravi Shastri picks Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rinku Singh and Tilak Varma to make late push for ODI World Cup squad
1 year, 7 months ago

Ravi Shastri picks Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rinku Singh and Tilak Varma to make late push for ODI World Cup squad

India Today  

Former India coach Ravi Shastri has tipped Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rinku Singh and Tilak Varma to make a late run to be in contention for the squad for the ODI World Cup this year. So you can see that hunger, that passion, that drive that is so needed to make it to the top.” Shastri continued and said that he would …

IPL 2023: Will be very surprised if Tilak Varma does not play for India in next six months, says Ravi Shastri
1 year, 8 months ago

IPL 2023: Will be very surprised if Tilak Varma does not play for India in next six months, says Ravi Shastri

India Today  

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri was impressed with Tilak Varma's performances in the IPL 2023 and said that he would be very surprised if the Mumbai Indians youngster did not play for India in the next six to eight months. Tilak Varma, promoted to number three, scored a crucial 41 off 29 balls and shared a 68-run stand with …

Who is Nehal Wadhera, the Mumbai Indians batter who impressed on IPL debut?
1 year, 9 months ago

Who is Nehal Wadhera, the Mumbai Indians batter who impressed on IPL debut?

The Hindu  

Five-time champion Mumbai Indians has a knack of unearthing promising young Indian talent in the Indian Premier League. Tilak Varma, the steady left-handed middle-order batter, emerged as the silver lining in Mumbai’s otherwise forgettable IPL 2022 campaign. 6, after Suryakumar Yadav’s dismissal left Mumbai Indians reeling at 48 for four against Royal Challengers Bangalore on Sunday, Wadhera smashed a four …

IPL 2023: KL Rahul to Prithvi Shaw, five Indian players to watch out for this season
1 year, 9 months ago

IPL 2023: KL Rahul to Prithvi Shaw, five Indian players to watch out for this season

The Hindu  

The 16th edition of the Indian Premier League will begin on March 31 as teams will return to their respective home grounds for the first time in four years. While a host of overseas stars and the newly-introduced ‘Impact Player’ will be among the key attractions, the IPL 2023 season will also prove to be a stage for several Indian …

'I was thinking about Gaikwad but...': Sehwag names India star who will audition for World Cup in IPL 2023
1 year, 9 months ago

'I was thinking about Gaikwad but...': Sehwag names India star who will audition for World Cup in IPL 2023

Hindustan Times  

Ishan Kishan had a season to forget during IPL 2022, with Mumbai Indians finishing in bottom of the 10-team table. Former cricketer Virender Sehwag felt a player from Team India will need to treat IPL 2023 like an audition. Also in international cricket, Kishan has been in poor form after his double century against Bangladesh in December last year, which …

Jasprit Bumrah completes back surgery in New Zealand, Indian pacer likely to be out of action for 6 months
1 year, 10 months ago

Jasprit Bumrah completes back surgery in New Zealand, Indian pacer likely to be out of action for 6 months

Hindustan Times  

Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah has undergone surgery in New Zealand ahead of the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League 2023. Due to the recurring back injury, Bumrah was not named in India's squad for the Asia Cup last year. Bumrah later returned to the Indian squad for the home series against Australia and South Africa ahead of the T20 …

'Country comes first. Whether it is Mumbai Indians or...': Ex-India star drops huge remark on Jasprit Bumrah amid BGT
1 year, 10 months ago

'Country comes first. Whether it is Mumbai Indians or...': Ex-India star drops huge remark on Jasprit Bumrah amid BGT

Hindustan Times  

Pace ace Jasprit Bumrah has been on a long road to recovery and the Indian think tank is also against rushing the speed merchant back into action. Jasprit Bumrah has been on a long road to recovery Though Indian skipper Rohit was optimistic about Bumrah's return in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the premier pacer was unavailable for the last two Tests …

Laxman said 'I can recommend him to selectors if you...': Bharat Arun reveals how star India pacer was fast-tracked
1 year, 10 months ago

Laxman said 'I can recommend him to selectors if you...': Bharat Arun reveals how star India pacer was fast-tracked

Hindustan Times  

When one thinks of the Indian cricket team between 2017 and 2021, the two names that take most credit are Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri. The former India bowling coach led a bowling revolution which saw the emergence of a five-pronged pace attack featuring Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Ishant Sharma, Umesh Yadav and Mohammed Siraj. The real story barring that …

‘Every time I am…’: ‘Gabba fame’ India pacer shares mantra for comeback to national team in 2023
1 year, 11 months ago

‘Every time I am…’: ‘Gabba fame’ India pacer shares mantra for comeback to national team in 2023

Hindustan Times  

T Natarajan had made a dream debut in the iconic 'Gabba Test' where India beat Australia and triumphed 2-1 in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2020-21. But 31-year-old bowler disappeared from the international cricket scene after playing his last match for Team India in March 2021. Out of the national team since sustaining a knee injury on the famed Australia tour in …

Only Rohit Sharma, Rahul Dravid can explain India's 'big mistake' at T20 World Cup, says former star batter
2 years, 1 month ago

Only Rohit Sharma, Rahul Dravid can explain India's 'big mistake' at T20 World Cup, says former star batter

Hindustan Times  

India will be up against New Zealand in what will be their first series since their semi-final exit from the 2022 T20 World Cup. It gives a chance for India to start picking up the pieces after the spectacular 10-wicket loss to England that ended their World Cup campaign. India were knocked out in the semi-finals Among the many issues …

T20 World Cup 2022: Rohit Sharma explains his stand on Mohammed Shami | READ
2 years, 2 months ago

T20 World Cup 2022: Rohit Sharma explains his stand on Mohammed Shami | READ

India TV News  

Highlights Mohammed Shami has replaced an injured Jasprit Bumrah in team India India defeated Australia by 6 runs in their first warm-up match India will play against Pakistan on October 23, 2022 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground T20 World Cup 2022: Rohit Sharma-led team India looks all ready and raring to go in the ongoing T20I World Cup. The Indian …

India seamer Harshal Patel grateful to Rohit Sharma, Rahul Dravid for supporting him during injury layoff
2 years, 3 months ago

India seamer Harshal Patel grateful to Rohit Sharma, Rahul Dravid for supporting him during injury layoff

Firstpost  

Team India is all set to feature in the upcoming T20 International series and T20 World Cup with a full strength bowling attack thanks to the return of frontline pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Harshal Patel. Ahead of the Australia series, Patel talked about the players’ concerns upon returning and thanked his captain, Rohit Sharma and head coach, Rahul Dravid for …

No surprises: India don't experiment with team selection
2 years, 3 months ago

No surprises: India don't experiment with team selection

Hindustan Times  

After the disappointment of last year’s T20 World Cup in the UAE where favourites India failed to make the knockout rounds, the national selectors have made six changes from that squad in the 15 which were named on Monday to take the flight down under. It could be argued that despite the much-talked-about sweeping round of experimentation over the past …

'One name however hasn’t attracted that much focus': Ashish Nehra excludes veteran pacer in his India squad for T20 WC
2 years, 4 months ago

'One name however hasn’t attracted that much focus': Ashish Nehra excludes veteran pacer in his India squad for T20 WC

Hindustan Times  

With Team India having exited the ongoing Asia Cup 2022, fans and experts have already turned their attention to the upcoming T20 World Cup this year. Former cricketer Ashish Nehra decided to share his predicted Indian squad roster for the tournament, but surprisingly left out Deepak Chahar and Mohammad Shami. Ashish Nehra chose his Indian team for the T20 World …

Mohammed Shami sitting at home baffles me: Ravi Shastri questions pacer's absence from India Asia Cup squad
2 years, 4 months ago

Mohammed Shami sitting at home baffles me: Ravi Shastri questions pacer's absence from India Asia Cup squad

India Today  

Former India coach Ravi Shastri questioned the Indian team management's decision to select only four pacers for the Asia Cup T20 tournament, saying that he was baffled to see an experienced Mohammed Shami sitting at home despite having a strong IPL season. Shastri's comments came after India went perilously close to elimination after a six-wicket defeat against Sri Lanka in …

IPL 2022: Big statement from Rohit Sharma; says this player will for India soon
2 years, 7 months ago

IPL 2022: Big statement from Rohit Sharma; says this player will for India soon

India TV News  

Mumbai Indians beat CSK by five wickets and officialy knocked the Dhoni-led team out of the 2022 edition of the IPL on Thursday. He further added that he sees Varma being an all-format player for India pretty soon as he's got the technique and temprament. I feel he's going to be an all-format player for India pretty soon. They lost …

Dhawal Kulkarni joins Mumbai Indians squad for remainder of IPL 2022: Report
2 years, 8 months ago

Dhawal Kulkarni joins Mumbai Indians squad for remainder of IPL 2022: Report

Hindustan Times  

Frustrated by the unending struggle of its pacers, Mumbai Indians have brought in seasoned campaigner Dhawal Kulkarni, who may be considered for the remaining IPL games if he does well in the training sessions. File photo of Dhawal Kulkarni According to IPL sources, the 33-year-old right-arm pacer has joined the team's bubble and will start training soon. Mumbai's pace spearhead …

'KKR used him at opening, 3, 4, 5. Here, he has a fixed position': Parthiv Patel on 31-year-old star's IPL 2022 outings
2 years, 9 months ago

'KKR used him at opening, 3, 4, 5. Here, he has a fixed position': Parthiv Patel on 31-year-old star's IPL 2022 outings

Hindustan Times  

The Sunrisers Hyderabad secured their first win of the 2022 Indian Premier League season earlier on Saturday when they defeated defending champions Chennai Super Kings by 8 wickets. After restricting Ravindra Jadeja's side on 154/7 in 20 overs, Abhishek Sharma produced a magnificent performance as the Sunrisers ended their wait for their opening win of the season. SRH openers Abhishek …

IPL 2022: Prasidh Krishna has all attributes to be a successful pacer for India in all formats- Jos Buttler
2 years, 9 months ago

IPL 2022: Prasidh Krishna has all attributes to be a successful pacer for India in all formats- Jos Buttler

India Today  

Rajasthan Royals star opener and England wicketkeeper Jos Buttler is mighty impressed with RR team-mate Prasidh Krishna and said that the young pacer has all the attributes required to become a successful fast bowler and foresees the youngster playing for India in all three formats. Notably, Krishna was picked up by Rajasthan Royals for Rs 10 crore ahead of IPL …

India vs Sri Lanka: Fit-again Axar Patel replaces Kuldeep Yadav in hosts' squad for second Test
2 years, 10 months ago

India vs Sri Lanka: Fit-again Axar Patel replaces Kuldeep Yadav in hosts' squad for second Test

Firstpost  

Axar had been recovering from a shin injury that had forced him to miss the South Africa tour and the T20 series against West India. Bengaluru: Fit-again all-rounder Axar Patel has replaced left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav for India’s second Test against Sri Lanka, beginning in Bengaluru on Saturday. “Axar was the first choice but had to undergo recovery and …

Ranji Trophy 2022: Dhull named in Delhi squad, Ishant unavailable for selection
2 years, 11 months ago

Ranji Trophy 2022: Dhull named in Delhi squad, Ishant unavailable for selection

The Hindu  

Yash Dhull, the captain of India's victorious U-19 World Cup squad, was on Wednesday included in the Delhi side for the Ranji Trophy, beginning February 17, while senior India pacer Ishant Sharma has made himself unavailable for selection. Since he could not play the domestic red-ball tournament at U-19 level due to his white ball commitments with the Indian team, …

Shoaib Akhtar: All Indian pacers are good, it would be great if they could develop an attitude too
2 years, 11 months ago

Shoaib Akhtar: All Indian pacers are good, it would be great if they could develop an attitude too

The Hindu  

Shoaib Akhtar was beastly yet beautiful to watch in his prime. “I was born to be a star,” Shoaib tells Sportstar while talking about the popularity of his YouTube channel that has attracted 31 lakh subscribers within two years of its launch. “All the Indian pacers are good; I love Umesh Yadav, I love Jasprit Bumrah,” says Shoaib. I feel …

India look for 'fresh T20 template' in Rohit-Dravid era
3 years, 1 month ago

India look for 'fresh T20 template' in Rohit-Dravid era

Deccan Chronicle  

Jaipur: After a rude reality check in the T20 World Cup, India will aim to press the reset button for the 2022 edition under new captain Rohit Sharma and an illustrious head coach in Rahul Dravid, starting with the three-match series against New Zealand beginning here on Wednesday. The think tank comprising skipper Rohit Sharma and head coach Rahul Dravid …

Indian Premier League 2021 | Fresh venue, plenty of new faces provide a different feel to Part-2
3 years, 3 months ago

Indian Premier League 2021 | Fresh venue, plenty of new faces provide a different feel to Part-2

The Hindu  

Hope the IPL is spared of desert storms in the Middle East. A fresh venue, plenty of new faces, and the second half of IPL 2021 already has a different feel to it. The whispers of Anil Kumble getting back the India coach’s job is growing by the day, but then the Indian leg-spinning legend is genial by nature and …

India vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I: Varun Chakravarthy set for international debut versus Sri Lanka as India start favourite
3 years, 5 months ago

India vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I: Varun Chakravarthy set for international debut versus Sri Lanka as India start favourite

The Hindu  

Mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy could well be in line for an international debut as a formidable India, with a galaxy of powerhouse IPL performers, starts as overwhelming favourite against Sri Lanka in the opening T20 International here on Sunday. Having lost a game in the ODI series, Shikhar Dhawan's men would look to go one better against Sri Lanka with …

WTC Final: Stats favour Ishant Sharma inclusion in playing XI
3 years, 6 months ago

WTC Final: Stats favour Ishant Sharma inclusion in playing XI

India TV News  

With less than 24 hours to go for the inaugural World Test Championships final between India and New Zealand in Southampton, calls for playing two spinners in the playing XI has been coming from experts of the game as conditions suggest the pitch is going to turn dry soon. This means one of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Ishant Sharma and …

IPL 2021: With no glaring weakness, Mumbai Indians favourites for unprecedented hattrick
3 years, 9 months ago

IPL 2021: With no glaring weakness, Mumbai Indians favourites for unprecedented hattrick

Firstpost  

“As the IPL continued to evolve, it confirmed to me more and more that Mumbai Indians have no weaknesses. It was a testament to Mumbai Indians’ astute team building and shrewd buys in the IPL auctions year after year. MI’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah will be refreshed as he enters IPL 2021, having taken a break from international cricket. New …

'I can go on and on about it': Parthiv names one IPL team that doesn't have to 'tinker a lot with their playing XI'
3 years, 9 months ago

'I can go on and on about it': Parthiv names one IPL team that doesn't have to 'tinker a lot with their playing XI'

Hindustan Times  

With back-to-back title wins in 2019 and 2020, all eyes will be on Mumbai Indians, whether they can become the first franchise in the history of IPL to clinch a hat-trick of wins. Former India wicketkeeper-batsman Parthiv Patel weighed in on the depth of Mumbai Indians, believing they do not need to alter their playing XI much. File photo of …

'Without a doubt': Former batting coach feels India pacer a sure-shot pick for T20 World Cup
3 years, 9 months ago

'Without a doubt': Former batting coach feels India pacer a sure-shot pick for T20 World Cup

Hindustan Times  

The T20 World Cup might be a few months away but India already seem to be in a hurry finalizing the squad that will represent in the World Cup. Sanjay Bangar, the former India batting coach, feels the fast bowler has already sealed his place in the XI, provided he can keep his form and fitness intact. There is a …

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