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28Jan

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Head coach Rahul Dravid defends Indian batters after poor show against England: ‘It’s not like we’ve been picking players out of nowhere’

[ad_1] Despite having secured a 190-run lead in the first innings, Indian batters were unable to see through a win in the first Test against England in Hyderabad. Chasing 231 in the fourth innings on Day 4, India were halted 28 runs short. “To be honest, 230 was a pretty challenging score on this wicket in the fourth innings, on a wicket that was turning as much,” India head coach Rahul Dravid said in the post-match press conference. When asked if the collapse on Day 4 was a recurring issue, with their credentials on turning tracks put to question, Dravid said, “There have been challenging wickets over the last few years which have been difficult to bat on for our young batters. They’ve got a lot of skill and ability. They have come here after scoring a lot of runs in domestic cricket a...

24Jun

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Sunil Gavaskar slams selectors for dropping Cheteshwar Pujara and ignoring Sarfaraz Khan

[ad_1] Age should not be a criteria for selecting players, says Sunil Gavaskar | Photo Credit: ANI Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has lashed out at the national selectors for making Cheteshwar Pujara the "scapegoat" and ignoring prolific domestic scorer Sarfaraz Khan for the two tests in the West Indies next month.Referring to Khan's non-selection, Gavaskar questioned the logic behind having the Ranji Trophy if performance in the country's premier domestic tournament is not looked into while picking the Indian red-ball teams instead of taking the players IPL (Indian Premier League) record."Khan has been scoring at an average of 100 in all past three seasons. What does he have to do to be picked in the squad? he might not be in the playing XI, but you pick him in the team," Gavskar ...

15Jun

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Ashwin: ‘I would have loved to play in the final as I played a part in us getting there’

[ad_1] The decision to exclude R. Ashwin was one of the main talking points during India’s World Test Championship Final against Australia. In a chat, the top-ranked Test bowler opened up about missing out on a spot at The Oval, his journey and more on the sidelines of the TNPL.You are the No. 1-ranked bowler in the world, but do you feel you are being judged on something apart from your primary skillset? It’s a hard question to answer because we are standing right after the WTC Final. I would have loved to play because I have played a part in us getting there. Even in the last final I got four wickets and bowled really well. Ever since 2018-19, my bowling overseas has been fantastic and I have managed to win games for the team. I am looking at it from a captain or coach’s point of view...

12Jun

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WTC 2023 | Honest self-assessment and tough calls the need of the hour for India

[ad_1] Far from the action: It was a puzzle to see Ashwin, right, missing in the huddle given that Australia had four left-handed batters at the top of the order. | Photo Credit: Reuters Even before the first delivery of the ICC World Test Championship Final was bowled, India was behind the eight ball. The team looked up to the sky before the toss, saw the dark clouds, and decided to field.It was an instinctive distinction without keeping in mind that things are bound to change over five days. The help for the seamers lasted all of the first session before the sun came out and the pitch started to ease up.India bowling coach Paras Mhambrey later stated that it was the “conditions in the morning” that prompted the inclusion of a fourth pacer. This led to off-spinner R. Ashwin, the top-ra...

12Jun

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‘India a bit lazy, Australia grabbed their moments’: Kaif explains the importance of slip catching in WTC Final

[ad_1] Slip-catching in cricket requires hand-eye coordination, anticipation and immnese concentration, and it’s an aspect of the game India has often faltered in after Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman set high standards. The present fielders have not always been able to judge the speed and direction of the ball, resulting in costly and often match-turning mistakes.“It is all about coordination because it is a specialist position. In England, most wickets fall to catches behind the wicket since the ball moves a lot. So a slip fielder is always in play throughout the game,” observes former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif, one of the best fielders the country has produced.Hence, the chances missed in the cordon can make or break a game for a team. India missed one such opportunity in Australia’s ...

12Jun

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Rahul Dravid, Rohit Sharma, BCCI: The Big 3 that failed to end India’s ICC trophy jinx

[ad_1] After yet another ICC event went by without a triumph, Indian cricket needs to answer a couple of tough questions if it dares to embark on a bold transition process: Should their coach Rahul Dravid remain unscathed? Does future-proofing Indian cricket involve his continuing presence?To further complicate matters, those in the BCCI who will be in-charge to enforce that change, have their own excesses and ill-conceived whims to reckon with. Another interesting activity would be to take a peek at the self-appraisal form of captain Rohit Sharma. Together, astonishingly despite their obvious merits, earnest intent, intelligence and capabilities, all three – Dravid, Rohit and BCCI – haven’t yet set in motion what they were brought in for.One of the key features of the captaincy reigns o...

11Jun

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Would ‘love to’ have best-of-three finals: Rohit Sharma | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: After a second successive defeat in the World Test Championship final, skipper Rohit Sharma advocated a best-of-three finals format, emphasizing on the need for a longer preparation period of 20-25 days if the Indian team qualifies for a third consecutive time. India suffered a 209-run loss to Australia on Sunday in the WTC Final at The Oval, extending their unsuccessful streak in ICC events since 2013. In 2021, Virat Kohli-led India ended runners-up as New Zealand claimed the inaugural WTC title. Then head coach Ravi Shastri and Kohli had also highlighted the need for a best-of-three finals following the game against New Zealand at Southampton.A best-of-three format would need at least a one month window, which is extremely tough to fit in a calendar busier than ever w...

11Jun

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WTC Final: India’s own follies contribute to the Oval disaster | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] India's hopes of adding an ICC trophy to their cabinet after 2013 were crushed mercilessly by Australia during the WTC final, but Rohit Sharma's men had to pay for their own follies too at the Oval.The train of inanity started with the team selection and that percolated into the shot selection of the much-vaunted India top-order batsmen.So, let's start over from that selection fumble.India decided not to pick Ravichandran Ashwin, the No 1 Test bowler by the current ICC Rankings.But even if you discount the ranking factor, the veteran off-spinner has been India's most successful bowler in the 2021-2023 WTC cycle, taking 61 wickets from 13 matches.In team management's defence, they can say most of those 61 victims were scalped during home games on designer tracks.The team management...

11Jun

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Australia claim maiden World Test Championship title

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11Jun

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‘I thought it was clean’, says Cameron Green on controversial Shubman Gill catch

[ad_1] Australian player Cameron Green defended the low catch that he made on Day 4 of the World Test Championship Final on Saturday to dismiss Indian batsman Shubman Gill. The crowd at the Oval Cricket Ground chanted ‘cheat’ towards the Aussie after the catch which dismissed Gill for 18 amidst what looked like a promising start to the 444-run target set for India. “At the time I definitely thought I caught it. I think in the heat of the moment I thought it was clean,” Green said after play. “It was left up to the third umpire and he agreed.” “Obviously the Indian crowd are so passionate and obviously one of the favourite guys Shubman Gill got out, and I think that’s what they were all kind of looking forward to watching, so it is what it is and we move on,” Green said. Despite Green fee...

10Jun

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WTC Final 2023: India’s hopes rest on Kohli, Rahane in huge chase

[ad_1] Virat will be key for India to stay alive in the marathon chase on Day 5. | Photo Credit: AP India faces a Herculean task, but there is hope yet. To claim the ICC World Test Championship title, the side will have to record the highest chase in history.With 164 runs in the bag in pursuit of the 444-run target, India has put itself in contention. Virat Kohli (44 batting, 60b, 7x4) and Ajinkya Rahane (20 batting, 59b, 3x4) believe in the dream. On Sunday, the final day, 280 runs stand between India and a long awaited ICC trophy. Awkward questionsThe pitch at The Oval can spring a few awkward questions to batters, but overall, it is nowhere near a minefield. A steady, determined approach is all the batters need to get the job done.Kohli looked in good nick, placing the straight driv...

10Jun

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WTC Final 2023: India’s hopes rest on Kohli, Rahane in huge chase against Australia

[ad_1] Virat will be key for India to stay alive in the marathon chase on Day 5. | Photo Credit: AP India faces a Herculean task, but there is hope yet. To claim the ICC World Test Championship title, the side will have to record the highest chase in history.With 164 runs in the bag in pursuit of the 444-run target, India has put itself in contention. Virat Kohli (44 batting, 60b, 7x4) and Ajinkya Rahane (20 batting, 59b, 3x4) believe in the dream. On Sunday, the final day, 280 runs stand between India and a long awaited ICC trophy. Awkward questionsThe pitch at The Oval can spring a few awkward questions to batters, but overall, it is nowhere near a minefield. A steady, determined approach is all the batters need to get the job done.Kohli looked in good nick, placing the straight driv...

10Jun

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Australia find Virat Kohli in way to World Test Championship title | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: A resolute Virat Kohli and first innings hero Ajinkya Rahane stand in Australia's way to the World Test Championship title as India head into the final day of the intriguing summit clash, requiring another 280 runs in the record chase of 444. The Kohli and Rahane duo added crucial 71-run unbeaten stand after an intent-filled knock from Rohit Sharma (43) in the final session as India ended the penultimate day of the 'Ultimate Test' at 164 for three at the Oval.Having been set a mammoth target, India lost Shubman Gill (18 off 19) to a contentious catch before skipper Rohit and Cheteshwar Pujara (27 off 47) brought about their own downfall to make it 93 for three in 31st over.Day 4: As It HappenedAustralia had declared their second innings at 270 for 8 midway into the afte...

10Jun

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‘London will not be big enough, if this becomes a reality’: Matthew Hayden on the prospect of India chasing 444 in 2023 WTC Final

[ad_1] When skipper Pat Cummins was dismissed in the second session of the fourth day of the 2023 World Test Championship final by Mohammed Shami, Australia had no reason to bat any longer. With a lead of 443, Cummins and Co declared their second innings and set a daunting task for India in the fourth innings. Never at The Oval have as many runs been scored in the fourth innings. The highest is 429/8, from the Indian team that toured in 1979. The highest successful chase is 263. With the odds tilted against India, former Australia skipper Matthew Hayden believes that if done, the biggest city in the world will be too small to celebrate a historic win. “London will not be big enough, if this becomes a reality for Team India,” Hayden said on the ICC broadcast feed ahead of India’s fourth i...

9Jun

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Steve Smith: We’ll wait and see how ‘Bazball’ fares in Ashes | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: As Australian quicks put on a commanding performance against India on Day 2 of the ongoing World Test Championship final at the Oval, Steve Smith on Thursday said he is looking forward to how England continue with their 'Bazball' style against them in the following Ashes series. The Aussie pacers led by Pat Cummins fired in unison on the second day of the WTC Final as India found themselves in trouble at 151 for 5 at the close of play in reply to Australia's first innings 469. With the Ashes starting right after the WTC Final, Smith said England's ultra-aggressive approach in red-ball cricket hasn't "come up against us yet". "I think I said it initially when 'Bazball' started that I'm intrigued to see how it goes against our bowlers. I've said that all along. I think it...

14Mar

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WTC Points Table: World Test Championship 2021-23 points table | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] For the second straight time Team India have made the cut for the World Test Championship (WTC) final.The last time India made the cut for the inaugural edition of the WTC, they faced New Zealand in the summit clash (2019-21) and lost by 8 wickets in Southampton. This time they will be up against an opposition who they have just beaten 2-1 in a home series - Australia.The Aussies in fact have been the most impressive team in this cycle of the WTC (2021-23) and are right on top of the points table, with 152 points and a PCT (Points percentage) of 66.67%.India could have entered the final of the WTC directly with a 3-1 or 4-0 series win against Australia. But they had to be content with a 2-1 scoreline. And that meant that they needed New Zealand to beat Sri Lanka or draw in at leas...

14Mar

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WTC Final: Rohit Sharma, Rahul Dravid ponder the challenges | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] AHMEDABAD: With there just being a week-long gap between the IPL final and World Test Championship Final, captain Rohit Sharma said that there will be appropriate measures in place to get the players ready for the red-ball grand finale. The IPL final will be played on May 29 while the WTC summit clash between India and Australia will begin from June 7 at the Oval in London. “I think it’s quite critical (WTC Final) for us. We’re going to keep in constant touch with all players who are going to play that final and monitor their workload and see what’s happening with them,” said Sharma. The team management, Sharma revealed, will dispatch Duke balls to the bowlers to prepare for the six-day Test when they find time during the IPL. “We are sending some Duke balls to all fast bowlers bu...

7Mar

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With WTC points at stake, you tend to play on result-oriented wickets: Rahul Dravid defends ‘poor’ Indore track | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: All the 3 Tests of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy so far have finished inside three days courtesy the rank turners on offer but India coach Rahul Dravid on Tuesday defended the wickets saying that the World Test Championship points do push countries to prepare result-oriented pitches.While the Nagpur and Delhi pitches escaped with an 'average' rating by the ICC, the Nagpur pitch, where the match finished inside 7 session was rated 'poor' by the match referee Chris Broad. The pitches have been too spin-friendly, not providing a balanced contest and the batters from both the sides have struggled to get going in the dust bowls. "I won't go too much into it. Match referee is entitled to share his opinion. Doesn't really matter if I agree with his reading or not. Doesn't...

19Feb

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India inch closer to World Test Championship final with 6-wicket win over Australia | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: India strengthened their position to make it into the second successive final of the World Test Championship with a comfortable six-wicket victory over Australia in the second Test in New Delhi.India improved their win-percentage to 64.06 after an easy win but their place in the June final at The Oval is still not guaranteed as Sri Lanka can play a spoilsport if results go against them.Following India's triumph, the race for the final is now reduced to three sides with South Africa having no chance of reaching the summit clash.The highest South Africa can rise to is 55 percent, which is less than the lowest amount that India can finish on.Australia, who continue to lead the standings with 66.67 win-percentage, are not quite over the line yet either.Pat Cummins' side can...