Yashasvi Jaiswal on brink of World Test Championship milestone, leaving even Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma behind | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India’s young batting sensation Yashasvi Jaiswal is on the brink of making history in the ongoing 2023-25 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. As India gear up to face Bangladesh in a two-match Test series starting September 19 in Chennai, Yashasvi is aiming for a remarkable milestone.With 1,028 runs already under his belt in…

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‘They could be knocked down … ‘: Sunil Gavaskar warns Rohit Sharma-led Team India against Bangladesh | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has cautioned the Indian team led by Rohit Sharma not to underestimate Bangladesh in the upcoming two-match Test series.Bangladesh’s recent 2-0 victory over Pakistan in a historic sweep has demonstrated their potential as a formidable opponent. The team has a track record of surprising India and giving them tough…

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Virat Kohli at his destructive best, shatters Chepauk wall near India dressing room with six | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli might have been away from cricket for quite some time but the star India batter is leaving no stone unturned to get into the groove for the two-Test series against Bangladesh.Kohli engaged in an intense practice session at the nets in Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium ahead of the first Bangladesh Test…

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‘He never treats you like a…’: Sarfaraz Khan lauds Rohit Sharma ahead of Bangladesh Test series – Times of India

NEW DELHI: As the two-match Test series between Bangladesh and India approaches, Indian batsman Sarfaraz Khan praised Rohit Sharma and stated that the captain doesn’t treat anyone like a junior.Sarfaraz played his first Test match against England earlier this year. He scored 200 runs at a strike rate of 79.37 in three long-format matches for…

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Border Gavaskar Trophy: Why Adelaide Oval can be regarded as India’s ‘home ground’ in Australia | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia starts on November 22 in Perth. India, led by Rohit Sharma, aims for a strong start, while Australia will leverage home advantage. The second Test, a day-night pink-ball match, will be held from December 6 to 10 at Adelaide Oval, adding an extra challenge for both…

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Watch: Rohit Sharma leads India practice session for Bangladesh Test series | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian cricketers hit the ground running in an intense practice session for the forthcoming two-match Test series against Bangladesh.September 19 marks the start of the first Test in Chennai, while September 27 marks the start of the second match in Kanpur.The Indian cricket board (BCCI) shared a video on Saturday of the practice…

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‘I know the answer you are searching for but…!’ Jasprit Bumrah’s bold response to who’s the fittest Indian player query | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah recently put himself above the likes of Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja on the list of India’s fittest cricketers. In a cheeky response to a query at an event, Bumrah labelled himself as the fittest, explaining that fast bowling takes a lot of toll and he would always…

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‘Rohit Sharma didn’t practice as hard as Sachin Tendulkar’: Jonty Rhodes recalls Mumbai Indians days | – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Mumbai Indians fielding coach Jonty Rhodes reminisced about his earlier experiences with Rohit Sharma during the IPL. He emphasized that, in contrast to the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, Rohit did not exhibit the same level of dedication and intensity during net practice sessions.“I mean he hasn’t changed at all. It’s so ridiculous. I…

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‘My responsibility is to support…’: India bowling coach Morne Morkel aims for small improvements | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI Former South Africa fast bowler Morne Morkel, recently appointed as India’s bowling coach, is set to work with the existing system rather than changing it drastically. The former South African fast bowler, with 544 international wickets, has joined the Indian cricket team before their series against Bangladesh.Morkel expressed his admiration for India’s cricket…

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