Green tinge, slope and the Lord’s: India batters set for their ‘first’ England challenge; third IND vs ENG Test from July 10 | Cricket News

Pitches at Lord’s (Sahil Malhotra from TimesofIndia.com) TimesofIndia.com in London: Well before India’s first training session at the Lord’s Cricket Ground got underway on Tuesday morning, the support staff, led by head coach Gautam Gambhir, was in a huddle near the playing surface. There was a fresh tinge of green on the 22 yards, and…

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‘Changed Indian cricket forever’: Yuvraj Singh hails Sourav Ganguly on his 53rd birthday | Cricket News

Sourav Ganguly turned 53 on July 8 Sourav Ganguly, one of Indian cricket’s most iconic captains, turned 53 on Tuesday, and birthday wishes poured in from several of his former teammates, including Yuvraj Singh, Mohammad Kaif and Suresh Raina. Yuvraj, who flourished under Ganguly’s leadership, took to Instagram to write: “Wishing a very happy birthday…

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After Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant, another Indian cricket heavyweight stars at Wimbledon – see pics | Cricket News

Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant at Wimbledon Following the high-profile appearances of Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma at Wimbledon, another heavyweight from Indian cricket joined the growing list of sporting celebrities at SW19. Former India cricketer and head coach Ravi Shastri made his presence felt at the All England Club on Tuesday, July 8, sharing…

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‘In every generation, you will find players’: Sourav Ganguly ‘not surprised’ by Shubman Gill’s heroics in England | Cricket News

Sourav Ganguly (PTI Photo) Former India captain Sourav Ganguly believes that while Shubman Gill is currently experiencing a favourable period as India’s Test captain, he will face increased pressure in the future.Ganguly, who celebrated his 53rd birthday on Tuesday, referenced his recent PTI interview while emphasising the continuous emergence of talented players in Indian cricket.Gill…

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Cues from Lord’s nets: Why Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant skipped training; Jasprit Bumrah’s final touches | Cricket News

Lord’s nets (Photo by Sahil Malhotra/TimesofIndia.com) TimesofIndia.com in London: India’s nets after travel day didn’t have 100% attendance as captain Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, Washington Sundar, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal didn’t attend the optional session at the Lord’s Cricket Ground today (July 8). The team left from Birmingham via bus…

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Watch: What’s brewing? Gautam Gambhir, India staff spotted in intense inspection of Lord’s pitch | Cricket News

Guatam Gambhir and staff in intense discussion at Lord’s (Screengrab) With less than two days to go before the crucial third Test between India and England at Lord’s, all eyes are on the surface, and it’s already sparking plenty of intrigue. In an exclusive first look, the Lord’s pitch appears lush and green, a potential…

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IND vs ENG 3rd Test: India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak opens up on Lord’s pitch – ‘Can expect help for bowlers’ | Cricket News

Team India at Lord’s (AP Photo) TimesofIndia.com in London: As India head into the third Test at Lord’s riding high on confidence after their historic win at Edgbaston, batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has weighed in on the conditions and the mindset needed for success in London.Speaking ahead of the match, Kotak offered insight into the…

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