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How Sarfaraz Khan mastered spin: 500 balls per day in nets and a 1600km car journey

NEW DELHI: Sarfaraz Khan's remarkable debut performance against England's spinners was not a mere coincidence but the result of over 15 years of dedicated effort. His father, Naushad Khan, played a pivotal role in his journey, overseeing Sarfaraz's rigorous practice routine, which involved facing 500 deliveries daily.

The Times of India · Feb 19, 2024

'England don't need to move away from Bazball approach', opines Nasser Hussain

NEW DELHI: After England suffered a substantial 434-run defeat to India in the third Test at Rajkot, former captain Nasser Hussain has emphasized the importance of the team sticking to their aggressive Bazball approach.

The Times of India · Feb 19, 2024

India vs England: Fit-again KL Rahul expected to be back for 4th Test in Ranchi

NEW DELHI: Having recovered from a quadriceps injury, batter KL Rahul is expected to return for the fourth Test against England, which starts in Ranchi on February 23.

The Times of India · Feb 19, 2024

Monday briefing: Why is Arts Council England clamping down on political statements?

In today’s newsletter: Artists reacted with fury to the warning that ‘overtly political or activist’ statements could lead to a withdrawal of funding. But it is just the latest example of the paucity of support for the arts

The Guardian - UK · Feb 19, 2024

Ind vs Eng Tests | Former England captains tear into 'Bazball or bust' approach

Former England captains criticize team's aggressive 'Bazball' approach after thrashing by India, calling for strategic changes to avoid further humiliation.

The Hindu · Feb 19, 2024

Joe Root's shot in first innings was the turning point: Ben Stokes

RAJKOT: England skipper Ben Stokes admitted that former England captain Joe Root's reverse scoop, which was pouched by Yashasvi Jaiswal at second slip, early on Day Three changed the course of the match, as England were 224 for two in reply to India's 445 at that point. However, he refused…

The Times of India · Feb 19, 2024

'Self-delusion': Former England captains tear into 'Bazball or bust' approach

NEW DELHI: Succumbing to their second worst-ever Test defeat against India in Rajkot on Sunday, England players drew flak from former captains with the 'Bazball' approach being labelled as the cause of their humiliation.

The Times of India · Feb 19, 2024

Ben Stokes questions DRS and umpires call again after Zak Crawley's dismissal

RAJKOT: For the second Test in a row, England captain Ben Stokes has questioned the DRS for giving Zak Crawley out lbw to Jasprit Bumrah for 11.

The Times of India · Feb 19, 2024

'Go tell Rohit Sharma...': Anil Kumble's advice to Yashasvi Jaiswal ahead of 4th Test vs England

NEW DELHI: Young batting sensation Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed an unbeaten double century to help India register their biggest-ever win (in terms of runs) on Sunday, crushing England by 434 runs in the third Test inside four days in Rajkot. With this win, India took a 2-1 lead in the five-match…

The Times of India · Feb 19, 2024

From tent to triumph: Yashasvi Jaiswal's rise continues

RAJKOT: The Yashasvi Jaiswal story keeps getting bigger and bigger. On Sunday, the left-handed opener from Mumbai smashed a scintillating double century (214 off 236 balls) - his second on the trot - which included a record 12 sixes, to star in India's 434-run rout of England in the third…

The Times of India · Feb 19, 2024