The Indian team management may to forced to plan the entire five-match Test series against England without Virat Kohli. It is learned that India’s most prolific batter is not likely to come back for the remaining three Tests due to personal reasons.TOI had reported on February 3 that the selectors and team management wanted to…
NEW DELHI: Years of toil in the domestic circuit, Rajat Patidar found himself well-prepared for his Test debut against England in Visakhapatnam on Friday. The opening day of the second Test was just another ‘normal’ day for the 30-year-old late bloomer. Patidar, who stepped into first-class cricket with Madhya Pradesh back in 2015, received the…
Debutant Shoaib Bashir receives his Test cap from Jack Leach prior to day one of the 2nd Test Match between India and England at ACA-VDCA Stadium on February 02, 2024 in Visakhapatnam, India. | Photo Credit: Getty Images India skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to bat against England in the second Test…
NEW DELHI: Former all-rounder Irfan Pathan has expressed his opinion that neither Shubman Gill nor Shreyas Iyer should be dropped from the Indian playing XI for the second Test against England. According to Pathan, their experience becomes crucial in the absence of senior players like Virat Kohli and KL Rahul.Despite their struggles against the English…
NEW DELHI: India’s batting coach Vikram Rathour acknowledged the challenge of choosing between Sarfaraz Khan and Rajat Patidar for the second Test against England in Visakhapatnam. The upcoming match, beginning on Friday, holds significance as India aim to level the series after losing the opener in Hyderabad.Following the first game, India encountered injury setbacks, with…
Rajat Patidar | Photo Credit: MURALI KUMAR K Madhya Pradesh prolific batter Rajat Patidar was named as a replacement for India’s batting mainstay Virat Kohli for the first two Tests against England. “Rajat Patidar has joined the team as Virat Kohli’s replacement for the first two Tests against England,” the BCCI said in the announcement….
NEW DELHI: India’s captain Rohit Sharma hinted at a significant shift in the team’s approach, suggesting that the Test careers of veterans Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane might not see a revival. The captain emphasized the need to provide more opportunities to younger players, signaling a move toward grooming the next generation.While the absence of…
BCCI have named Rajat Patidar as Virat Kohli‘s replacement for the first two matches of the upcoming Test series. The RCB star has been given a chance in the India XI ahead of the likes of Cheteshwara Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane. According to a report in the Hindustan Times, Patidar was the unanimous choice of…
Sanju Samson scored a century in the third ODI cricket match at Boland Park. His 108 runs off 114 balls were crucial for India’s win. The Men in Blue beat South Africa by 78 runs. This victory secured a series win for India. It was a rare series win against the Proteas. Samson’s performance was…
NEW DELHI: A selection dilemma looms over the choice between the immensely gifted Rajat Patidar and flamboyant Rinku Singh for the lone available batting slot as India prepare for the second ODI against South Africa. After a convincing eight-wicket victory in the opening game led by young pacers Arshdeep Singh and Avesh Khan, Team India…
