Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has strongly questioned the team management’s handling of Kuldeep Yadav (Image: IANS) Ravichandran Ashwin has questioned India’s continued omission of Kuldeep Yadav, warning that the left-arm wrist-spinner’s prolonged absence from the playing XI could dent his confidence and rhythm.Kuldeep was once again left out of India’s side for the third…
Rohit Sharma plays a shot during 2nd ODI against England. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: India bowling coach Morne Morkel has thrown his weight behind Rohit Sharma amid growing scrutiny over the veteran opener’s form, insisting there are “no worries” and expressing confidence that the former skipper will soon rediscover his rhythm in English conditions.Speaking ahead…
India have drafted all-rounder Harsh Dubey into their squad for the third and final ODI against England after Washington Sundar was ruled out with a right hamstring injury.Sundar picked up the injury during the second ODI at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff and will miss Sunday’s series decider at Lord’s. The all-rounder is set to undergo…
Amid speculations that Sunday’s third and final ODI against England at Lord’s could be Rohit Sharma’s last international appearance, former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel believes the former captain is capable of signing off with a memorable century.As TOI reported earlier, the selection committee has decided that he will not be the first-choice opener after the…
KL Rahul and Ishan Kishan (PTI Photo) India wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul missed the second ODI against England at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff after falling ill. The visitors made one change to their playing XI, with Ishan Kishan coming in as Rahul’s replacement.England captain Harry Brook won the toss and elected to bowl first, hoping to…
India’s Harsh Dubey (AP Photo/Manish Swarup) CHENNAI: Every successful Indian team has eventually unearthed an all-rounder who quietly solves multiple problems at once. In Harsh Dubey, India believe they may have found another such cricketer for the future.The 23-year-old left-arm spinning all-rounder is still at the beginning of his international journey, but the early signs…
Jasprit Bumrah (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Jasprit Bumrah is set to make his long-awaited return to India’s ODI side after being named in the 15-member squad for the three-match series against England beginning on July 14. The pace spearhead, who was rested for the recently concluded series against Afghanistan as part of…
India’s Mohammed Siraj (PTI Photo) Former India batter Aakash Chopra believes Mohammed Siraj was unfairly tagged as a specialist for just one format early in his international career, insisting the fast bowler has repeatedly shown he can be effective across formats.Siraj’s impressive performances in franchise cricket for Royal Challengers Bengaluru and later Gujarat Titans helped…