India vs Bangladesh: Gautam Gambhir dismisses concerns of India’s ‘quality’ batting unit against spin | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir dismissed worries on Wednesday regarding the team’s ability to compete with the best in the world despite the batsmen’ previous struggles against excellent spin bowling. Talking to the media on the eve of the two-Test series against Bangladesh in Chennai, Gambhir also claimed that India’s fixation on batting…

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Gautam Gambhir ahead of India’s Test series against Bangladesh: ‘The winning style is the best style’ | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India’s head coach, Gautam Gambhir, addressed the media in Chennai ahead of the two-match Test series against Bangladesh, which is set to begin on Thursday. Gambhir emphasized that India’s focus will be on playing with intent, leaving no room for complacency against a Bangladesh side that recently claimed a victory over Pakistan.Highlighting the…

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Ravindra Jadeja eyes historic milestone: Just six wickets away from a rare double in Test cricket | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India’s all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is close to achieving a rare milestone in Test cricket. In the history of Test cricket, only 10 players have managed to score 3000 runs and take 300 wickets. Jadeja needs just six more wickets to join this elite group. This achievement has been accomplished by only two other…

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‘Putting an end to all the masala’: Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir leave fans stumped | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir and batting icon Virat Kohli were seen engaging in lighthearted conversation during a special interview that the BCCI is set to release on Wednesday, September 18. The interview took place prior to the commencement of the Test series against Bangladesh.In the past, Gambhir and Kohli have been…

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India vs Bangladesh Tests: It’s one-sided on paper, but what does the form guide say | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India batting legend Rahil Dravid‘s last instruction as head coach to modern day great Virat Kohli was to complete his trophy cabinet. In his last dressing room talk, Dravid told Kohli, “one red to go, tick it.” Dravid was talking about the World Test Championship (WTC), a trophy still left to be conquered…

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‘No need for different…’, says India skipper Rohit Sharma ahead of first Bangladesh Test | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India’s captain Rohit Sharma stated on Tuesday that there is no need for a new strategy in the upcoming series against Bangladesh. This comes despite Bangladesh‘s recent 2-0 Test series victory over Pakistan and the inclusion of fast bowler Nahid Rana, who can bowl at speeds of 150 km/h. “Every team wants to…

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‘There is no problem’: Rohit Sharma on Gautam Gambhir’s different coaching style | Cricket News – Times of India

India’s ODI and Test captain Rohit Sharma spoke to reporters on Tuesday, ahead of the first Test match against Bangladesh in Chennai, and said the team has adjusted well to the difference in coaching styles of current head coach, Gautam Gambhir, and his predecessor Rahul Dravid.“Obviously Rahul bhai, Vikram Rathour and Paras Mhambrey were a…

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Yashasvi Jaiswal on brink of World Test Championship milestone, leaving even Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma behind | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India’s young batting sensation Yashasvi Jaiswal is on the brink of making history in the ongoing 2023-25 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. As India gear up to face Bangladesh in a two-match Test series starting September 19 in Chennai, Yashasvi is aiming for a remarkable milestone.With 1,028 runs already under his belt in…

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Ravichandran Ashwin could be on a record-breaking spree against Bangladesh – here’s why | Cricket News – Times of India

Veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin will be licking his lips at the prospect of bowling on spin-friendly Indian wickets in the upcoming five Tests that Rohit Sharma & Co will play at home, beginning with the two-match series against Bangladesh, followed by three Tests against New Zealand.Having reached the landmark of 100 Tests, India’s best off-spinner…

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