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NZ series whitewash might awaken sleeping giant India: Josh Hazlewood

File picture of Australia’s Josh Hazlewood | Photo Credit: AP Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood believes India's confidence would have been shaken by the shocking series loss to New Zealand, but the "sleeping giant" can mount a strong comeback in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy starting later this month. India suffered a humiliating series whitewash after losing the third match by 25 runs to New Zealand in Mumbai on Sunday (November 3, 2024), the first time in their Test history, which goes back to 1933. "It might awaken a sleeping giant, so to speak. We'll see that when they come out," Hazlewood told Sydney Morning Herald. Not only did the drubbing at home mark one of the darkest moments in India's Test cricket hist...

27Oct

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‘Onus of series loss is on…’: Former cricketers defend Gautam Gambhir | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former batsman Sanjay Manjrekar feels it would be unjust to blame coach Gautam Gambhir for the Test series defeat to New Zealand, but former wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik feels the senior Indian players have the responsibility. The Black Caps established an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series when India lost the second Test match against New Zealand by 113 runs in Pune on Saturday. This put an end to India's impressive run of 18 straight home series victories after their 2012-13 defeat at the hands of England.The senior players fared poorly in both games. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma both had trouble at bat, while the powerful spin combination of Ravindra Jadeja and R Ashwin also didn't have much of an effect."Yeah. Why shouldn't it (the onus of the series loss) be the...

26Oct

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‘Too much expectation on those two guys’: Rohit on Ashwin and Jadeja | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma stood by his spin duo of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja on Saturday. The pair's inability to capitalize on a spin-conducive surface contributed to India's first Test series defeat at home in over a decade.Despite the spin-friendly conditions at the MCA Stadium, India found themselves thoroughly outmatched. The defeat against New Zealand was particularly highlighted by the underwhelming performance of their premier spinners, who were unable to make a significant impact on the game."They know (about) that. There's too much expectation on those two guys," Rohit said, when asked about the lack of control from the Indian spinners during the press conference after India's 113-run loss."Every game they play, they are expected to take wickets, run thr...

9Oct

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Big blow for New Zealand! Kane Williamson set to miss start of Test series against India | Cricket News – Times of India

New Zealand player Kane Williamson (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Veteran New Zealand batter Kane Williamson will miss the start of the three-Test series against India due to a groin strain suffered during the second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. The injury requires a period of rehabilitation, delaying Williamson's departure to India.New Zealand selector Sam Wells confirmed the news, stating that the decision to rest and rehabilitate Williamson was made to avoid further aggravating the injury. "The advice we've received is that the best course of action is for Kane to rest and rehabilitate now rather than risk worsening the injury," Wells explained. "We remain hopeful that if his recovery goes to plan, Kane will be available for the latter part of the tour."In Williamson's absence, uncapped ba...

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India’s focus will be on self-improvement: Rishabh Pant ahead of Bangladesh series

Rishabh Pant warned against taking Bangladesh lightly in the upcoming two-Test series. File | Photo Credit: PTI Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant warned against taking Bangladesh lightly in the upcoming two-Test series and stressed on the need for India to keep improving themselves to stay ahead of the competition.Bangladesh, who recently blanked Pakistan 2-0 at Rawalpindi, will face Rohit Sharma's side in the first Test at Chennai from September 19 before moving to Kanpur.India will play a total of 10 Tests within the next five months as the series against Bangladesh will be followed by three Tests against New Zealand at home in October-November before moving to Australia for the five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy."Asian countries like Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka perform well in Asi...