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Akash Deep could get Test cap in Jasprit Bumrah’s absence in Ranchi | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The uncapped pace bowler Akash Deep has emerged as the leading candidate to partner Mohammed Siraj in the fourth Test against England, following his diligent participation in optional training sessions in Ranchi on Thursday.During the optional training, the 27-year-old right-arm pacer was observed bowling at full intensity alongside his Bengal teammate Mukesh Kumar at the nets on Wednesday.Furthermore, he engaged in an extensive batting session on the eve of the Test, with only five other Indian players attending practice.India have been compelled to hand debut caps to Rajat Patidar, Dhruv Jurel, and Sarfaraz Khan thus far due to the absence of Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, and Shreyas Iyer.With pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah also being rested for the Ranchi Test, Akash Deep appears ...
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India’s Batting Coach Insights on Pitch Conditions for Fourth Test Against England | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India's batting coach, Vikram Rathour, offered valuable insights into the conditions expected at Ranchi ahead of the highly anticipated fourth Test against England, suggesting that the pitch at the Jharkhand State Cricket Association Stadium is likely to favor spinners due to its cracks. Rathour's observations come as India prepare to face England in a crucial encounter of the ongoing Test series.Addressing reporters on the eve of the match, Rathour highlighted the characteristic nature of Indian pitches, stating, "Every time we play in India, there's a question mark on the pitch... It's a typical Indian wicket, there are cracks, this wicket always has cracks." He pointed out the uncertainty surrounding the extent of the turn but expressed confidence in India's well-balanced ...
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‘I didn’t want to retire hurt but…’, says star Indian batter Yashasvi Jaiswal | – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Star India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has revealed that he was determined not to retire hurt on the third day of the third Test against England in Rajkot.Despite experiencing lower back pain, Jaiswal went on to score an unbeaten 214. He had retired hurt on the third day while playing on 105 but resumed his innings the next day.Notably, Jaiswal's double century featured an impressive sequence of three consecutive sixes off England's veteran pacer James Anderson."It's kind of hard, Test cricket, I guess. So, I just make sure that if I'm there, I need to make sure in my mind that I will give my 100 per cent. I didn't want to [retire] hurt but it was too much. The next day I didn't know how it was going to start, lots of thoughts in my mind. But again when I came, I tried to give my...
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‘Tough choice between Sarfaraz Khan and…’: Batting coach Vikram Rathour ahead of second Test | Cricket News – Times of India

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 all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul ruled out of the second Test.Additionally, the absence of Virat Kohli added to the team's concerns.In response, selectors brought in uncapped players Sarfaraz, Sourabh Kumar, and Washington Sundar to the squad, with Patidar also earning a place in the team. The decision on whether to include Sarfaraz or Patidar in the playing XI is described as a challenging one by Rathour."It...
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‘Want them to play with…’: Vikram Rathour’s advice to young batters ahead of 2nd Test | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Batting coach Vikram Rathour on Wednesday said young batters Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer deserve patience amid their current poor run.Rathour also urged the team to confront England's aggressive tactics with intelligence as they prepare for the second Test in Visakhapatnam. Despite a 190-run lead in the first innings, India suffered a 28-run defeat in the opening Test in Hyderabad where England's Ollie Pope played a pivotal role with a match-winning 196, showcasing a surprising 'Bazball' approach. The upcoming second Test is set to commence on Friday."There are young batters in our team who have not played much Test cricket. So, we need to be a bit patient with them. Batters like (Shubman) Gill, (Yashasvi) Jaiswal and (Shreyas) Iyer will eventually start getting big runs, I...
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Shreyas Iyer’s perennial problem against short ball continues to haunt him | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Shortly before the commencement of the second Test in Cape Town, Shreyas Iyer promptly headed outside the Newlands Stadium for throwdowns during an optional training session.The two throwdown specialists, Nuwan Senaviratne, with his left-arm side-arm deliveries, and Raghavendra, accompanied by batting coach Vikram Rathour, were delivering intense sessions from 18 yards.The objective was to prepare the stylish Mumbaikar for short balls, a challenge he has faced across formats since his debut.A few minutes into the session, he faced a challenging throwdown from 18 yards – a short, fierce delivery aimed at the body that rose sharply due to the reduced distance.With a speed exceeding 150 clicks, the bat failed to come down in time, resulting in a forceful impact on the fleshy are...
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Injury scare for Team India as Shardul Thakur gets hit on shoulder at nets | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Indian team faced an injury scare on Saturday as seam bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur sustained a blow to his shoulder during a net session while batting.There is a possibility that he might miss the second Test in Cape Town, scheduled to begin on January 3, pending an assessment of the extent of the injury through scanning if necessary.Currently, it remains unconfirmed whether his injury will require scans, but Thakur was visibly uncomfortable and unable to bowl during the net session.Thakur, who was the first player to enter the throwdown nets, suffered the injury on his left shoulder while facing throwdowns from batting coach Vikram Rathour.It happened around 15 minutes into the net session when Rathour delivered a throwdown that kicked up from length.It had Thakur ...
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Batting coach Vikram Rathour lauds ‘man of crisis’ KL Rahul – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Keeper-batter KL Rahul produced a superb knock in testing conditions on the opening day of the Boxing Day Test against South Africa in Centurion. On the day when the Proteas bowlers breathed fire on a green strip and overcast conditions, Rahul valiant unbeaten 70 stood out as the 31-year-old led India's fight, taking them to 208 for 8 before rain and bad light forced early stumps. Batting coach Vikram Rathour lauded Rahul's superb fight in the bowling-friendly conditions, pointing out that the batter was very clear with his plans against the quality Proteas bowling attack."He is a man of crisis. Every time there is a tough situation most of the times he is there. He is very clear with his game plans what he wanted to do," Rathour said.Talking about the conditions in Centurion...
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Virat Kohli doesn’t need lot of practice at this stage of his career: Vikram Rathour | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli entered the Centurion Test with just one proper net session on Christmas Eve, but India's batting coach Vikram Rathour emphatically stated that, at this stage of his career, the former captain doesn't require extensive training.Kohli did not participate in the lone three-day intra-squad practice game at Tuks Oval in Pretoria, having obtained prior permission to spend a four-day mini vacation with his family in the UK.On a Centurion pitch that exhibited considerable bounce, Kohli displayed good form, contributing 38 runs before Kagiso Rabada's late away swinger caused him trouble. India concluded the rain-affected Day 1 at 208 for eight."The stage of his career Virat (Kohli) is, I don't think he needs a lot of practice," Rathour said after the end of opening day's ...
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‘I haven’t signed anything yet’: Head coach Rahul Dravid on contract duration with Team India | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Head coach Rahul Dravid on Thursday clarified that he has not yet formalised any paperwork regarding the duration of his contract extension with Team India.The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had announced on Wednesday the prolonged contracts for Rahul Dravid and the support staff of Team India."The BCCI engaged in productive discussions with Rahul Dravid after the term of his contract ended following the recently concluded ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 and unanimously agreed to further the tenure," BCCI said in an official statement.However, the official announcement from BCCI did not disclose the specific duration of Dravid's contract, along with that of the rest of the staff.When asked about the length of his contract, Dravid commented, "It's announced offi...
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Why Rahul Dravid was retained as head coach by BCCI | Cricket News – Times of India

For now, no changes till T20 World Cup in June 2024 as assistant coaches too are retainedNEW DELHI: The Indian cricket board (BCCI) announced on Wednesday that it is going to stick with Rahul Dravid as the head coach of the Indian team, at least for the immediate future. The BCCI and Dravidarrived at the decision after a week of discussions, it is learnt. However, the board has not officially specified the tenure of the new contract.TOI has learnt that both parties have agreed to work till the T20 World Cup in June 2024 before planning for the next ODI World Cup.BCCI ends speculations, retains Rahul Dravid as India's head coach alongside support staff"Dravid and his support staff have been asked to focus on the T20 World Cup as of now. The priority is to win that tournament in the US an...
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Rahul Dravid not keen on contract extension; VVS Laxman set to be next India head coach | Cricket News – Times of India

MUMBAI: Team India's heart-breaking six-wicket defeat to Australia in the final of the World Cup on Sunday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad will now be looked at as the end of an era. It was the last match for India with Rahul Dravid as head coach, TOI has learnt.Multiple sources in the BCCIconfirmed that the legendary batter, whose two-year contract ended with the conclusion of the World Cup, has decided not to continue as the head coach of the Indian team and has communicated the same to the BCCI.Dravid is set to be replaced in the role by his close friendVVS Laxman, who is currently the head coach of a second-string Indian team which will take on Australia in a five-match T20I series in Vizag from Thursday.Laxman is also the head of the BCCI's National Cricket Academy in Ben...
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Team India’s backroom staff includes a former maths teacher, a mountaineer, a former bus driver, an IT engineer, and a civic police volunteer

The 51-year-old has been head coach Rahul Dravid’s trusted lieutenant since their India U-19 and India A team days. Having served as the head coach of Maharashtra, Bengal and Vidarbha he has also been with the National Cricket Academy. The pace pack loves the freedom he gives. Was originally brought into the fold to help with the transition phase the attack was going through in Tests and T20Is. Having implemented the workload management policy at the NCA, Dravid has been using this expertise in the lead-up to the World Cup. With a young crop of pacers – who he is familiar with thanks to his stint with U-19 and India A – Mhambrey is also putting the transition plan in place in red-ball cricket and T20Is. He doesn’t believe in spending too much time in team meetings, and instead likes to ...
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Rahul Dravid inspects Wankhede pitch ahead of World Cup semifinal against New Zealand | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Keen on maintaining a flawless record in the World Cup, India's coaching staff immediately got to work upon arriving in Mumbai for their crucial semifinal against New Zealand. Head coach Rahul Dravid, along with batting coach Vikram Rathour, bowling coach Paras Mhambrey, and fielding coach T Dilip, inspected the pitch at Wankhede Stadium. While India, unbeaten in the league stage, refrained from training after a convincing win over the Netherlands, New Zealand engaged in a three-hour session under lights to address recent flaws. Despite a strong start with four consecutive wins, New Zealand's momentum waned with several losses in their last five matches. Although they secured a semifinal spot with a win over Sri Lanka, the Kiwis face a formidable task against India's dominant...
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‘It’s absolutely Rohit’s idea’: Batting coach Vikram Rathour lauds India captain’s attacking approach – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma's aggressive approach and consistent performance at the top of the order in the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023 have earned him praise from batting coach Vikram Rathour. Despite scoring just one century (131) and two fifties from eight matches, Rohit's dynamic starts have significantly benefited the Indian team.During the recent match against South Africa, Rohit Sharma's quickfire 40 off 24 balls set the tone for India.The team scored an imposing 326 for 5 after opting to bat first, and South Africa was dismissed for a mere 83, resulting in a massive 243-run win.Rathour attributed this attacking approach to Rohit himself, stating, "It's absolutely Rohit's idea. He's taking the initiative. If there's something on the wicket, he's looking to go fo...
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WATCH: Rahul Dravid misses Indian players on Triund trek in Dharamsala | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Rejuvenating during the one-week break before their next match against England, the Indian team as well as the coaching staff led by Rahul Dravid are on a break from training. Taking advantage of that rare leisure, chief coach Dravid led his team of support staff on the Triund trek in Dharamsala. BCCI shared a small video of Dravid, batting coach Vikram Rathour and others navigating through the climb up the mountain and then posing together for the camera sitting on a rock upon reaching the top. "Superb view coming up to Triund. Just getting here, you are going up the mountain, climbing. It's a challenging trek, I must admit it," said Dravid in the video. "Once you come here, the views are breathaking, spectacular. It's incredible for the support staff to be able to come here...
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‘No such temptations’: Vikram Rathour on changing Shreyas Iyer’s batting position | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Batting coach Vikram Rathour has emphasised that Shreyas Iyer's position at number four in the lineup is secure and not threatened by his in-form teammate KL Rahul. Rathour made this statement on the eve of India's World Cup match against Afghanistan, scheduled for Wednesday.Iyer recently made his comeback after recovering from a back injury and reclaimed his spot at the crucial number four position in the batting order. Unfortunately, in India's opening match against Australia, he faced an early setback, scoring a three-ball duck.Setback for Team India ahead of IND vs AFG World Cup match: Shubman Gill to miss match against Afghanistan in DelhiDuring the chase for a target of 200 runs, India faced trouble as both openers, Ishan Kishan and skipper Rohit Sharma, were dismissed ...
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Veteran spinner Ashwin toils to switch to World Cup mode | Cricket News – Times of India

GUWAHATI: As India embarked on final preparation for their ODI World Cup journey with a three-hour long optional practice session far from the madding crowd at the Amingaon Cricket Ground on Friday, the latest entrant into the final 15-member squad, Ravichandran Ashwin, was the busiest among all.The off-spinner was in the first batch of players to arrive in the city well before officially replacing left-arm spinner Axar Patel late on the deadline day for making any changes in the squad.And ahead of their first warm-up game against England at Barsapara Cricket Stadium on Saturday, Ashwin — along with Shardul Thakur, Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan — practised at the picturesque Amingaon ground, which is about 30 km from the main city.The England team simultaneously practiced at the ground ...
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IND vs WI 2nd Test: Ajinkya Rahane looks for bagful of runs in 100th Test | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Ajinkya Rahane has his sights set on accumulating runs to prolong his international career and guide India to a clean sweep against a weakened West Indies team as they gear up for the second and final Test commencing on Thursday.This momentous game will signify the 100th Test match between the two teams. While India's captain, Rohit Sharma, acknowledged the significance of this occasion, his team is anticipated to dominate the West Indies, just as they did in the series opener in Dominica.Following the match at the Queen's Park Oval, India's next Test outing will only take place during their tour of South Africa in December-January. This leaves players like Rahane with one more opportunity to make an indelible impression on the selectors, ensuring that he cannot be overlooked...
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Vikram Rathour: Virat Kohli played spin in 1st Test is a lesson for youngsters | Cricket News – Times of India

India's batting coach Vikram Rathour believes the way Virat Kohli tackled left-arm spinners in his 76-run knock during the first Test against West Indies in Dominica is a "lesson for the youngsters"."By the time he came out to bat on that wicket, there was a lot of turn and bounce on offer. The way he defended against left-arm spinners, it was a lesson for many, many youngsters about how to play when the ball goes away from you," said Rathour in a video posted by BCCI on Twitter. "The way he defended and played, it was extremely good to watch...He will surely score a hundred soon."Virat's patient knock saw him facing 182 deliveries and included only 5 fours. "As a batting coach, I think batting and cricket is about adaptability. He (Kohli) is an aggressive player who likes to dominate, ...