Sitanshu Kotak. (File Photo – TOI) NEW DELHI: Sitanshu Kotak is likely to be India A coach for their upcoming tour of Australia where they are scheduled to play two First Class fixtures and one “match simulation”. National Cricket Academy (NCA) coach Kotak has travelled with A and even India sides in the past when…
India vs New Zealand (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: With India preparing for the crucial second Test against New Zealand at the MCA Stadium in Pune on Wednesday, the focus is on selecting the right playing XI after a disappointing defeat in the series opener. The hosts were comprehensively beaten by eight wickets in Bengaluru, where…
NEW DELHI: Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah‘s workload management has been a topic of significant focus, especially given his importance to India’s cricket team in all formats. Bumrah, known for his unique bowling action, pace, and ability to bowl yorkers, has had to navigate injury concerns in recent years, particularly with back issues that saw him…
NEW DELHI: Under head coach Gautam Gambhir, the Indian cricket team is showcasing an aggressive approach playing fearless cricket and making tactical decisions for the team’s benefit.Backing the approach, Gambhir said that now with T20 cricket around, there won’t be many draws in Test cricket.“Draws are boring. With T20 cricket around, I don’t think we…
NEW DELHI: Backing out of form KL Rahul, Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir backed the middle order batsman to come good in the second Test against New Zealand in Pune.Addressing a press conference in Pune on the eve of the second Test on Wednesday, Gambhir said that the team management is looking to back…
NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is expected to announce the Indian Test squad for the much-anticipated tour of Australia sooner rather than later. According to a report from Cricbuzz, the selection committee will meet after the end of the second Test against New Zealand in Pune to finalize the…
Jadeja, Axar, Ajaz and Santner give series new twist heading into second TestPUNE: Left-arm finger spin is easily the most preferred form of spin for captains against right-handed batters in Test cricket. Left-arm finger spinners can bowl attacking lines – with variations in flight, trajectory and length – around the wicket, bringing LBW into the…
Promising pacer Mayank Yadav to be among top 3 retentions for franchiseNEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants are all set to release KL Rahul for the IPL mega auction, it is learnt. Young pace sensation Mayank Yadav, on the other hand, will be among the top three retentions at the franchise, along with Nicholas Pooran and…
Rohit Sharma shares candid moment with a fangirl NEW DELHI: Indian men’s cricket team captain Rohit Sharma on Tuesday found himself in a heartwarming moment with a fangirl ahead of the second Test against New Zealand at the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) Stadium in Pune. The interaction, captured in a viral video, has charmed fans…
Prithvi Shaw. Image: Instagram Prithvi Shaw shared a four-word message on his Instagram after being omitted from the Mumbai squad for the upcoming Ranji Trophy match against Tripura, which is due to be played from October 26 at the MBB Stadium, for being overweight.Although Mumbai have not provided an official explanation for his exclusion, Times…
