‘Rohit Sharma is a very good captain but…’: Sunil Gavaskar on India’s chances in Australia | Cricket News – Times of India

Sunil Gavaskar with the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at Adelaide Oval on December 17, 2020. (Photo by Philip Brown/Popperfoto/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India’s 0-3 Test series defeat against New Zealand has not only set the cat amongst the pigeons, but has also sent the World Test Championships permutations haywire.India now need to win 4 Tests in Australia…

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Can a fit Mohammed Shami make a late entry into India’s Test squad in Australia? | Cricket News – Times of India

<p>Mohammed Shami. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)<br></p> Premier India pacer to turn out for Bengal in Ranji game, reigniting talk of a possible late entry into India’s Test squad in AustraliaKOLKATA: India fast bowler Mohammed Shami is all set to play for Bengal in their next Ranji Trophy Elite Group ‘C’ game, putting to rest…

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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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‘Australia’s batting does not look amazing, but…’: Former skipper Tim Paine makes a big statement ahead of India Test series | Cricket News – Times of India

Tim Paine (Photo Credit: X) NEW DELHI: Former Australia captain Tim Paine believes Australia will begin as clear favourites for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) against India, citing India’s recent struggles with form and injuries.Paine, who led Australia in the last two consecutive BGT losses, shared his thoughts on The Grade Cricketer Podcast, suggesting that…

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Australia’s Steve Smith picks Rohit Sharma as opener for his World Test XI, says he is so… | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Australia’s batting maestro Steve Smith has picked Team India skipper Rohit Sharma as the opener in his World Test XI, praising the Indian captain for his aggressive style and ability to dominate bowlers. Speaking to Fox Cricket, Smith shared how Rohit’s attacking approach and adaptability make him a nightmare for bowlers.“He is so…

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EXPLAINED: Why Mohammed Shami missed out on India’s Test squad for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

Mohammed Shami (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the 18-member Indian team for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, set to commence on November 22 in Perth. The squad features new additions in the form of Abhimanyu Easwaran, Harshit Rana, and Nitish Rana.India’s pace attack looks…

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