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India pacer Jasprit Bumrah maintains top spot in latest ICC Test rankings | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Star Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah maintained his top position among Test bowlers in the latest ICC player rankings. Bumrah achieved this milestone after becoming the fastest Indian pacer to reach over 150 wickets in Test cricket during the India-England Test match in Visakhapatnam.There was a change at the top of the Test batsmen rankings, with New Zealand's Kane Williamson taking the top spot after scoring centuries in the first Test against South Africa. In the Test all-rounders rankings, Ravindra Jadeja continues to hold the top position, while Kyle Jamieson climbed to 13th place.In T20 cricket, the batting rankings witnessed significant changes after the series between Australia and West Indies. Glenn Maxwell, Tim David, and David Warner moved up to 24th, 27th, and 36th pl...
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ICC Rankings: Mohammed Nabi ends Shakib Al Hasan’s long reign as top ODI all-rounder | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan's all-rounder Mohammed Nabi on Wednesday made history by becoming the oldest player to lead the ICC ODI all-rounders' list, ending Shakib Al Hasan's long reign at the top.Nabi, aged 39 years and 1 month, reached the No. 1 spot after his impressive performance in the opening match of Afghanistan's three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka, where he scored 136 runs and also picked up a wicket.This accomplishment surpasses the previous record held by Tillakaratne Dilshan, who was 38 years and 8 months old when he topped the rankings in June 2015.Shakib, the Bangladesh all-rounder, held the position for an impressive 1739 days, from May 7, 2019, when he took over from Rashid Khan, until February 9, marking the longest unbroken stretch at the top of the ODI all-rounder ...
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Jasprit Bumrah vs England’s middle-order: Rajkot pitch favors reverse swing | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Indian pacer Zaheer Khan anticipates that the pitch in Rajkot for the upcoming Test match will resemble the ones witnessed in Hyderabad and Vizag, potentially facilitating reverse swing once again.Expressing his hopes for the pitch, Zaheer remarked to JioCinema, "I hope the pitch is on similar lines to the one in Hyderabad and Vizag.On that kind of a surface, we should be able to see a good contest between bat and ball for the first two days and spin comes into play on the third day."He further added, "You'll see some reverse swing as well. And on the fourth and fifth days, you'll have the spinners dominating. If that is the pattern, it will make for a nice viewing experience for all the spectators and the fans will enjoy."Former England batter Owais Shah echoed Zaheer...
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Ravindra Jadeja optimistic despite England’s aggressive style | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India's all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja shared his perspective on the upcoming third Test against England, expressing confidence despite the visitors' aggressive approach."I won't term England as [one of the most difficult] teams," Jadeja remarked, highlighting India's historical dominance on home soil. He emphasized the need for adaptation to England's aggressive style, stating, "We need to get used to that and plan accordingly for them."Reflecting on India's performance in the series opener, Jadeja commented, "If it wasn't for small mistakes in the second innings of the first Test, we wouldn't have lost." Despite missing the second Test due to a hamstring injury, he remains upbeat about his return for the pivotal third Test.Addressing concerns about injuries, Jadeja acknowledge...
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Dhruv Jurel expresses gratitude to father ahead of potential Test debut | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Uncapped wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel, recently named in the Indian squad for the remaining three Test matches against England, revealed his heartfelt sentiments on Wednesday, expressing his desire to dedicate his potential debut for the national team to his father.In a poignant video shared by the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) official social media account, Jurel opened up about the profound influence of his father in his cricketing journey, referring to him as his "hero." Jurel underscored his father's unwavering support and guidance, stating, "If I get the Indian cap, I would like to dedicate this moment to my father.Because he's my hero."The announcement of Jurel's inclusion in the squad came following the absence of star batter Virat Kohli from the re...
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IND vs ENG: What is India’s Test record at SCA Stadium in Rajkot ahead of third Test against England?

With a win apiece under their belts, India and England will lock horns in the third Test of the five-match series at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot from Thursday.While England orchestrated a surprising 28-run win over the dominant hosts in the first Test in Hyderabad, Rohit Sharma’s side bounced back in Visakhapatnam. India defeated England within four days as standout performances from Jasprit Bumrah, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Shubman Gill helped the side to level the series. The spotlight will now be on Rajkot, where India has a chance to move up front and strengthen their position on the World Test Championship standings. Here is a look at India’s Test record at the venue. India has featured in two Tests at the Rajkot stadium. While they earned a draw against Eng...
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Dhruv Jurel, Sarfaraz Khan in line for Test debuts in Rajkot, Shubman Gill skips optional training | – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Team India, facing injuries to key players, might introduce two debutants, Sarfaraz Khan and Dhruv Chand Jurel, in the upcoming third Test against England in Rajkot.Shubman Gill, the centurion from the previous match, didn't participate in the optional training on Tuesday due to a right index finger injury sustained while fielding in the second Test in Visakhapatnam. Although Gill mentioned the injury isn't severe, his absence from training raises concerns.With Shreyas Iyer dropped and KL Rahul still recovering, the opportunity has arisen for Sarfaraz, a prolific performer in Ranji Trophy, to make his debut. Wicketkeeper-batter Jurel's strong batting skills may also secure him a place ahead of KS Bharat, who has struggled in recent Tests.The middle order for the third Test co...
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I think he is available: Kuldeep Yadav shares Ravindra Jadeja update before 3rd Test vs England

Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav on Tuesday confirmed that Ravindra Jadeja was available for selection for the 3rd Test against England at Rajkot. Jadeja and wicketkeeper KL Rahul sat out the second Test vs England at Vizag with the former getting ruled out after sustaining a hamstring injury while the latter had complained of a right quadriceps pain. With the 3rd Test a couple of days away, the Indian Express had reported that Rahul wasn’t found to be fully fit yet but Jadeja was given the green signal to take the field for the crucial match in the series which is tied 1-1. On Tuesday, Kuldeep would all but confirm Jadeja’s fitness, saying, “”He is doing his routine (work). He did one session yesterday (Monday) and I think he is available.” The bowler, however, could not give clarity on h...
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Fit-again Ravindra Jadeja available for third England Test in Rajkot, says Kuldeep Yadav | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is on the path to recovery from an injury and is expected to be available for the upcoming third Test against England in Rajkot, as confirmed by spinner Kuldeep Yadav on Tuesday.Jadeja, 35, had suffered a hamstring injury on the fourth day of the first Test in Hyderabad, a match that England won. Consequently, he missed the second Test in Visakhapatnam, where the Indian team managed to level the five-match series at 1-1.The experienced all-rounder's return to fitness is crucial for the Indian team, and he had been recalled to the squad with selectors monitoring his recovery closely ahead of the third Test scheduled to begin on Thursday in Rajkot.Jadeja's potential availability adds a valuable dimension to India's squad, bringing his skills a...
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‘You also want to see good cricket’: Kuldeep Yadav on missing rank turners for India-England series | Cricket News – Times of India

RAJKOT: Over the years, roughly from the 2012-13 home season, when India's then Test skipper MS Dhoni insisted that he wanted wickets in India to turn from ball 1, India have dominated opposition teams through a major ploy-raging turners on which the likes of Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel have been almost unplayable at times, demolishing batting line-ups in no time.It resulted in India being almost unbeatable at home, with many teams not even lasting four days as the visiting batsmen, and sometimes the hosts too, succumbed to the spinners in no time. As much as the fans were pleased with India's relentless win streak, the cricket made for boring, one-way traffic, with the pace bowlers having little or no role to play as the spinners held sway on pitches where the b...
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Under-19 World Cup: Standout Performers and Future Stars | Cricket News – Times of India

The Under-19 Cricket World Cup, which was won by Australia who beat India in the final on Sunday, showcased several players who offered glimpses of having the ability to make it big. TOI lists those who have the potential to crack the senior code...Musheer Khan (India)From the maidaans in Mumbai to hitting centuries in South Africa, Musheer made his mark at the U-19 World Cup.He was the second highest run-scorer of the tournament with 360 runs at an average of 60.00 and a strike rate of 98.09. He was the only batter in the tournament to hit two centuries - there was a half-century to boot too. The 18-year-old also brought to fore his all-round skills with seven wickets in the tournament.Uday Saharan (India)The Indian team skipper finished as the leading run-getter of the tournament with...
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IND vs ENG: Why a more aggressive batting approach could benefit Ravindra Jadeja and India

“Ravindra Jadeja, lekin voh idhar nahi pada (but he didn’t study here)” the sentry at the gate of the famous The Rajkumar College in Rajkot, the alumni includes Ranjitsinghji, Duleepsinhji, Ajay Jadeja, five other Test cricketers and several first-class players, announces grandly about his favourite player in the Indian team. The sun has begun to sink, the college has just shut for the day, and the man who will guard nothingness in the nights perks up: “Voh humare jaisey hain. (He is like us).” Not from the clan of rajas and the royals who once dotted the college, that is. Jadeja, born in a one-room government flat to a nurse and a security guard, has risen in stature to being called ‘Bapu’, endearment for kings and mass leaders these days. The few around the guard bristle when it is p...
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IND vs ENG: KL Rahul ruled out of third Test | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Senior India batsman KL Rahul on Monday was ruled out of the third Test against England due to his incomplete recovery from a quadriceps strain, which had sidelined him for the second match in Visakhapatnam.It's been reported that Devdutt Padikkal, the promising left-handed batsman from Karnataka who's been having an impressive first-class season, will step in to fill Rahul's spot in the squad."KL Rahul hasn't yet reported in Rajkot. Ravindra Jadeja, the local boy has linked up with the team. It was always a case of subject to fitness and BCCI medical team is still not confident that he is match fit," a senior BCCI source told PTI on the condition of anonymity.The selectors had earlier named both Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja in the squad subject to clearance from the BCCI's medi...
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Ravindra Jadeja’s wife Rivaba gets upset when questioned about accusations by her father-in-law | Off the field News – Times of India

The alleged differences between Ravindra Jadeja and his father, Anirudhsinh, in an interview of the latter published recently forced the Indian cricketer to come out and respond, as the accusations by his father not only involved him but also his wife, Rivaba.Calling the interview as "scripted", Jadeja posted a message in Gujarati on his 'X' Account, saying: "The things mentioned in the dubious interview with Divya Bhaskar are meaningless and false...The attempt to tarnish the image of my wife is improper and condemnable.I also have a lot to say, but it is better that I don't reveal those things in public."In the interview, Anirudhsinh held his daughter-in-law Rivaba responsible for creating a rift in the family. He also alleged that his son (Ravindra) has cut all communication with him...
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‘Have to be more imaginative’: Former India batter on Ashwin’s disappointing performance | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former India opener Aakash Chopra criticised off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin for his lack of creativity on batting-friendly pitches, expressing disappointment with his performances in the first two Tests against England.Ashwin has managed to secure nine wickets in the series, averaging 36.33. However, he has fallen short of producing four-wicket or five-wicket hauls so far.In contrast, England's Tom Hartley has outperformed Ashwin in the spin department, claiming 14 wickets at an average of 24.57, including a notable seven-wicket haul in the first Test.Chopra emphasised the need for imagination when facing attacks on flat pitches, suggesting that Ashwin should adapt a more creative approach to counter the challenges posed by the opposition."I am with you, actually. If you pla...
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Virat Kohli to miss remaining Tests against England as selectors name squads; KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja back | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: As expected and reported, former India captain Virat Kohli was not named in the squad announced by the national selectors on Saturday for the remaining three Test matches against England.Kohli missed the first two Tests as well and will continue to excuse himself due to personal reasons."Virat Kohli will remain unavailable for selection for the remainder of the series due to personal reasons.The Board fully respects and supports Kohli's decision," BCCI said in a statement.The national selection committee has named senior players Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul in the squad, pending clearance from the BCCI's medical team. Both players are nursing injuries, with Jadeja suffering from a hamstring issue and Rahul experiencing a slight right quadricep niggle."The participation of Rav...
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Ravindra Jadeja responds to father’s allegations, calls it an attempt to tarnish wife Rivaba’s image – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Team India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja on Friday criticised an interview of his father, Anirudhsinh Jadeja, in a Gujarati daily - slamming it as "scripted", "nonsense" and an attempt to show his wife, Rivaba, in bad light. "Let's ignore what's said in scripted interviews," wrote Jadeja in the caption along with an image, which had his response written in Gujarati, he posted on microblogging website 'X'. In the interview, Jadeja's father accused his son of not being in touch with the family, while also accusing Rivaba for creating a rift. "Right after their marriage, there was a dispute regarding the ownership of Ravindra's restaurant. She (Rivaba) told him to transfer the ownership of the restaurant to her name. They even had a major fight because of that," the father alleged...
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From Virat Kohli to Unmukt Chand: The U19 World Cup stars who made it big and who couldn’t | Cricket News – Times of India

Over the years, many players who have done well at the U-19 World Cup have graduated to the senior stage with spectacular success, while others showed promise but lost their way. TOI takes a look…India’s under-19 cricketers have once again reached the final of the World Cup. This Sunday in Benoni in South Africa, Uday Saharan and Co. will have the opportunity to lift the title one more time.Other than the skipper himself, players like Musheer Khan, Sachin Dhas, Arshin Kulkarni, Saumy Pandey and Naman Tiwari have also impressed. This is the ninth time India’s junior cricketers have reached the final, a record. They’ve also triumphed five times, another record. Which ones will graduate to the big league from here? Which ones will disappear? The under-19 World Cup stage is a fascinating st...
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India Squad For Tests vs England: Ravindra Jadeja’s two-word message ahead of Test team announcement against England | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India's star batsman Virat Kohli is likely to miss the third and fourth Tests against England due to personal reasons, extending his absence from the initial two matches of the series. The chances of Virat participating in the final Test in Dharamsala, scheduled to take place from March 7, appears slim, though the board is refraining from making predictions about that match, which is still a month away.In addition to Virat's absence, India faced the challenge of missing star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and ace batsman KL Rahul in the second Test.Both Rahul and Jadeja were sidelined due to injuries.However, an Instagram post from Jadeja, on Thursday, himself signalled a positive turn in the all-rounder's recovery, hinting that he is ready to return to action on his home turf i...
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Rehan Ahmed credits Ben Stokes’ leadership for England spinners’ success | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Young Rehan Ahmed credited Ben Stokes' leadership and the team atmosphere for England's unexpectedly good performance against their more experienced Indian spinners in the first two Test matches.Surprisingly, spin is one area in which the tourists have prevailed across the five-match series, which is currently tied at one.It is quite remarkable that the trio of Ahmed, Tom Hartley and Shoaib Bashir have taken more wickets (33) than the formidable group made up of titans such as Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav (23)."That just shows how great the team environment is," Ahmed, 19, was quoted as saying in BBC."Tommy and Bash, you've seen them come in and not be nervous and that's credit to the team."The environment and the leadership we have, it d...