‘Sai Sudharsan should’ve played’: Serious question raised over India’s four-spinner strategy during IND vs SA 1st Test | Cricket News – The Times of India

‘Sai Sudharsan should’ve played’: Serious question raised over India’s four-spinner strategy during IND vs SA 1st Test | Cricket News – The Times of India

Sai Sudharsan (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) Former India cricket player Akash Chopra has expressed disagreement with India’s decision to exclude Sai from the first test match playing XI in Kolkata on Friday.“Sai should’ve played in this Test. India will be under-bowling at least one if not two bowlers in this Test,” he wrote on X.In the…

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Gautam Gambhir warns Team India: ‘We’re still not at our target for the T20 World Cup’ | Cricket News – The Times of India

Gautam Gambhir warns Team India: ‘We’re still not at our target for the T20 World Cup’ | Cricket News – The Times of India

Gautam Gambhir (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Indian cricket team’s head coach Gautam Gambhir has addressed the team’s preparation status for the upcoming T20 World Cup. He shared his thoughts in a recent interview with bcci.tv.The interview preview reveals Gambhir’s focus on fitness and preparation ahead of the major tournament.“Our dressing room has been very…

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‘Sachin sir called before the final’: Harmanpreet Kaur reveals Tendulkar’s priceless advice that inspired India’s World Cup triumph | Cricket News – The Times of India

‘Sachin sir called before the final’: Harmanpreet Kaur reveals Tendulkar’s priceless advice that inspired India’s World Cup triumph | Cricket News – The Times of India

Sachin Tendulkar and Harmanpreet Kaur NEW DELHI: When the phone rang on the eve of the ICC Women’s World Cup final, Harmanpreet Kaur didn’t expect to hear the voice of India’s cricketing god. But it was Sachin Tendulkar himself — calling to share words of wisdom that would help her and her team stay grounded…

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2nd T20I: West Indies smash multiple records, yet lose against New Zealand | Cricket News – The Times of India

2nd T20I: West Indies smash multiple records, yet lose against New Zealand | Cricket News – The Times of India

New Zealand vs West Indies Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images) West Indies produced a power-hitting masterclass but still fell agonisingly short, losing to New Zealand by three runs in a high-scoring thriller at Eden Park on Thursday. The result levelled the five-match T20I series 1-1.New Zealand’s victory was built on Mark Chapman’s explosive 78 off…

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‘World Cup experiments on’: Morne Morkel explains why India are rotating Arshdeep Singh | Cricket News – The Times of India

‘World Cup experiments on’: Morne Morkel explains why India are rotating Arshdeep Singh | Cricket News – The Times of India

Arshdeep Singh (Photo by Simon Sturzaker/Getty Images) Arshdeep Singh’s return to India’s T20I playing eleven in Hobart was nothing short of emphatic. The left-arm seamer made a statement the moment he took the new ball. On a surface that offered just enough bounce and carry, Arshdeep delivered a spell that tilted the contest India’s way…

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‘Gautam Gambhir’s backing made the difference’: Yuvraj Singh credits India coach for Abhishek Sharma’s success | Cricket News – The Times of India

‘Gautam Gambhir’s backing made the difference’: Yuvraj Singh credits India coach for Abhishek Sharma’s success | Cricket News – The Times of India

Abhishek Sharma (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images) Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has drawn comparisons between his own playing days and the rise of young left-hander Abhishek Sharma, praising the support system that allows the youngster to bat with freedom and aggression. Speaking to PTI, the 2011 World Cup winner said Abhishek’s fearless approach is…

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Jay Shah’s mother and daughter spend time with Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana after World Cup win | Cricket News – The Times of India

Jay Shah’s mother and daughter spend time with Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana after World Cup win | Cricket News – The Times of India

ICC Chair Jay Shah and his family with Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana. (X Photo) NEW DELHI: In one of the most heartwarming moments following India’s historic ICC Women’s World Cup triumph, ICC Chairman and former BCCI secretary Jay Shah‘s mother and daughter were seen spending time with captain Harmanpreet Kaur and vice-captain Smriti Mandhana…

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Abhishek Sharma hails Jemimah Rodrigues, gives India vs South Africa Women’s World Cup final prediction | Cricket News – The Times of India

Abhishek Sharma hails Jemimah Rodrigues, gives India vs South Africa Women’s World Cup final prediction | Cricket News – The Times of India

India’s Abhishek Sharma (James Ross/AAP Image via AP) Even as India’s men endured a tough night at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday, young star Abhishek Sharma found reason to celebrate across hemispheres. Moments after India faced defeat in the second T20I against Australia, Abhishek turned the spotlight on Jemimah Rodrigues and the Indian women’s…

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Rishabh Pant shows sharp return; spinners lead India ‘A’ fightback after South Africa ‘A’ start strong | Cricket News – The Times of India

Rishabh Pant shows sharp return; spinners lead India ‘A’ fightback after South Africa ‘A’ start strong | Cricket News – The Times of India

India A captain Rishabh Pant (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) BENGALURU: A strong-at-times breeze, moisture in the air and on the pitch and a green surface prompted India ‘A’ skipper Rishabh Pant to opt to bowl in their four-day match against South Africa ‘A’ on Thursday, but the obvious didn’t happen. Rather than the pacers exploiting what…

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