Rishabh Pant back in full flow as India step up nets ahead of SA opening Test
India will look to reprise their home template of big first-innings totals and sustained spin in the short two-Test series against South Africa beginning in Kolkata on Friday.
Mumbai recovered from a batting collapse to take a 136-run lead over Karnataka on Day 2 of their Ranji Trophy quarter-final.
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The Indian squad, which is expected to comprise 16 members, will be one of the trickiest ones in recent times as there is a debate around who the new captain should be.
It is now-or-never for the now senior-most superstar batter to produce an all-timer series that justifies his talent.
Middle-order batsman Kedar Jadhav and speedster Shardul Thakur were back in the 17-member India squad for the six-match ODI series in South Africa but KL Rahul failed to make the cut despite back-to-back half- centuries in the T20 series against Sri Lanka.
It was a dramatic end to day three of the third Test with opener Zak Crawley using the delaying tactic to ensure England only played one over
The Indian selectors will be announcing the team for the three-match ODI series against the Black Caps, starting January 11 in Vadodara and there have been speculations about whether Pant can hold on to his place in the squad.
Rahul would like to make full use of the game time he gets as an opener during the three games against Zimbabwe
Images from Day 1 of the second Test between India and South Africa, in Guwahati, on Saturday.
India have long curated home tracks that accentuate turn, but the assumption their own batters would master such conditions no longer appears safe following their defeat in the opening Test against South Africa.
'If you stay humble, put your heart in the right place, train hard, and let your bat talk, God finds ways to bless you.'
The couple shared the joyous news on their Instagram accounts on Friday, accompanied by a heartwarming message and a picture of little feet.
'...it will be interesting to see what happens in the final World Cup squad. Definitely, he has made a strong case for himself. It's good he's in great nick and hopefully he can carry it forward'
The 26 year old rued the dropped catches, which ultimately cost India the match and the series.
Kohli is struggling for big runs of late and his last Test century was against the West Indies at Port of Spain in July 2023.
Opener KL Rahul feels that had another six overs been available, India could have won the first Test against Sri Lanka, which ended in a draw after a riveting final day.
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India's opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan looked visibly upset, venting out his anger on reserved opener KL Rahul on day 3 of the 4th Test at Feroz Shah Kotla ground in New Delhi. Birthday boy Dhawan played an important hand before lunch. The incident unfolded when Dhawan was hit on the forearm by a rising delivery from Imran Tahir.
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This happened following India's practice session that saw both India's senior batters hit the nets at the Optus Stadium.
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On a surface offering little assistance for bowlers, South Africa's top order had frittered away starts but number seven Muthusamy marshalled a lower-order surge with a composed 109.
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As Day 4 unfolds in the closely contested match, all eyes are on KL Rahul, whose performance could be pivotal in shaping the outcome.
'Rahul has got the game to do well in Test cricket, I see no reason he can't be successful in this format.'
'To have that drive to make a comeback to the Indian team despite all the hardships is commendable.'
Kotak highlighted the flexibility of Rahul, who came almost an hour early to the scheduled net session.
Ben Stokes, the man who had earlier lit up the field with a sensational century, didn't bowl a single over.
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'You have to move ahead with whatever (players) you have and ensure they perform.'
KL Rahul and his wife, actor Athiya Shetty, were spotted enjoying a stylish coffee date in Melbourne.
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England lead 2-1 in the series and victory at Old Trafford would seal it.
'I've worked really hard on my white-ball game the last year or so. (A) big shout out to Abhishek Nayar. We've spent hours together talking about my white-ball game and how I can be better.'
Kaif also questioned Gill's tactical choices on debut, especially the call to leave out Kuldeep -- a bowler capable of turning games in Australia's own backyard.
Sai Sudharsan pulled off a jaw-dropping catch on Day 2.
Kohli walked up to Rahul and cheekily recreated Rahul's famous celebration - pointing to the ground and thumping his chest.
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