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India vs England: Why is it nearly impossible to score big runs against R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel on turning tracks

Monty Panesar’s wicket of Sachin Tendulkar in the 2012 series is probably a dream dismissal for any spinner. The ball pitched on the middle stump and turned sharply to hit the top of the off-stump, while the batter was trying to work the ball on the leg side. The ball after pitching fizzed through giving the batter no time to adjust. The speed gun read 95.4 KPH. “I think when you are bowling quicker and bowling a good delivery the batter then neither commits forward or back which makes it difficult,” Panesar told The Indian Express. This is where the likes of Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, and Axar Patel have been lethal in home conditions. Though there is help from the pitches the Indian trio has been quicker through the air not giving the batters enough time to adjust and then ...
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Watch: Axar Patel bamboozles Jonny Bairstow with a beauty | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: England were 60/3 at the fall of Zak Crawley's wicket when Jonny Bairstow walked to the crease in the first Test against India in Hyderabad on Thursday.With former captain Joe Root for company, Bairstow looked to steer England out of trouble and took his team to lunch at 108/3 in their first innings.Bairstow was batted particularly well on the back foot keeping the Indian spinners at bay.Till Axar Patel struck in the fifth over after lunch.Axar bowled a delivery that drifted in, landed on a fuller length around middle and Bairstow played for the angle but he was half-forward to block. The ball, however, spun away to beat the outside edge and hit the top of off, leaving Bairstow stunned.The wicket broke the 61-run stand between Bairstow and Root. And it was a crucial breakthro...
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Joe Root surpasses Sachin Tendulkar as highest run-scorer in India-England Tests | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: England batter Joe Root surpassed cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar to become the highest run-scorer in India-England Test matches during the series opener at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad on Thursday.Root, entering the field needing just 10 runs to outshine Tendulkar's record of 2,535 runs in 32 matches against England, achieved the milestone in the 21st over. Scorecard: IND vs ENG 1st TestWith a boundary off Axar Patel, the 33-year-old former English captain surpassed Tendulkar's record. Root etched his name in the history books as the highest run-scorer in India-England Tests, accumulating 2,555 runs in 48 matches.Adding to his list of achievements, Root also made history in the World Test Championship by becoming the first batter to breach the 4,...
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India versus England: Hyderabad pitch will turn, but by when and how much

The arrival of Bazball and the fixation around it means all the usual noise that comes up in the lead up to a Test in India is rather quiet. So much so that when Rohit Sharma and Ben Stokes fronted up to the media on Wednesday, there was just one question about the pitch on offer for the first Test at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium.“It looks good,” was all that Rohit had to offer. Not a word more or less. The attention was understandably more on Bazball and whether it could work in these parts, an unchartered territory as far as Stokes & Co. are concerned. They may not have spoken publicly about it, but the 22 yards remained the sole focus for both teams during their training session. By naming three spinners in their XI – Jack Leach, Rehan Ahmed and debutant Tom Ha...
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It was a headache to decide between Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav as third spinner: Rohit Sharma | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian skipper Rohit Sharma on Wednesday acknowledged the challenging decision faced by the team management in choosing the third spinner for the opening Test against England.While the primary spin bowling slots are held by Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, the selection between Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav for the third spinner role appears to be a tough call.Hinting at Axar potentially securing the spot, Rohit suggested that the team management might have leaned towards him for the final selection. The decision underscores the depth and competition within the Indian squad, especially in the spin department, as they prepare to take on England in the upcoming Test match starting on Thursday."If the wicket has bounce or if it doesn't have bounce, he (Kuldeep) still is a...
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Former India spinner weighs in on Axar Patel vs Kuldeep Yadav debate ahead of England Test series | Cricket News – Times of India

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 management under Rahul Dravid, Kuldeep might find himself on the bench, at least initially, in the five-match series.Harbhajan Singh, the former India spin great known for his candid opinions, believes that while Kuldeep may have the edge in skill and quality over the Gujarat left-arm spinner, if the pitches turn out to be extremely challenging, there is no better choice than Axar Patel for the team."Look, the way I look at it is that when both R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja are in the playi...
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Nasser Hussain banks on Bazball for England to succeed in India | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Although the hosts will start as clear favorites in the forthcoming five-match Test series in India, former captain Nasser Hussain has cautioned against discounting England's chances due to their recent success with the "Bazball" strategy.England haven't lost a Test series since adopting Bazball, while India haven't lost at home since 2012-13."India are the favourites, but every single challenge Bazball has faced they've stuck to their guns and Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum's record is seriously good, I wouldn't write them off," Hussain told Sky Sports."Bazball has been very successful, especially at home, and the two toughest places to tour are India or Australia. It's going to be a massive challenge for England."India want to see how this new approach will work at home. I...
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ICC T20I Rankings: Axar Patel moves to career-best fifth spot, Yashasvi Jaiswal jumps to sixth | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Axar Patel achieved a career-best fifth position among bowlers in the ICC Men's T20I Player Rankings, advancing 12 places. This notable climb followed strong performances by several Indian players in the series against Afghanistan.Patel's impressive bowling figures of two for 23 and two for 16 in India's consecutive six-wicket victories elevated him to 16th place among all-rounders.The latest rankings update, which considers matches completed until Tuesday, reflects the outstanding contributions of Indian players in the T20I series against Afghanistan.Yashasvi Jaiswal's impressive 34-ball 68 in the first T20I in Indore propelled him to a career-best sixth position, marking a significant rise of seven places. Meanwhile, the left-handed batsman Shivam Dube surged from the 265th...
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‘Bazball won’t die wondering’: Nasser Hussain warns India against preparing rank turners for Test series

Former captain Nasser Hussain has warned India for not preparing rank turners for the five-match Test series against England, starting from January 25 in Hyderabad. “If I am in the Indian management, I would ask for good pitches, that spin a bit. Because then their spinners and batters will out bat and out spin ours,” Nasser Hussain told Michael Atherton on the Sky Sports Cricket podcast. “If they ask for pitches that spin a lot then it becomes a bit of a lottery and brings England’s spinners into the game. The way Bazball goes about its business, the way England’s batting goes, they won’t die wondering.” England last won a Test series in India in 2012-13 under the captaincy of Alastair Cook where spin twins Graeme Swann and Monty Panesar starred in the momentous 2-1 triumph. Hussain a...
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IND vs AFG: Jaiswal, Dube win the day’s battle of strike-rates, even as Sharma, Kohli try to hop onto blaster’s bandwagon

If the tickets of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to the T20 World Cup are indeed confirmed, a couple of ducks are unlikely to matter much to the selectors. And it seems to be a package deal, regardless of their respective performances or scores. It forces the younger batsmen, who have done little wrong in terms of output as well as intent in the opportunities they have got, to audition against each other. Both veterans seem to have read the room about the strike rate, judging by the ugly hoick that Rohit attempted to be bowled first ball, after the run-out in Mohali, and the uncharacteristically ultra-aggressive approach from Kohli from the outset. Needing 173 to seal the series against outclassed Afghanistan, Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal provided the impetus that took away all the pressure...
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2nd T20I: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shivam Dube fireworks help India seal series | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and all-rounder Shivam Dube struck dazzling half-centuries as India registered a comprehensive six-wicket win in the second T20I in Indore on Sunday to seal the series. As India took an unassailable 2-0 lead against the Afghans, the hosts now have the record of going unbeaten in 15 straight T20I series at home. Chasing a tricky 173, Jaiswal and Dube were at their brutal best as their fireworks lit up the Holkar stadium.As boundaries rained, the duo made lightwork of the chase as India hunted down the target with 26 balls to spare.Riding on a flurry of mighty maximums, Dube and Jaiswal smashed Afghanistan's bowlers to smithereens on way to a clinical win.While Yashasvi got out after hammering 68 off 34 balls, including six sixes, Dube ended unbeaten on ...
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2nd T20I: India eye series win over Afghanistan as fringe players look to impress; Virat Kohli to return | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: A series victory over Afghanistan may not be categorised as a monumental cricketing achievement, but for a group of players, the upcoming second T20I in Indore on Sunday presents an opportunity to elevate themselves from supporting roles to serious contenders.Having secured a 1-0 lead with a six-wicket win in the first game at Mohali, India look to further solidify their position.For individuals like Jitesh Sharma, Washington Sundar and Axar Patel, delivering a standout performance against Afghanistan is crucial. This will not only contribute to the team's success but also keep them in the selectors' consideration, especially as the quest for constructing the ideal squad for the T20 World Cup gains momentum.The significance of their performance is heightened by the fact that ...
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‘Unhone mana kar diya…’: Axar Patel’s unusual request to umpire highlights chilly conditions in Mohali | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In the first match of the three-match T20 series against Afghanistan, India's spinner Axar Patel made an unusual request to the on-field umpire during the chilly night in Mohali. Patel asked if he could wear a glove on one hand while bowling, considering the extreme cold conditions. However, the umpire declined the request, and Patel had to continue without the added protection.Axar Patel, who had a notable performance in the match, taking two wickets while conceding 23 runs in four overs, later explained, "I wasn't feeling the ball; it was very cold.We knew it was winter and would be cold, but I was only thinking about my bowling, how to put pressure on them. There was a lot of dew, but I focused on my accuracy." "(Maine umpire se poocha tha ki main ek haath me gloves pehen ...
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I am not thinking of economy rate anymore: Axar Patel says after India beat Afghanistan

Axar Patel suffered a quadriceps injury during the Asia Cup and missed the World Cup, but he says he has worked on his bowling during rehabilitation at the NCA and has added “5 to 10 per cent”. “It was an unfortunate injury, but it was not the first time I was injured. My mindset during the rehab is how I can improve my game. In the NCA, I worked a lot on my bowling. I have worked consciously to add 5 to 10 per cent in my bowling,” Axar Patel told the reporters after the match. “Against Australia, I have started varying my pace and started using the crease. As a left-arm spinner, you don’t have much variation, I can’t bowl googlies like a leg-spinner,” he said. Axar’s 2 for 23 was on a flat Mohali wicket. The 29-year-old admitted that he has also changed his mindset in T20 cricket. Ax...
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‘Ye bhai gaya…’: Axar Patel recalls chilling moment when he heard about Rishabh Pant’s accident | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: As Saturday marked one year of Rishabh Pant's near-fatal car accident, his India and Delhi Capitals teammate Axar Patel recalled the chilling moment when he first got to know about the mishap. Last year, Pant was involved in a horrific car accident as he escaped from his burning car after it hit a divider on the Delhi-Roorkee highway. Pant got seriously injured but received timely help from the people at the site of the accident. In a video posted by Pant's IPL franchise Delhi Capitals, Axar recalled the moment when he learned about the accident as the first thoughts in his mind came 'ye bhai gaya'."Subah 7 ya 8 baje mere phone pe ring baji. Pratima di ka phone aya. Pratima di ne mujhe pucha ki 'teri Rishabh se kab baat hui thi last?' Mene bola 'nahi, kal karne wala tha lekin...
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‘Uska accident ho gaya hai’…pehla thought mereko aaya ki ye bhai gaya: Axar Patel reveals his first reactions to Rishabh Pant’s mishap

Rishabh Pant’s Delhi Capitals and Indian teammate Axar Patel revealed his first reaction when he first heard the news of Pant being met with an accident in December 2022. Revealing about the incident on a video uploaded by DC on social media Axar said, “Subah 7 ya 8 baje mere phone pe ring baji. Pratima di ka phone aya. Pratima di ne mujhe pucha ki ‘teri Rishabh se kab baat hui thi last?’ Mene bola ‘nahi, kal karne wala tha lekin kal nahi ki mene’. ‘Are uski mummy ka number ho toh mereko send kar, uska accident ho gaya hai’. Matlab pehla thought mereko aaya ki ye bhai gaya (Early morning I got a call from sister Pratima. She asked me when did I talk to Rishabh Pant last? I told her that I was about to talk to him last day but I did not. Pratima said that she needed Pant’s mother’s cont...
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India vs South Africa 1st ODI playing XI tip off: Shreyas Iyer returns, Sanju Samson and Axar Patel back in the ODI fray

After the T20Is, India and South Africa will lock horns in a three-match ODI series starting Sunday at New Wanderers in Johannesburg. Having lost the second T20I – with the first match washed out – the visitors came back in the series with a thumping 106-run win at the same venue on Thursday. While Suryakumar Yadav, who hit a fourth T20I hundred and Kuldeep Yadav, who picked up his best T20I figures were the big protagonists for the men in blue, the ODI squad has quite a few changes in the personnel. KL Rahul will assume the responsibilities as the skipper. Here are other changes India are likely to make in their playing XI: Shreyas Iyer returns Having been on the sidelines for the T20I series, Shreyas Iyer is likely to be one of the first names in the playing XI – making for one of the...
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Watch: Indian ODI squad gears up for South Africa series with intense nets session | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Indian cricket team, set to embark on a challenging One Day International (ODI) series against South Africa, arrived in Johannesburg on Friday, gearing up for the upcoming matches with an intense net practice session. In a video shared by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), players were seen honing their skills ahead of the first ODI scheduled for Sunday.Players sweats it out in the netsSpinners Axar Patel and Yuzvendra Chahal, pacer Arshdeep Singh, and captain KL Rahul were among the players seen sweating it out in the nets, fine-tuning their game for the series against South Africa."Our ODI group has arrived in Johannesburg! Preparations have begun. 1st one-day on Sunday. #TeamIndia #SAvIND," BCCI wrote along with the video on its official X handle.After a...
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Suryakumar Yadav shares the takeaways after India’s T20 series win over Australia: Batters win you matches, but bowlers | Cricket News – Times of India

India entered the fifth and final T20I against Australia on Sunday having already secured the series, but the way Indian bowlers defended a modest total to make it 4-1, it augurs well for India on the road to next year's T20 World Cup. Riding on Shreyas Iyer's half-century (53 off 37 balls) and useful late cameos by Jitesh Sharma (24 off 16) and Axar Patel (31 off 21), India posted 160/8 after being asked to bat first by Australia skipper Matthew Wade. At innings break, Australia had the advantage having restricted the Indian batting line-up. But the Indian bowlers turned it around from a stage where Australia were cruising at 102/3 in the 13th over. Two wickets in the 17th over bowled by seamer Mukesh Kumar (3/32) changed the course of the match, and the Aussies ended up short at 154/8...