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Jasprit Bumrah praises Nitish Kumar Reddy’s all-round potential | Cricket News – Times of India

Nitish Kumar Reddy. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Jasprit Bumrah, while keeping his cards close to his chest regarding the final playing eleven for the first Test against Australia, hinted at the team management's strong belief in Nitish Kumar Reddy's all-round capabilities. Bumrah acknowledged that Reddy's skills could be instrumental in achieving the desired balance for the Indian team.As captain, Bumrah has been impressed by the clarity and composure displayed by the young players, particularly in the context of their debut Test series in Australia. The squad features several newcomers on their maiden Test tour to Australia, including Reddy, fast bowler Harshit Rana, Devdutt Padikkal, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Prasidh Krishna, and Dhruv Jurel. "Reddy is quite talented and we are ...
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‘Virat Kohli has said to me that … ‘: Yashasvi Jaiswal reveals tough talk ahead of India’s 1st Test against Australia | Cricket News – Times of India

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli (Photo Credits: Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Team India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has expressed his admiration for the veteran Indian batter Virat Kohli, acknowledging his consistency and discipline both on and off the field.Jaiswal, 22, has been in touch with Kohli since he started playing for India, seeking guidance on how to manage himself and maintain discipline in his daily routines to sustain a prolonged career."When I started playing like senior cricket, I did speak to Virat Paji that how he managed himself. Paji has said to me that if I want to play all that cricket, then I have to be disciplined in my daily routines and follow the process," Jaiswal told BCCI. "So I have seen him doing the stuff consistently day by day. Actually seeing him, it motivates m...
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Ravi Shastri picks two Indian players who can give Australia major headache in Border Gavaskar Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

File photo of Ravi Shastri (Getty Images) The Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) is less than 48 hours away, and Ravi Shastri is one who knows the inside-out of a tour of Australia both as a former all-rounder and former India coach. In the latest episode of the 'The ICC Review', Shastri picked the Indian and Australian players to watch out for.Australia will host India for a five-match BGT beginning Perth on November 22, where India will not just defend the trophy but also try to stay in the top two of the World Test Championship (WTC) table after conceding their top spot to Australia after the 0-3 whitewash at home against New Zealand.Shastri, who was India's coach during the historic triumphs on the last two tours of Australia, said Yashasvi Jaiswal among the batters and Jasprit Bumrah among ...
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Yash Dayal replaces injured Khaleel Ahmed in reserves for Border-Gavaskar Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

PERTH: Left-arm seam bowler Yash Dayal has been added to India's reserve pacers' list after Khaleel Ahmed had to be sent back home due to an unspecified niggle.Dayal, who was added in the Test squad during the Bangladesh series, was in South Africa for the T20I series but didn't play a single match.He flew directly to Perth from Johannesburg after Khaleel developed a niggle and was unable to bowl in the nets.India Need to Take a Big Call on the Pace Bowling Department for Perth TestThe medical team advised the Rajasthan left-armer to rest and hence it was decided that Dayal would fly in while Khaleel fly back home."It was a like for like replacement because the Indian team needs to do simulation for Mitchell Starc. Dayal was originally supposed to play the A Test but was sent to South Afri...
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Ravi Shastri confident Yashasvi Jaiswal will improve on Australian tour, backs Virat Kohli to excel.

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri is confident that the “already world class” Yashasvi Jaiswal will return from the Australian tour a significantly improved batter, no matter the challenges he encounters along the way. File | Photo Credit: Getty Images Former India head coach Ravi Shastri is confident that the "already world class" Yashasvi Jaiswal will return from the Australian tour a significantly improved batter, no matter the challenges he encounters along the way. Shastri said if Jaiswal can adapt to the challenging Perth pitch, known for its lively bounce, the young opener will play with freedom later on in the series. "I think he’ll be a better player when he leaves Australian shores. Already he’s wo...
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‘Getting ready for first game’: KL Rahul dismisses injury worry ahead of India vs Australia 1st Test – Times of India

KL Rahul (Photo by Stefan Gosatti/Getty Images for Cricket Australia) NEW DELHI: Team India batter KL Rahul has dismissed concerns about his fitness ahead of the highly anticipated first Test of the Border–Gavaskar Trophy against Australia in Perth. In a video shared by the BCCI, Rahul confirmed he was recovering well after sustaining a blow to his elbow during a simulation match. “I got a bad hit on day one of the game,” he admitted, but reassured fans with his progress. “I'm feeling good, and I'm battered today. Getting ready for the first game. I was happy that I could come here early, get some time to get used to the conditions. And, yeah, I've got a lot of time preparing for the series, and I'm excited and looking forward to it.”Team India's physiotherapy team, including Kamlesh Jain...