‘Bowler without a weakness’: Sanjay Manjrekar lauds Jasprit Bumrah as the pacer completes 400 international wickets | Cricket News – Times of India

Jasprit Bumrah (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah reached a significant milestone by taking his 400th international wicket during the first Test against Bangladesh at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday. Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar praised Bumrah, calling him a “bowler without a weakness.”Bumrah’s performance saw him take four…

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‘They will be valued a lot more when they’re gone’: Karthik praises Ashwin and Jadeja’s all-round heroics in Test cricket | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik heaped praise on Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja for their remarkable counter-attacking partnership that pulled India out of trouble on the opening day of the first Test against Bangladesh in Chennai. Ashwin’s unbeaten century and Jadeja’s composed 86* led India to 339/6 at stumps, after fast bowler Hasan…

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Carrying cups in both hands, old lady cheers for R Ashwin; video goes viral. Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: On the opening day of the first Test between India and Bangladesh, Ashwin played a pivotal role in rescuing his team from a top-order collapse. Ashwin’s unbeaten 102 off 112 balls was a masterclass in controlled aggression, featuring 10 boundaries and two towering sixes. Jadeja, nearing his own century at 86*, offered steady…

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‘Stupid statement’: Ex-Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali blasts Australian bowler for predicting 5-0 victory over India in Border-Gavaskar Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali criticized Australian spinner Nathan Lyon for his bold prediction regarding the outcome of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) series between Australia and India. Lyon, during an appearance on the Willow Talk podcast, confidently forecasted a 5-0 victory for Australia in the series, a statement that Basit Ali found…

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Exclusive | ‘Bangladesh played very well in Pakistan, but India…’: Mohammad Kaif on why upsets are unlikely in the series – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India have dominated their Test rivalry against Bangladesh, winning the majority of the matches – 11 out of 13 with two ending in draws. Bangladesh have struggled to compete with India’s strong batting line-ups and bowling attacks.India’s batters like Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, and Rahul Dravid have often proven too strong for Bangladesh…

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‘It’s still early days, but…’: Gautam Gambhir makes a big statement on relationship with seniors | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Head coach Gautam Gambhir emphasized on Wednesday the importance of maintaining a good relationship with senior players like captain Rohit Sharma and prominent batsman Virat Kohli to take Indian cricket forward.Gambhir, who recently replaced Rahul Dravid after the T20 World Cup, has previously shared the Indian dressing room with Kohli, Rohit, and Ravichandran…

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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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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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