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18Oct

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Rohit admits he did not read the pitch well

India’s captain Rohit Sharma walks towards the pavilion after the end of play on the second day of the first test cricket match between India and New Zealand, at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, in Bengaluru, on October 17, 2024. | Photo Credit: PTI India captain Rohit Sharma was frank in his admission that he misjudged the nature of the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium pitch here. Rohit also said that he is “hurting a little bit” for having decided to bat first.“We expected the pitch to be a little flatter. So clearly it was a misjudgment of the pitch. I did not read the pitch well enough, and now we sit in this situation,” Rohit said at the press conference after India was shot out for 46 on the first day of the Test against New Zealand on Thursday.“I am hurting a little bit because I made that call. B...

17Oct

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Sports

India wins toss, opts to bat against New Zealand, Gill, Akash make way for Sarfaraz, Kuldeep

India’s Rohit Sharma drives Mehidy Hasan Miraz of Bangladesh on the fifth and final day of the second test. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu India won the toss and opted to bat first under cloudy skies on the second day of the rain-hit opening test against New Zealand on Thursday, October 17, 2024.The first day's action was called off without a ball being bowled due to rain with more bad weather expected this week.India made two changes to their team, bringing in Sarfaraz Khan for injured batsman Shubman Gill and spinner Kuldeep Yadav for pace bowler Akash Deep."The pitch has been under the covers for a couple of days and we do understand it will be sticky to start with," India skipper Rohit Sharma said."Keeping that in mind, we wanted to put runs on the board. It's a tricky one because you ...

15Oct

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Virat Kohli’s stunning diving catch steals the show in the nets ahead of first IND vs NZ Test. WATCH | Cricket News – Times of India

Virat Kohli (PTI Photo/Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Indian cricketing stalwart Virat Kohli has set social media abuzz with his remarkable fielding efforts in the buildup to the highly anticipated first Test between India and New Zealand.A recent video shows Kohli engaged in high-intensity slip-catching drills alongside KL Rahul on Monday, with the duo working hard to fine-tune their reflexes.During the session, Kohli pulled off a brilliant low catch to his right, drawing laughs between the two cricketing stars.Watch:The practice video offers a glimpse into the focused preparation of India’s key players as they gear up for the three-match Test series, beginning on October 16 at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.With Kohli and Rahul both looking to regain their peak form, their sharp...