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If they don't score: Jadeja's blunt take on top-order batsmen ahead of Boxing Day Test
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If they don't score: Jadeja's blunt take on top-order batsmen ahead of Boxing Day Test

Deccan Chronicle  

Melbourne: Star India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja on Saturday said lack of runs from the top-order builds pressure on the lower-order and called for an improved performance from the batting unit in the Boxing Day Test here.Jadeja played a crucial role in the rain-hit third Test against Australia at Brisbane, scoring a gritty 77 in the first innings to help India …

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Bumrah is a combination of legendary pacers, says Chappell
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1 week, 4 days ago

Bumrah is a combination of legendary pacers, says Chappell

Hindustan Times  

Sydney, Jasprit Bumrah embodies the qualities of pace legends such as Dennis Lillee, Andy Roberts and Richard Hadlee but at the same time is forging his own legacy, one that is set to inspire future generations of pacemen, feels former India coach Greg Chappell. "What sets Bumrah apart is his combination of skills: Marshall’s adaptability, Lillee’s aggression, Richard Hadlee’s control, …

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Jasprit Bumrah embodies qualities of legends like Dennis Lillee, Andy Roberts and Hadlee: Greg Chappell
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1 week, 5 days ago

Jasprit Bumrah embodies qualities of legends like Dennis Lillee, Andy Roberts and Hadlee: Greg Chappell

India TV News  

Former Australia captain Greg Chappell feels India's bowling superstar Jasprit Bumrah embodies qualities of legends like Dennis Lillee, Andy Roberts and Richard Hadlee. "What sets Bumrah apart is his combination of skills: Marshall’s adaptability, Lillee’s aggression, Richard Hadlee’s control, Roberts’ strategy, Wasim and Waqar’s reverse swing, McGrath’s precision, Steyn’s explosiveness, and Rabada’s modern versatility. Bumrah’s quiet intensity and precision make …

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'Get your batting right': Virat Kohli shaken up by 'five-year-struggle' reality as Andy Roberts loses hopes of revival
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2 weeks ago

'Get your batting right': Virat Kohli shaken up by 'five-year-struggle' reality as Andy Roberts loses hopes of revival

Hindustan Times  

Former India captain Virat Kohli, on Tuesday, was shaken up up a hard-hitting reality on his ongoing struggle in Test cricket as West Indies' fast bowling legend Andy Roberts lost all hope of revival despite a century Perth against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series opener. India's Virat Kohli looks dejected and walks back to the pavilion after losing his …

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Bangladesh batsmen struggle against West Indies
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Bangladesh batsmen struggle against West Indies

The Hindu  

Some dogged batting ensured that Bangladesh saved the follow-on before bad light brought a premature end to the third day of the first Test against the West Indies in Antigua on Sunday. Starting the day on 40-2 in reply to the West Indies' 450 for nine declared, the Bangladesh batters crawled their way to 269 for nine, past the follow-on …

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India's Fight for Survival: Can Morne Morkel Inspire a Comeback?
1 month, 4 weeks ago

India's Fight for Survival: Can Morne Morkel Inspire a Comeback?

The Hindu  

India's bowling coach, Morne Morkel, expects a standout performance from one of his players to turn the tide of the second Test against New Zealand. Despite losing the first Test, India is determined to bounce back and secure a series win at home after twelve years. Morne remains optimistic about the opportunity for a fighting performance from someone who can …

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5 reasons why impact subs are bad for IPL
7 months, 4 weeks ago

5 reasons why impact subs are bad for IPL

Live Mint  

T20 cricket was already a slam-bam affair compared to longer forms of the game. With an impact sub, Imran Khan would not have required his ingenuity of picking five specialist bowlers to win the 1992 ODI World Cup for Pakistan. The impact sub has robbed us of the pleasure of seeing the world’s top bowlers attacking the batsmen, instead of …

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IPL’s two-bouncer rule: Making an impact, in a new way
8 months ago

IPL’s two-bouncer rule: Making an impact, in a new way

Hindustan Times  

Swing out or get out has been the usual recourse for batters in this IPL, encouraged by thicker bats and disproportionate boundary lengths. “I think we have seen it being used differently by different attacks, different teams in different conditions,” said Starc after Kolkata Knight Riders’ win against Lucknow Supergiant last Sunday. “But with two bouncers, the batsmen are also …

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IPL batting collapses: The lowest totals of all 10 teams… and then some
8 months ago

IPL batting collapses: The lowest totals of all 10 teams… and then some

Hindustan Times  

Gujarat Titans endured arguably their worst-ever batting collapse when they were bowled out for 89 against Delhi Capitals in Match 32 of the 2024 Indian Premier League. Delhi Capitals Lowest Total: 66 runs Opposition: Mumbai Indians Match Date: 6 May 2017 Reasoning for Lowest Total: Combined bowling attack: Mumbai Indians bowlers shared wickets. Kolkata Knight Riders Lowest Total: 67 runs …

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IPL 2024: How impact subs are changing batting
8 months, 2 weeks ago

IPL 2024: How impact subs are changing batting

Live Mint  

Virat Kohli has the orange cap for being the top run-scorer in IPL 2024 so far. But he’s not alone: DC opener David Warner, a pedigreed IPL batsman, is struggling to keep up; and Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill saw his 89 not out in a total of 199 prove insufficient against Punjab Kings, even though he scored at a …

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The Taste for Test Cricket in the T20 Era
8 months, 2 weeks ago

The Taste for Test Cricket in the T20 Era

The Hindu  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has unequivocally highlighted its emphasis on prioritising the longer format of the game, which has been furthered by designing an “incentive” mechanism for the players. Under this scheme, players meeting specific criteria have the potential to earn up to ₹60 lakh per Test match including match fee, signalling a concerted effort to …

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IPL 2024 | Rajasthan's Sandeep, Lucknow's Pooran back two-bouncer rule
8 months, 4 weeks ago

IPL 2024 | Rajasthan's Sandeep, Lucknow's Pooran back two-bouncer rule

The Hindu  

Rajasthan Royals paceman Sandeep Sharma welcomed a rule change in the Indian Premier League that allows bowlers to send down two bouncers per over, saying it would keep batsmen guessing and make the game more unpredictable. "But with two bouncers, the batsmen are also in two minds that there's still one bouncer left for the bowler to use." West Indies …

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Michael Vaughan namedrops Pep Guardiola, wants England to employ Manchester City's approach against India
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Michael Vaughan namedrops Pep Guardiola, wants England to employ Manchester City's approach against India

Hindustan Times  

For Michael Vaughan, Pep Guardiola is the best sporting leader in the last 15 years and the former England skipper won't mind if Ben Stokes employs Manchester City manager's approach of never allowing players to take their places for granted. Vaughan made the statement on the back of England's aggressive "Bazball" strategy under coach Brendon McCullum and Stokes which backfired …

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U19 World Cup 2024: Defending champion India kickstart campaign with comprehensive 84-run win over Bangladesh
11 months ago

U19 World Cup 2024: Defending champion India kickstart campaign with comprehensive 84-run win over Bangladesh

India Today  

ICC Men's U19 World Cup defending champions India hammered Asian champions Bangladesh by 84 runs to kick-start their title defence on an emphatic note in the fifteenth edition of the tournament in Bloemfontein on Saturday. IND vs BAN, U19 World Cup 2024: HIGHLIGHTS Chasing 252, Bangladesh made a promising start, scoring 33 runs off the first 6 overs. The breakthrough …

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Why India needs fearless batsmen for T20 success
1 year ago

Why India needs fearless batsmen for T20 success

Live Mint  

The current South Africa tour is vital for India to nail down their selection for the T20 World Cup in June. Last month’s 4-1 drubbing of Australia in a T20 series right after losing to them in the ODI World Cup final started the selection trials, so to speak. Similarly, Kohli’s 50 in 40 balls at a below-par strike rate …

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World Cup Final: What Did Travis Head Get Right That the Indian Batsmen Didn't?
1 year, 1 month ago

World Cup Final: What Did Travis Head Get Right That the Indian Batsmen Didn't?

The Quint  

The Kohli-Rahul partnership was 67 off 18.3 overs. That is 111 balls, extraordinary for a World Cup final and even more extraordinary for a team whose last four scores before the final are 397, 410, 326, and 357. Fans, analysts, and impartial viewers would agree that neither Kohli nor Rahul really tried to take any risks. Remember when, against Australia …

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Reverse swing: Kapil Dev, Manoj Prabhakar, Venkatesh Prasad on science and skill behind keeping headline trend of 1990s relevant
1 year, 1 month ago

Reverse swing: Kapil Dev, Manoj Prabhakar, Venkatesh Prasad on science and skill behind keeping headline trend of 1990s relevant

The Hindu  

New ball, semi-new ball, or old ball. The new ball tends to swing, and you can end up spraying it if you don’t practise hard,” said Venkatesh Prasad, known to dent set partnerships. “To land the new ball in the right areas is always a challenge.” Australia’s Michael Bevan caught by Anil Kumble off Venkatesh Prasad during the Titan Cup …

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When Bishan Singh Bedi refused to send lower-order batsmen to bat against West Indies
1 year, 2 months ago

When Bishan Singh Bedi refused to send lower-order batsmen to bat against West Indies

Op India  

On 23rd October, India lost one of its sporting icons, Bishan Singh Bedi, who captained the Indian side in 20 Test matches as he passed away at the age of 77. After a humiliating defeat, West Indies adopted an aggressive strategy, targeting the Indian batsmen with an aim to execute bodyline bowling which prompted skipper Bishan Singh Bedi to take …

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Rohit Sharma on par with AB de Villiers and Viv Richards in World Cup performances | Data
1 year, 2 months ago

Rohit Sharma on par with AB de Villiers and Viv Richards in World Cup performances | Data

The Hindu  

Table 1 | The table shows Rohit Sharma’s record in the World Cups Mat: Matches; HS: High score; Ave: Average; SR: Strike rate Charts appear incomplete? Click to remove AMP mode Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma hit his seventh hundred in World Cup ODIs against Afghanistan last week in what was only his 19th match in World Cups. Only three …

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Why the Indian Test team needs new batsmen
1 year, 6 months ago

Why the Indian Test team needs new batsmen

Live Mint  

The Test series in the West Indies next month, kicking off India’s World Test Championship campaign for 2023-25, is a transition point after losing back-to-back WTC finals in 2021 and 2023. It would serve India better in the long run to give opportunities to a younger player to adapt to Test cricket rather than extending an underperforming Pujara’s career. One …

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The indirect impact of T20s on Test cricket
1 year, 6 months ago

The indirect impact of T20s on Test cricket

The Hindu  

Ever since the introduction of T20 matches in cricket, scoring rates in all formats of cricket have increased and coincidentally, risk-taking by batsmen has also gone up. Click to subscribe to our Data newsletter The next era, 1940-1974, comprises of Tests played before the introduction of limited overs cricket, while the succeeding period, 1975-2006, coincided with the burgeoning of the …

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SRH vs DC, IPL 2023: Axar Patel’s all-round show hands Delhi Capitals second win of season
1 year, 8 months ago

SRH vs DC, IPL 2023: Axar Patel’s all-round show hands Delhi Capitals second win of season

The Hindu  

Delhi Capitals held its nerves to beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by seven runs in a thrilling IPL 2023 match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Monday. Washington Sundar’s cameo with the bat went in vain as Mukesh Kumar successfully defended 13 runs in the final over to help the Capitals pocket their second win of the season. IPL 2023 Points …

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IPL 2023: ‘Bowling dot balls is equivalent to taking wickets in T20,’ says Punjab’s Harpreet Brar
1 year, 8 months ago

IPL 2023: ‘Bowling dot balls is equivalent to taking wickets in T20,’ says Punjab’s Harpreet Brar

The Hindu  

In a format where the batsmen swing the long levers and dismantle the bowlers in the slightest margin of error, left-arm spinner Harpreet Brar opined that in T20 cricket, bowling dot balls is equivalent to taking wickets. Punjab Kings will take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 14th IPL match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium here on Sunday and the …

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Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Australia can have a look at the way Rohit Sharma has batted so far, says Mike Hussey
1 year, 9 months ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Australia can have a look at the way Rohit Sharma has batted so far, says Mike Hussey

India Today  

Former cricketer Mike Hussey has urged the Australian batters to take a close look at the way Rohit Sharma has batted in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy to learn how to tackle spin. Speaking to the Telegraph, as quoted by Hindustan Times, Hussey urged the Australians to take a leaf out of Sharma's book and said the India captain's method is the …

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