NEW DELHI: The forthcoming series against Bangladesh will mark the first Test assignment for Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir.After Sri Lankan spinners exposed Indian batting to win the series 2-0, Gambhir’s debut ODI assignment did not conclude on a positive note.Gambhir, his assistant coach, and the Indian squad are in Chennai for a training…
NEW DELHI: Indian cricket team members, including Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, began their preparations for a two-Test series against Bangladesh on Friday. The first Test is scheduled to begin on September 19 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.Coach Gautam Gambhir, who is overseeing his first home series, led the closed-door training session. He was joined…
NEW DELHI: The Indian cricket team is currently enjoying a month-long break and will resume their cricketing duties in September when they face Bangladesh in a two-match Test series. The series opener is slated to take place at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on September 19, while the second Test will be held at…
NEW DELHI: Assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate openly acknowledged that Indian batsmen’s eagerness to perform well in foreign conditions has negatively impacted their proficiency against spin bowling.He stated that his primary objective is to help them regain their expertise in this area as they prepare for a crucial season that includes five home Test matches.India,…
NEW DELHI: With the ODI series against Sri Lanka at stake, the Indian cricket team hit the nets in all readiness on Tuesday ahead of the third and final ODI at Colombo on Wednesday.The first ODI had ended in a tie last Friday and Sri Lanka won the second ODI by 32 runs on Sunday.Under…
NEW DELHI: In an attempt to explain the surprising loss to Sri Lanka in the second ODI, India’s assistant coach Abhishek Nayar responded, “”Was it a shock? I would say yes.” He attributed the result to the spin-friendly circumstances, which have the power to drastically change the course of a game.Leg-spinner Jeffrey Vandersay caused havoc…
NEW DELHI: The Indian cricket squad touched down in Pallekele, Sri Lanka on Monday evening, in preparation for their upcoming limited-overs series set to commence on July 27.The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared a video on X, formerly known as Twitter, showcasing the team’s arrival. “Mumbai to Pallekele via Colombo, #TeamIndia…
NEW DELHI: Gautam Gambhir feels he has large shoes to fill as he takes over as head coach of Team India, following in the footsteps of greats like Rahul Dravid and Ravi Shastri.“The most important thing is that they will always have my back. Aim to make it a happy and secure dressing room. I…
NEW DELHI: Former India all-rounder Abhishek Nayar and former Dutch international Ryan ten Doeschate are set to join the Indian cricket team as assistant coaches during their tour of Sri Lanka, though the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has not yet officially confirmed the appointment of new head coach Gautam Gambhir‘s support…
NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders CEO Venky Mysore played down the significance of the conversation between Rohit Sharma and Abhishek Nayar, which suggested that it could be the former MI captain’s final season with the franchise.In a podcast with RevSportz, Mysore cleared the air over the issue saying both Rohit and Nayar have been good…
