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‘Rohit Sharma is not in-your-face, aggressive captain like Virat Kohli’ | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] By mauling England 4-1 in the recently-concluded Test series at home, Rohit Sharma-led India not just put 'Bazball' to bed but also the skipper himself replied his critics in fine fashion to lead from the front. With two centuries, including one in the final Test of the series in Dharamsala, Rohit let his bat do all the talking, especially after former England batsman Geoffrey Boycott's claims that the India captain was "past his best".Rohit replaced Virat Kohli as captain in 2022; and for someone who was not considered a Test material during his initial years in international cricket, Rohit has answered his detractors in style, both in leadership and as a batsman.Kohli took a break from the England series for the birth of his second child.Former England captain Nasser Hussain sai...

11Mar

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Felt like they had gone too far: R Ashwin on James Anderson’s comments on chasing down 500 or 600 in 60 overs

[ad_1] After winning the 1st Test in Hyderabad, a pretty confident James Anderson had told the press that England will go all hell for leather when they come out to bat against India on Day 4 of the second Test at Vizag, saying that even if the target was 500 or 600, the Three Lions will be looking to reach it in 60 or 70 overs. Ultimately, England would fail to chase down 399 and lost the Test by 106 runs which tied the series at 1-1. Ravichandran Ashwin on Monday said on his YouTube channel that the comment by the England veteran almost felt like they had gone too far with their confidence. “James Anderson went into a press conference in the second Test after winning the first considerably well. Much respect to them for winning that. He told the press that even if the 4th innings targ...

11Mar

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‘Bazball gets battered…’: Jonny Bairstow’s angry reaction as Dharamsala crowd mocks England. Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: England faced a severe backlash for their abject surrender against India in the recently-concluded five-match Test series. Former players and experts also raised questions on England's 'Bazball' approach that was largely considered a reason behind their 1-4 loss in India.It has been more than two days since the Dharamsala Test got over but videos continue to surface on social media.A new one is doing the rounds on the internet in which Dharamsala crowd can be heard singing "Bazball gets battered, everywhere they go."The crowd's action triggered a displeased response from England batter Jonny Bairstow, who was observed responding with words of his own.Bairstow was also seen engaging in heated exchange with Indian batter Shubman Gill during the match.Bairstow: "What did y...

11Mar

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‘He gave the ball to a…’: Ian Chappell criticizes Ben Stokes’ captaincy in India series | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Former Australia captain Ian Chappell has delivered a scathing critique of England skipper Ben Stokes' captaincy, attributing India's series-sealing victory in the fourth Test to a critical lapse in strategy at a pivotal juncture.In his assessment, Chappell pointed out a pivotal moment in the fourth Test at Ranchi where Stokes' decision-making came under scrutiny.According to Chappell, Stokes' choice to utilize part-time spinner Joe Root instead of deploying the experienced Jimmy Anderson on the third evening of the Test allowed India to gain momentum, ultimately shifting the balance of the match in their favor.Chappell articulated his viewpoint, stating, "On the third evening Stokes desperately needed to start India's chase with his best two bowlers and try to claim at...

11Mar

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What is the statistical significance of India’s win over England in the Dharamsala Test?

[ad_1] Ninety-one years and eight months since CK Nayudu’s men took the field against England at Lord’s in 1932, representing India in a Test for the first time, the team led by Rohit Sharma achieved a significant milestone by trumping the same opponent in Dharamsala. Having endured numerous crests and troughs and outgrowing the underdog tag throughout their cricketing history, India’s innings-and-64-run win against the Bazballers was their 178th win in their 579th Test appearance. While ‘178’ as a number may not necessarily stand out in itself, the triumph pulled India’s wins level with the number of losses for the first time in their Test history –- the win-loss ratio now stands at 1 after 314 cricketers have spent 2,673 days on the field for the country. Laggards to contenders Registe...

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‘England appeared to get carried away…’: Brendon McCullum, Ben Stokes contemplate strategy overhaul | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Following England's comprehensive 1-4 Test series defeat against India, coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes are grappling with critical decisions as they seek to rejuvenate the team's fortunes in the longest format of the game.In the aftermath of the series loss, McCullum acknowledged the need for introspection, stating, "We will allow the dust and hurt to settle a bit and then use that to make changes we need to ensure we are a better version of what we have started out as."The defeat in India has raised questions about England's aggressive playing style, with McCullum alluding to the need for refinement. He highlighted instances where England appeared to stray from their game plan, such as Joe Root's dismissal in the third Test, noting, "There were times whe...

10Mar

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I do worry it’s a backroom team made up of cheerleaders: Vaughan

[ad_1] Former England captain Michael Vaughan. File | Photo Credit: Getty Images Former skipper Michael Vaughan fears not all England players have fully adapted to the existing team culture and feels the backroom staff is "made up of cheerleaders".Vaughan suggested England must carry out an honest review of their 1-4 mauling in India by taking a leaf out of Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola's book to breed an environment of ruthlessness.India completed a magnificent series triumph with an innings and 64-run victory inside three days in the fifth and final Test here on Saturday."After a humbling series defeat in India, I strongly believe that a dose of honesty is the most important thing for this England team right now," Vaughan wrote in his column for Daily Telegraph.Vaughan, who led t...

10Mar

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‘As captain of this team…’: Rohit Sharma hails ‘young’ Team India in memorable series triumph. Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: In the absence of senior pros Virat Kohli and KL Rahul, a young and new Team India passed the litmus test with flying colours to register a famous 4-1 series triumph over England on Saturday.The likes of Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Sarfaraz Khan and Dhruv Jurel performed incredibly well, handing England their worst defeat of the Bazball era.After wrapping up the series in Dharamsala, Rohit and Co. re-lived and cherished the incredible moments during the series as with the skipper hailing the youngsters for stepping up when it mattered the most.From Ashwin's 500th wicket and 100th Test to Jaiswal emerging as the top scorer in the series, a joyous bunch of players shared their ride throughout the long series in an emotional video posted the the BCCI.The series win was...

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‘It’s a backroom team made up of cheerleaders’: Michael Vaughan urges honest review of England’s performance | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Former England cricket captain Michael Vaughan has called for a candid assessment of the team's performance following their 1-4 series defeat against India. In a recent column for the Daily Telegraph, Vaughan emphasized the need for honesty and a rigorous approach to address the shortcomings highlighted during the tour.Vaughan, who led England from 2003 to 2008, stressed the importance of conducting a thorough review, drawing comparisons to the meticulous approach of Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola. He emphasized the necessity of holding players accountable and making tough decisions to cultivate a culture of competitiveness and excellence within the team."In my view, after a humbling series defeat in India, I strongly believe that a dose of honesty is the most im...

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‘I can’t believe I’m hearing this…’: Mark Waugh disagrees with Alastair Cook’s ‘they’re not robots’ defense | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: England faced a crushing defeat by an innings and 64 runs in the culmination of the five-match series in Dharamsala on Saturday, marking a disappointing end to their tour of India. Despite showcasing some resilience in earlier Tests, Ben Stokes' side faltered in the final match, drawing criticism from former cricketers.Former England cricketer Alastair Cook came to the defense of the team, emphasizing the human aspect of the game."They're not robots," Cook remarked, acknowledging the challenges faced by players during extended tours. Cook, who led England to victory in India in 2012, highlighted the mental and physical toll of such demanding tours.However, Australian cricketing legend Mark Waugh expressed disbelief at Cook's comments, suggesting that international crick...

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Ben Stokes’ poor India series: Nasser Hussain tells England captain and team to ‘look at your game and improve’

[ad_1] England skipper Ben Stokes could only manage 199 runs from five matches at an average of 19.90 in the series against India. Stokes started the series with a 70 in Hyderabad when the side was in trouble. However, as the series went on the form of the skipper declined significantly and the all-rounder struggled to deal with the Indian spinners. “Ben Stokes had a poor series with the bat. Maybe because he is playing only with the bat. Just look at your own game and improve,” wrote Nasser Hussain in his column for Sky Sports. Ahead of the series, Stokes would have knee surgery which would mean that his contributions with the ball were limited. Playing as a pure batter the England skipper could not provide any resistance to the collapse of the batting order which was a recurring tren...

10Mar

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Rohit Sharma’s ‘garden mein ghoomne wale bande’ post tops social media after India’s Dharamsala win over England

[ad_1] India captain Rohit Sharma’s latest post with his young teammates has won over social media following their resounding 4-1 series win over England in Dharamsala on Saturday. India thrashed England within three days of play at the HPCA Stadium to secure an innings and 64-run victory and cemented their spot at the top of the World Test Championship standings. Rohit, who did not take the field, on the third day due to a stiff back took to social media platform Instagram and posted a picture with young batters Sarfaraz Khan, Shubman Gill, Dhruv Jurel and Yashasvi Jaiswal, captioning the frame, ”Garden mein ghoomne wale bande.” Rohit was referring to his on-field comments caught on the stump mic during the Visakhapatnam Test last month where the skipper wanted his young side to be m...

9Mar

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Records topple as players etch their names in history book following India’s dominant win in 5th Test

[ad_1] Ravichandran Ashwin celebrates the wicket of England’s Ben Foakes on Day 3 of the 5th Test match, at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, in Dharamsala on March 9, 2024. | Photo Credit: ANI India’s Test series triumph over England lived up to the expectations as records tumbled even in the fifth game with the likes of Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ravichandran Ashwin and James Anderson etching their names in the history books at the scenic HPCA Stadium. The five-match series between two cricketing giants played home to 102 sixes to make the record for the most maximums struck in a Test series. Before this series, Ashes 2023 (Australia vs England) saw a total of 74 sixes smashed all around the different venues with Australia emerging triumphant to retain the series. Throughout the se...

9Mar

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From Yashasvi Jaiswal to Ravichandran Ashwin: The heroes of India’s dominating series win over England | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: After an intense two-month long Test series, hosts India came out triumphant against England with a commanding scoreline of 4-1. The hosts had already sealed their 17th successive home series win after their victory in the fourth Test in Ranchi.The thrashing of the visitors by an innings and 64 runs in Dharamsala showed the ruthlessness of the Rohit Sharma-led young Indian side.In the absence of stalwarts like Virat Kohli, KL Rahul (after the first Test, which India lost) and Mohammed Shami, India gave Test debut caps to five players. And with most of the new faces shining on their debut series, captain Rohit steered India to series victory and also to the top of the ICC World Test Championship standings.The series witnessed quite a few impactful performances from the I...

9Mar

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India register unique record in Test cricket after emphatic victory in Dharamsala Test | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: When we talk about stats in cricket it usually refers to the count of centuries, the total runs accumulated by a batsman, or the number of wickets taken by a bowler. The cricket fans also tend to lean towards the stats that add an extra layer of intrigue to the game.But the Indian cricket team on Saturday achieved a unique record after their emphatic victory against England in Dharamsala that may not have been discussed or emphasized before.With an innings and 64 runs victory over England in the fifth Test, India attained a win-loss ratio of exactly 1 for the first time in their Test history.India have emerged victorious in 178 Test matches out of 579 games they have played so far whereas they ended up on the losing side in exactly the same number of matches. Hence, the...

9Mar

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Rahul Dravid hails ‘terrific leader’ Rohit Sharma, says fantastic to see players gravitate towards him | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma's captaincy contrasted with Ben Stokes' intense methods, yet India's head coach Rahul Dravid was pleased to witness the players embracing the principles of leadership exhibited by the Mumbaikar.While under Rohit's captaincy, India refrained from making grandiose claims, they quietly and decisively neutralized the visitors' widely discussed 'Bazball' strategy, ultimately securing the five-match series with a convincing 4-1 victory."I'm privileged to work with a lovely team. I'm learning from them all the time. Rohit has been fantastic to work with. I think he's a terrific leader, and the guys gravitate towards him phenomenally, which is fantastic to see," Dravid told broadcasters after the match.Dravid remarked that India's series triumph was marked by numer...

9Mar

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I was just thinking of taking the bowlers down: Yashasvi Jaiswal | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, who clinched the Player-of-the-Series award on Saturday, credited his remarkable success in the five-Test series against England to his unrestrained approach while opening the innings.Jaiswal concluded the series with an impressive tally of 712 runs, including two centuries and three half-centuries, maintaining an average of 89 and a striking rate of 80."I was just thinking if I can take a bowler down, I will take him down. That's the plan and there was no backing out," said Jaiswal during the post-series presentation.Nevertheless, the left-hander, who joined the ranks as the second Indian to amass over 700 runs in a series following Sunil Gavaskar, expressed his desire to stay grounded."I really enjoyed the series. I am trying to take it one game at a...

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‘When I feel I am not good enough, I will retire, but…’: Rohit Sharma | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Former England batter Geoffrey Boycott might have opined that Rohit Sharma is past his best but the Indian skipper made it clear that he is currently playing the best cricket of his life.Rohit led his team from the front in the absence of match-winners like Virat Kohli and KL Rahul in the five-match Test series against England. India inflicted an innings and 64 runs defeat on England to wrap up the Dharamsala Test inside three days and win the series 4-1.Talking about his own performance after the match, Rohit stated that the day he believes he is not up to the mark, he won't hesitate to retire."One day, when I wake up and feel, I am not good enough then I will retire straight away but in the last few years I am playing the best cricket of my life," Rohit said.Head coac...

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Bazball gets a reality check! India thrash England by an innings to seal series 4-1 | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Premier off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin grabbed a famous fifer in his landmark 100th Test as India hammered England by an innings and 64 runs in the fifth and final game in Dharamsala to seal the series 4-1 on Saturday.Handing England their heaviest defeat in the 'Bazball' era, India wrapped up the contest inside eight sessions as England self-imploded on the third day.Veteran James Anderson reached 700 Test wickets early in the morning session to be just the third bowler to achieve the feat, but the tourists were never in the game after India took a massive 259-run lead.Ashwin then returned figures of 5 for 77 to help bowl out England for 195 in the afternoon session at the picturesque Dharamsala stadium.As It HappenedWith the series already in bag, India were playing ...

9Mar

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Here’s what Shubman Gill told James Anderson after launching him for a six

[ad_1] In an on-field exchange with Jonny Bairstow on Day 3 of the fifth Test match at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) stadium, Shubman Gill has revealed what he said to James Anderson after hitting him for a straight six on his way to the century on Day 2. Baristow, who is playing his 100th Test match asked Shubman Gill, standing at the first slip, “What did you said to Jimmy, that you are retiring? Then he get you out the next ball.” Gill responded: “So what? He can get me out after my hundred. What you have done in this series?” 🫶🏻🫶🏻 pic.twitter.com/uBq4DueaYX — zahana🕷️ (@77ftw_) March 9, 2024 To which Bairstow replied: “How many have scored full-stop.” Sarfaraz Khan patrolling at the short leg played the role of peacemaker and chips in “Johny bhai, easy, Johny bhai ...