Virat Kohli in focus: Intense net session begins for upcoming Test series against Australia | Cricket News – Times of India

Virat Kohli (Photo Credits: PTI/@trislavalette on X) NEW DELHI: Team batting sensation Virat Kohli has officially kick-started his preparations for India’s first Test against Australia at the WACA training pitches, as he hit the nets with precision and focus on Wednesday. As reported by TimesofIndia.com, Kohli became the first of the Indian players to land…

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Sanju Samson has cemented his spot as T20I opener, says Dinesh Karthik | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Sanju Samson has been in scintillating form, especially in T20 Internationals, recently becoming the first Indian to score back-to-back centuries in the format. His promotion to the opening slot by India’s new captain Suryakumar Yadav and management under Gautam Gambhir has proven to be a game-changer, with Samson delivering consistent performances at the…

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‘Duniya bewakoof hai’: Basit Ali gives unique solution to India-Pakistan Champions Trophy stand-off | Cricket News – Times of India

India vs Pakistan in jeopardy after ICC Champions Trophy Stand-off (Photo Credits: Reuters/AP) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali proposed a unique solution to the ongoing India-Pakistan standoff over the Champions Trophy 2025. He suggested that if the International Cricket Council (ICC) decides to move forward with a hybrid model, it would be best…

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‘Nathan Lyon more complete bowler than Ravichandran Ashwin’ | Cricket News – Times of India

Ravichandran Ashwin and Nathan Lyon (Agency Photos) NEW DELHI: Paul Adams, a former South African Test cricketer, believes Australian spinner Nathan Lyon is a more “complete” bowler than his Indian counterpart Ravichandran Ashwin. Adams made this statement on Tuesday while discussing the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Test series between India and Australia.Both Lyon and Ashwin are considered…

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Mohammed Shami set to return after one-year injury hiatus | Cricket News – Times of India

File photo Mohammed Shami. Indian pacer Mohammed Shami is set to make his return to competitive cricket after nearly a year on the sidelines. Shami will represent Bengal in their Ranji Trophy match against Madhya Pradesh starting Wednesday.The National Cricket Academy has cleared him to play.Shami’s return was anticipated for some time, with expectations he…

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2nd T20I: Varun Chakravarthy’s fifer goes in vain as Tristan Stubbs helps South Africa beat India by 3 wickets | Cricket News – Times of India

India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav, center, reacts as he leaves the field with teammates (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: South Africa fought back in style, chasing down a modest target of 125 with three wickets to spare in the second T20I against India at St George’s Park, levelling the four-match series 1-1 on Sunday.Despite a brilliant five-wicket…

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‘India can’t simply deny participation’: Ex-Pakistan captain issues strong words amid uncertainty over Champions Trophy visit – Times of India

ICC Champions Trophy (Photo Credit: ICC) NEW DELHI: Pakistan cricket icon Rashid Latif has voiced strong views following reports that India may refuse to play in Pakistan for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.Addressing the situation on Geo News, Latif emphasized the binding nature of ICC tournament commitments and questioned the validity of security concerns, noting…

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‘Do not ever question the greats’: Ricky Ponting on Virat Kohli’s lean patch | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: All eyes are on Virat Kohli as India prepare to face Australia in the high-stakes Border-Gavaskar Trophy starting November 22nd. While Kohli’s record against Australia remains formidable, his recent form has sparked debate and raised concerns about his ability to deliver on Australian soil.Kohli’s Test performance has seen a significant dip since 2020….

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‘Kyun hila dala na’: Pakistan cricketer says Sanju Samson deserves all the respect from India | Cricket News – Times of India

Sanju Samson (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s cricketer Ahmad Shahzad took to his YouTube channel to heap praise on Sanju Samson‘s awe-inspiring knock in the first T20I against South Africa on Friday, urging India to recognize the respect he deserves after his recent T20 heroics in Durban. Shahzad, clearly impressed, remarked…

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