'The moment the balls were in the middle and off stump, that is where most of his dismissals are and that is where he will have to work a bit more.'
India's 40-4 (win-loss) home record in the last decade is awe-inducing but there is an ever-little crack, which is getting more pronounced in the past three years, particularly in the case of star batter Virat Kohli.
This chase is only the fifth instance of a 150-plus run-chase carried out in T20Is successfully without any loss of wicket.
Lucknow Super Giants captain KL Rahul wants his batters to put pressure on the opposition by playing aggressive but risk-free cricket.
'I hadn't thought before that a fast bowler would be discussed so much in India but that is happening today and I feel happy and proud about that'.
In addition to the Karnataka batsman, leg-spinner Karn Sharma, who has been in great form for India A against the Black caps A side, was called as a replacement for injured Rajasthan youngster Rahul Chahar.
Kaif highlighted the impending return of established stars like Jasprit Bumrah, Shreyas Iyer, and KL Rahul, suggesting that even cricketers of Mohammed Siraj's caliber could face an uphill battle to secure a spot in the squad.
Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has been included in the Test squad for the upcoming two-match series against Bangladesh.
'Just wanted to see what's in store for me and if there's a new journey for me.'
New rules, new captains, but same excitement as two months of cricket extravaganza kicks off in Kolkata.
So, will Rahul allow Gill to continue his good form at the top of the order or perch himself out there at the onset with one eye on the Asia Cup?
Former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel feels there is "no harm" in trying Yash Dayal in place of either Jasprit Bumrah or Mohammed Siraj for the second Test against Bangladesh in Kanpur, beginning on Friday.
India will be under tremendous pressure when they face an equally circumspect Australia in a battle of two out-of-form batting units in the opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth
Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2025 after Game 39.
India has only minor concerns, but New Zealand's troubles across batting and bowling departments are more pronounced.
While the pace department needs some urgent solutions, the spin has a slightly different landscape.
Punjab Kings would be keen to put brakes on Lucknow Super Giants skipper KL Rahul's rollicking batting form during their IPL 2022 match on Friday.
Rohit had missed the opening Test due to the birth of his second child.
Rohit immediately knew the gravity of his mistake. He banged the ground in frustration, visibly furious with himself.
KL Rahul suffered a blow to his hand during practice but the touring side are optimistic the opener will play the second and final Test
Images from the first One-Day International between India and England in Nagpur, on Thursday.
Talking to broadcasters after the India innings, Starc said he did not really visualise Jaiswal's dismissal.
Inconsistent SRH take on LSG in push for play-offs spot
Catch glimpses of Kohli and his boys in action at the nets on Sunday.
'For a person like me, it's all about how I feel in my mind, what kind of prep I'm having before each game, and how I'm feeling about myself.'
Daniel Vettori admitted that a resilient partnership between Indian tailenders Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep foiled their plans to enforce a follow-on
While India are on a high after a measured six-wicket win over a sprightly Bangladesh, Pakistan are evidently tense after the 60-run loss in the tournament-opener to New Zealand.
'I would have selected @ybj_19 as KL Rahul's replacement for the World Test championship final. He is that good.'
Virat Kohli's struggles against balls outside the off-stump in the ongoing Test series against Australia has the great Allan Border wondering if the Indian superstar has "just lost that edge".
Salman Butt opined India should be patient with Jasprit Bumrah, who has recently made a comeback after a long injury lay off.
Conversation should have been behind closed doors
Punjab Kings have decided to retain majority of their support staff with fast bowling coach James Hopes likely to be the sole addition for IPL 2025.
Samson was last selected to play during the tour of West Indies from July-August this year. While he scored a half-century in his last ODI and overall 60 runs in two matches, he failed to deliver during the T20I series. He scored just 32 runs in just three innings, with the best score of 13.
The question arose after Athiya shared a black-and-white picture on Instagram.
Images from Day 1 of the third Test between Australia and India in Brisbane on Saturday.
Anil Kumble lauded skipper Rohit Sharma for his leadership in the longest format of the game, pointing out how the 'Hitman' has managed the youngsters in the team and has been "proactive" with his resources.
Mystery spinner bowls in nets as India prep for three-match ODI series vs England.
IMAGES from the IPL match played between Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants in Mumbai on Sunday.
Like Rahul Dravid, KL Rahul has played in the middle-order and has kept wickets too.
Punjab Kings captain KL Rahul had no hesitation in admitting that his team is not handling pressure situations well enough.
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