‘He complemented me quite well’: Rahul Dravid on historic 303-run partnership with VVS Laxman in 2003 Adelaide Test | Cricket News – Times of India

Rahul Dravid and Adam Gilchrist (X Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India captain Rahul Dravid recently shared his memories of a remarkable partnership with VVS Laxman during the Adelaide Test against Australia in 2003.Speaking to Star Sports, Dravid discussed how their 303-run partnership for the fifth wicket shifted the game in India’s favour. India had a…

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‘Where is Shardul Thakur?’: Harbhajan Singh questions all-rounder selection ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy opener | Cricket News – Times of India

Harbhajan Singh (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh voiced his concerns about the team’s composition ahead of the opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth.Team India is reportedly considering giving all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy his first Test cap in the opening match. Nitish has received an unexpected call-up…

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‘Shoaib Akhtar hit him once and…’: Sourav Ganguly on why he admires Sachin Tendulkar the most | Cricket News – Times of India

Sourav Ganguly and Sachin Tendulkar. (Dibyangshu Sarkar/AFP Photo via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The friendship and partnership between Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly is one of the most celebrated in cricket history. Both legends are pillars of Indian cricket, and their camaraderie on and off the field has left an indelible mark on the sport….

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‘Rohit Sharma should be playing the Perth Test’: Sourav Ganguly opines as India captain set to miss BGT opener | Cricket News – Times of India

Rohit Sharma and Sourav Ganguly NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma will miss the opening Test of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia in Perth to spend time with his family following the birth of his son. The Indian skipper will rejoin the team for the second Test in Adelaide, set to be a day-night…

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‘Koi bhagne ki zarurat nahi’: Sachin Tendulkar teases Virender Sehwag with a witty birthday post | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Indian cricket fraternity on Sunday flooded social media with birthday wishes for Indian batting legend Virender Sehwag, who turned 46.Indian icon Sachin Tendulkar humorously posted on X, noting that Sehwag’s age of 46 is the “perfect mix of four and six,” much like his explosive batting style.“Happy 46th,Viru! 46 ka matlab hai…

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‘Ganguly, Tendulkar never wanted to…’: Sanjay Manjrekar lauds Kohli’s team-first mentality | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar praised Virat Kohli for putting the team’s needs ahead of his personal preferences by stepping up to bat at number three when required.In the absence of Shubman Gill, who missed the first Test against New Zealand due to neck stiffness, former India captain Kohli came in to bat…

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When Team India coach punched Virender Sehwag after the match while Sachin Tendulkar watched | Cricket News – Times of India

Virender Sehwag (X Photo) During the Natwest Series in 2002, former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag faced a notable incident with his then-coach John Wright. Known for his aggressive playing style, Sehwag was once punched by Wright for playing lofted shots. This occurred at a time when Sehwag was struggling with his form, having a series…

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‘He loves life, keep an eye on him’: When Sourav Ganguly asked a security guard to watch over Yuvraj Singh before ICC Knockout | Cricket News – Times of India

Yuvraj Singh and Sourav Ganguly (X Photo) NEW DELHI: Yuvraj Singh, who made his debut in Nairobi, Kenya, during the ICC Knockout, played under the captaincy of Sourav Ganguly. India reached the final but could not clinch the trophy, as New Zealand defeated them by 4 wickets in a last-over encounter.India had defeated Australia by…

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