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'We need to come up with some...': Rahul Dravid admits India need to counter 'Bazball' to make comeback in series

NEW DELHI: England's unorthodox batting approach that involved executing sweeps, reverse sweeps and reverse scoops to perfection unsettled India bowlers and head coach Rahul Dravid admitted that the hosts will have to counter 'Bazball' to make a comeback in the series.

The Times of India · Jan 28, 2024

BCCI Awards: From Ravi Shastri to Shubman Gill - full list of the winners

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced its first post-Covid awards in a glittering ceremony in Hyderabad on Tuesday, where international stars like Shubman Gill, Smriti Mandhana and Jasprit Bumrah were among several other top performers in the list of winners.

The Times of India · Jan 24, 2024

IND vs ENG: There are challenges, but we’re keen to create history, says Mark Wood

HYDERABAD: England seamer Mark Wood said his team would not curb their attacking instincts in the five-match Test series against India. Patented by their coach Brendon McCullum and skipper Ben Stokes, England’s ‘Bazball’ has been the flavour of the last few seasons. Wood, however, said his team was aware of…

The Times of India · Jan 24, 2024

Watch: Trying to fill 'Virat' void, Team India gets down to intense training

NEW DELHI: Team India captain Rohit Sharma along with his teammates on Tuesday arrived at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, the venue for the opening Test of the upcoming five-match series against England, scheduled to commence on Thursday.

The Times of India · Jan 23, 2024

India vs England: Team India's plans take a hit with Virat Kohli's pullout

HYDERABAD: In a major setback to Indian plans, Virat Kohli has withdrawn from the first two matches of the five-Test series against England due to “personal reasons”. The Indian board will name a replacement soon, with the first Test beginning here on Jan 25.

The Times of India · Jan 23, 2024

Former India spinner weighs in on Axar Patel vs Kuldeep Yadav debate ahead of England Test series

NEW DELHI: Kuldeep Yadav, who has played only eight Tests since his debut against Australia in 2017, is considered one of the unluckiest Indian cricketers in recent times. However, with the upcoming England series starting on January 25 and the potential use of "rank turner" pitches by the Indian team…

The Times of India · Jan 22, 2024

'Problem England will have...': Alastair Cook raises concerns ahead of India Tests

NEW DELHI: Former England captain Alastair Cook has expressed worries about England's "lack of match preparation" as they gear up for the grueling five-Test series against India.

The Times of India · Jan 22, 2024

WATCH: Keshav Maharaj's special message ahead of Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha ceremony

NEW DELHI: Legendary cricketers Anil Kumble and Venkatesh Prasad have reached Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh to attend the Ram Temple 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony on Monday. The star-studded guest list for the event includes Sachin Tendulkar, World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev, the 'little master' Sunil Gavaskar, as well as Mahendra Singh Dhoni,…

The Times of India · Jan 21, 2024

IND vs ENG: Virat Kohli inches closer to another milestone

NEW DELHI: India batting star Virat Kohli already has a plethora of records to his name and the run machine is on the verge of adding another feather to his illustrious cap. Virat recently broke master blaster Sachin Tendulkar's record of most ODI centuries during the ICC ODI World Cup…

The Times of India · Jan 21, 2024

Spinners will win England series for India: Michael Atherton

NEW DELHI: Former England captain Michael Atherton believes that India's potent spin attack will secure the five-Test home series victory over Ben Stokes and company.

The Times of India · Jan 21, 2024