‘Rohit Sharma’s exclusion ’emotional’: Rishabh Pant says it’s a management call | Cricket News – Times of India

Wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant described India captain Rohit Sharma‘s absence from the fifth Australia Test as an “emotional” decision. Former India coach Ravi Shastri speculated that the skipper might end his Test career.The 37-year-old opener Rohit has struggled throughout the series. His absence from India’s pre-match press conference hinted at his potential omission.Also Read: Australia’s precision…

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‘It gave Australia the lift they needed’: Ravi Shastri identifies the turning point in MCG thriller | Cricket News – Times of India

Australia’s Captain Pat Cummins and teammates celebrate the team’s win in Melbourne. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: The Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) ended in high drama, with Australia clinching a 184-run victory over India in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. Former India head coach Ravi Shastri pointed to Rishabh Pant‘s dismissal…

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Ravi Shastri voices his thoughts on Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Rishabh Pant | Cricket News – Times of India

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (X Photo) India, chasing a target of 340, adopted a cautious approach during their innings. Australia’s bowlers maintained consistent pressure with high-quality deliveries, forcing Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal to restrain their attacking instincts. This allowed Australia to establish a dominant rhythm.Speaking exclusively on Star Sports, former Indian head coach…

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‘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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