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Selection is not in my hands; my job is to score runs: Abhimanyu Easwaran – Times of India

Abhimanyu Easwaran. (Photo by Stu Forster/ECB via Getty Images) Bengal's talented opening batsman Abhimanyu Easwaran has been knocking Team India's doors with consistent performances. He once again drew the attention of national selectors by hammering a century (127) against Uttar Pradesh in the recently concluded Elite Group C Ranji Trophy match. This was his fourth century in the last nine innings, including two centuries in the Duleep Trophy. Within a span of 15 days, he scored his second century at Ekana Stadium.In the recent Irani Cup match against Mumbai, he smashed a superb 191 off 292 balls but narrowly missed out on a double century. Overall, he has played 99 first-class matches and scored 7,638 runs at a healthy average of 49.92, including 27 centuries. However, despite his stell...
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Hardik Pandya sparks Test comeback speculation with red-ball practice | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Star Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya showcased his red-ball cricket practice on Thursday, sharing the experience with his fans via social media.The 30-year-old last played a Test match for India back in 2018 against England. He turned to X to post a video showing himself batting and bowling with a red ball.In his 11 Test appearances for India, Pandya has amassed 532 runs at an average of 31.29, which includes one century and four fifties from 18 innings.His top score has been 108. On the bowling front, he has taken 17 wickets at an average of 31.05, with his best figures being 5/28.In his first-class cricket career, spanning 29 matches, Pandya has scored 1,351 runs at an average of 31.02, with his highest score being 108. He has also claimed 48 wickets with the best figures of ...
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Duleep Trophy: Ishan Kishan marks First-Class comeback with explosive hundred | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Ishan Kishan scored a hundred on his return to First-Class cricket after more than a year. His 111-run innings helped India C reach 357 for five on the first day against India B in the Duleep Trophy match in Anantapur on Thursday.Kishan's efforts rescued India C after Rajat Patidar and B Sai Sudharsan were dismissed quickly, leaving the team at 97 for two. The 26-year-old was originally part of the India D squad but missed the first round of the tournament due to a groin injury. Sanju Samson replaced him in India D, leading to Kishan's inclusion in India C.During the match, captain Ruturaj Gaikwad left the field with an ankle niggle after facing two balls. However, he later returned to contribute an unbeaten 46 runs. Manav Suthar remained not out at the close of play, too.Baba I...