‘Not Dhoni, not quick enough like Dhoni’: When Matthew Wade ‘sledged himself’ to leave Shikhar Dhawan smiling | Cricket News – Times of India

Matthew Wade and Shikhar Dhawan during the 2nd T20I between India and Australia in Sydney on December 6, 2020. (Photo by Philip Brown/Popperfoto via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Australian World Cup winner Matthew Wade, who announced his retirement from international cricket on Tuesday, was not only a prolific batsman but also a good wicket-keeper to…

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Over reliance on lower middle order or top order failure? What cost India first Test series defeat in more than two years | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: New Zealand putting a crack to India’s citadel in Test cricket drew criticism from all quarters, with cricket pundits firmly attributing the hosts’ poor batting performance to their first series defeat at home since 2012.But this was not the first time that India’s batters struggled to make an impact, whether in home or…

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If Sachin Tendulkar can play domestic cricket at 40, why can’t Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma? Fans ask | Cricket News – Times of India

Virat Kohli, left, and Rohit Sharma (TOI Photo) The disappointing run of India’s batting icons Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the two Tests against New Zealand has the fans worried ahead of the tour of Australia.India’s batting hasn’t lived up to its high standards, leading to two consecutive defeats. It has, thus, given the…

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India vs New Zealand: Some hard lessons to learn for Team India after a sobering loss | Cricket News – Times of India

LOOK, RUNS OVER THERE: Lack of adequate match practice in red-ball cricket has hurt Indian batting stalwarts, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. (Photo by Punit Paranjpe/AFP via Getty Images) India’s failures in Bengaluru and Pune were a result of failing to understand the grammar of Test match battingPUNE: When Rohit Sharma said he doesn’t want…

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‘Rohit Sharma was not confident, Virat Kohli misread … ‘: Ex-India cricketer’s big comment | Cricket News – Times of India

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar expressed his disappointment with the Indian team’s batting performance during their loss to New Zealand in the second Test at Pune. The defeat led to India’s first home series loss in 12 years, as the Kiwi spin attack, spearheaded by Mitchell…

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‘Indian players are best players of spin is merely a perception’: AB de Villiers | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Team India’s criticism refuses to take a backseat after suffering defeat against New Zealand in the second Test – their first ever Test series loss at home since 2012.Kiwi left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner exploited the Indian batters’ vulnerabilities on a turning Pune track, taking 13 wickets in the match to hand the hosts…

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Ajinkya Rahane credits Virat Kohli for transforming his fitness | Cricket News – Times of India

(Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Ajinkya Rahane shared insights into how former skipper Virat Kohli had a significant impact on his approach to fitness, training, and nutrition. Rahane was inspired by Kohli’s unwavering commitment to maintaining a disciplined lifestyle.Rahane reflected on how he transformed his eating and training habits after observing Kohli’s remarkable…

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‘Unfair at so many levels’: PCB gets lambasted for Fakhar Zaman omission from central contract | Cricket News – Times of India

Fakhar Zaman (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has come under fire from fans following the omission of star opener Fakhar Zaman from the 2024-25 list of centrally contracted players. Zaman, a key player in Pakistan’s white-ball setup, was notably left out despite regularly featuring in ODIs and T20Is…

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