‘Calm down’: Ravi Shastri on Rishabh Pant’s bizarre dismissal at MCG | Cricket News – Times of India

Rishabh Pant (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India’s star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant came under fire after playing a risky shot that led to his dismissal during a crucial phase of Day 3 in the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Pant’s dismissal has once again highlighted the fine line between aggression and recklessness, with fans…

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‘This is the last time he will bat at 7’: Ravi Shastri pushes for Nitish Reddy’s batting order promotion – Times of India

Former Indian cricketer and coach Ravi Shastri believes Nitish Kumar Reddy deserves a promotion in the batting order. This follows Reddy’s impressive maiden Test century against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series.Reddy’s unbeaten 105 runs off 176 balls, including ten fours and a six, highlighted his composure and skill….

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Ravi Shastri slams Australian media as Virat Kohli faces heat after shoulder-bumping incident | Cricket News – Times of India

Virat Kohli exchanges words with Konstas as Usman Khawaja and umpire Michael Gough look on. (Photo by Martin Keep/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: During the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Indian cricketer Virat Kohli was involved in a shoulder-bumping incident with Australian debutant Sam Konstas. This incident has drawn considerable attention…

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Sam Konstas reminds me a lot of Virender Sehwag: Ravi Shastri | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Ravi Shastri likened Australia’s teenage sensation Sam Konstas to Indian legend Virender Sehwag following Konstas’s electrifying debut knock of 60 off 65 balls in the fourth Test against India. Speaking on Star Sports, Shastri praised Konstas’s fearless stroke play, drawing comparisons to Sehwag’s explosive style. “He’ll have his odd failures, but when he…

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‘Don’t think anyone has treated Bumrah like that’: Ravi Shastri doffs hat to teen prodigy Sam Konstas | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former India coach Ravi Shastri on Thursday heaped praise on Australian teenager Sam Konstas for his fearless approach against Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah during the opening day of the Boxing Day Test at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).On his Test debut, Konstas delivered a remarkable performance, scoring 60 runs from 65 deliveries…

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‘Absolutely unnecessary’: Ravi Shastri on Virat Kohli’s confrontation with Sam Konstas | Cricket News – Times of India

Umpire Michael Gough speaks with Virat Kohli and Sam Konstas at the MCG. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former cricketers criticized Virat Kohli on Thursday for seemingly purposefully bumping into rookie Australian batsman Sam Konstas during the fourth Test match in Melbourne.As Konstas blasted the bowlers around the Melbourne Cricket Ground en route…

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India must continue to exploit ‘brittle’ Australian line-up: Ravi Shastri – Times of India

India can become just the third touring team to win three straight Test series in Australia. (Photo by William West/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India have their “nose ahead” in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after taking advantage of Australia’s “brittle” top order, according to former coach Ravi Shastri, who has backed the visitors to win…

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‘They’ll be dangerous because they’ll be hungry’: Shastri on Kohli and Smith | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The two modern-day greats, Virat Kohli and Steve Smith, have faced a challenging year in 2024, struggling to make an impact with the bat. In contrast, their fellow “Fab Four” members, Kane Williamson and Joe Root, have enjoyed a stellar run, showcasing remarkable form throughout the year.Root and Williamson have been in scintillating…

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Rohit Sharma can still be extremely dangerous at No. 6: Ravi Shastri | Cricket News – Times of India

Rohit Sharma (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Ravi Shastri has shared his thoughts on the position Rohit Sharma should bat during the remainder of the Border-Gavaskar series against Australia. Shastri also discussed what the experienced skipper needs to do to regain his best form.Rohit’s decision to bat lower down the order in the…

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