‘Come the big game, these guys stand up’: Dinesh Karthik lauds Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for their ability to rise to the occasion | Cricket News – The Times of India

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik has hailed Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for delivering match-winning performances in the ICC Champions Trophy and T20 World Cup finals respectively, despite their underwhelming form earlier in the tournament. Speaking on Cricbuzz, Karthik praised the veteran duo for their ability…

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Michael Vaughan acknowledges India’s white-ball dominance, backs B-team to make Champions Trophy final | Cricket News – The Times of India

Michael Vaughan (Photo Credits: Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former England captain Michael Vaughan has heaped praise on India’s extraordinary bench strength following their historic ICC Champions Trophy victory over New Zealand on Sunday. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Vaughan suggested that even a second-string Indian side could have reached the final.“Jaiswal, Varma, Sharma, SKY, Pant,…

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India’s middle order a concern ahead of Champions Trophy | Cricket News – The Times of India

India have been dominant in the few ODIs they’ve played heading into the Champions Trophy, but inconsistencies remain in the batting order…Does India’s middle order wear an uncertain look heading into the Champions Trophy? The dominance against England at home in the lead up to the ICC tournament notwithstanding, there appears to be some confusion…

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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: Virat Kohli’s in, but who’s out? Selection dilemma as India look to seal series against England | Cricket News – The Times of India

Virat Kohli during a practice session. (PTI Photo) CUTTACK: One look at the stands on Saturday evening at the Barabati Stadium, and one could have been forgiven for mistaking it for match day instead of match eve.The Odisha Cricket Association‘s (OCA) decision to open part of the stands for fans to watch India train, for…

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IND vs ENG, 2nd ODI Preview: Rohit Sharma’s form and selection dilemma over Virat Kohli’s return loom large for Team India | Cricket News – The Times of India

India captain Rohit Sharma with teammates in Nagpur. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s quest for a series win against England faces two towering challenges – captain Rohit Sharma’s prolonged dry spell and the selection conundrum that may arise with Virat Kohli’s potential return. Having taken a 1-0 lead with a hard-fought four-wicket win in Nagpur,…

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‘Harshit Rana’s debut gives an indication that Jasprit Bumrah might not be there in Champions Trophy’ | Cricket News – The Times of India

Harshit Rana, center, celebrates with wicketkeeper KL Rahul after taking a wicket. (PTI Photo) Harshit Rana, center, celebrates with wicketkeeper KL Rahul after taking a wicket. (PTI Photo) Harshit Rana, center, celebrates with wicketkeeper KL Rahul after taking a wicket. (PTI Photo) Harshit Rana, center, celebrates with wicketkeeper KL Rahul after taking a wicket. (PTI…

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‘I was watching a movie’: Shreyas Iyer reveals late-night call from Rohit Sharma | Cricket News – The Times of India

Shreyas Iyer (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Shreyas Iyer played a crucial role in India’s triumph over England in the first ODI in Nagpur, delivering a match-winning 59 off 36 balls. However, in a surprising revelation during the post-match interview, Iyer disclosed that he was initially not part of India’s playing XI for the game.India had…

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