Virat Kohli unlikely to be RCB captain; Rajat Patidar frontrunner to lead, Krunal Pandya also an option | Cricket News – The Times of India

Virat Kohli (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli is unlikely to lead the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). It is reliably learnt that Kohli, who earlier held discussions with the management during the time of leadership vacuum, may not take up the role for IPL…

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India vs England 3rd ODI highlights: Shubman Gill shines as India crush England to complete 3-0 series sweep | Cricket News – The Times of India

Shubman Gill (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Shubman Gill produced a brilliant seventh ODI century, whilst Virat Kohli secured a vital fifty as India defeated England by 142 runs in the final match to achieve a 3-0 series sweep, perfectly concluding their Champions Trophy preparations on Wednesday.Gill’s splendid 112 from 102 balls was the standout performance,…

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Why are India, England cricketers wearing green armbands during 3rd ODI in Ahmedabad? | Cricket News – The Times of India

Rohit Sharma walks back to the pavilion after being dismissed by England’s Mark Wood during the third India vs England ODI at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. (PTI) Ahmedabad: India and England cricket teams wore green armbands during their third and final ODI match at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Wednesday. This gesture supported…

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Champions Trophy: Will high-risk-high-reward selection approach pay for India? | Cricket News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: It fits with head coach Gautam Gambhir‘s high-risk, high-reward strategy, but can India’s Champions Trophy team do well at the ODI showcase after losing their game-changing pace talisman Jasprit Bumrah to injury? Given the bold decisions made to choose the final 15, the answer to that issue is not really clear-cut.Go Beyond The…

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Kane Williamson surpasses Virat Kohli in all-time list of fastest batters to 7000 ODI runs | Cricket News – The Times of India

Virat Kohli and Kane Williamson Star New Zealand batter Kane Williamson delivered a masterclass on Monday, scoring an unbeaten century to lead his team to a six-wicket victory over South Africa in Lahore. Chasing a target of 305, Williamson’s brilliance ensured New Zealand’s highest successful ODI chase against South Africa, securing their place in the…

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‘You are creating insecurity’: Zaheer Khan warns against excessive flexibility in Team India’s white-ball setup | Cricket News – The Times of India

India captain Rohit Sharma with teammates. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India pacer Zaheer Khan has expressed concerns over head coach Gautam Gambhir‘s flexible approach in white-ball cricket, cautioning that it could lead to uncertainty among players. Zaheer’s remarks come amid India’s frequent experimentation with batting positions in the ongoing limited-overs series against England.India have…

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2nd ODI: Rohit Sharma’s century powers India to series-clinching victory over England | Cricket News – The Times of India

Rohit Sharma answered his critics with a magnificent 32nd century, leading India to a decisive four-wicket victory over England in the second ODI at Cuttack on Sunday, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.England, choosing to bat first on a favorable pitch, were dismissed for 304 runs in 49.5 overs. Left-arm spinner Ravindra…

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2nd ODI: After Rohit Sharma revealed Virat Kohli is back in playing XI… – Watch | Cricket News – The Times of India

Virat Kohli (Photo: Video grab) Virat Kohli returned to India’s playing eleven for the second ODI against England in Cuttack on Sunday, which was the first news that the capacity crowd at the Barabati Stadium wanted to hear.Kohli missed the first ODI of the three-match series because of a knee niggle, as opener Yashasvi Jaiswal…

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