NEW DELHI: The lack of form of Sanju Samson has alarmed former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who claims that if he does not find a way out of his current rut, his mind may begin “playing tricks” with him. Samson, 30, had a miserable series against England’s quick pace and short balls and will be…
WHAT’S THE PLAN OF ATTACK? Rishabh Pant trusted his defence before unleashing an assault on the Australian attack last time he was at Gabba. (Photo by Saeed Khan/AFP via Getty Images) India will hope a return to The Gabba can inspire batter to reprise past heroicsBRISBANE: Now, as then, India appear bereft of hope heading…
MS Dhoni (Photo Source: X) At a promotional event recently, one of India’s most iconic cricketers and captains MS Dhoni was asked about his views on tactics like ‘Bazball‘ introduced by England in Test cricket since the appointment of Brendon McCullum as coach; and his reply was a masterclass for any future skippers or coaches.England,…
NEW DELHI: Former Australian speedster Brett Lee warned his countrymen who will face the Asian giants in a five-match Test series that the Indian team is a “powerhouse that don’t want to bow down” to anyone. Lee made these comments following India’s eight-wicket loss to New Zealand in the Bengaluru Test earlier this week.India will…
NEW DELHI: India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir made it clear on Monday that he will allow his batters to maintain a “high risk, high reward” strategy in Test cricket. This approach will be pursued even if it leads to the team being bowled out for low scores occasionally.India showcased their version of ‘Bazball‘ in the…
NEW DELHI: India earned widespread praise for their aggressive batting approach in the second Test against Bangladesh in Kanpur. Despite two and a half days being washed out due to persistent rain, the hosts still managed to secure a comfortable seven-wicket victory on the final day.Former England skipper Michael Vaughan sparked controversy when he commented…
(Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India earned widespread praise for their aggressive batting approach in the second Test against Bangladesh in Kanpur. Despite two and a half days being washed out due to persistent rain, the hosts still managed to secure a comfortable seven-wicket victory on the final day.Former England skipper Michael Vaughan…
Rohit Sharma and Ben Stokes. (File Pic – BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former England captain Michael Vaughan on Wednesday stirred a cricketing debate, claiming that the ‘Gamball‘ approach employed by Rohit Sharma-led India resembles England’s aggressive ‘Bazball‘ style.While talking on Club Prairie Fire podcast, Vaughan suggested that Team India is trying to emulate England’s ultra-attacking…
KANPUR: Earlier in the year, India captain Rohit Sharma took offence when Ben Duckett suggested England’s ‘Bazball‘ approach deserved credit for Yashasvi Jaiswal‘s aggressive batting during the Test series in India.English cricket conceived the idea of ‘Bazball’ in 2022 and branded it as a vehicle to save Test cricket. Given the way India batted here…
Michael Vaughan (Photo Credits: Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former England skipper Michael Vaughan‘s remark about India playing “Bazball” during the second Test against Bangladesh in Kanpur drew criticism and trolling on social media. Vaughan sparked controversy online when he commented on India’s aggressive batting in the second Test against Bangladesh, noting, “I see India are…
