Sunil Gavaskar: ‘India are worried about their batting’ Gavaskar criticizes Washington Sundar’s inclusion for second New Zealand Test | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has voiced his disappointment over Kuldeep Yadav‘s exclusion from the playing XI for the second Test against New Zealand in Pune. Gavaskar criticised the move and suggested it indicated “panic” from the team management.India entered the second Test trailing 0-1 in the three-match series, making three changes to…

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Did India press panic button? Rohit Sharma announces three big changes for 2nd Test against New Zealand | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: For the crucial second Test at the MCA Stadium in Pune, India made significant changes to their playing XI, bringing in Akash Deep, Washington Sundar and Shubman Gill. Mohammed Siraj, KL Rahul and Kuldeep Yadav missed out. New Zealand, coming off an eight-wicket win in the series opener in Bengaluru, won the toss…

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‘It’s Sarfaraz Khan vs KL Rahul’: Focus on playing XI as Team India aims to bounce back in second NZ Test | Cricket News – Times of India

Sarfaraz Khan and KL Rahul NEW DELHI: As the second Test commences in Pune on Thursday, India will be eager to make a strong comeback following their disappointing eight-wicket defeat against New Zealand in the first match at Bengaluru. The team management will be closely examining the optimal squad composition to ensure a competitive performance.With…

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Washington Sundar added to Team India squad for second and third Test vs New Zealand | Cricket News – Times of India

Washington Sundar (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Allrounder Washington Sundar on Sunday was added to Team India’s squad for the second and third Test match against New Zealand.“Mr Washington Sundar will link-up with the squad in Pune ahead of the second Test,” a BCCI release said.India’s updated squad for the second and third Test against New…

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Washington Sundar outclasses Hardik Pandya, Riyan Parag to win… | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Rising Indian all-rounder Washington Sundar secured the team’s behind-the-scenes ‘Impact Fielder’ Award for his outstanding performance during the recently concluded T20I series against Bangladesh.Washington edged out Hardik Pandya and Riyan Parag for the accolade. Fielding coach T Dilip praised Washington’s remarkable improvement, noting he appeared as a “different” player regarding his fielding.Sanju Samson’s…

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‘Thakk rahe ho kya…’: Suryakumar Yadav reacts to Team India batters in the nets – Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: As India gear up for the first T20I against Bangladesh in Gwalior on Sunday, the Indian team had a gruelling practice session on Saturday.This match will be India’s first home T20 match since winning the second T20 World Cup in the West Indies earlier this year.But the Indian squad, led by Suryakumar Yadav,…

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India vs Bangladesh T20I: Mayank Yadav set for fitness and form challenge, fringe players eye opportunity | Cricket News – Times of India

Pace sensation Mayank Yadav is expected to unleash his raw speed while the absence of India’s T20 regulars will provide another opportunity to the fringe players in the three-match series against Bangladesh, beginning here Sunday. Having consistently generated speed in excess of 150kmph in his maiden IPL earlier this year, Mayank had drawn the attention…

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Despite Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli’s presence, Team India’s spin vulnerability exposed by record stat | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka secured a historic 110-run victory over India in the third ODI at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, to clinch the series 2-0 on Wednesday. This win marked Sri Lanka’s first bilateral ODI series triumph over India in 27 years.Not only that, the Indian batting lineup also struggled immensely against Sri Lankan spinners…

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