‘This is the last time he will bat at 7’: Ravi Shastri pushes for Nitish Reddy’s batting order promotion – Times of India

‘This is the last time he will bat at 7’: Ravi Shastri pushes for Nitish Reddy’s batting order promotion – Times of India

[ad_1] Former Indian cricketer and coach Ravi Shastri believes Nitish Kumar Reddy deserves a promotion in the batting order. This follows Reddy’s impressive maiden Test century against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series.Reddy’s unbeaten 105 runs off 176 balls, including ten fours and a six, highlighted his composure and…

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‘Gauti bhai has helped me a lot’: Washington Sundar hails Team India head coach after Day 3 heroics | Cricket News – Times of India

‘Gauti bhai has helped me a lot’: Washington Sundar hails Team India head coach after Day 3 heroics | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] Washington Sundar (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Team India all-rounder Washington Sundar’s composed 50-run innings and 127-run partnership with Nitish Reddy on Day 3 of the Boxing Day Test showcased his determination and mental fortitude in the face of relentless Australian pressure. Batting alongside Nitish Kumar Reddy, Sundar anchored India’s efforts, emphasising resilience and partnership…

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‘We are all positive’: Washington Sundar confident of India’s fightback despite setbacks at MCG | Cricket News – Times of India

‘We are all positive’: Washington Sundar confident of India’s fightback despite setbacks at MCG | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] Washington Sundar (Photo Credit: X) NEW DELHI: India’s all-rounder Washington Sundar has expressed optimism about his team’s chances despite finding themselves in a challenging position at the end of the second day of the fourth Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Sundar, who is expected to play a crucial role with the…

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Virat Kohli loses ‘game of patience’ against Australia, falls to outside off-stump line yet again | Cricket News – Times of India

Virat Kohli loses ‘game of patience’ against Australia, falls to outside off-stump line yet again | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: He was quite disciplined not to play the shot outside off-stump, which has become a major problem for him, for most of the innings, but still Virat Kohli‘s gritty innings came to a disappointing end in the closing minutes of the second day of the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at…

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Rohit Sharma’s form directly impacting his captaincy: Former chief selector | Cricket News – Times of India

Rohit Sharma’s form directly impacting his captaincy: Former chief selector | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] Rohit Sharma during the Boxing Day Test against Australia at Melbourne Cricket Ground. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma‘s woeful form continued with another dismissal for a low score in the Boxing Day Test against Australia at the MCG on Friday.Rohit was dismissed by his Aussie counterpart Pat Cummins…

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Virat Kohli: ‘Has ke baat nahi karna inse’ Kohli’s fiery instructions to Mohammed Siraj at MCG | Cricket News – Times of India

Virat Kohli: ‘Has ke baat nahi karna inse’ Kohli’s fiery instructions to Mohammed Siraj at MCG | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] Virat Kohli and Mohammed Siraj (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s star batter Virat Kohli was at his animated best on the opening day of the Boxing Day Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, delivering stern instructions to his teammates during a tense first session. Caught on the stump microphones, Kohli was heard…

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Rohit Sharma reveals why Team India had to practice on used pitches | Cricket News – Times of India

Rohit Sharma reveals why Team India had to practice on used pitches | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. (Photo by William West/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Indian captain Rohit Sharma stated that the team practiced on used pitches and will receive new pitches for Tuesday’s training session ahead of the fourth Test match against Australia in Melbourne, which is a Boxing…

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Who is Tanush Kotian? R Ashwin’s replacement for India vs Australia series | Cricket News – Times of India

Who is Tanush Kotian? R Ashwin’s replacement for India vs Australia series | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] All-rounder Tanush Kotian is poised to join the Indian cricket team in Melbourne ahead of the Boxing Day Test. The 26-year-old has been instructed to prepare for a Tuesday departure to Australia, though official confirmation is pending.Mumbai’s Tanush Kotian is a potential replacement for Ravichandran Ashwin in the Indian squad. Kotian, an off-spinner and…

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‘Maybe indication that he is no longer in the scheme of things’: EAS Prasanna on R Ashwin’s sudden retirement | Cricket News – Times of India

‘Maybe indication that he is no longer in the scheme of things’: EAS Prasanna on R Ashwin’s sudden retirement | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Cricket legend EAS Prasanna suggests team management’s lack of support might have influenced Ravichandran Ashwin‘s retirement from international cricket.Ashwin surprised the cricketing world by announcing his retirement after the drawn third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Brisbane. Ashwin signed off with 537 wickets in 106 Tests, placing him second on India’s…

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ravichandran Ashwin: ‘Thuppakiya pudinga Washi’ rAshwin passes the baton to Washington Sundar | Cricket News – Times of India

ravichandran Ashwin: ‘Thuppakiya pudinga Washi’ rAshwin passes the baton to Washington Sundar | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] India spinners Washington Sundar (L) and R Ashwin (R). (AP) R Ashwin’s retirement from international cricket has prompted numerous tributes, including a notable exchange with fellow off-spinner Washington Sundar. The interaction on social media suggested a potential passing of the baton in Indian cricket.Following Ashwin’s shock retirement announcement after the drawn third Test at…

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