Work in progress: Nitish Reddy’s lean returns raise doubts over Hardik Pandya backup plan for 2027 World Cup | Cricket News – The Times of India

Work in progress: Nitish Reddy’s lean returns raise doubts over Hardik Pandya backup plan for 2027 World Cup | Cricket News – The Times of India

Nitish Kumar Reddy (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: As a seam-bowling allrounder, Nitish Kumar Reddy is a project struggling to launch. The team management sees him as a key piece of the puzzle in constructing a well-rounded team. It’s just that the piece is refusing to fit in. Uninspiring numbers across formats aside, the reluctance of…

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World Cup dream alive and kicking! Ravindra Jadeja confirms Vijay Hazare Trophy participation | Cricket News – The Times of India

World Cup dream alive and kicking! Ravindra Jadeja confirms Vijay Hazare Trophy participation | Cricket News – The Times of India

India’s Ravindra Jadeja celebrates after taking the wicket of South Africa’s captain Temba Bavuma during the third ODI cricket match of a series between India and South Africa, at ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) (PTI12_06_2025_000215A) New Delhi: India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has confirmed his participation in the Vijay Hazare Trophy…

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Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma asked to ‘treat differently’ after South Africa ODIs | Cricket News – The Times of India

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma asked to ‘treat differently’ after South Africa ODIs | Cricket News – The Times of India

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar said Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma should be viewed differently because of their record in ODI cricket, and their place in the team should not have been questioned. He said this while speaking to JioStar.There has been speculation that selectors and head coach Gautam Gambhir…

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‘It should be their call on future’: World Cup winner says Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are still playing like 28-year-olds | Cricket News – The Times of India

‘It should be their call on future’: World Cup winner says Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are still playing like 28-year-olds | Cricket News – The Times of India

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli NEW DELHI: World Cup-winning former India cricketer Madan Lal has thrown his weight behind Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, insisting that the two batting giants must be allowed to decide the course of their international futures. In a strong endorsement of their longevity and current form, Lal said both players…

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‘Mentally young, hungry, unstoppable’: Dale Steyn’s powerful verdict as vintage Virat Kohli silences chatter on ODI future | Cricket News – The Times of India

‘Mentally young, hungry, unstoppable’: Dale Steyn’s powerful verdict as vintage Virat Kohli silences chatter on ODI future | Cricket News – The Times of India

Virat Kohli celebrates his 52nd ODI hundred in Ranchi. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former South Africa pacer Dale Steyn delivered one of the most emphatic endorsements yet of Virat Kohli’s ODI relevance, calling the Indian superstar “mentally young, fresh, and hungry” after his match-winning century powered India to a 17-run victory over South Africa in…

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Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma set for 2027 World Cup? Morne Morkel turns heads with bold prediction | Cricket News – The Times of India

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma set for 2027 World Cup? Morne Morkel turns heads with bold prediction | Cricket News – The Times of India

Morne Morkel backed Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to continue competing at the top level (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India’s bowling coach Morne Morkel believes that star batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are capable of playing in the 2027 World Cup. His comments come ahead of India’s opening ODI against South Africa, where both…

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‘Good human’: Shaheen Afridi breaks silence on Mohammad Rizwan’s Pakistan captaincy sack | Cricket News – The Times of India

‘Good human’: Shaheen Afridi breaks silence on Mohammad Rizwan’s Pakistan captaincy sack | Cricket News – The Times of India

Muhammad Rizwan (L) and Shaheen Shah Afridi (R) prior to the start of day two of the Second Test in the series between Pakistan and South Africa at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on October 21, 2025 in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. (Getty Images) Pakistan’s ODI captain Shaheen Shah Afridi revealed on Monday that he accepted the captaincy only…

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‘Stop’: India selectors given Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli selection warning | Cricket News – The Times of India

‘Stop’: India selectors given Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli selection warning | Cricket News – The Times of India

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (Photo by Ayush Kumar/Getty Images) Former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth has urged the BCCI selection committee to back senior players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli with full confidence instead of creating doubts about their future in ODI cricket. His remarks come after both stalwarts made a successful return during the…

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‘People are waiting for Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma to fail’: IND vs AUS ODI heroics follow shocking remarks | Cricket News – The Times of India

‘People are waiting for Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma to fail’: IND vs AUS ODI heroics follow shocking remarks | Cricket News – The Times of India

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (Photo by Ayush Kumar/Getty Images) Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has come out in strong defence of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, insisting that some selectors are eagerly waiting for the duo to falter so they can be removed from India’s ODI setup ahead of the 2027 World Cup. Kaif…

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